Though it's more common to hear them referred to as custom content if they don't actually modify the way that the game functions, mods have been a key part of every generation of The Sims series, including The Sims 3. There are custom versions of clothes, make-up, accessories, and pretty much anything that your heart could ever desire!

There's so much variety out there that it's almost impossible to narrow it down, but this list covers the basics. If you want to change your Sims 4 experience but only from a visual standpoint, you definitely need to give these impressive mods a try!

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Updated on the 13th of March, 2020 by Anastasia Maillot: Thanks to the amazing modding community, the limits of The Sims 4 CAS mode are constantly being pushed further and further. Where EA has at times failed players hard by refusing to provide certain features like realistic height differences or even better hairlines, the community comes in to provide content.

As the need for better content rises now that The Sims 5 is actually a realistic possibility, we've decided to share five more cosmetic mods that will make CAS mode much more immersive. With these, creating the ideal Sim is a piece of cake.

11 Remove EA Lashes

When it comes to eyelashes, EA has come a long way with each installation of the game. That being said, The Sims 4 does feel like a step back compared to The Sims 3 in many ways. The simplified, cartoon-like style of the game can easily take away from immersion, and ruin the CAS experience.

This mod is amazing for any Simmer who despises the default EA lashes that are automatically applied on Sims in CAS. It completely removes them and can be found within the skin details section. It pairs perfectly with mods that add fake eyelashes, but it's also nice if players are looking for a natural look with minimal lashes.

10 Better Tattoos

No, The Sims game would truly be complete without the tattoo functionality. The game itself allows tattoos to be placed in several locations on the Sims body, and there's a decent but somewhat limited range of tattoos to choose from. Unfortunately, they don't always look the best, as is the case with most Maxis content.

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There are so many different tattoo mods out there that add a ton of different styles into the game. Many of these are made by talented modders who even vary the intensity of the tattoo's ink to make it more realistic. Here are just a few mods to get any Simmer started on their tattoo journey.

9 Height Slider

Considering that The Sims once had very limited sliders, The Sims 4 is pretty revolutionary with its CAS mode. Creating a Sim feels very intuitive these days, and there's a decent room for customization even with the default sliders. That being said, not everything can be changed.

The height slider mod is incredible because it introduces actual height differences into the game. This is a feature that EA hasn't really explored yet, aside from height differences between different age groups like babies, toddlers, children, and adults. While the mod isn't perfect, it's a cool addition to CAS mode.

8 Manicured Nails

No matter how good a Sim's makeup is, it's really the small details like accessories that bring a look together. While nails might not seem like an essential part of a Sim's kit, they can completely change the way a Sim looks. It's worthwhile gathering a few nice nail kits, especially these super long ones that have a cool, unique look.

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These nails are actually a brand new mesh in the game, and significantly lengthen a Sim's nails. There are different color themes and shapes available, but these ombre ones are just too cool not to include on this list.

7 Realistic Hairlines & Baby Hair*

For players who have always found that the custom content hairs look out of place without proper hairline or baby hair, there's good news. While EA hasn't exactly solved the issue by introducing hairlines itself, modders have created so many different varieties of hairlines and baby hairs for different needs.

While there's a million different versions, styles and colors out there, here's a nice pack that combines a few different highly realistic styles to fit just about anyone's needs. They'll definitely help to complete a hairstyle on a Sim and just give the game a much more immersive and realistic feel.

6 Default Replacement Eyes

According to William Shakespeare himself, "The Eyes are the window to your soul." That quote still holds true for Sims, apparently, since default replacement eyes have been around since The Sims 2. They completely change the aesthetic of a Sim with just a simple file addition to the mods folder.

MissRubyBird has made a complete set that's absolutely beautiful called Aqua Trigger Eyes. In addition to the 18 default colors, there are several natural and unnatural colors, as well as central heterochromia and even pets. The designs for the Vampire, Mermaid, and Alien eyes are all inspired by EA's actual textures, so they're seamlessly Maxis match!

5 Eye Shine Removers

The Sims 4 has a specular map in the eyes which causes light to reflect in them. It's a really great idea, but some people find it a bit jarring when it comes to the purely aesthetic part of the game. Luckily, there are a couple of dedicated simmers out there who came up with a solution.

LumiaLoverSims has an eyeshine remover that makes them totally matte by default, with different mod flavors allowing you to choose whether you want to apply it to all occults or just some of them. If matte isn't really your cup of tea, Alf-Si has a set of bright reflections that can be applied as make-up to give your Sims' eyes a splash of light!

Default replacement skins are probably one of the most basic mods for The Sims series overall. They first showed up during The Sims 2 era and they've been prevalent ever since. Some completely overhaul EA's texture and turn it into something of its own, while others linger more closely to the original aesthetic of the game.

LumiaLoverSims has two different default skins. Vanilla is an upgraded version of the default EA skin for all ages that comes with several additional details like belly and chest overlays. Smoothish II is only available for teens - elders, and it ventures further out from EA's default skin with well-defined body textures and smoothly sculpted facial features.

4 Skin Details

There are several "slots" on each Sim's face that can be used to add a lot of minor details, from freckles and moles to different types of wrinkles and even acne. Lots of simmers use the skin details section to implement their custom content.

One of the most useful skin details is Pyxis' famous About Face, a facekit that consists of a ton of small details including highlights and shadows. It shows up in several categories so the details can easily be layered to give each Sim a unique appearance.

EA's eyelashes are simply a block of black with no real detail to them, which isn't objectively a bad thing, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to upgrade from what was shipped out with the base game.

Kijiko has several different types of 3D eyelashes available. There are long, dramatic ones and short, simple ones, as well as uncurled ones that give a naturally relaxed look. They're available for all ages, from toddler - elder, and they can be used as a skin detail (so they stick to every outfit, no matter what,) or an accessory (which has to be reapplied every time you switch outfits,) depending on personal preference!

3 Custom Teeth

Different types of teeth were added in a free update in January 2017, including some nice touches like braces and imperfections. When The Sims 4: Vampires was released, it added several different fangs and The Sims 4: Get Famous even came with some new options.

Magic-bot has a set of default replacements that make teeth shinier, more pronounced, and a lot more realistic. They can also be downloaded in a non-default version, in case you're just looking to expand on your options, rather than replace them altogether. Pyxis has a texture replacement mod that simply replaces the textures with more defined, neat, and overall aesthetically pleasing ones. There are also several other teeth-related mods available from Pyxis!

The default body shape from The Sims 4 isn't bad at all, but some simmers who are into slightly more realistic things will probably appreciate the knowledge that there are replacements out there.

LumiaLoverSims released a set of upper body replacements for teen-elder Sims in his Body Redux 3 set. For male frames, there are two different versions available: the lean one which can be used as a default replacement, and the muscular one that functions as a top for swimsuits, sleepwear, etc. Each one adds a more defined, realistic body shape. For female frames, there are three different choices that practically do the same thing: a softer, more supple figure.

2 HD Feet

The Sims 4 suffers from an unattractive phenomenon known as block feet. No matter how beautifully detailed a Sim's skin might be, it will pretty much always be thrown off by the fact that their feet are... well, blocks. It's not really a good look in screenshots or in gameplay in general, but luckily, Necrodog has stepped up to the place with a mod called HD Feet.

Available for all ages, it does pretty much exactly what it says. It gives definition to sims of all ages' feet and the most recent release (V6) comes with a set of overlays to add even more detail. It's also recommended to grab SimmingLena's Wearable Maxis Feet, since the HD Feet mod makes all socks into toe socks.

The ability to simply grab a Sim's face and change it at will is one of the most appealing parts of The Sims 4. However, after a while of playing around with the same facial features, it can become a little stale.

TeanMoon has made a couple of different sliders that expand the scale for the mouth and nose. Obscurus-Sims has made several sets of sliders for the face, including the eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and nose. There are a ton of other sliders out there as well, including several body sliders from cmar.

1 Hair Recolors

There are a total of 18 hair colors in The Sims 4. There are 9 natural colors which are available to all ages that range from black to blonde, while the others are only for teens and up. There are 4 unnatural hair colors, 2 graying natural colors, and 1 shade each of white and gray for elders (or experimental youths.)

Obviously, it can get repetitive being stuck with the same few choices, but again, custom content saves the day! There are a lot of different palettes out there, but there are few more popular than WildlyMiniatureSandwich's range of 55 shades, which includes 35 unnaturals, 20 naturals, and 20 neutrals. She has recolored several EA hairs in her own palette, and made the resources publicly available for anyone else to use them to make recolors, too.