13 People Reveal Their Glow-Up Secrets — The Results Speak for Themselves

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13 People Reveal Their Glow-Up Secrets — The Results Speak for Themselves

Changing one’s appearance can be a powerful act of self-expression — and the people in this article prove it. Through cosmetics, beauty treatments, and various self-care procedures, they’ve managed to transform themselves in remarkable ways. The results speak for themselves — let’s explore them together.

1. “Crazy how lip filler, botox, weight loss, and a hair color change can transform a person.”

I did NOT expect that, like my eyes literally went 👀😳 You look SO GOOD omg. © Tea50kg / Reddit

2. “IPL treatment results.”

“I am wearing no makeup in the both photos. The first photo was taken immediately after the IPL. The second photo is 8 days later.”

3. “I’m 27 years old in the first photo, 31 in the second.”

“I started really focusing on my skin about 4 years ago. So far, these are the treatments/products that I feel have made the biggest improvements to my skin.

Botox — I get 50 units in my forehead and crows feet area 3 times per year. I’ve had deep lines in my forehead since I was a teenager, and this is the only thing that eliminates them completely. Masseter Botox has changed the shape of my jawline in a great way and also treated chronic grinding at night.

Filler — The single best esthetic treatment I’ve had done has been filler under the eyes. I had my lips done for the last time in December 2022, but at the time were a little overfilled. This is where they’ve settled, and I’m happy with how they look currently.

IPL — I have had 4 IPL treatments targeting pigment and then redness. This has made a huge difference in the overall tone of my skin. I used to get so red when it was warm out or at the gym that people asked me if I was okay. I used to fully conceal my cheeks below the apple because the redness was so noticeable even with foundation. I now have only very mild redness during strenuous activity. This treatment has done incredible things for my skin.

RF Microneedling — I’ve had 1 RF Microneedling treatment. While I did see great skin tightening results, it was pretty uncomfortable even with prescription numbing.

Every morning and evening, I cleanse and moisturize my skin. I add an exfoliation step and mask to this routine every Sunday evening.”

You look amazing! © ellerazr / Reddit

4. “36 to 41. I get knocked down, but I get up again.”

“I used intermittent fasting and keto to lose weight, and made some major mental shifts. Just a reminder of how far I’ve come!”

Congrats to you! Also... How you doin’? © JohnRamboJr / Reddit

5. “I had virtually no upper lip before this past Friday. I’ve always wanted fuller lips, but fillers terrify me.”

"I had lip flip (lip flip is a non-surgical procedure where a doctor injects botulinum toxin into the corners of the mouth and the edges of the lips). I like the result.

6. “I am 31 years old. My forehead after a month of using vitamin A cream.”

7. “I had fillers injected into my lips for the first time. Before and after.”

8. “2 years apart.”

“I’ve started drinking more pure water. I’m not sure if it helps my skin, but I take a fiber and probiotic supplement every day.

An example of my morning routine. I cleanse my skin and apply serum and cream. Then sunscreen. And in the evening, I use a product with tretinoin.”

9. “Before and after tretinoin.”

“At the age of 30 I developed hormonal acne. I have been using tretinoin regularly for about 5 months now. But it is important not to forget to apply sunscreen.”

10. “After a lifetime of having bad teeth, I decided to do something about it 2 years ago. Here’s the finished product — I’m finally all done!”

11. “These 2 photos were taken 13 weeks apart.”

“I’m 25 now, and I’ve had acne since I was 13. I started avoiding things that were too spicy and too sweet. I also found out that I’m allergic to dust mites. And tretinoin (a form of vitamin A) really helps me.”

12. “Skin progress after cutting out niacinamide.”

“I saw discussions about skin reactions to niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3). And it can be found in a lot of cosmetic products, so I decided to experiment and give it up completely. It’s been a little over 2 months. I’m stunned to see the difference.”