Are your Sims in serious need of a makeover, but the in-game CAS (creat-a-sim) content isn't cutting it anymore? Well, I have good news for you, my friend; I'm here to help you with your digital beautification emergency.
With countless CAS Mod options at your fingertips, finding the right additions can be overwhelming. Every Sims player has been where you are at one point.
What's worse is when you think you've found something that looks incredible in the preview online, only to see it in-game and think, "This looks nothing like the preview image."
And the cherry on top of this soggy cake? You can’t remember the offending item's name to remove it cause now it's lost among the other countless downloads of the day.
With this Top 20 list, you can skip the frustration and know you're getting quality Mods and not clickbait.
Before we proceed to my Top Realistic Mod recommendations, here’s a helpful Mod for dealing with fidgety Sims: try the Stand Still in CAS Mod, which will keep your Sims as still as a figure model as you pick out the perfect Presets to create a Sim that will fit any occasion —trust me, you'll thank me later.
Now, let's explore the [Top 20] Sims 4 Mods For Realistic Looking Sims to help elevate your Sims appearance with a much-needed glow-up.
20. Visions Eye Presets
Visions Eye Presets adds a touch of dreamy realism to your female Sims eyes by making subtle enhancements. This pack includes four gaze-worthy preset options that will give any Sim a mesmerizing gaze.
Visions Eye Presets Features:
- A collection of 4 subtle Eye Presets numbered 01-04.
- Compatible with Female Sims from Child to Elders.
- Includes Custom Thumbnails for easy selection.
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19. Melancholic Reverie: Sims 4 Default Eye Replacements
Melancholic Reverie: Sims 4 Default Eye Replacements is a Mod that transforms your Sims eyes with a vibrant and realistic glow. This Mod replaces EA's default features with enhanced Maxis Match hues, realistic eyelashes, and defined skin around the eyes. As a bonus, this Mod offers Non-Default color options and a heterochromia accessory for those Sims with a unique flair.
Important Note: You can only have one Default Eye in your game.
Melancholic Reverie: Sims 4 Default Eye Replacements Features:
- Default Eye Overrides
- Over 90 color options.
- Optional heterochromia accessory for added individuality.
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18. BETTER EYES PROJECT
The BETTER EYES PROJECT is a Non-default eye made with care using new technology, offering a wide variety of eye options for your Sims. Available for Infants to Elders and is located in the second eye details category for added convenience, saving you the hassle of choosing eyes for each outfit. These eyes can also be found in the Face Paint category for further flexibility, and this project also includes Dark, White, and Shadow Sclera eye options for added detail.
BETTER EYES PROJECT Features:
- Over 100+ colors.
- 4 versions for each age group: Infants. Toddlers, Children, Teens to Elders.
- Heterochromia options are available in the cheek details and skin details category.
- Dark, White, and Shadow Sclera eye options are available for added detail.
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17. Halloween Eyes Presets
Halloween Eyes Presets #1-28 are a fun, Non-default way to manipulate your Sims appearance with over ten abnormal and intriguing options. These Presets introduce unique features that will add depth to your Sims, like one eye closed, eyes gazing up toward the forehead, one eye wandering off to the side, or no eyeballs at all—to name a few—perfect for giving your Sims an unmistakable flair.
With these Presets, your Sims will have realistic quirks and unique character signatures that will add complexity to their appearance.
Halloween Eyes Presets Features:
- Base Game Compatible.
- Includes Custom Thumbnails for easy selection.
- Available from Teens to Elders, all Genders, and all Races.
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16. 3D Lashes
3D Lashes are great for adding extra realism to your Sims eyes, eliminating the issue of clumpy EA lashes.
This Mod offers a wide variety of lash styles; whether you’re going for a subtle everyday look, a more dramatic look for a wild night on the town, or a curled lash look to boost your male Sims appearance, there is guaranteed something for everyone.
Bonus Tip: If you want to completely eliminate EA's eyelashes from offending your Sims, EA Eyelashes Remover will be your savior.
3D Lashes Features:
- Includes thin, shorter eyelash styles.
- Offers a makeup version of the 3D Lashes Uncurl Edition.
- Additional files for the Makeup version from the 'Eye Makeup Kit' are included.
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15. Basic 10 Eye Bags Set
The Basic 10 Eye Bags Set gives your Sims ten unique under-eye options perfect for creating that unmistakable night owl appearance.
Now, you can use these Eye Bags as a storytelling tool to add depth to your Sims backstories, whether they’re a workaholic adult or a child who stays up past their bedtime.
This unisex Mod is suitable for a wide age range, from children to older adults, and can be added to any of the four facial detail categories: the forehead, mouth, left and right dimples, and the face paint section. These under-eye bags are perfect for layering as they work with all custom facial overlays.
Basic 10 Eye Bags Set Features:
- Compatible with most genders, from Child to Elder.
- Available in 4 facial detail categories and the face paint section.
- Works well with custom face overlays.
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14. Eyebrow set NO8
Eyebrow set NO8 is designed to complement your Sim's eyes. These bold, thick-shaped eyebrows enhance your Sim's natural allure, adding confidence and elegance by accentuating your Sim's facial features.
Eyebrow set NO8 Features:
- Base Game Compatible.
- Includes 4 carefully crafted options tailored to enhance your Sim's eyes.
- Suitable for all ages and unisex.
- Includes Custom Thumbnails for easy selection.
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13. Eyebrow Slider
The Eyebrow Slider Mod allows you to adjust your Sims eyebrow thickness, giving them the flexibility to embrace their thick or thin brow era. With this CAS Mod, you can transform your Sims appearance from meek to fierce with just a few clicks.
Eyebrow Slider Features:
- Adjusts the thickness and raises or lowers the outer ends of the eyebrows.
- Combines outer angle and thickness slider into one.
- Available for all ages and genders.
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12. Nose presets #16-20
Nose presets #16-20 increase your nose preset selection in CAS, offering fresh options to boost your Sim's confidence and add character to their facial features. These unique nose presets are great for adding diversity to your Sims appearance.
Nose presets #16-20 Features:
- Unisex options.
- Available for ages Teens to Elder.
- Includes Custom Thumbnails for easy selection.
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11. Crooked Nose
The Crooked Nose Mod adds charm and character by giving your Sim, well, a Crooked Nose. Whether you're in the market to recreate well-known characters like Tom Riddle or Oswald Cobblepot, this Mod will enhance your storytelling. with its uniquely bumpy charm, adding realism to your Sims.
Crooked Nose Features:
- Provides a Crooked Nose Preset for a more crooked and bumpy appearance.
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10. Imperfection Teeth Set
The Imperfection Teeth Set gives your Sims a memorable smile with 14 sets of realistic teeth options, each featuring slight Imperfections. From slightly crooked and adorable bunny teeth to some gummier options, this set adds a layer of realism and individuality to your Sims appearance.
Imperfection Teeth Set Features:
- Base Game Compatible.
- Unisex and available for Teens through Elders.
- Includes Custom Thumbnails for easy selection.
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9. Male Lip Presets N4-9
The Male Lip Presets offer six variations of smooth and silky lips that will make your Male Sims irresistibly magnetic. With these Presets, your Sims will display kissable lips that are guaranteed to make other Sims swoon and linger for more affection.
Male Lip Presets N4-9 Features:
- Male Lip Presets N4-9
- Includes 6 lip variations.
- May slightly affect some facial features.
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8. Chin Slider (Remake)
The Chin Slider Mod brings increased chin flexibility and realism to your Sims facial features. Easily adjust your Sims chin to achieve different effects, from a more pointed, heart-shaped face to a strong cleft chin; these looks can easily be achieved when your Sim is in frontal view, in detailed mode. With Chin Slider, tweaking your Sims chin has never been easier.
Chin Slider (Remake) Features:
- Allows adjustments in front view, detail edit mode (up/down & left/right)
- Compatible with all ages & genders.
- Maxis slider function will not be lost upon installation.
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7. Misc. Face Details
Enhance your Sim's natural allure with the Misc. Face Details Mod, which adds subtle enhancements to your Sims facial features, improving their natural va-va-voom with little details like improved lip options, defined mouth corners, nose, and bridge highlights that offer that extra dash of individuality and can be easily layered with tattoos, skin, makeup, and more and are available for all ages.
Misc. Face Details Features:
- Base Game Compatible.
- These facial details can be layered with any skin, makeup, tattoos, etc.
- Includes 18 details with 3 opacities each, resulting in 54 swatches total.
- It requires the skin detail package for tattoo and occult categories.
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6. Ear Presets & Ear Up/Down Slider
The Ear Presets & Ear Up/Down Slider Mod adds more variety and realism to CAS with six new ear options. This Mod allows you to adjust the heights of your Sims ears, with room for more flexibility in profile view. Note: Ear accessories like earrings will not adjust with ear height changes.
Ear Presets & Ear Up/Down Slider Features:
- Includes 6 different Ear Shapes for Sims from Child to Elder.
- Find new Ear Shapes in the Ear Presets section of CAS.
- Adjust Ear height by using the Slider, view your Sim in profile view, and drag their Ear up and down.
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5. FEET 1V REMASTER
The FEET 1V REMASTER Mod transforms EA's Barbie doll feet into realistic, lifelike ones. This Mod brings your Sims feet and toes that are wonderfully separated, providing a refreshing enhancement to your Sims appearance and not mismatching appendages. Your Sims can confidently wear their favorite open-toed shoes without compromising on detail.
FEET 1V REMASTER Features:
- Base Game Compatible.
- Includes Custom Thumbnails for easy selection.
- Available from Teens to Elders, all Genders, and all Races except for Werewolves and Mermaids.
- Includes Foot nail polish options.
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4. Cellulite Overlay
The Cellulite Overlay Mod adds a touch of realism to your Sims bodies by introducing cute body dimples to your Sims' legs, butt, arms, and stomach, with swatches that range from subtle to strong in effect and are compatible with all skin tones. This Mod is a great way to layer subtle realism onto your Sims bodies, no matter their fitness level.
Cellulite Overlay Features:
- Compatible with all skin colors, all genders, and all ages, from Teens to Elders.
- Swatches range from strong to subtle effects.
- Cellulite fades from the stomach and arms quicker, with the last swatches primarily affecting the legs.
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3. Halo: Default Skin
Halo: Default Skin Mod is a simple, matte skin blend that replaces EA's original skin textures, giving your Sims a smooth canvas-like finish. This Mod allows you to layer makeup and skin overlays seamlessly and is perfect for those who prefer a Maxis Match aesthetic. Available for all ages, genders, and body types. Note: You can only have one Default Skin in your game.
Halo: Default Skin Features:
- Default Skin Override
- Uses Luumia's vanilla and Heihu's Xigua as a base.
- Ideal as a blank slate for skin details, but it works fine on its own.
- Unique wrinkles for Adults and Elders.
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2. Bare: a Skin Tone Pack
Bare is a Non-Default Skintone pack that allows you to add to your Sims Skintone collection without removing EA's default Skintones or any other default Skintone you have installed.
You now have the ability to alter your Sims with these new realistic Skintones and add flexibility in a non-committal way while enhancing your Sims with a sun-kissed tan.
Bare: a Skin Tone Pack Features:
- Non-default Skintones (does not replace EA's Skintones).
- Includes 4 Undertones: Neutral, Cool, Warm, and Olive.
- Offers 25 swatches per undertone, 100 swatches total.
- Compatible with most occult Sims, including Aliens, Vampires, Mermaids, and Spellcasters.
- Not available for Werewolves and Infants.
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1. BODYCARE KIT
BODYCARE KIT is your ultimate go-to for sexy, unisex body enhancements and delicious-looking body presets that will have other Sims drooling with desire.
This Kit offers loads of variety with options to sculpt and define your Sims bodies. Whether you’re going for toned and athletic or captivating curves, this Kit is perfect for bringing realism and variety to your Sims via body masks and presets for that extra unique touch.
BODYCARE KIT Features:
- These Unisex skin masks are located in the Skin Details category.
- Female and Male body presets are compatible with all supernatural beings and are available from Teens to Elders.
- Suitable for all EA and most Maxis Match and Alpha СС clothing, some clothes may be deformed due to the shape of the presets.
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