YOU GLOW GIRL
I used to think more make-up was better but then I ditched that for a natural look – now people say I look ‘perfect’
Plus, scroll down to find our top four tips for the ultimate glow-down
A WOMAN has wowed the web with her epic transformation, after ditching heavy make-up and embracing a more natural look.
At some point in our life, many will change their style and aesthetic - whether it's leaving , or .
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But although we have seen plenty of glow-ups shared online, it will be pretty challenging to find one more jaw-dropping than 21-year-old Maya Beresford's insane makeover.
Before embarking on her transformation journey, the blonde stunner was sporting piles of cakey make-up, which included orange foundation, heavy contour for that snatched effect, as well as mega eyelash extensions.
The gorgeous beauty, who goes by @, explained that at the time, she thought that the more glammed up she was, the more beautiful she will look.
Sharing a snap of herself all dolled up in 2023, Maya wrote: ''Me a year ago with loads of make-up on, thinking the more make-up, the prettier.''
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However, at some point the stunner, from the UK, realised she had had enough of the aesthetic and decided to give herself a brand new look.
The once heavy make-up was ditched for a natural glow, revealing a gorgeous complexion underneath - and Maya also said her final goodbye to the fluttery eyelash extensions she'd been wearing up until then.
Posting the epic Before and After snaps on the popular platform, the young woman said: ''Me now thinking it's beautiful with or without when I wear make-up.''
The naturally stunning TikTok user even admitted that she was ''loving the no lash look''.
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Gobsmacked by the jaw-dropping makeover, over 100 social media users flocked to comments, with one person describing the new Maya as ''simply perfect''.
Another was just amazed, writing: ''omg the difference!! ur face is beautiful.''
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Someone else chimed in: ''you're beautiful in both but the second photo you are glowing!''
''my jaw literally dropped you have the prettiest eyes I’ve ever seen!'' another was shocked.
''Girl YOUR eyes are so beautiful and those lashes hide those pretty eyes,'' added a fourth who thought Maya was ''stunning''.
''as a fellow lash girly i’m so jealous you can pull off natural lashes! you look so so stunning + the second pic shows off your features more i’d say,'' a beauty buff commented.
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Four ways to give yourself a glow-down
Thick fluffy lashes are out, so is the fake tan and long nails...here's 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.
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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.
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