Yes—this look can be created largely in post, but it works best when the original shot already has suitable lighting and makeup.

From the examples discussed, the main ingredients are:

• lighting that creates visible sheen/highlights on the skin
• makeup that evens texture and can add a gleam
• lower overall saturation, especially reducing reds and yellows
• curves/contrast adjustments to shape the tones
• dodge and burn to create the sculpted, metallic look

A practical Photoshop approach is:

1. Add a bronze/brown color fill layer and blend it subtly into the skin.
2. Use curves to deepen midtones, control shadows, and refine contrast.
3. Slightly reduce saturation, especially warm skin colors.
4. Dodge and burn highlights and contours on areas like cheeks, forehead, nose, and pores.
5. Mask non-skin areas so clothing/background don’t take on the same color cast.

So yes, you can push a pale or normal skin tone toward this look in Photoshop, but if the original photo lacks the right sheen, texture, and lighting direction, it won’t look as convincing. The most realistic result comes from combining makeup, near-camera or ring-flash style lighting, and restrained post-processing.