Smoothing skin in Lightroom requires the use of two different tools: the spot removal tool and the adjustment brush. Before adjusting any settings in your Spot Removal tool, make sure it is set to “Heal” mode. This setting can be found in the top right corner of the panel, and “Heal” will appear in white when this mode is selected. Heal mode works by automatically sampling nearby “best guess” pixels that will blend with the area you’re retouching and remove the spot. Once you have fixed all the blemishes and wrinkles you want to remove or edit, the final touch on your portrait will be to apply the Soften Skin effect. This effect removes pores and fine lines, and gives the skin of your subject an overall healthy look.