I made this model for myself, but since many people liked my first work in this style, I decided to publish a second one here. Feel free to leave your feedback so I know whether I should continue in this direction.It doesn't match the first model's version, as it uses different materials and design principles. At minus values, it produces harsh, coarse facial features (if anyone's interested), while at plus values, it creates youthful faces, but without making them look like dolls.

Description:
This is the second model in the "Youthful Aesthetic" series, specifically optimized for dark-haired facial types with warm skin tones and defined facial structures.

Tested & Verified:
I have thoroughly tested this LoRA across various SDXL checkpoints to ensure stability:

• Illustrious-XL & Asian-based models: Provides the most harmonious and aesthetic results.

• Anime-style models: Works surprisingly well, adding a touch of realism to stylized characters.

• Juggernaut XL & Pony Realism: These models are notorious for "aging" characters (making teenagers look like 30+). This LoRA was specifically stress-tested on them to counteract this effect and maintain a fresh, youthful appearance.

Usage Tips:

• Strength: The recommended weight varies between 0.6 to 2.8 depending on the base model.On some models, you can raise the value above 3-4 (you need to try)

• Caution: Avoid pushing the strength too high (above 3.0) on some models, as it may cause "blurring" or loss of fine detail. I recommend starting at 0.7 and adjusting from there.

• Trigger Word: youthful_face-777

This model was created to preserve the delicate balance between high detail and youthful softness, preventing the "over-aging" effect common in realistic SDXL checkpoints.

"Be sure to check out the showcase images! I've included examples across various models, specifically Juggernaut XL and Pony Realism, to demonstrate how effectively this LoRA tames their 'mature' bias and restores a fresh, youthful look."