Shiva's Beautification Of Unique NPCs
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #27 of 44 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Who is this mod for
This is for those who want a little better facial structures but still close to vanilla style. This is also for those who want to have your own body replacers, eye and brows retextures etc. This mod is meant to help body replacers to look even better.
What this mod does
Edits over 800 unique NPCs to make facial structure a little smoother, better makeup etc. All DLCs are covered. Named vampires have human complexion.
Men don't have eye makeup and dirt has been removed on the majority of NPCs, except blacksmiths, beggars and miners. If you see a NPC which is not one of those three and have dirt, tell me and I'll remove it. Hairstyles and warpaint on certain NPCs has been changed.
Choose between my Shiva's Vanilla Hair Replacer or vanilla hair. Female and male FaceGeoms are separated to make it compatible with female only or male only versions of my hair replacer. Optional version for users of Armor and Clothing Extension to have Ahlam have the Kynareth robe as all the others in the temple of Kynareth.
No NPC's weight have been changed.
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 tintmasks)
Forsworn and Blackblood and Boethiah Tattoos 2k
Vampire Facial Reclamation SE
Skyrim's Ultimate Eye Meshes Ruhmastered SE
ENB brow fix
Seamless males
I really recommend using Invisible Headgears, since you and NPCs will be bald under helmets, hoods and hats (Circlets are fine)
I have changed outfits on certain NPCs
Changed to Barkeeper clothes
Hulda, Elda, Sorex, Haran, Faida, Julienne, Iddra, Kjeld and Delphine
Nils changed to Chef clothes
Changed to Fine clothes
Llewellyn, Sonir, Oriella, Asflur, Idgrod the Younger and Nilsine
Mirabelle changed to Master Alteration Robe
Changed to Merchant clothes
Sayma, Vivienne, Lami, Fralia, Belethor, Fihada, Jawanan, Mallus and Birna
Ahlam changed to Monk outfit (if using WACCF + ACE and installing the ACE plugin, Ahlam will have a Kynareth robe)
Changed to Tavern Clothes
Sven, Mikael, Lurburk, Luaffyn, Delacourt and Lisette
Requirements
Dawnguard.esm
Hearthfires.esm
Dragonborn.esm
Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch.esp
Shiva's Vanilla Hair Replacer.esp (Only for the hair re
Shiva's Beautification Of Unique NPCs is a cosmetic overhaul for Skyrim that edits over 800 unique NPCs to smooth facial structures and improve makeup. It offers options for hair replacers, face tint resolutions, and makeup styles, with support for all DLCs. A popular choice for players seeking visual polish.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 657 endorsements and over 20k downloads.
- Massive coverage—over 800 NPCs means you'll see changes everywhere.
- Flexible options for hair, face tint resolution, and makeup style.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods.
- Cosmetic only—if you want gameplay changes, this won't add any.
- Potential conflicts with other NPC overhaul mods that edit the same characters.
For Skyrim players who want a more polished look for unique NPCs without changing their identity. Great for those who prefer vanilla hair but want better facial features. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or if you already use a comprehensive NPC replacer like Bijin.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle the FOMOD installer options easily.
- If you use other NPC mods, load this one before them so it doesn't get overwritten.
- For performance, choose 512 FaceTints if you're on a lower-end system.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Shiva182
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Downloads
- 20,747
- Endorsements
- 657
- Category
- Overhauls
- Created
- 2/25/2017
- Updated
- 6/12/2021
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