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Welcome to My Beauty Trials: Where Every Pimple Has a Story

June 6, 2025June 9th, 2025Beauty5 min read
Beauty blogger, Ara working on My Beauty Trials blog.

There comes a time in every person’s life when they decide to take the plunge—to face their fears and do the thing they’ve always dreamed of. For me, that thing was starting My Beauty Trials. After years of dreaming, overthinking, and coming up with every excuse under the sun, here I am: vulnerable, excited, and terrified to finally launch this beauty blog.

Why the fear, you ask? Well, putting yourself out there is no small feat. Sharing your journey—imperfections and all—requires a certain kind of bravery, the kind I used to lack when it came to beauty. But, much like the first wrinkle I ever spotted on my 19-year-old forehead (we’ll get to that), fear is often the spark that leads to something transformative.

My Beauty Trials: How It All Began

Let’s rewind to my teenage years—a time of angst, overplucked brows, and HORRIFIC acne. Every pimple felt like a national emergency, and my bathroom counter became a graveyard of failed experiments. From Neutrogena to Proactiv to those tanning lotions that promised sun-kissed perfection, I tried it all. Spoiler alert: nothing really worked, and I only ended up making things worse.

And then it happened. At the tender age of 19, I discovered my first wrinkle. Yes, you heard me—a wrinkle! The audacity of it! Looking back, I realize it wasn’t just bad luck; it was the result of years of questionable beauty choices. No one warned me about the dangers of tanning or that tweezing my eyebrows into oblivion would leave them looking more “comma” than “arch” by my mid-20s. And let’s be real—when you’re a teenager, you think you’re invincible. Wrinkles? Those were problems for “future me.”

Old image of beauty blogger Ara when she tanned.
Beauty blogger, Ara when she was younger.

But that first wrinkle, as traumatic as it felt, was a blessing in disguise. It marked the start of my beauty journey—a journey that, two decades later, has taught me as much about life as it has about skincare. Sure, I have the scars (and an eyebrow pencil collection) to remind me of my missteps, but those trials also brought wisdom. I learned what works, what doesn’t, and what you should avoid at all costs.

Why I Started My Beauty Trials

Fast-forward to today, and I’ve realized that the world of beauty isn’t just about flawless skin or the next “miracle” product. It’s about well-being, self-discovery, and, above all, authenticity. One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced on this journey is cutting through the noise of perfect, filtered reviews. You know the ones—the glowing testimonials from people with seemingly perfect skin who probably used the product for all of two days before declaring it “life-changing.”

That’s why I created My Beauty Trials. I’m here to provide honest, unfiltered reviews based on real experiences—my own. No trick lighting, no heavy filters, and definitely no empty promises. Just a real person sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what I’ve learned along the way.

Now, let me be clear: I’m not a doctor, nor am I claiming to be a skincare expert. What I share here is based on my personal experiences. Every person’s skin is different, so while something might work wonders for me, it could be a complete flop for you—and vice versa. The goal is to give you honest, relatable insights to help you make informed choices.

The Rules of My Beauty Trials

This blog is a space for positivity, growth, and shared experiences. It’s not a stage for negativity, bullying, or judgment. Let’s face it—I’m no supermodel, and I don’t claim to be. If you’re here to pick apart someone brave enough to put their journey on display, this probably isn’t the place for you.

Instead, let’s build a community where we can laugh at our missteps, celebrate our wins, and support each other as we navigate the ever-changing world of beauty and self-care.

So, welcome to My Beauty Trials. Whether you’re here to find your next holy grail product, commiserate over a shared beauty fail, or simply indulge in a little self-care inspiration, I’m so glad you’re here. Ready to join me on this adventure? Let’s get started.

For more about this blog and what you can expect, head over to the About page.

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