Sunday Shares, GLOW UP maintenance! 5 Low-Effort Things That Actually Show Up
- kelliebode
- Jan 11
- 3 min read
It’s a new year, but I’m not here to sell you a 47-step routine or a $200 product haul.
This is glow-up maintenance.
The kind you can start today.
The kind that actually shows.
Every product below is under $30, low effort, and gives visible payoff if you stay even mildly consistent. Most of these are once a week… some even less.
No excuses. Just results.
1. Whiter Teeth Without a Dentist Appointment
Let’s start with the one everyone notices first.
The Guru Nanda Premium Teeth Whitening Kit is one of my favorite at-home options because it’s simple and gentle. You’re not blasting your enamel or dealing with intense sensitivity.
Why it works:
LED light + whitening gel helps lift surface stains
You only need it about once a week
This is one of those “people can’t quite tell what changed, but you look fresher” upgrades. And honestly, it photographs beautifully too.
2. A Subtle Facial Tan (No Makeup Required)
This is the product that inspired this list. I did it last week & said … oh this needs to be shared! If you want that, healthy glowy look without foundation, this is it.
The L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Water Mist for Face gives a sheer, believable glow. Not orange. Not muddy. Just… alive.
Why it works:
Lightweight mist so it’s hard to overdo
Develops gradually overnight
No prep, no rinsing, no drama. Once a week
I use this once a week, usually at night. You wake up looking like you got sun without actually getting sun. That alone is a glow-up.
3. Lash Growth That Doesn’t Feel Sketchy
Longer lashes = fresher face = instant polish.
The Babe Original Essential Lash Serum is a solid option if you want results without prescription products.
What matters here:
Peptides and conditioning ingredients support lash health
Applied once daily, usually at night
Most people notice improvement around the 5 week mark do don’t quit!!
This isn’t magic overnight. But it is one of those quiet upgrades that adds up fast. I do every night for 2 months then take a 1 month break. Easy! Takes less than 1 minute.
4. Bright Eyes in One Minute. Seriously.
I recommend this to EVERY client.
The Bausch + Lomb Lumify Redness Reliever Eye Drops are my go-to for looking instantly more awake. Eye color pops & you look like you got 9 hours of sleep!
Why this is a keeper:
Works in about a minute
Lasts several hours
Doesn’t rely on harsh vasoconstrictors like old-school drops
This is perfect for events, photos, or mornings when concealer alone isn’t cutting it.
5. A Weekly “Inside-Out” Reset
Glow isn’t just topical. And I’ll be honest, this one surprised me.
The Grüns Superfoods Greens Gummies are an easy way to support nutrition without committing to daily green yuck.
What they do well:
Support gut health and energy
Easy to stay consistent with
No mixing, no blender, no excuses
This is more of a long-game glow. But digestion, energy, and skin clarity are connected whether we like it or not. Also they taste like candy.
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The Big Picture
None of these are extreme.
They’re low effort.
They’re affordable.
And they work because you’ll actually use them.
That’s the real secret to a glow-up. See yalls tanned, white teeth, bright eyed, long lashes healthy faces soon!! ♥️
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