glow up
Become notably attractive
Glow up is a dramatic improvement in appearance, confidence, or circumstances over time.
Originally describing physical transformation—someone who was awkward as a teenager but became attractive as an adult—the term has expanded to include career success, personal growth, or any notable positive change: She had a major glow up after college.
The noun also works as a verb: He really glowed up since high school.
Complexion maintenance regimen
- contourBounding line of shape
- highlighterLuminous ink pen
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
cosmetics · eyebrows · hairstyle · wardrobe · style · fashion · grooming · fitness
One's sense of worth
- self-assuranceConfidence in one's abilities
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
self-worth · assertiveness · charisma · presence · swagger · self-love · self-care · dignity
Complete appearance overhaul
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
- before-and-afterPaired images showing change
upgrade · improvement · self-improvement · progress · growth · development · refinement · overhaul
Photo-sharing social platform
- TikTokShort-form video service
- viralSpreading quickly online
- trendingCurrently gaining widespread attention
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
selfie · photoshoot · followers · clout · reputation · popularity · status · celebrity
skincare
Complexion maintenance regimen
- contourBounding line of shape
- highlighterLuminous ink pen
- foundationUnderlying support structure
concealer · cosmetics · eyebrows · hairstyle · wardrobe · style · fashion · grooming · fitness · acne
self-esteem
One's sense of worth
- self-assuranceConfidence in one's abilities
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
boldness · self-worth · assertiveness · charisma · presence · swagger · self-love · self-care · dignity · pride
makeover
Complete appearance overhaul
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
before-and-after · upgrade · improvement · self-improvement · progress · growth · development · refinement · overhaul · change
Photo-sharing social platform
- TikTokShort-form video service
- viralSpreading quickly online
- trendingCurrently gaining widespread attention
influencer · selfie · photoshoot · followers · clout · reputation · popularity · status · celebrity · puberty
- lifestyle buzzwordsself-care, wellness, good vibes, goals, hustle
- makeovermakeover, new look, transformation, before and after, before-and-after
- self-carebathing, self-care, renewal, brushing teeth, bath bombs
- self-improvementpersonal growth, self-help books, focus, self-improvement, personal development
- slang verbsyeet, slay, vibe, flex, diss
- success storiesrags to riches, success story, underdog story, comeback story, zero to hero
glow updowngrade
Reduce in status
fall off · let oneself go · decline · deterioration · downfall
glow upfall from grace
Loss of status or reputation
downfall · crash and burn · spiral · unraveling · descent