Eden Rae

for the girls whose roman empire is staying in bed. these are my “i have plans with my doona” essentials — comfort, chaos, and a little bit of delusional luxury. tested through heartbreaks, hangovers, and 12-hour naps

for the girls who say “i need to start saving” then immediately order something life-changing. every product here made me feel hot, stable, and slightly delusional — in the best way. i’ve tested, re-bought, and justified every one of these with “self-care.” no regrets.

we don’t do 5 a.m. meditations and celery juice — we do iced lattes, SPF, and getting ready in 15 minutes. these are aussie-tested, humidity-proof, actually-worth-it staples that make you glow without trying. half of them deserve to be in sephora worldwide tbh.

not a routine, a lifeline. i made this after realising self-care isn’t just candles and journaling — it’s damage control that smells good. every single one of these saved me during burnout, breakouts, and emotional chaos. they actually work, they actually feel good, and they actually make you believe you’ve got it together (even when you don’t).

these are the small splurges that trick everyone (including me) into thinking i’ve got my life and my finances together. smart buys, not delusional ones (depending on who you ask).

tried it all, cried through most of it. these are the gentle, affordable, no-BS products that actually repaired my barrier and smoothed my texture — proof that skincare doesn’t have to bankrupt you to work.

because i’ve been influenced, burned, and broke — so i made the list i wish existed. no PR, no filters, just truth. i wasted way too much money chasing influencer “holy grails,” so here’s what’s actually worth it from $15 to “please don’t tell my bank

for the girls who love the smell of men’s cologne, oversized hoodies, and pretending they’re “low-maintenance” while wearing $200 perfume.

because sometimes the only thing between me and my dream life is a serum, a candle, and blind confidence ✨

for the girls who bring the snacks, set the playlist, and make every drive feel like a core memory 💕

for the girls who swear they’re “just browsing.” these are the random buys that ended up becoming personality traits.

Because sometimes the only thing holding me together is caffeine, dry shampoo, and blind optimism. These are the products that help me fake having my life together (and it weirdly works)

🕯️ Minimal, timeless things that feel grown-up without screaming for attention. They don’t shout money—they whisper it

🚿 For when you want 5-star energy in a 2-bedroom apartment. Everything here fakes that ‘checked-in, unbothered’ feeling

☀️ For mornings when your brain’s already sprinting. These are the calm-down-while-you-get-ready tools that actually work.

For coffee runs, gym, or travel days — glowy skin, soft lips, minimal effort

The little luxuries that change your mood instantly 💕 scent, shine, and soft-skin energy.

My slow-down skincare ritual 🌙 these melt stress off and make me wake up glowy.

Makeup that enhances your features without hiding them! simple, pretty, and real

Curated glow essentials I reach for every day 💫 Clean formulas, hydrating textures, and that effortless radiance that never tries too hard