Retouch
This is a generic, action-ified version of a technique used in high-end retouching
studios for commercial beauty and fashion. Made especially for retouching skin
in tight to semi-tight shots. Smoothes skin and minimizes blotchiness and uneven
texture, without eliminating a believable skin texture. It’s pretty smart about
maintaining detail over hair, facial features, veils, etc. Basically this action blurs out certain patterns of detail, while retaining others.
Yin Yang
Paint using the Yang layer to make the photo lighter, and use the Yin layer to make the photo darker.