How To Remove Eye Bags In Photoshop: A Step-By-Step Guide

Are you tired of looking tired? Eye bags can make you look exhausted even when you’re not. Fortunately, you don’t have to resort to expensive treatments or surgery to get rid of them. With Photoshop, you can easily remove eye bags and brighten up your face. In this article, we’ll show you how to do just that.

Step 1: Open Your Image in Photoshop

The first thing you need to do is open your image in Photoshop. Go to File > Open and select the image you want to edit. Once your image is open, create a duplicate layer by pressing Ctrl+J (Windows) or Cmd+J (Mac).

Step 2: Zoom In on the Eye Area

Zoom in on the eye area by pressing Ctrl+Plus (Windows) or Cmd+Plus (Mac). This will allow you to see the eye bags more clearly and make it easier to remove them.

Step 3: Select the Clone Stamp Tool

Select the Clone Stamp Tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of your screen. This tool allows you to clone an area of your image and use it to cover up another area.

Step 4: Adjust the Size of the Clone Stamp Tool

Adjust the size of the Clone Stamp Tool by pressing the left bracket key ([) to make it smaller or the right bracket key (]) to make it larger. Make sure the size of the tool is slightly larger than the eye bag you want to remove.

Step 5: Alt-Click to Sample an Area

Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac) an area next to the eye bag to sample it. This will be the area you use to cover up the eye bag.

Step 6: Cover Up the Eye Bag

Now, use the Clone Stamp Tool to cover up the eye bag. Click and drag the tool over the eye bag, using the sampled area to cover it up. Make sure you blend the area well with the surrounding skin.

Step 7: Repeat for the Other Eye

Repeat the process for the other eye bag. Make sure you sample an area next to the other eye bag and cover it up using the Clone Stamp Tool.

Step 8: Use the Healing Brush Tool for Smaller Eye Bags

If you have smaller eye bags that are harder to remove with the Clone Stamp Tool, you can use the Healing Brush Tool instead. This tool works by blending the area you want to remove with the surrounding skin.

Step 9: Select the Healing Brush Tool

Select the Healing Brush Tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of your screen.

Step 10: Alt-Click to Sample an Area

Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac) an area next to the eye bag to sample it. This will be the area you use to blend the eye bag with the surrounding skin.

Step 11: Brush Over the Eye Bag

Now, use the Healing Brush Tool to brush over the eye bag. The tool will blend the area with the surrounding skin, making it appear smoother and less noticeable.

Step 12: Adjust the Opacity of the Healing Brush Tool

If the eye bag is still visible, you can adjust the opacity of the Healing Brush Tool. Lower the opacity to around 50% and brush over the area again. This will make the area appear even smoother.

Step 13: Use the Dodge Tool to Brighten Up the Eyes

Now that you’ve removed the eye bags, you can brighten up the eyes using the Dodge Tool. This tool lightens up areas of your image. Use it to lighten up the whites of your eyes and make them appear brighter.

Step 14: Select the Dodge Tool

Select the Dodge Tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of your screen.

Step 15: Adjust the Size of the Dodge Tool

Adjust the size of the Dodge Tool by pressing the left bracket key ([) to make it smaller or the right bracket key (]) to make it larger. Make sure the size of the tool is slightly larger than the whites of your eyes.

Step 16: Adjust the Exposure of the Dodge Tool

Adjust the exposure of the Dodge Tool to around 30%. This will make the lightening effect more subtle.

Step 17: Brush Over the Whites of the Eyes

Now, use the Dodge Tool to brush over the whites of your eyes. Be careful not to overdo it, as this can make your eyes appear unnatural.

Step 18: Use the Burn Tool to Define the Lashes

To make your eyes appear even more defined, you can use the Burn Tool to darken your lashes. This tool darkens areas of your image. Use it to darken your lashes and make them appear thicker.

Step 19: Select the Burn Tool

Select the Burn Tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of your screen.

Step 20: Adjust the Size of the Burn Tool

Adjust the size of the Burn Tool by pressing the left bracket key ([) to make it smaller or the right bracket key (]) to make it larger. Make sure the size of the tool is slightly smaller than your lashes.

Step 21: Adjust the Exposure of the Burn Tool

Adjust the exposure of the Burn Tool to around 30%. This will make the darkening effect more subtle.