touchups
Small cosmetic fixes
Touchups are small improvements or corrections made to something already complete.
A painter does touchups to cover scuffs on a wall.
A makeup artist applies touchups before the next scene.
Photo touchups remove blemishes or enhance colors.
The term implies minor refinement rather than major overhaul: The car just needs a few touchups before we sell it.
Post-capture image enhancement
- airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique
- blemish removalEliminating visible imperfections
- skin smoothingLessening facial texture irregularities
- color correctionAdjusting image hues
red-eye removal · whitening · clone stamp · dodge · burn · filter · enhancement · editing
Altering to improve
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- editModify written material
- proofreadCheck writing for mistakes
- copy editRevise for accuracy
amendment · fix · tweak · adjustment · polish · cleanup · refinement · typo fix
Cosmetic for hiding flaws
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- powderFine dry particles
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
- lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
mascara · eyeliner · eyeshadow · highlighter · contour · primer · setting spray · color correction
Mending surface abrasions
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- waxingCoating for shine
- clear coatTransparent protective finish
chip repair · dent removal · detailing · compound · ceramic coating · sealant · spray can · primer
retouching
Post-capture image enhancement
- airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique
- blemish removalEliminating visible imperfections
- skin smoothingLessening facial texture irregularities
color correction · red-eye removal · whitening · clone stamp · dodge · burn · filter · enhancement · editing · post-processing
revision
Altering to improve
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- editModify written material
- proofreadCheck writing for mistakes
copy edit · amendment · fix · tweak · adjustment · polish · cleanup · refinement · typo fix · formatting
concealer
Cosmetic for hiding flaws
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- powderFine dry particles
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
lipstick · mascara · eyeliner · eyeshadow · highlighter · contour · primer · setting spray · color correction · spot treatment
scratch repair
Mending surface abrasions
clear coat · chip repair · dent removal · detailing · compound · ceramic coating · sealant · spray can · primer · rust spot
brush-up
Brief review of forgotten material
edging · ceiling · baseboards · scuffmarks · chips · peeling · fading · primer · sealant · latex
touchupsoverhaul
Complete systematic repair
rebuild · makeover · transformation · gut job
touchupsoverhaul
Complete systematic repair
total makeover · rebuilding · reconstruction · transformation · gutting