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My 48h Glow-Up Reset (That Actually Changed Me) ❤️✨

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Everything I use when I feel off, unmotivated, or need to reset my life, skin, and routine. No gatekeeping — these actually made a difference.
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RESET YOUR LIFE FIRST (MENTAL GLOW-UP)

before having a physical glow up, it's important to have the right mindset 

 
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Made me feel organized even when I wasn’t. Helped me reset my routine fast. (Especially as someone with ADHD)
Aesthetic Daily Planner - Amazon.com
 
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This is what got me out of my “I feel stuck” phase — it forces clarity.
Cynthia Catchings 52 Week Mental Health Guided Journal, Purple, 172 Pages
 
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As a biomedical engineering student, we use our computers all the time and these glasses were a NECESSITY, they reduced headaches and helped me sleep better after long study days. (they're on sale most of the time)
Blue Light Filtering Glasses | Up to 60% Off Blue Light Protection

SKIN THAT ACTUALLY CLEARS

Now that our mind is at rest we can get to taking care of our body and skin

 
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1st step, ca clean face.
Gentle, non-stripping — my skin stopped overreacting after this.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin, Daily Face Wash for Dryness, 12 fl oz
 
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After cleaning, we exfoliate ( once / twice a week MAX). Immediate glow after using this (be careful, but it works).
Paula's Choice, LLC
 
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Helped reduce breakouts + even out my skin tone within weeks.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum | The Ordinary
 
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it's really important to use a rich moisturizer especially on the days you exfoliate . This one's really soothing and works perfeclty for my acne prone skin. (BONUS: contains SPF30)
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
 
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Not only does this sunscreen leave u with glowy non sticky skin, no white cast but it also helped fade away any scars and dark spots on my face. Forver my fav, i'm on my 3rd bottle
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVmune 400 Anti-Spot Fluid SPF 50+ Fragrance-free 50

HAIR TRANSFORMATION (SOFT + HEALTHY)

a good day = a good hair day 

 
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My hair felt like I just left a salon — stronger and softer.
N°.3PLUS Hair Repair Pre-Wash Treatment – OLAPLEX Inc.
 
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This helped me grow my hair after a very stressful period of my life and helped my hair feel thicker and healthier over time.
Mielle Strengthening Scalp & Hair Oil, Rosemary Mint, 2 oz
 
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Fixed dryness and gave that “expensive hair” look.
Treatment Mask for Thick Hair - OUAI | Sephora

EVERYTHING SHOWER ESSENTIALS 🛁

Nothing screams glow up /reset more than an EVERYTHING shower and here's what u need

 
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I'm again mentioning this product because I didn’t expect this to make a difference but my hair started feeling thicker and healthier after a few uses. It also makes the whole routine feel like self-care, not just hygiene
Mielle Strengthening Scalp & Hair Oil, Rosemary Mint, 2 oz
 
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This is what made my hair feel actually clean without drying it out. The difference after switching to this was immediate. 
Shampoo twice (first = cleanse and removes oils, second = actually clean (u can use a dandruff shampoo if u have dandruff))
Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo - OLAPLEX Inc.
 
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My hair feels soft even before styling — like I don’t have to fight it anymore. Conditioner → leave 3–5 min
Olaplex Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner— OLAPLEX Inc.
 
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This is the product that gave me that ‘I just left the salon’ feeling at home. My hair feels stronger, not just softer.
N°.3PLUS Hair Repair Pre-Wash Treatment – OLAPLEX Inc.
 
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This is what makes my skin feel instantly smooth. It’s the step that makes the biggest visible difference, and leaves me smelling DELICIOUS.
18 oz Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub - Tree Hut | Ulta Beauty
 
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This makes my skin feel soft right after the shower — not tight or dry like most soaps, it doesn't strip u away from all oils.
Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash 34 fl oz | Walmart
 
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(OPTIONAL) This is what gives that clean, polished shiny look. Shave before exfoliating.
Brand: Gillette Venus
 
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I didn’t think body lotion mattered that much until I started using it consistently — my skin just looks healthier and smoother
NIVEA Essentially Enriched Body Lotion for Dry Skin with Hyaluronic Acid and Almond Oil, 8.4 fl oz
 
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i LOVE layering, it's one of my fav discoveries!!!! This is what makes people say ‘you smell good’ — it stays on your skin
Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream - Sol de Janeiro | Sephora
 
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This makes the Bum Bum cream smell deeper and more expensive — like a warm vanilla dessert but not too much. But ofc u can layer with the perfume/ mist u of ur choice
Kayali Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum - Sephora