Winter may have just started, but this edition of my empties is bringing the spice! That’s right, this is going to be a more ranty empties than you’re probably used to. But sometimes it’s good to chat about the things the don’t necessarily work out as much as the things that do. So, let’s get…
Five Faves – Autumn 2026
And just like that, autumn is done for another year. Gotta say, it was a hectic and expensive couple of months here (new laundry machine, jury duty, new fridge! Can my appliances please stop dying?). But the thing that always keeps me calm and happy is testing products for you all. And I have five…
Spotlight On – The Undupeables: High End Beauty Favourites
Listen, we all love a bargain. And in the beauty space, there are so, so many incredible drugstore products that can stand toe to toe with their higher end counterparts. But there are a special few products out there that are, in my eyes anyways, 100% worth their high price tag. These are the products…
Emmie Reviews – Mecca Max Fangirl Panoramic Tubing Mascara
When it comes to mascaras, few brands hit it out of the park more than Mecca Max, Over the last 7 years, I have been continuously impressed by their mascara range. And they truly have a mascara for everyone. Now, they have launched their most intriguing mascara to date, the Fangirl Panoramic Tubing Mascara. With…
My Five Minute Face – Drugstore Edition
As you all know, I do love a makeup challenge. I also happen to love creating a solid and effortless makeup look when I have less than zero time. So, I figured it would be fun to do a version of my five minute face series (because at this point, it is a series). But…
Emmie’s Picks – Chemist Warehouse 50% Cosmetics Sale
It’s the drugstore sale we’ve all been waiting for, y’all! Chemist Warehouse is having their Big Brand Sale. Which includes 50% cosmetics from some of their most popular brands. Now, it’s been a while since I last did a recommendations post for Chemist Warehouse specifically. And lord knows there has been so, so many incredible…
Emmie Reviews – Rare Beauty True To Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today, I have an all new review for your reading pleasure. That of course being the Rare Beauty True To Myself Longwear Foundation. To say that this has been a highly anticipated review would be an understatement. My DM’s basically blew up when I mentioned I had this in my stash. And…
Emmie Reviews – New Fragrance Launches: Kayali, Sol De Janeiro, Glossier
*Em’s Note* So, yeah. Didn’t mean to take Tuesday off. As it turns out, the combination of having one of your tonsils blow up alongside a 38.4° fever, physical exhaustion, a desire to sleep for 36 hours, and full body ache doesn’t create the best headspace to write anything! Yeah I was going through it….
Emmie’s Empties – April 2026
Hip Hip Hooray, it’s finally May! We are so close to halfway through the year. It’s crazy. But we all know why I’m here. New month means empties. Once again, didn’t use up that much stuff. But I have a few biggies that I’m excited to chat about. SUMMER FRIDAYS JET LAG MASK – $85.00…
Save, Spend, Splurge, Skip – Setting Powders
Setting powder. It’s the final step that can make or break your makeup look. A good powder is absolutely worth it’s weight in gold. And as a part time oily skinned gal, I’ve tried my fair share of them over the years. So, today, I wanted to chat about some of my favourite tried and…









