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Tomodachi Life Gradient Highlight Face Paint Trick

Published 2026-05-13

No layer support in face paint — learn how to add highlights without covering shadows.

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Tomodachi Life Gradient Highlight Face Paint Trick — Tomodachi Life DIY pattern (image 1)
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Tomodachi Life Gradient Highlight Face Paint Trick — Tomodachi Life DIY pattern (image 3)
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Tomodachi Life Gradient Highlight Face Paint Trick — Tomodachi Life DIY pattern (image 4)
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Making Steps

Editorial notes based on creator, source, or submitter information.

When making gradient highlights in face paint, do not simply dot highlights with the blur brush, because it can cover the shadows. Follow the creator's tutorial images for the workaround.

Editorial review: Jul 9, 2026

Recreation Notes ?
Tomodachi Life's face paint has no layer function. Adding highlights directly with a soft brush can easily cover over the shadows. Used Shimerin as the tutorial model~

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