This is a problem with this version of the CK. Changes to face change don't seem to take effect . Via Fergal "Here's a technique that helps when modifying an NPC from the base game. Edit a NPCs warpaint face gen etc Click OK In the Object Window, find the base Actor you've just edited. With the Actor(s) selected, press ctrl+F4. Click "Yes" when prompted to export. This will create a DDS and a TGA in ...\Syrim\data\Textures\Actors\Character\FaceGenData\FaceTint\Skyrim.esm Note: The TGA is not really neccessary, as the DDS should be uncompressed. With these textures in place, run the game and test your NPC. Note that the plugin changes need not be saved. " Also search first before posting.