Top 5 Mistakes Killing Your Glow (and How to Fix It!)

Makei Beauty
7 days ago
2 min read

You were born to glow. Don’t let anybody—or any bad habit—tell you otherwise. Glowing skin isn’t a myth, it’s a commitment. And chile, some of y’all are unknowingly snatching your own shine. But don’t worry—I’m here to spill the tea and save the day...ahemmm I meant your skin.

Here are the Top 5 Mistakes Killing Your Glow (and what to do instead, boo).

1. You’re Not Exfoliating (At All, or Properly)

You can’t glow if you’ve got a layer of dead skin cells just chilling on your face like they pay rent. That buildup is blocking your radiance like bad energy at a bomb ahz event.

Here’s how to fix it, love:

Use a silicone cleansing brush or facial tool for gentle daily exfoliation.
Add a facial scrub to your routine 1–2x a week. Don’t go ham—just enough to smooth it out.
Enzyme masks? Chef’s kiss. They munch on dead skin like it’s brunch.

2. You’re Not Wearing SPF (Yes, Even Indoors)

Let me say this louder for the folks in the back: BLACK GIRLS NEED SPF TOO. The sun doesn’t care how melanin-blessed you are—UV damage is real, and it’s aging you, boo.

No SPF =

Hyperpigmentation
Fine lines
Uneven skin tone
“Why does my skin look so dull?” syndrome

Fix it: Get a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ and wear it every single day. No exceptions.

3. You’re Sleeping in Your Makeup (Girl, Why?)

Sis. Be so for real. Sleeping in your makeup is a one-way ticket to clogged pores, breakouts, and dull skin. You’re literally suffocating your face.

Fix it fast:

Use micellar water, cleansing balms, or a double cleanse routine.
Makeup removal takes two minutes—stop acting brand new.

4. You’re Still Smoking (And It’s Showing)

I know this might sting, but you come here for truth, not fluff. Smoking is sucking the life out of your skin. Literally.

It depletes oxygen, destroys collagen, causes wrinkles, dullness, and makes you look tired even when you’ve slept 8 hours.

The fix? You already know. Prioritize your glow and let it go. That cigarette is not a skincare product.

5. You’re Stressed Out (And It’s All Over Your Face)

Stress will snatch your glow faster than a bad breakup. It triggers inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and makes your skin look tired and dry.

Quick Fix:

Take a moment.
Breathe in deeply through your nose, exhale slowly through your mouth.
Repeat. Feel the tension melt? That’s oxygen circulating, baby.
Bonus tip: Sip on some herbal tea, light a candle, and reclaim your peace. Your skin will thank you.

Final Glow-Up Note

Radiant skin is yours for the taking, but you’ve got to cut out the glow-killers. You don’t need a 50-step routine. Just consistency, the right habits, and a little self-love.

✨Glow Tip: Makei Beauty is here to help you build routines that love you back. Because your glow is personal—and we don’t gatekeep over here. Simplicity is the name of the game!