Excessive saliva during pregnancy isn’t talked about nearly enough. Here’s my honest experience with ptyalism gravidarum, what may cause it, and the surprisingly creative ways I managed it day to day.
Breaking up a long drive before a cruise can change everything. Here’s my honest review of the Hyatt Regency Princeton, a surprisingly serene and family-friendly hotel that became the perfect pre-cruise stop before boarding MSC Meraviglia in Brooklyn.
I never leave the house without eyeliner, it’s practically part of my identity. So when I decided to splurge on the Sisley Paris Phyto-Khol Star Waterproof Eye Pencil, I needed to know: does a $70+ liner actually perform better than the $20–$30 ones I usually reach for? From sparkle surprises…
Let’s face it — becoming a parent is like being thrown into the deep end of a pool you’ve never swum in, with a baby strapped to your chest. Bottles? Formula ratios? Sterilization? It feels like you need a PhD just to feed your child. I’ve been there — shaky…
A first-hand MSC Meraviglia review covering cruising with a baby, ship amenities, dining, staterooms, excursions, and what new parents should realistically expect from a family cruise.
I didn’t expect TirTir Milk Toner to brighten my skin, I just hoped it would hydrate. But after a few weeks, my complexion looked clearer, fresher, and quietly more radiant. Not dramatic. Just undeniably better.
When I got pregnant, I knew my beauty routine was about to get a serious makeover. Out went the retinols, certain serums, and, to my surprise, even my bodywash and lotion. I mean, if anything deserved a little extra attention, it was my growing belly, right?
I put Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Eye Cream to the test for 3 months—and the results genuinely surprised me. See the before-and-after photos, ingredient breakdown, and what it actually did for my dark circles and puffiness.
Get the glow-down on M-61’s Vitablast C Serum 2.0. I'm sharing results, tips, and whether this Vitamin C serum lives up to the hype—plus, is it pregnancy safe?
In my humble (but very experienced) opinion, this might be one of the best gifts you can give a new mom. Hands down. No contest. It was gifted to me by one of my dearest friends—someone who lives across the country but somehow made me feel more cared for than…
Hi, I’m Ara — Welcome to My Beauty Trials! This is my little corner of the internet where I spill the (sometimes messy) tea on beauty products, style finds, travel tales, and new mom life. It’s all real—the wins, the fails, and everything in between—as I fumble through with a bit of blush, a lot of laughs, and just enough sanity to keep going.