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We've seen our fair share of glow-ups. The dramatic transformations from what was to what is, whether someone started shining after leaving high school, breaking up with a partner or just because. But what glows up must glow down.

TikTok has flipped the script to bring us an unexpected but refreshing viral glow-down trend. It has people posting their best polished, put-together, living-their-best-life pics, followed by the raw, unfiltered reality showing what really happened after the break-up, after the burnout, after the graduation, after the child, or simply after all the adult responsibilities started piling up.

Bored Panda has put together a list of the best posts for anyone who needs a reminder that there can't be peaks without valleys. It's a chaotic and relatable gallery of "this is who I was, then life happened and it shows." So sit back, don't bother brushing your hair, and keep scrolling. Don't forget to upvote your favorites.

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    #4

    Young man showing a glow down transformation with acne and changed appearance over a two-year period.

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    Alexia
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    2 hours ago

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    Just some sort of acne that can be treated. Sh1t like this happens sometimes. Get well soon!

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    #5

    Side-by-side photos showing a young girl and a grown woman illustrating a personal glow down since their peak.

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    Alexia
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see an adorable little girl and a beautiful young lady. Where is the glowdown?

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    #10

    Side-by-side photos of a woman showing her glow down transformation and sharing personal vulnerability.

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    Mel in Georgia
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the same person? Nothing wrong with pic #2 but the nose, teeth, eyebrows ... not the same. Or maybe ... angle, hair color, photo edits, makeup ... this is just good pic vs not so great.

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    #11

    Two men in side-by-side photos illustrating personal glow down transformations over time.

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    Mike F
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shave and cut the hair? 🤷‍♂️

    #12

    Side-by-side photos showing a person’s glow down transformation highlighting how they’ve changed since their peak.

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    Mel in Georgia
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's still cute in second pic. Just gained a bit of weight.

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    #13

    Side-by-side photos showing a woman participating in the glow down challenge before and after her peak.

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    PandaPadi
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean, in a pic where you are all dolled up v/s a pic where you arent and looking comfy? not a glow down, just human being human.

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    #15

    Before and after photos showing a man's glowed down transformation with noticeable weight gain over time.

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    Ace
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Suck it in, now push it out.

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    #17

    Before and after photos showing a glow down transformation with changes in weight and fitness from 2017 to 2021.

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    Vibrant Bead
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with either of those pics. One youre smiling and the other youre not. I know its hard sometimes to see how beautiful we are even when we feel like we aren't. But if you can... see youre still beautiful!

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    #19

    Before and after glow down transformation showing vulnerability and change in appearance over time.

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    Mike F
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    3 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking at the story, it looks as though she may be suffering from alopecia, but I think the right hand picture is hot. She has a sort of Sinead O'Connor look that's really becoming.

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    #21

    Before and after photos showing a woman’s glow down transformation since her beauty pageant peak.

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    Mel in Georgia
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still pretty with a cutie pie of a kid!

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    #25

    Side-by-side photos showing a young woman in casual wear and a joyful couple on their wedding day, illustrating glow down stories.

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    Mel in Georgia
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like she found the glow up of happiness to me!

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    #27

    Young woman showing a glow down transformation from 2022 to 2024 with long dark hair and varied expressions.

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    Panda McPandaface
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wash your hair and try to look a little less miserable, you'll be fine,

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    #31

    Woman shown before and after kids, illustrating a glow down with candid photos capturing changes over time.

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    Mel in Georgia
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with the second pic. Just doing what needs to be done.

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    #38

    Two women posing side by side showing personal glow down transformation stories since they peaked in confidence and appearance.

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    Mel in Georgia
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going out vs staying in! No glow down.

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    #40

    Side-by-side photos of a woman showing a glow down transformation with contrasting outfits and expressions.

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    Ace
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    52 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fake vs. real. I see an improvement here.

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    #45

    Before and after photos showing a woman’s glow down transformation as part of people sharing their glow down stories.

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    Vibrant Bead
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one eyebrow is making a break for it..

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    #50

    Two women sharing personal stories about stress and health challenges related to glowing down since they peaked.

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    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one that can't see any difference or problem?

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