How to Remove 'Red Eye' in Luminar Neo

The simplest way to remove the red eye effect in Luminar Neo is to use the Red Eye Removal tool. You can find it in the:
Edit Tab → Creative Section → Face AI tool → Eye category
You need to drag this slider till the red color is removed from the eyes.
Under the Eye Section, there are other sliders that can adjust and enhance the look of the eyes. Their effect is described here (see part “Eyes”).
🛠️ Manual Red Eye Removal
Another way to remove the red eye effect is more manual, but it is one more option.
Switch to Essentials section → Color tool → Masking → Brush (Paint)
Make sure the Softness of the Brush is minimal and brush the red areas
Switch to Adjustments → HSL → Saturation
Drag the slider for Red to the minimum
âś… Done, the red color has disappeared.
đź‘€ Other Eye Techniques
1. Enhance Eye Colors
To enhance the colors and vividness of the eyes:
Use the Eye Enhancer slider under:
Face AI tool → Eyes category
2. Use Enhance AI for a Natural Pop
Use the Enhance AI tool under the Favorites
Switch to Masking → Brush (Paint)
Set the softness of the brush to minimum
Mask the eyes
Switch to Adjustments
Drag the Accent AI slider forward to make the eyes pop
3. Increase Eye Sharpness
To increase the sharpness of the eyes, you may also use:
Details tools
For each of the tools:
Mask the entire eye or parts (iris, pupil, sclera, eyelashes)
Use Masking → Brush (Paint)
Set brush softness to minimum
Mask the desired parts
Go to Adjustments and drag Amount and Boost sliders forward
4. Add Volume with Dodge & Burn
To increase visual volume of the eyes and eyebrows:
Paint glares with the Lighten brush
Amount slider: not higher than 30
Softness: maximal
Strength: low or mid
Paint shadows with the Darken brush
5. Create Shining Eyes with Glow
Use the Glow tool under Creative Section
Switch to Masking → Brush (Paint)
Set the softness to minimum
Mask the iris and pupil
Switch to Adjustments
Set Type to “Glow”
Adjust:
Amount slider: closer to mid
Softness slider: minimal
Adjust other sliders as desired
✨ You may combine some of these tips or use all of them to emphasize the beauty of your models’ eyes.
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