My digital portrait got slammed for being 'over-edited' - where do you draw the line?

I mean, I just shared a portrait I worked on for ages, and I went heavy on the glow and blur effects to give it a dreamy vibe. Idk, maybe it's just me but I felt it added to the mood. Some folks in the showcase said it's too much and hides the actual art skills. But others shot back that digital tools are there to use, so why not go all out? I'm stuck because I like both clean lines and wild effects, and now I'm second-guessing my style. What do you think - should we keep edits minimal or embrace the full digital toolbox?