No Expression Creases and Wrinkles
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 320 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Removes the creases and wrinkles that form when characters speak or have intense expressions.
I haven't seen any face texture mods that modifies the wrinkle textures, so I decided to change it myself.
why make this mod? i want my character to look.. well.. like me lol.
anyway some people just don't have forehead creases when they raise their eyebrows!! ..can't relate on that one though. am jealous.
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[]Replaces the "BaseFemaleHeadWrinkles_n.dds" and/or "BaseHeadWrinkles_n.dds" files with nearly blank ones.
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]Does not smooth out faces at all times- you'd need another texture that changes the base normal maps like the popular Valkyr, Natasha or Oni.[]is therefore compatible with pretty much any face texture you're using !
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[]Can affect males and/or females, option is in the installation.
[]Is unnecessary if you haven't noticed or don't care for smoother skin in the first place.
[]Applies to ALL human NPCs. i'd love to make it player-only but i don't have creation kit experience :(
A flat normal map texture might seem like it would remove details from the base normal map, but the wrinkles seem to have some kind of multiplicative effect rather than replacing the skin entirely. It preserves whatever texture you have, vanilla or modded.
this gif shows the change over vanilla skin. the wrinkles are more noticeable on a smoother skin texture.
if you can't see the difference, focus on the contours of the cheekbones/jowls and the smile lines.
on a character with oni + natasha face textures and some makeup. the eyebags are due to the face sculpt.
A lightweight cosmetic mod that removes facial creases and wrinkles from characters during speech and intense expressions. Ideal for players who prefer smoother faces in dialogue scenes. With 2,436 endorsements and 121,239 downloads, it's a popular choice for visual polish.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,436 endorsements and over 121k downloads — clearly a lot of people dig it.
- Does exactly what it says: smooths out those ugly expression lines without touching anything else.
- Zero performance hit since it's just a texture/model tweak.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — might not be compatible with the latest game version, so test it out.
- Only affects creases and wrinkles; if you wanted more facial overhaul, this won't do it.
For players who hate seeing characters' faces scrunch up during dialogue and want a cleaner look. It's perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and roleplayers who spend a lot of time in conversation scenes. Skip if you're looking for more dramatic facial changes or gameplay tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, just drop the file in and activate it — no extra steps needed.
- Since it's from 2019, check if your game version has changed facial animation systems; if so, this might not work.
- Pair it with other cosmetic mods for a full visual overhaul, but load it early to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- liambutt
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 121,239
- Endorsements
- 2,436
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 6/8/2019
- Updated
- 6/8/2019
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