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Apart from creating connections, a large part of social media is about gaining validation. It’s why you will likely see a flood of “glow-up” posts on your timelines where people proudly showcase their caterpillar-to-butterfly transformations. 

But in recent years, the exact opposite trend has emerged: glow-downs. Instead, people are now showing how they’ve “declined” physically over the years. These people from TikTok took part and shared past photos from when they felt they were in their prime physical self.  

If you’re learning about glow-downs for the first time, scrolling through these photos may help you understand why they became such a hit.

#1

Older man smiling in a modern photo beside a younger version of himself in a black and white glow downs trend comparison.

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Jeff Hunt
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6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should watch his YouTube channel. It’s great.

JuniorCJ82
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6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grandpa Joe, you are a (UK) national treasure!!! You are still beautiful!!!

Denise B.
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4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You look great! Still have those beautiful eyes!

ShyWahine
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5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Still dapper and handsome as ever...

Robert Stoltz
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6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah....but....your closer to heaven! A matter of perspective! Good day!

IYAAYAS64
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6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grandpa Joe ♥️ love that man♥️

Maim
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6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd be happy to have that smile graced upon me any day!

Cerridwen
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6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grandpa Joe is such a great guy

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    #2

    Side-by-side photos of a young man showing a glow down transformation as part of the glow downs trend.

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    Luke Branwen
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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk but the "before" looks like a frat d0uche, "after" looks like a chill dude you'd meet at a metal concert

    Mari
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A new haircut can help you feel better.

    Archanae
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    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think we should normalize glow downs, no. We can't validate letting oneself go, bc it's inherently linked to depression. It's obvious this dude isn't happy, have you seen his face on pic 2? We need to help and not entitle, imho

    Earonn -
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You think that duckface in picture one shows happiness? And if your self-validation depends on your looks, you'll be suici*dal when you reach your 50s, dude.

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    Bermuda butler
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    6 months ago

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    Sorry I don't like white people

    A dude who likes to drum
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf?? How does that relate at all to the context of this?

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    #3

    Side-by-side images showing a woman before and after a glow down, illustrating the People-Share-Glow-Downs-Trend.

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    madeleine f
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's got a very beautiful face.

    CD Mills
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weddings are sort of a live-action movie you get to star in, and just like a movie, you (generally) have a professional hairdresser and makeup artist. You have a 'costume' fitted/altered perfectly to you. Unless we all suddenly become wildly beautiful, no, you will never look as good in day-to-day life as you do on your wedding day. Yes, I know not everybody does all of that, and that there are late bloomers who do look better later in life, I'm talking about those who try to do all of the standard wedding stuff. If you do a full face of special occasion makeup, fancy hairstyles, and fully tailored clothes daily, you just might be a bit high-maintenance!

    Bambi
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No offense that first pic looks nothing like the right one. I thought this was a male.

    Inge Diedericks
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t see much difference besides hair colour. You look great

    veirdbuttrue
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both pics are very pretty

    Debbie
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HER FIRST PIC! MAN HER FACE IS FIRE! sorry for screaming Lol

    The “glow-down” trend began in April 2020 when TikTok user Gabrielle McDonald issued a challenge. She admits to having physically peaked at 18 in high school, and she wanted others to share photos of when they were at their “hottest” and compare them to their current self.  

    Her video racked up more than 150,000 engagements and mixed reactions from commenters. Some felt the challenge fit them perfectly, while others didn’t appreciate the “negativity.”

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    #4

    Older man in sweater showing peace sign next to a black and white photo of his younger self for glow downs trend.

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    Pat Bond
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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh, Michael Barrymore, once a king of British quiz shows on ITV. However the former TV presenter, was embroiled in controversy surrounding the death of Stuart Lubbock in 2001. Lubbock was found dead in Barrymore's swimming pool, and Barrymore was later arrested on suspicion of sexual a*****t and murder. While he was released without charge and has always maintained his innocence, the events significantly impacted his career and reputation. Here is a link to his cover of Coolio's (I'll) See you when you get there, it's a gem, It's more Alan Partridge than Alan Partridge!!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_bIaF7P9WA

    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stuart Luubbock was found with catastrophic injuries to his anús. He may not have been múrdered (a lot of alcohol and drúgs were involved), but there was sever abúse.

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    Pittsburgh rare
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd say, sir, you still have it 🤩

    Shaun Hewitt
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please google Michael Barrymore and the murder of Stuart Lubbock. You probably won't think he still has it then!

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    doredde
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    6 months ago

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    Bermuda butler
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    6 months ago

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    Little gay p***s but good luck with ur new job

    #5

    Side-by-side photos showing a woman before and after cancer treatment, illustrating the People Share Glow Downs trend.

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    Brittania Kelli
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not talked about enough. Cancer treatment absolutely robs you of your looks, I was also 20/21 and remember begging my oncologist to cut down the steroids in my treatment because of the moon face it gave me. I know it shouldn't matter, but I've never felt good about my looks post cancer.

    Maim
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amen to this! chemo f's you up mentally and physically. I'm happy you're still here, any which way you look - you are beautiful. And so am I.

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    doredde
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don´t know, I think you are still beautiful. You have exquisite features. And comparing that to a face with heaviest MakeUp (and maybe filters) is the extreme opposite to what you could choose. Anyway, all the best and keep fighting!

    Just me
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, not sorry, but you look way better now. Way too much make up, not really showing you in that other picture.

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess I'm probably not supposed to say this, but frankly, she's far prettier now, than she was when she was caked with makeup. Who cares that she's bald, so am I. And the fact that she's fighting through a terrible disease just goes to show her inner strength, and that is beautiful.

    tee-lena
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She cares and that is all that matters

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    Bermuda butler
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me cry because you are so beautiful ❤️

    Bermuda butler
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHO KEEPS DOWN VOTING MEE 😭😭 IM ACTUALLY BEING NICE FOR ONCE 😭

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    The Goddess
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are still beautiful and we are happy that you are still with us!

    Jules
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk I think she rocks her new look, despite the very sad way it happened. In the earlier one she has so much make up on she just looks like every other overly made up clone we see all the time. I hope she is doing well 🙏

    Denise B.
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your natural features are actually perfect.

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    #6

    Side-by-side photos showing a woman's glow down transformation highlighting the people share glow downs trend.

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    Mari
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A liitle bit of make-up or a new haircut can make you feel better

    Lynn Freeman
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    6 months ago

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    Get rid of that nose ring...that would help for sure.

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    ohjojo (you/your's)
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow, I just don't think I understand this category. Or are people just asking for compliments?

    Maim
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one on the right is 15? 15?????

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She literally looks the same. Just without makeup and having her natural hair color.

    While McDonald’s challenge was likely out of curiosity and to defy the social media status quo, it quickly became viral. Many people, mostly women, shared past and present photos of themselves. 

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    A lot of them were comparisons from when they were in their teens, while some were photos after giving birth and going through different stages of life. 

    #8

    Side-by-side images showing a woman before and after, illustrating the people share glow downs trend about changing looks.

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    Ben
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure this is the same person. Most of these people are puposely trying to use really bad angles.

    Christina Kerr
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She’s a skincare influencer popular on TikTok. Probably just doing this for likes. 🙄

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    b4w6nqk5mh
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The right angles can work wonders…

    #9

    Side-by-side images showing a woman embracing the glow downs trend with a casual selfie and a wedding photo in a white dress.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So she went from blonde to brunette. I don't think I understand this thread. This woman hasn't changed in appearance at all. Is it because she'll never wear a wedding dress again?

    Neb
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personally I would say that most of this is simply aging, or lack of makeup/good photographer, not "glow down", with some rare exceptions (e.g. the cancer glowdown). Yeah, you are without makeup, without professional photographer, without perfect hairstyle and have a zit. It is not a glowdown, it is adjusting your expectations.

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    Disgruntled Pelican
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still absolutely lovely! On another note, the design of her wedding dress is incredible!

    PeePeePooPoo
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you should visit a therapist if you only feel pretty when you're the center of attention. This thread is so stupid.

    Bermuda butler
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    6 months ago

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    Awww still a bride but never did Beverly know that she still hasn't responded to my Venmo account

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    On the surface, the glow-down challenge may signify a negative transformation. In fact, it is a way of showing the reality of daily life, without the makeup and filters. 

    Naturopathic physician Dr. Heidi Lescanec compares it to cooking videos with neatly prepped ingredients, hiding the chaos behind the scenes. 

    “The truth? A truly delicious meal, like personal growth, emerges from the disarray: trial and error, adjustments, a pinch of salt here, a squeeze of lemon there, until you taste it and say, Wow, now that’s it,” she wrote.

    #10

    Side-by-side photos of a young woman sharing her experience with the glow downs trend at age 19.

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    Jules
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the feeling some of these are just fishing for compliments. She looks great in both so I don't understand why she else she would do this. Her self esteem must have taken a bit of a bash

    meow
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think shes prettier now :)

    PeePeePooPoo
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, you're so ugly now, especially with those eyebrows. (This will be my reply to all of those who are fishing for compliments)

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now that she's 20 and looks exactly the same? Was this just fishing for a compliment, because I'm sure she knows she's a beautiful woman.

    Nova Rook
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is pretty in both pictures.

    #11

    Side-by-side images of a woman showing her glow down transformation with blonde hair in the glow downs trend.

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    Winnie the Moo
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I spent ten plus years as an ice blonde bleached hair woman; thank God my hair grows back now. Haven’t dyed it for 1,5 years; it’s looking so healthy now

    smithyjones
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand. Why can't she look like this again? Do they not make hair bleach anymore?

    #12

    Side-by-side photos showing a girl reflecting on her appearance as part of the glow downs trend shared by people.

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    Mimi M
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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's kinda pêdo-adjacent for an 11-year old. Gawd, let kids be kids.

    BeesEelsAndPups
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that was my thought too. Why is she dressed like she's about to be in a Scorpion music video at 11.

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    PeepPeep the duck
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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s just sad (comparison wise). My mums always taught us never ever compare yourself to your child sizes and looks.

    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You looked older art 11 to be honest, because of that "mature" styling.

    Mari
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't compare a weird picture with a professional photo shoot

    Bec
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is somewhat concerning.

    Wang Zhuang
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would've thought she was bit older than 11 if she hadn't said so

    TCW Sam Vimes
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking like a lolita p**o honey trap is not pretty for 11 yo

    BeKind&Rewind
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WTH is an 11 year old doing looking like this sexpot? This shows how bad it is to make our preteens look like Kartrashians. There's no place to go!

    Ace
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She just needs a better photographer.,

    Aim
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She still looks fine...and the eleven yo pic looks heavily edited fr

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    Experts recognize that the glowing-up trend does more harm than good. But for social psychologist Dara Greenwood, media portrayals and Hollywood are to blame for glorifying unattainable beauty standards. 

    “As long as A-list celebrities and social media influencers who attempt to critique the beauty myth don’t actually disengage from it themselves, young girls and women, and indeed boys and men, will not get the message,” Greenwood wrote

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    #13

    Side-by-side photos of a young woman showing a glow down trend transformation with text overlay on the left.

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    Mari
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now you are a real person instead of a doll.

    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would a 17 year old look like 34?

    #14

    Young woman sharing her glow downs trend, showing a casual selfie and a glamorous wedding photo side by side.

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    BeKind&Rewind
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is all just compliment fishing.

    weatherwitch
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Snatched?? A snatch means something else entirely in the UK..

    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How the heck did she sit and eat in her wedding dress?

    #15

    Side-by-side images of a woman showing glow downs trend with casual and wedding day looks.

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    weatherwitch
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last week was it? 🤷🏻‍♀️

    veirdbuttrue
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh for goodness sake this thread is so stupid. Girl looks like a f*****g beauty queen in both

    Rachel Pelz
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder how much tape was necessary for that wedding dress. How would she even move one centimeter?

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    Now, we’d like to hear from you. What do you think about the glow-down trend? Does it help encourage people to be proud of their natural selves despite the “decline” with age? Or does it carry a negative message? Share your thoughts in the comments!

    #16

    Woman reflecting on childhood photo with text overlay about glow downs, paired with an image of a historical doll named Caroline.

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    #17

    Side-by-side images of a woman showing a natural look and a glowing appearance, illustrating the glow downs trend.

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    Ben
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is gorgeous in both pics.

    Mari
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ginger hair was gorgeous!

    #18

    Close-up of a woman giving birth and a pregnant woman in a hospital showing real-life glow downs trend moments.

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    Stephanie Did It
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one is literally giving birth in either picture.

    veirdbuttrue
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is it with orange face makeup?

    Rachel Pelz
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it but many celebrity post partum pictures may create insane expectations. Question is, is it more meaningful to follow beauty ideals or to literally start a new life?

    #19

    Side-by-side photos highlighting the glow downs trend with a casual selfie and a styled photoshoot portrait.

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    Two women showing before and after photos for People Share Glow Downs trend with age and appearance changes.

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    CD Mills
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was illegal to have a nice Passport photo.

    persephone134
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the glasses are not very flattering. In all other aspects, she looks very much the same.

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HOW!! I look like a terr*rist in my passport photo. Which doesn't help at airports BTW. How does one get such an amazing photo? But yeah, she's very pretty in both pictures.

    Lynn Freeman
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .......get contacts....the glasses make you a bit nerdy.

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    #21

    Side-by-side photos showing a woman sharing her glow down with a casual selfie and a glowing wedding day portrait.

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    BeKind&Rewind
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If 99% of brides compared themselves on a regular day to themselves on their wedding day, this wouldn't be a thing. Just a way to show off pics of themselves on their best day.

    weatherwitch
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You look the same 😊 The only difference is that glow from the wedding day itself and that's just precious ❤️

    Ben
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is keeping that dress up? Looks like a disney princess dress.

    Rachel Pelz
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tape. There is tape that is sticky on both sides that is used a lot in fashion shows. At least so I learnt from Heidi Klum's misogynist model show.

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    #23

    Two young women sharing their glow downs, one in a casual yellow outfit and the other posing confidently in striped pants.

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    Mari
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You still look the same ?

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    6 months ago

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    #24

    Side-by-side photos showing people sharing glow downs trend with a casual selfie and a formal prom portrait.

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    #25

    Young woman shares a glow down trend with side-by-side photos from her teenage years and now.

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    doredde
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    6 months ago

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    don´t mix up cool with obscene

    #27

    Side-by-side images showing a woman reflecting on her glow down and a happy couple on their wedding day.

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    doredde
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would recommend divorce or therapy, if this is your everyday facial expression being married.

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    #29

    Side-by-side images of a woman showing a glow down trend with minimal and full makeup looks at different ages.

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    eirini
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At 19 she looked like a Disney vilain. Today she looks like a beautiful woman.

    doredde
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You think that´s pretty, Morticia?

    weatherwitch
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A mannequin?? 🤷🏻‍♀️

    veirdbuttrue
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like an AI generated weirdface thing?

    #30

    Young woman sharing her glow downs trend with side-by-side photos showing changes over time in natural light.

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    Ben
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take off the eyelashes and chill out on the eyebrows. Lets those freckles run free and you would be gorgeous!.

    BeKind&Rewind
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe if you didn't have spiders nesting on your eyes, you could see that you look the exact same?

    doredde
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eww, and I thought those were just small brooms...

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    CD Mills
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First, pull the caterpillars off your eyelids. Second, learn what eyebrows actually look like. And Third, do the same type of hairstyles and makeup you did then. Boom, you're good to go, you silly Goose.

    alaina66
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those eyelashes and eyebrows are causing you grief.

    weatherwitch
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh purrlease..... 🙄 Remove the fly catcher lashes, sort that makeup from under your eyes and stop fishing for compliments. You're not getting Any from me 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

    #31

    Two young women sharing glow downs trend with different hairstyles and expressions in indoor settings.

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    Winnie the Moo
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t bleach your hair then…

    October
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can also be hormonal. During puberty my hair dwindled down to a pencil thin ponytail and never recovered. No bleaching involved.

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    #32

    Side-by-side images showing a woman’s glow down over time illustrating the people share glow downs trend.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, friend, but your eyes look completely dead and lifeless in the photo of you when you were 11 O_O;

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    #33

    Side-by-side photos of a young woman showing a glow down, sharing her experience with the glow downs trend.

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    Rachelle
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, what parent is allowing their 15 YEAR OLD dress like this??

    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You looked like a 29 year old with 15.

    #34

    Side-by-side images of a woman sharing glow downs trend with casual and wedding dress looks.

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    Michael Vickery
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks exactly the same to me, except for the clothes.

    Wang Zhuang
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was just gonna say the same thing, I don't really see a difference in the two photos

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    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don´t really see any difference, except the dress/pose and the smile. That´s whining on a high level...

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    #36

    Side-by-side photos of a woman showing glow downs trend with brunette hair and blonde hair.

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    persephone134
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like she is a natural brunette. And what is holding her back from re-dying her hair?

    Rachel Pelz
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that isn't just attitude for show and clicks, I'd like to send her either to therapy or have her meet people who have real problems.

    CD Mills
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if it ever occurred to her that she could, ya know, bleach her hair again?

    weatherwitch
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my heart bleeds for you, really it does.... 🙄 If you can't afford a hair dresser get box dye, you're clearly still dying your hair 🤷🏻‍♀️

    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing that´s changed/ruined here is your bleach-blond "dyed til you are dead" hair. The bored/dumb expression on your face is all the same.

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    #37

    Woman sharing her glow down journey with pre-pregnancy look and fitness progress mirror selfie for people-share-glow-downs trend

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    Mari
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pregnancy does change your body. You were the house of your baby, baby goes out and left a ruin. 😄 That is motherhood, kids will suck all the energy out of you ( and still I love my kids more than anything)

    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you compare your face with your body?

    Crissy Newbury
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great photo of the toilet.

    weatherwitch
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not just enjoy being a mum??

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    #39

    Young woman sharing her glow down experience with before and after photos, highlighting the glow down trend.

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    #40

    Close-up of a person reflecting on their glow down at age 14 and a full-body image in a library showcasing the glow downs trend.

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    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should probably wear the vest like you did before and not put it on your head... and a smile would change a LOT, if you believe me.

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    #41

    Young woman sharing her glow downs trend with before and after photos showing natural and bright pink hair styles.

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    Wang Zhuang
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I starting to feel that some of these photos are simply for validation on their looks haha. You're right, she could just dye her hair again, what's the big deal?

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    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And start wearing it as in the right picture, please.

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    #42

    Young woman sharing her glow down transformation with before and after photos illustrating the glow downs trend.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly see very little difference here other than the hairstyle...?

    manon M
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Il y en a beaucoup qui se "plaignent" pour rien finalement 🫠

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    Rachel Pelz
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least this one is "my prettiest" and not "pretty (at all)"

    idek
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's literally the generic "pretty," she's still really gorgeous.

    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now, with 17 you feel old?

    #43

    Young woman sharing her glow down story, comparing her current look to her childhood photo with a horse and doll.

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    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, you just wanted to show off. Sad for you, what a shallow life. you have a narcissistic tendency in your personality. Be careful.

    RitzyRitz
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when looking at your profile shows 29 negative comments in less than 12 minutes, i feel more sad for you.. what a negative life you must live.

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    #44

    Young woman sharing glow downs trend with casual look in cap and headphones, and glamorous styled photo on the right side.

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    Rachel Pelz
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another one of the "have to drop that I've been to China/Korea" kind.

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    #45

    Two women sharing personal glow downs trend, reflecting on feeling less pretty compared to their younger selves at 17.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To me, she looks 37 and not 17 in the right-hand photo :(

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    #46

    Side-by-side photos showing a young woman with braided red hair and another woman with straight red hair sharing glow downs trend.

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    #48

    Side-by-side images of a woman showing a glow down with casual and wedding day looks, illustrating the glow down trend.

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    #49

    Young woman sharing glow downs trend with a casual selfie and a candid close-up holding a drink in natural light

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    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You just look tired/bored in both pictures.

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    #50

    Two young women showing natural and glamorous looks, illustrating the people share glow downs trend comparison.

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    Damned_Cat
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, they still have those filters you were playing with at 16...you can look like that anytime you want.

    manon M
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    La raison pour laquelle j'ai downvote tous ces postes filtres

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    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just try looking dumb and bored, that will help.

    #51

    Side-by-side photos showing a woman before and after a glow down with neon orange hair sharing her experience.

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    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then just dye it again. And the skin color on the left side looks much healthier and natural. How wants to look like the orange guy anyway?

    BeKind&Rewind
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    10/10 looks 1000 times better now.

    weatherwitch
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh dear.... 😭😭🤣🤣🤣

    #52

    Young woman sharing her glow downs trend, applying makeup and dressed in a white embellished bridal gown outdoors.

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    Vermonta
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least you don't have to worry about your hair on a humid day

    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop pretending.And lying, the pose shows you are very much self-absorbed.

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    #53

    Woman reflecting on her childhood photo with a doll, illustrating the people-share-glow-downs trend.

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    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you would like to be a "baby" again?

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    #54

    Split image showing a woman with minimal makeup at age 12 and the same woman with vibrant pink hair, highlighting glow downs trend.

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    #55

    Young man sharing his glow down transformation with side-by-side photos highlighting the glow downs trend.

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    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better look cute than h***y.

    doredde
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    h***y, h***y, h***y,... (censor it again, you prudish people).

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