Patreon
Skin Shader v1.7
Published 11/16/2024, 09:54:10 AM · Edited 06/21/2026, 07:58:27 AM

Here's a skin shader I've been working on for a while. I'm currently using it on multiple characters, including Eva, Nala and Zane. Blend fi
Here's a skin shader I've been working on for a while. I'm currently using it on multiple characters, including Eva, Nala and Zane.
Blend file includes an example object using the node.
Change logv1.0 - Initial release
v1.1 - The Nose/Pads skin texture was missing from the blend file
v1.2 - Saturation is now preserved when using the Discoloration option
v1.3 - Bump node has been connected to the Clearcoat normal input
v1.4 -
a) Added several outputs to ease of use
b) Added emission controls
c) Changed some SubSurf values to be faster to render
v1.5 -
a) Added sweat component directly into the shader
b) All bump strengths are divided by 100 now, so values of .0005 should now be .05 to achieve same look
v1.5.1 -
a) Exposed sweat color
b) Adjusted the way skin discoloration works
v1.6 - Added Squish Map input, used for Squisher node to enhance contact shadows
v1.7 -
a) Added Gloss Noise, which gives more variation to the roughness map
b) Added Gloss Edge, which makes edges more glossy
c) Refined the coverage map for Sweat, giving better control and a nicer result
d) Changed some default values
e) Minor fixes
Attachments (13)

Nose.png

Skin.png

SkinShader.png
Skin Shader v1.0.blend
Skin Shader v1.1.blend
Skin Shader v1.2.blend
Skin Shader v1.3.blend
Skin Shader v1.4.blend
Skin Shader v1.5.blend
Skin Shader v1.5.1.blend
Skin Shader v1.6.blend

SkinShaderNode1.7.png
Skin Shader v1.7.blend
