How To Glow Up: Tips, Tricks, And New Ideas

At some point, we all feel it—the need for a change. Life is intense, and even though we’re doing the best we can, sometimes we just get stuck.

Whether your version of “stuck” means you’re bored with your routine, feeling off track with your wellness goals, or still using the same beauty products from high school, it might be time to glow up.

Change takes courage, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Together, let’s explore what it really means to glow up—and how small, intentional shifts can lead to major transformation.

What Does It Mean to “Glow Up?”

To glow up means to evolve—to improve yourself inside and out. This can mean prioritizing your wellness, changing your mindset, trying new things, or taking better care of your skin. It’s about growth, confidence, and showing up as your best self.

And yes, sometimes it’s about switching up your style, finding skincare that actually works, and ditching old habits that don’t serve you. A true glow up is equal parts inner growth and outer radiance.

Glow Up Step 1: Detox

Glowing skin starts with clean habits—and that includes your makeup bag.

What Are Toxins, Anyway?

Toxins are harmful substances found in some skincare and cosmetic products. They may disrupt your hormones, stress your skin barrier, or trigger sensitivity and inflammation.

Common toxins in traditional cosmetics include:

• Coal tar – a possible carcinogen found in eye makeup and hair products

• Formaldehyde – a byproduct of chemical preservatives

• Parabens – synthetic preservatives known to be endocrine disruptors

• Sulfates, synthetic fragrances, and heavy metals – irritants that can compromise skin health

How To Pick Better Products

Your skin won’t glow if it’s constantly stressed. That’s why ingredient integrity matters.

At RMS Beauty, we set the clean beauty standard. We create makeup and skincare that’s not only safe and toxin-free, but actually supports your skin’s natural function. Everything is formulated with nutrient-rich, plant-based ingredients—and nothing unnecessary.

Glow Up Step 2: Get Healthy Skin

Better skin starts with a better routine. Here’s how to glow from the inside out.

Cleanse and Hydrate

Traditional cleansers can strip your skin. Instead, reach for options that gently cleanse while supporting your microbiome.

• Kakadu Clean Cleansing Gel – This refreshing, microbiome-friendly gel cleanser removes impurities while calming the skin with Kakadu Plum and aloe.

• Coconut Clean Cleansing Balm – A nourishing balm that melts away makeup and leaves skin soft, hydrated, and clean.

Boost With Kakadu Beauty Oil

Meet your new glow-up hero: Kakadu Beauty Oil. Microbiome-certified and made with Kakadu Plum Seed Oil, Buriti Oil, and a proprietary adaptogenic herbal blend, this oil brightens, hydrates, and soothes skin.

As our founder Rose-Marie says: “This is what real skin nourishment looks like.”

Use daily before makeup or as the final step in your skincare ritual to lock in radiance.

Glow Up Step 3: Prep Your Skin to Glow

Prime With Purpose

A smooth canvas starts with hydration—and the right primer. Our Re-Evolve Radiance Locking Primer keeps your makeup fresh all day with plant-based ingredients and Tightenyl™, a peptide-powered skin-firming complex.

Set With Confidence

Our new Hydra Setting Powder sets your look while delivering hydration and comfort. Use alone for a soft-focus finish or pair with UnPowder for personalized control.

Glow Up Step 4: Create Radiance

Foundation That Breathes

For coverage that looks like skin—only better—try "Un" Cover-Up Cream Foundation, rich in jojoba oil for skin-loving moisture and a breathable finish.

Brighten With Concealer

Our Revitalize Hydra Concealer is packed with skincare benefits like tremella mushroom and green tea to smooth, brighten, and hydrate while covering imperfections.

Multi-Use Color

Add a natural flush with Lip2Cheek, a creamy pigment for lips and cheeks. With nourishing botanicals like buriti oil and shea butter, this product glides on effortlessly and builds beautifully.

Luminize Like a Pro

The finishing touch? Luminizer. Apply to cheekbones, lids, the bridge of your nose, and even your collarbones for that signature RMS dewy glow—no glitter, just radiance.

Glow Up Step 5: Glow Up Your Mindset

Your glow up doesn’t stop at skincare and makeup. Real transformation also comes from within. Focus on your mindset, your well-being, and what brings you joy. Drink water, eat nourishing food, rest well, and stay curious.

Growth is personal. Whether you're embracing your natural beauty, learning something new, or simply taking better care of yourself, you’re glowing up.

Glow Up Cleaner and Greener with RMS Beauty

A glow up isn’t just about looking different—it’s about feeling better, inside and out. With RMS Beauty, you can trust that every product is made to support your skin’s natural function, your long-term health, and your evolving lifestyle.

Here’s to your glow-up journey—cleaner, greener, and more radiant than ever.

Sources:

Toxins: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Toxic Chemicals Found in Cosmetics - American Testing Lab Inc.

Human synthetic sebum formulation and stability under conditions of use and storage|PubMed

Gut–Skin Axis: Current Knowledge of the Interrelationship between Microbial Dysbiosis and Skin Conditions - PMC