Every summer, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale arrives like clockwork, creating a shopping moment that is part treasure hunt, part tradition. For me, this year...

Allow me to reintroduce myself—my name is Rachel Anise, though many of you may know me better as the Beauty Professor. Outside of beauty, I’m a mom to my delightful 5-year-old daughter Joey Elle, a full-time professor of Communication Studies, and, alongside my husband Tyler, a woman constantly learning how to balance the many moving parts of life. Our days are often a blur of teaching, writing, parenting, and simply trying to keep up with it all. In the midst of that beautiful chaos, it’s all too easy to get out of balance ourselves. That’s why the timing of the Kroma Wellness 5-Day Reset: Couples Edition could not have been better. We’d just wrapped a particularly...

When it comes to French skincare, few brands embody both heritage and innovation as seamlessly as Orlane. Founded in 1947 and still proudly family-owned, this Orleans-based house has long been a quiet secret among beauty connoisseurs—a line passed on through whispers rather than flashy campaigns. What sets Orlane apart is its research-first philosophy, one that blends decades of expertise with modern science to create formulas that consistently deliver results. I’ve used Orlane for nearly a decade, and each time I return to its products, I’m reminded why this brand remains a personal favorite. The line offers a thoughtful balance of timeless classics and forward-looking launches designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern women. Today, I’m...