MUA Retouch Panel — RA Lab
// 01 — Photoshop UXP plugin · Makeup & beauty
Platform
PS 2021+ (v22.0)
Install
One minute in CC
License
1 license · 2 computers

Your Makeup Retouching Secret Sauce.

The *MUA Retouch panel is a Photoshop plugin for photographers and retouchers who work with beauty, fashion, and portrait images for beauty campaign-level retouching. Its functionality is based on the effects of real makeup and color correctors, and makes immediate sense to creatives in these fields.

* MUA = Makeup Artist

MUA Retouch v2.1 In professional use since 2019 Photoshop® 2021+ (v22.0) macOS & Windows Apple silicon (M-series) Native CC UXP Wacom-compatible Digital makeup palettes Lash & Brow + D&B custom brushes
// concept & features

The MUA Retouch panel is created by beauty industry professionals. It pulls native Photoshop tools that are typically used in every beauty retouch along with our proprietary makeup-specific retouching scripts into one interface.

  • Color Corrector scripts The effects of our digital Color Correctors are designed based on how makeup correctors are used in real life. Created in collaboration with Jordan Liberty.
  • Digital makeup palettes Digital makeup palettes for Blush, Lipstick, Eye Shadows and a selection of Orange Corrector options for a range of skin tones from light to dark.
  • Lash & Brow brushes Custom brushes that help fill in lashes and brows with realistic precision, even in macro beauty images.
  • Free Course for Beginners Photoshop Essentials for Beauty Retouching course for beginners included with both panels.

Photography & retouching by Julia Kuzmenko McKim using RA Panels

Beauty close-up
Urban Decay lipstick beauty shot
Beauty Mame portrait
Beauty close-up
Beauty product shot
Beauty portrait, smile, Danielle
Urban Decay Vice lipstick
Body swimsuit beauty
Beauty portrait Channelle
Glossy eye macro
Beauty duo portrait
Urban Decay lipstick beauty shot
Beauty close-up
Beauty portrait, smile, Danielle
// Tools · Your digital makeup kit

Everything a beauty retoucher needs.
In one place.

Each section of the panel has a specific role and follows the order of the typical professional beauty retouching workflow, from top to bottom.

Makeup detail tools
01 / 06
Basic Editing

Exposure and color corrections, plus the main retouching tools you reach for in every beauty retouch.

→ Key editing tools
02 / 06
Skin Work

Clean up and even out skin texture and tonal inconsistencies for a natural, campaign-level finish.

→ Natural skin texture & tone
Makeup detail tools
03 / 06
Color Correctors

Green, blue, purple and orange correctors for a range of skin tones, guided by Jordan Liberty.

→ Color Corrector variety
Makeup detail tools
04 / 06
Makeup Details

Eyes, teeth and makeup scripts; fill in lashes and brows with realistic precision, even in macro beauty.

→ Lash & Brow brushes
05 / 06
Digital Palettes

Blush, Lipstick, Eyeshadow and Orange Corrector palettes. Adjust or add makeup exactly how you envisioned it to look.

→ Mimic real makeup & color correctors
Finish and export tools
06 / 06
Finish & Export

Finalize, sharpen, adjust shapes with Smart Liquify, crop, add a watermark when needed, and export in the right format for web and socials.

→ Finish · Sharpen · Watermark · Export
// Loved even by makeup artists
“As a makeup artist, photographer and retoucher all in one, I can say this panel changed my life.
Mia Krizkova
Mia Krizkova, Makeup Artist, Photographer & Retoucher Prague · @miaphotovisage
// Video walkthrough

Watch the panel
in action.

A sample tutorial on changing eyeshadows with the MUA Retouch panel, using our digital eyeshadow palette.

MUA Retouch panel overview · Vimeo
// Specs

The boring details
& tech specs.

Built on Adobe's UXP plugin runtime. Installs through the Creative Cloud app in under a minute.

PhotoshopAdobe® Photoshop® 2021 (v22.0) or newer · macOS & Windows
HardwareApple silicon (M-series) native · Intel x64 · Wacom pressure supported
LicenseSingle-user license · install and use on up to 2 computers
ActivationsReset Your License Activations from your Member Account
UpdatesNew versions available in your active Member Account
FootprintUnder 2.0 MB install · custom tool presets & brushes
IncludedDigital makeup palettes · Brow & Lash brushes (long & short) · Custom Tool Presets
Bonus coursePhotoshop Essentials for Beauty Retouching (free, self-paced)
// For photographers & retouchers

Add the Beauty Retouch panel for full beauty retouching workflow.

Beauty Retouch panel assists with all key phases of the typical retouching workflow, while the MUA Retouch is built specifically for makeup retouching. Together they help get you to the finish line faster, while your taste and standards stay in control.

Use code SUPERPACK for $50+ off

UXP · Photoshop 2021+ Mac & Windows Apple silicon (M-series)
Beauty portrait with ice
// Verified reviews

What our users
are saying

Photographers, retouchers and makeup artists who use the MUA Retouch panel in their day-to-day work.

Loved by creative professionals in beauty worldwideBuilt for beauty photographers, retouchers & makeup artists who shoot and retouch their own workDeveloped by Julia Kuzmenko McKim with Jordan LibertyDigital makeup palettes Lash & Brow + D&B custom brushesMimics real makeup & color correctors
// Pricing

Pay your way.
Keep it forever.


Every purchase is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Solo

$ 89 $39.99/year after first year

For beauty, fashion, and portrait photographers, retouchers, and makeup artists who retouch their own work.

  • 1 license · use on 2 computers
  • Free updates in active account
  • Cancel or rejoin anytime
  • Activations reset in account
  • Digital makeup palettes
  • Lash & brow, D&B custom brushes
  • Onboarding video tutorials
  • Free Photoshop Essentials course
  • Email support · 24 h max
Start Solo
Best value

SuperPack

Both panels · annual
$ 124.6 $178 $39.99/year per panel

Both panels, Beauty Retouch + MUA Retouch, one non-destructive professional retouching workflow.

  • Use both panels on 2 computers
  • Free updates in active account
  • Activations reset in account
  • Cancel or rejoin anytime
  • D&B, Hair custom brushes & tool presets
  • Add six of your own actions
  • Digital makeup palettes
  • Lash & brow custom brushes
  • Onboarding video tutorials
  • Free Photoshop Essentials course
  • Priority email support · 12 h
Code SUPERPACK · $50+ OFF
Get the SuperPack

Lifetime

Lifetime · one-time
$ 237 one-time

Pay once. Come back for free updates and support, your license does not expire.

  • 1 license · use on 2 computers
  • Lifetime updates in your account
  • Activations reset in account
  • Onboarding video tutorials
  • Free Photoshop Essentials course
  • Digital makeup palettes
  • Lash & Brow + D&B custom brushes
  • Priority support · 12 h
Buy Lifetime
// 30-day money-back guarantee // Request a refund within 30 days
// FAQ

Common questions
we hear the most.

01Who is the MUA Retouch panel for?

The MUA Retouch panel (MUA = Makeup Artist) is for photographers, retouchers, and even makeup artists working with beauty, fashion, and portrait images – for both editorial and commercial purposes – where makeup often takes center stage.

Created by beauty industry professionals for campaign-level retouching, it pulls native Photoshop tools that are typically used in every beauty retouch along with our proprietary makeup-specific retouching scripts into one interface.

The panel scripts' functionality is based on the effects of real makeup and color correctors, so it makes immediate sense to creatives in these fields. A lot of makeup artists who photograph and retouch their own work use this panel; you can see what they say in the testimonials.

02Do I need Photoshop?

Yes. Our retouching panels are Photoshop plugins, run in Adobe® Photoshop® 2021 (v22.0) or later, on macOS and Windows, including Apple silicon, M-series.

The AI-augmented features on the Beauty Retouch v5.0 panel require Photoshop® 2024+ (v25.3) or later.

03 Do I need an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription?

Yes. All Photoshop plugins are installed via the desktop Creative Cloud app.

04How many computers can I use it on?

Install and use the panel on 2 computers, Mac or Windows. When you need to move, reset your License Activations from your Member Account, no support ticket required.

05 Can I move my license between machines?

Yes. Every license allows two simultaneous activations. When you need to use the panel on another computer, reset one license activation from your Member Account (no ticket required), then activate the panel on that other computer.

06Why do I need an active subscription?

The RA Panels are subscription-based, which is the industry standard for professional software. Most of our users are working photographers and retouchers who rely on the panels nearly every day, so when a regular Photoshop update breaks something, we fix it quickly.

Maintaining the panels and providing daily Customer Support is a full-time job for our small team. And the little ongoing fixes are only half of it: we keep improving the panels, and new versions land in your Member Account at no extra cost while your subscription is active.

Your annual Maintenance & Support fee $39.99 (roughly $0.10 a day) keeps our Customer Support and Development teams always ready to respond to your support requests, and the panels compatible with new Photoshop versions, and improving over time. Your first year of Maintenance & Support subscription is included in your purchase.

Prefer to pay once? The lifetime license is there for that.

07Do people use both panels?

Absolutely. We created the MUA Retouch panel as a makeup companion for the Beauty Retouch panel, which carries the core of the beauty, fashion and portrait retouching workflow. Each panel can be used independently, and together they are most helpful for professionals who do beauty, fashion and female portrait work: compare the panels.

We offer $50+ off the MUA Retouch panel when you buy both.

08Is there a free trial?

No. Instead, every purchase is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it's not for you, reach out within 30 days and we'll make things right.

09What happens after I buy?

You'll get two emails: one to create your account and set a password, and a second with your order confirmation, download link and invoice. More detail here: Right after your RA Panel purchase.

Need help? Submit a Support Ticket, we're in Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX and we reply to every support ticket within 24 hours (priority tickets sooner).

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