Don't bother with armature and rig facing and just do your expressions directly !
Trust me, it's faster than you think ... with the correct tool !

Process
1. Press "ARKit (52 Shapekeys)"
2. Edit the shapekey by following the preview displayed
3. Once done, press "Mirror (Auto)" (if enable)
4. Repeat the process !

Tutorial

Features

Add Shapekeys - Get your shapekeys already named without overriding your previous shapekeys !

Shapekey Previews - No need to follow the instructions externally, it's directly embedded inside Blender !

Mirror (Auto) - Detect the side by name and mirror accordingly !

More options in the dropdown :
- Check Non-Mirrored Shapekeys
- Mirror All Left/Right Shapekeys
- Lock All Left/Right Shapekeys

Test All - Play a pre-made animation and check all your ARKit shapekeys ! [🔥NEW]

Test Eyes - Dynamically move the eyes with the 3D Cursor ! [🔥NEW]

Apply From Mix & Reset - Some shapekeys only need a mix between previous shapekeys, get your mix and apply it ! And if the result doesn't suits you, just reset it and try again.

More Options ! - Toggle, zeroed, mute or move all the shapekeys very easily.

Versions

• 1.1 - Refactor & Add Visemes/Basics (2025-09-24)
• 1.2 - Testing Features for ARKit : TestAll, TestEyes (2025-10-03)
• 1.3 - Retro Compatibility for Blender 2.83 and above (2025-10-11)
  • No Shapekeys Lock Options below Blender 4.1.0
  • No "Test All" Option below 2.93 LTS