Facepaint Fix - Consistent Eyeshadow for Legacy HZD Paints
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #66 of 149 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About
The facepaints carried over from Zero Dawn are missing the shadow and/or paint around Aloy's eyes. This mod attempts to restore this. Aloy looks great without the shadow, too, but I like having consistency between paints.
Author Note: I'm currently working on a final version of this mod that aligns the packs more consistently. Stay tuned and enjoy the current version!
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Requirements
HFW Mod Manager
Installation
This video by Johnny Dazzling explains the process better than I ever could.
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A big thank you to the people who've been at the front of the modding scene for FW: iddaemon, Julz876, JohnnyDazzling, hornycopter, HardcoreHobbyist, MuffinVelocity
Their work on the mod tools and functionality have made it possible for even an amateur modder like me to do this. All your hard work and creativity is appreciated.
This small cosmetic mod fixes the eyeshadow and paint around Aloy's eyes for facepaints carried over from Horizon Zero Dawn, restoring consistency for players who prefer the original look. With 54 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but appreciated fix for Horizon Forbidden West players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny mod that does exactly what it says—fixes a visual inconsistency that bugs perfectionists.
- Recently updated (April 2026), so it's likely compatible with current game patches.
- Simple install—just drop it in and you're good, no extra dependencies.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 54 endorsements—small community, so you're relying on a niche fix that might not get much support.
- Only affects legacy facepaints—if you don't use those, this mod does nothing for you.
- No screenshots or detailed instructions in the description, so you're flying blind on what exactly changes.
For Horizon Forbidden West players who love using the original Zero Dawn facepaints but hate that the eyeshadow is missing. If you're a stickler for visual consistency and want Aloy to look the same as she did in the first game, this is for you. Skip it if you don't use those specific paints or don't care about eye makeup details.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the PC version of Horizon Forbidden West—this mod won't work on console.
- If you're using other facepaint mods, test this one last to see if it conflicts with your setup.
- Back up your original game files before installing, just in case you want to revert.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Horizonforbiddenwest Mods
- Author
- ProjectZeroDawn
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 2,153
- Endorsements
- 54
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 8/6/2025
- Updated
- 4/11/2026
🔧 How to Install Horizon Forbidden West Mods
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