High Quality FaceTints for Vanilla NPCs

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,589 endorsements) 📥 767,570 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 7/4/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By Shiva182 · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/7/2018 📅 Created: 7/4/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #190 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This will add high quality FaceTints for all vanilla NPCs. Children is not included.

You can have loose files or a bsa version with either a normal ESP and a ESPFE (ESP with ESL flag). Plugins with an ESL flag means that this plugin will not count towards the 255 plugin limit. You can read more about that here

I had these mods installed when I exported FaceGen

Better makeup for SKSE

Painterly - A High Res Vanilla Warpaint Retexture

XCE - Warpaint and Dirt (Dirt and Beast warpaint and tintmasks)

Forsworn and Blackblood and Boethiah Tattoos 2k

Cutting Room Floor can be found here

Immersive Wenches can be found here

Various mods can be found here

Install with a mod manager (Recommended)

Take the content of the folders and paste it in your data folder

Uninstall with a mod manager (Recommended)

BSA version: Delete High Quality Tintmasks.esp and High Quality Tintmasks.bsa

Loose version: Go to textures\actors\character\facegendata\facetint and delete Skyrim.esm, Dawnguard.esm, Dragonborn.esm and Hearthfires.esm

If using NMM, you may have to reinstall all mods that use loose textures and edits vanilla NPCs.

Compatibility

The esp can be loaded after the Unoffical Patch with no problems

Works perfectly to overwrite the facetints of Botox of Skyrim SSE

Works perfectly to overwrite the facetints of The Boys of Summer, Southern Girls or Haute Coiffure

Works perfectly to overwrite the facetints of Humans Mer and Beastfolk - The Cathedral Concept

Perfect match to use with Shiva's Vanilla Hair Replacer or Skyrim Hair Replacer

Don't overwrite Bijin overhaul's Tintmasks, they are high quality already. It's same with other mods by the same author, like Seranaholic.

Don't overwrite Pandorable's NPCs, they are HQ already.

Don't overwrite Shiva's Beautification Of Unique NPCs, that mod has High quality custom tintmasks already with better makeup and different warpaints than vanilla.

My Special Edition Mods

My Skyrim Mods

Thanks to diehart for Better makeup for SKSE

Thanks to gobbldygook for Painterly - A High Res Vanilla Warpaint Retexture

Thanks to Xenius for XCE - Warpaint and Dirt

Thanks to evgirunslaad for Forsworn and Blackblood and Boethiah Tattoos 2k

Thanks to Nukem for SSE CreationKit Fixes

Thanks to Microsoft for Textconv

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

High Quality FaceTints for Vanilla NPCs is a texture mod that adds high-quality face tints to all vanilla NPCs in Skyrim Special Edition. It offers loose files or a BSA with an ESP flagged as ESM, and an optional ESL flag to avoid the plugin limit. With over 2,500 endorsements and 767k downloads, it's a popular cosmetic enhancement for players seeking improved NPC appearances.

✨ Key Features

Adds high-quality face tints to all vanilla NPCs
Available as loose files or a BSA with an ESP flagged as ESM
Optional ESL flag so the plugin doesn't count toward the 255 plugin limit

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 2,589 endorsements and over 767k downloads
  • ESL flag option is a godsend for load order hoarders
  • Simple texture upgrade that makes NPCs look noticeably better without changing their identity

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018 — might be outdated for the latest Skyrim SE patches
  • No screenshots or detailed install instructions in the description
  • Only affects vanilla NPCs, so mod-added characters won't get the face tint treatment
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim SE players who want a quick, lightweight visual upgrade to all vanilla NPCs without overhauling their whole game. If you're running a heavily modded setup with custom followers or NPC overhauls, you might not notice the difference. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes — this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, choose the BSA version for easier management and fewer loose files.
  • Enable the ESL flag in your mod manager or with xEdit to save plugin slots if you're near the 255 limit.
  • Load this mod after other NPC texture mods to ensure the face tints apply correctly.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Shiva182
Version
2.0
Downloads
767,570
Endorsements
2,589
Category
Models and Textures
Created
7/4/2018
Updated
10/7/2018

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