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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I had a glow-down after hiding under foundation & drawn-on brows – now people are begging me never to touch makeup again
A WOMAN has left people open-mouthed after sharing her epic glow-down. In a bid to embrace her natural beauty, Amahle Mgenge ditched her heavy make-up, which included cakey foundation and drawn-on eyebrows. 2 2 And now, the stunner has left people gobsmacked after sharing her before and after look. In a new trend, social media users are sharing their jaw-dropping glow-downs, with many ditching fillers and heavy make-up for a more natural look. There have now been plenty of glow-downs posted online, but it will be pretty challenging to find one more epic than Carla's. A glow-down, similar to the ' clean girl aesthetic ' trend, is rooted in the idea of 'less is more'. It promotes enhancing natural beauty - rather than covering it up. With a glow-down, out are long hair extensions, colourful fake nails and mega lashes - and in is learning how to take care of your skin to make it look youthful and radiant. Before embarking on her transformation journey, Amahle wore heavy foundation and contour for a defined appearance. She also styled her hair, brushed up and drew on her brows, wore fluttery fake eyelashes and lined her already plump lips with lip liner. But after becoming ''hiding behind make-up'' for ''so long'', the young beaut soon realised she had had enough of the aesthetic and decided to give herself a brand new look. Sharing the jaw-dropping transformation online, Amahle showed off what she looked like before, prior to going on a journey to become more confident in her natural appearance. I asked ChatGPT to help me glow up for summer - I did all the tweaks at home myself Seconds later, the young beauty rocked a much more fresh-faced look, showing off her radiant skin and her hair blowing in the wind. Now, Amahle has said goodbye to the cakey foundation and faux lashes, as she shared a selfie after her glow-down. Alongside pictures of her after saying goodbye to the mega glam look, Amahle shared: 'I almost forgot how beautiful I look without it [make-up].'' Four ways to give yourself a glowdown Thick fluffly lashes are out, so is the fake tan and long how to have the ultimate glow-down in four steps... The term "glow-down" refers to a woman removing what once was the most popular beauty choices, for a more natural look. Eyelash extensions - Thick, bold "Russian lashes" used to be all the rage, but nowadays, girls are opt for subtle, individual eyelash extensions to lengthen what they already have. Nails - Gone are the long, plastic talons, more women are favouring BIAB or gel manis. Hair colour - Remember when everyone wanted icy white hair? Not anymore! Millions of women are trying to go back to their roots (literally), and have soft blondes, and warm gold tones added to their hair, in a bid to achieve the "old money blonde" look. Makeup - Sculpting your face shape through the art of contouring is no more. Ladies are adding freckles and sweeping blush across cheekbones instead. Social media users gasp The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ amahlemgengee, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed over an astronomical 9million views. Not only this, but it's also racked up 2.6million likes, over 20k comments and more than 85k saves. Social media users were left open-mouthed by Amahle's natural beauty and many eagerly rushed to the comments to express this. One viewer said: ''The makeup was self sabotage.'' Another agreed, demanding: ''Don't ever touch it again.'' Meanwhile, someone else thought the glow-down has slashed a decade off her face. ''That's it, you're banned from makeup,'' a fourth chimed in.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I got my lip filler dissolved – my lips ‘exploded' and people say I ended up looking like a character from Monsters Inc
A WOMAN was left looking like a character from the animated movie Monsters Inc after getting her lip filler dissolved. The recent months have seen plenty of beauty buffs having epic glow-downs and embracing their natural features - which also means getting rid of their juicy pouts. 3 3 However, for one woman, Kimia Ahwazi, the journey to a more natural appearance went horribly wrong after she got her lip filler dissolved. Taking it to TikTok, the young dark-haired beauty shared a series of selfies after the procedure - which, she joked, caused her lips to ''explode''. Following the treatment, Kimia, thought to be from the Netherlands, noticed significant swelling - which is a normal side effect. This is because when filler is injected or dissolved, the body reacts to the minor trauma by releasing white blood cells, which causes inflammation and swelling, warned the experts at Karidis Clinic. ''The lips are particularly susceptible because there are so many blood vessels. '' Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are also more prone to swelling as they act as humectants, attracting 1,000 times their weight in moisture,'' they explained. However, nothing could prepare the Dutch beauty for what was to come, as mortified Kimia said it kept ''getting worse''. ''Was literally about to explode,'' Kimia said in the now-viral video, where her pout had ballooned up around three to four times its normal size. Horrified by what she was seeing in the camera, the beauty buff said she even considered taking drastic measures and was ''about to sue someone''. Checking out her reflection, Kamia, who posts under the username @ kimiaahwazi, even went was far as comparing herself to '' Marge Simpson ''. I'm so obsessed with filler that my huge lips touch my nose - trolls can't understand what I'm saying, but I don't care Despite the jaw-dropping results, Kamia tried to cheer herself up by ''overlining them for the vibes'' - and bizarrely confessed she even ''started to like the plump''. 'Quack if you need help' Since being posted online, the clip has taken the internet by storm, winning the beauty buff a whopping 3.1million views, over 95k likes and 11k shares. What are the risks of lip fillers? THE RISKS of dermal fillers depend on whether the procedure was done correctly and the type of filler used. The NHS recommends you speak to your practitioner about the risks beforehand. Serious problems are rare but can include: Infection A lumpy appearance under the skin, which might need to be treated with surgery or medicine The filler moving away from the intended treatment area, which may need to be removed using surgery Scarring Blocked blood vessels in the face, which can cause tissue death and permanent blindness You should see your GP if you have any complications that need medical attention and speak to your practitioner if you're not happy with the results or experience lumpiness. Source: NHS Close to an astronomical 800 people flooded to comments, many totally gobsmacked. One person wished her a speedy recovery - whilst also comparing her to a famous Monsters Inc character, Fungus. ''Not to be rude but.. Know that scream extractor scene in Monsters Inc? Yeah.. Hope you're doing better.'' Another joked, writing sarcastically: ''Amazing! Very natural effect, I hope this is what you were looking for.'' Meanwhile, someone else thought she belonged in the gang of iconic childhood dolls.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I was obsessed with filler & looking fake – trolls say I'm a ‘different person' now and call my natural look a ‘big no'
A MOTHER has revealed that she became obsessed with filler and looking fake, but has now had an epic glow-down. In a bid to embrace her natural beauty, Shannon Dyer, 28, ditched her lip filler, fake eyelashes and blonde hair. 2 Now, Shannon has left people gobsmacked after sharing her before and after look - but while some think she is 'stunning', others have claimed she looks like 'two different people'. In a new trend, we're seeing more and more social media users sharing their jaw-dropping glow-downs, with many ditching fillers and heavy make-up for a more natural look. There have been plenty of epic transformations posted online, but Shannon's has left people particularly stunned. A glow-down, similar to the ' clean girl aesthetic ' trend, is rooted in the idea of 'less is more'. It promotes enhancing natural beauty - rather than covering it up. With a glow-down, we're seeing people ditch long hair extensions, colourful fake nails and mega lashes - and instead, people are learning how to take care of their skin to make it look youthful and radiant. Before embarking on her transformation journey, Shannon was barely ever seen without her fluttery lashes and regularly dyed her locks blonde. However, after giving birth to three daughters, she soon realised she had had enough of the fake aesthetic and decided to give herself a brand new look. Sharing her jaw-dropping makeover online, Shannon uploaded a short clip after she became more confident in her skin. As she sat in her car, the content creator rocked a much more fresh-faced look, showing off her natural lips and bare eyelashes. Not only did she go back to her natural hair colour, but instead of the heavy make-up, Shannon's beautiful freckles were on show. The mother then explained: 'Became so obsessed with being fake…I almost forgot who I really was.' Four ways to give yourself a glowdown Thick fluffly lashes are out, so is the fake tan and long how to have the ultimate glow-down in four steps... The term "glow-down" refers to a woman removing what once was the most popular beauty choices, for a more natural look. Eyelash extensions - Thick, bold "Russian lashes" used to be all the rage, but nowadays, girls are opt for subtle, individual eyelash extensions to lengthen what they already have. Nails - Gone are the long, plastic talons, more women are favouring BIAB or gel manis. Hair colour - Remember when everyone wanted icy white hair? Not anymore! Millions of women are trying to go back to their roots (literally), and have soft blondes, and warm gold tones added to their hair, in a bid to achieve the "old money blonde" look. Makeup - Sculpting your face shape through the art of contouring is no more. Ladies are adding freckles and sweeping blush across cheekbones instead. She claimed that it took her 'so long to feel comfortable' in her own skin, but beamed: 'Crazy what getting your filler dissolved and going back to my natural colour can do.' As well as this, Shannon later wrote: 'One of the main reasons I wanted to embrace being natural was for my three daughters - I don't want them growing up wanting to change what they look like as they are beautiful as they are.' Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ shannondyer01, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 360,800 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 13,600 likes, 1,214 comments and 1,274 shares. But social media users were left totally divided by Shannon's makeover - whilst many rushed to share complimentary messages about her new look, unfortunately not everyone was as kind. One user beamed: 'You look so much more beautiful now.' Top 40 beauty tips that have been handed down from generations 1. Never go to bed in make up 2. Moisturise daily 3. Don't pick at your spots, to avoid scarring 4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired-looking skin 5. When it comes to make-up, less is more 6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends 7. Don't forget to moisturise your neck and décolletage 8. Drink a big glass of water each morning to cleanse and rehydrate 9. Gently pat your face dry with a towel instead of rubbing to avoid irritation 10. Avoid using too much heat on your hair to prevent damage 11. Remove makeup gently, especially around the eyes 12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping 13. Put cucumbers on eyes to help reduce puffiness 14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face 15. Wash your face in cold water after cleansing to close pores. 16. Rinsing hair in cold water to increase the shine 17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, no matter the weather 18. Use a cold spoon to reduce under-eye puffiness 19. Use petroleum jelly to tame brows and moisturise lips 20. Test skincare products on a small patch of skin before using them all over your face 21. Never spend longer than 30 minutes in direct sunlight 22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells 23. Wear gloves on hands and socks on feet after putting cream on overnight 24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look 25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow 26. Wash hair in beer to make in shiny 27. Invest in a good quality eye cream 28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to avoid breakouts 29. Apply eye cream to reduce puffiness and dark circles 30. Apply a heat protectant before using styling tools on your hair 31. Brush your hair 100 strokes per day 32. Head massages for hair growth 33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny 34. Wrap hair in a warm towel to enhance a hair treatment 35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin wrinkles 36. Use a facial mask once a week for deep cleansing 37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores 38. Exfoliate your lips using your toothbrush 39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner 40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish A second shared: 'You look stunning now…naturally beautiful and classy.' Meanwhile, someone else gasped: 'What a natural beauty! I'm so glad you have accepted your beautiful self.' It's like two different people TikTok user However, at the same time, one person said: 'You looked so pretty before, now it's just a big no.' Another added: 'Prefer the before.' Whilst one woman claimed: 'It's like two different people.' Eager to clap back to the haters, Shannon later wrote: 'People saying before is better please be real - I have over filled lips that migrated up my face. 'Also I don't want to look better like people are saying, I want to look like me.'
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I ditched my huge ‘Russian' lashes & hair extensions to be a natural beauty – but trolls say I have ‘aged 20 years'
A MOTHER has revealed that after years of getting huge fake eyelashes and wearing long hair extensions, she has now had an epic glow-down. In a bid to embrace her natural beauty, Ellie-Mae Phoebe ditched her mega Russian eyelashes, also known as volume lashes, which are a type of eyelash extension that create a dramatic, full, and voluminous look. 2 2 Not only this, but she also removed her long, blonde hair extensions too. Now, Ellie-Mae has left people totally stunned after sharing her before and after look. In a new trend, we're seeing more and more social media users sharing their jaw-dropping glow-downs, with many ditching fillers and heavy make-up for a more natural look. There have been plenty of epic transformations posted online, but Ellie-Mae's in particular has left people particularly gobsmacked. A glow-down, similar to the ' clean girl aesthetic ' trend, is rooted in the idea of 'less is more'. It promotes enhancing natural beauty - rather than covering it up. With a glow-down, we're seeing people ditch long hair extensions, colourful fake nails and mega lashes - and instead, people are learning how to take care of their skin to make it look youthful and radiant. Before embarking on her transformation journey, Ellie-Mae wore her hair down and was barely ever seen without her fluttery lashes. But she soon realised she had had enough of the fake aesthetic and decided to give herself a brand new look. Sharing her jaw-dropping makeover online, Ellie-Mae then shared a short clip after she became more confident in her own skin. Blankita's Glow-Down: Embracing Natural Beauty As she sat in her car, the content creator rocked a much more fresh-faced look, showing off her gorgeous freckles. Not only was there no eyelash extensions in sight, but she had also ditched the mascara too. Four ways to give yourself a glowdown Thick fluffly lashes are out, so is the fake tan and long how to have the ultimate glow-down in four steps... The term "glow-down" refers to a woman removing what once was the most popular beauty choices, for a more natural look. Eyelash extensions - Thick, bold "Russian lashes" used to be all the rage, but nowadays, girls are opt for subtle, individual eyelash extensions to lengthen what they already have. Nails - Gone are the long, plastic talons, more women are favouring BIAB or gel manis. Hair colour - Remember when everyone wanted icy white hair? Not anymore! Millions of women are trying to go back to their roots (literally), and have soft blondes, and warm gold tones added to their hair, in a bid to achieve the "old money blonde" look. Makeup - Sculpting your face shape through the art of contouring is no more. Ladies are adding freckles and sweeping blush across cheekbones instead. Alongside pictures of her new look, the confident mum, who wore her hair tied back, beamed: 'I spent so long with black Russian lashes and long hair extensions… 'I almost forgot how beautiful I can feel without them.' Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ elliemaescarrett, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 99,700 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 3,436 likes and 34 comments. But social media users were left totally divided by the six-second clip - whilst many rushed to share complimentary messages to Ellie-Mae, unfortunately not everyone was as kind. One person said: 'Never go back, you look amazing.' Another added: 'You're naturally so beautiful.' 1. Never go to bed in make up 2. Moisturise daily 3. Don't pick at your spots, to avoid scarring 4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired-looking skin 5. When it comes to make-up, less is more 6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends 7. Don't forget to moisturise your neck and décolletage 8. Drink a big glass of water each morning to cleanse and rehydrate 9. Gently pat your face dry with a towel instead of rubbing to avoid irritation 10. Avoid using too much heat on your hair to prevent damage 11. Remove makeup gently, especially around the eyes 12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping 13. Put cucumbers on eyes to help reduce puffiness 14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face 15. Wash your face in cold water after cleansing to close pores. 16. Rinsing hair in cold water to increase the shine 17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, no matter the weather 18. Use a cold spoon to reduce under-eye puffiness 19. Use petroleum jelly to tame brows and moisturise lips 20. Test skincare products on a small patch of skin before using them all over your face 21. Never spend longer than 30 minutes in direct sunlight 22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells 23. Wear gloves on hands and socks on feet after putting cream on overnight 24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look 25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow 26. Wash hair in beer to make in shiny 27. Invest in a good quality eye cream 28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to avoid breakouts 29. Apply eye cream to reduce puffiness and dark circles 30. Apply a heat protectant before using styling tools on your hair 31. Brush your hair 100 strokes per day 32. Head massages for hair growth 33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny 34. Wrap hair in a warm towel to enhance a hair treatment 35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin wrinkles 36. Use a facial mask once a week for deep cleansing 37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores 38. Exfoliate your lips using your toothbrush 39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner 40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish A third commented: 'Your eyes literally pop!!! You're naturally stunning.' However, at the same time, one user wrote: 'Personally prefer before.' Meanwhile, another chimed in and rudely remarked: 'You just aged 20 years.'
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I was obsessed with being false with mega lashes, brows & tan – people gasp when they see how I REALLY look
A WOMAN has left people with their jaws on the floor after having an epic glow-down. In a bid to embrace her natural beauty, TikToker Kacie Cachia ditched her mega lashes and dark eyebrows she used to draw on her face. 2 And now, the young stunner has left people gobsmacked after sharing her before and after look. In a new trend that's taken the internet by storm, thousands of beauty buffs are sharing their epic glow-downs, with many ditching fillers and heavy make-up for a more natural appearance. Since the trend really took off a few months ago, there have been plenty of makeovers posted online - but it will be almost impossible to find one as jaw-dropping as Kacie's. A glow-down, similar to the ' clean girl aesthetic ' trend, is rooted in the idea of 'less is more'. It promotes enhancing natural beauty - rather than covering it up. With a glow-down, out are long hair extensions, colourful fake nails and mega lashes - and in is learning how to take care of your skin to make it look youthful and radiant. Before embarking on her transformation journey, the young beauty wore heavy foundation, bright orange tan, huge eyelash extensions, thick eyebrows and a juicy pout. Looking back at her younger self, Kacie - who posts under the username @ kaciecachiax - admitted that she ''became so obsessed with looking fake''. However, at some point Kacie realised that she had had enough of the aesthetic and gave herself a brand new imagine. Uploading the jaw-dropping glow-down on the platform, Kacie showed off her ''fake'' make-up look, prior to the journey of enhancing her features - and not hiding them. I found the best summer body glow in Primark - it's only £3.50 & isn't oily Seconds later, the young brunette rocked a much more fresh-faced look, showing off gorgeous freckles, a radiant complexion and more flattering eyebrows. Now, Kacie has also ditched the cakey foundation and mega lashes, as she shared a short video after her glow-down, with her hair styled in loose curls. Alongside the video, Kacie shared: 'This trend is so cute, first vid was defo an era.'' Four ways to give yourself a glowdown Thick fluffly lashes are out, so is the fake tan and long how to have the ultimate glow-down in four steps... The term "glow-down" refers to a woman removing what once was the most popular beauty choices, for a more natural look. Eyelash extensions - Thick, bold "Russian lashes" used to be all the rage, but nowadays, girls are opt for subtle, individual eyelash extensions to lengthen what they already have. Nails - Gone are the long, plastic talons, more women are favouring BIAB or gel manis. Hair colour - Remember when everyone wanted icy white hair? Not anymore! Millions of women are trying to go back to their roots (literally), and have soft blondes, and warm gold tones added to their hair, in a bid to achieve the "old money blonde" look. Makeup - Sculpting your face shape through the art of contouring is no more. Ladies are adding freckles and sweeping blush across cheekbones instead. Social media users gasp The TikTok clip has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed a staggering 1.3million views in just three days. One person said: ''I love this trend of girls realising the fake look is never it! Look 10x better.'' ''MY JAW DROPPED,'' someone else was left lost for words. ''The gasp I just gasped omg ur gorgg,'' a third chimed in.
