10. Penguin Skinblend

Add some dimension to your Sims with this skin overlay. Although the effect is subtle, this skin overlay adds a bit of shadow and realism to your Sim’s beautiful faces!

How the mod makes things more fun:

• The mod can be used for Sims of all ages + genders
• Adds dimension and depth to your Sims (So they don’t all look like clay people)
• Since this is a skinblend, the skin overlay is very natural and blends seemingly with the default maxis match skin tones

Get the mod here!

9. CAS Overhaul v2

Alright, fine. This isn’t exactly an appearance mod BUT, it does help with Sim creations in CAS mode. The different background shades and lighting will help Simmers see their Sim better and closer to how they would look in-game. 

How the mod makes things more fun:

• There are 12 different background colors (No patterns, so you don’t have to worry about any distractions when creating your Sims)
• This mod features immersive lighting and no eye specular 
• The mod works for all Sims and Pets 

Get the mod here!

8. Automatic Beards v4.5

Nothing (except plants) grows in The Sims 4. Created specifically for male Sims and beard-lovers, this mod enables Sims to grow beards automatically over time!

How the mod makes things more fun:

• Beards will grow over the week
• Sims can shave their beards at the sink (Shaving will also
• Grow a long “Wizard Beard” for your Elder Sims

Get the mod here!

7. Daerilia’s Hairline N2

Hairlines barely exist in the Sims 4 worlds. Give your Sims some baby hair and edges to make them look a little more real and unkept. 

How the mod makes things more fun:

• Comes in 40 swatches (including unnatural tones)
• Also comes in 32 saccharine colors
• High quality and is usable for Sims of all ages and genders

Get the mod here!

6. Height Slider

Another great way to add realism to your game is with this height slider mod. In CAS mode, Simmers can adjust the height of Sims using a slider. (Can’t get easier than that!)

How the mod makes things more fun:

• This mod can be used on all Teens to Elder Sims
• Simmers can adjust the height of the torso and midriff 
• Simmers have the option to adjust the neck length as well

Get the mod here!

5. Pharrell Skin

Compared to the skin overlay I listed above, this gorgeous skin overlay is not only dimensional and high quality, but it is also very realistic and detailed in every way. (You can literally see the pores and fine lines with this skin!)

How the mod makes things more fun:

• As odd as it sounds, this skin overlay makes your Sims look more human
• The skin overlay is in HD
• There are 22 swatches and overlays!

Get the mod here!

4. Still Feel Eyes

Just like the title of this mod suggests, you will definitely feel eyes on you when your Sim uses them. The high quality and custom-painted colors are what make these eye colors super realistic. Did I also mention that Sims of all ages, occults, genders, can use them?

How the mod makes things more fun:

• These eyes will bring your Sims to life! (Unlike the Grim Reaper…)
• The style of these eyes are pretty close to the maxi-match style
• They come in the same default 18 swatches 

Get the mod here!

3. Mouth Scale Slider

Are you tired of the default lip slider in The Sims 4? This mouth scale slider mod allows players to adjust the size of your Sim’s mouth using the handy-dandy slider.

How the mod makes things more fun:

• Simmers can easily adjust the size of their Sim’s lips using a slider
• Players can switch up and elevate their Sim’s look instantly
• This mod can be used along with the EA mouth/lip sliders for a larger range of mouth sizes

Get the mod here!

2. No EA Eyelashes

Say goodbye to the chunky block lashes! This mod removes the default EA lashes on your Sims, leaving room for endless eyelash CCs. 

How the mod makes things more fun:

• The default eyelashes will be removed from Sims
• Sims can wear eyelash CC and the default eyelash will no longer overlap
• Lashes will be removed for all Sims (except Toddlers and Children Sims since they don’t have any, to begin with)

Get the mod here!

1. Eyelash 

Remember how I mentioned there’s a mod to remove those EA lashes? Well, here’s an eyelash mod that adds a little extra flair and sass to your Sim’s gaze. 

How the mod makes things more fun:

• Adding lashes to your Sims is like putting the icing on the cake!
• They come in 25 different swatches 
• The lashes come with and without bottom lashes

Get the mod here!

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