Our Official FP Best In Beauty Review for 2025

If our recycling bins full of empties are any indication, 2025 was a big year for self-care. From serums we squeezed to the very last drop to the tools that actually made a difference, we’ve rounded up the products we used and loved this year, so much so that they’ve all earned permanent spots in our wellness routines. Read on for the stuff that will be sticking around into the new year and the people in your life who need them wrapped in a cute lil’ bow this holiday season.

FOR YOUR SISTER WHO WEARS HER HEART ON HER SLEEVE (AND NOW HER NECK!): RMS x Hart Beloved Locket Chain

True, jewelry and makeup usually fall into two separate gifting categories, but leave it to RMS and Hart to combine them into the ultimate sentimental (and practical!) keepsake. This isn’t just a stunning, gold-filled locket necklace that can perfectly elevate a cool girl jeans-and-white-tee combo…a supply of RMS’s beloved lip2cheek lives inside. It’s practical! It’s chic! It’s the perfect way to keep our favorite shade close to the heart, literally.

FOR THE FRIEND WHO BLAMES EVERYTHING ON MERCURY RETROGRADE: Free People x Zodica Aura Body Mists

You know that friend who asked for your birthday, birth time and birth location within five minutes of meeting? Instead of gifting yet another Tarot deck or an astrology book she’s going to say is “beneath her understanding of the astral plane,” go with these Aura Body Mists instead. Whether she needs to channel the grounding energy of an Earth sign or the fiery passion of a Leo, these mists are meant to align with the wearer’s aura. Oh, and they smell incredible, too.

FOR YOUR GEN Z COUSIN WHO’S NOSTALGIC FOR AN ERA THEY DIDN’T LIVE THROUGH: Free People Frosted Cherry Lip Oil

Y2K is back, babyyyyy! And nothing says “party like it’s 1999” quite like a frosted lip. But unlike the sticky, gloppy glosses of 25 years ago (side note: 25 years ago!??!), this Frosted Cherry Lip Oil offers that retro high-shine and pearly finish via a deeply nourishing, non-sticky formula. It’s a perfect stocking stuffer for the cousin who continues to be deeply frustrated while teaching you how to make TikToks at every family gathering.

FOR YOUR WORK WIFE WHO WON’T SHUT UP ABOUT HOW LIFE-CHANGING LAGREE IS (AND NO, IT’S NOT THE SAME AS PILATES): FP Movement x Bala Bangles + Skin by Ella Rose Holiday Blush Set

She’s front-and-center at every 6am class and has been talking about “maybe just getting a machine for home” for months now, so why not help her up her ante with these two-pound wrist/ankle weights? They’ll add just enough resistance to tone while hiking, folding laundry, or catching up on her daily step count on her office walking pad. Oh, and the color choices ensure they’ll coordinate with her matching workout set, obviously. And for days she maybe doesn’t feel like exercising but doesn’t want anyone to know…the Skin by Ella Rose blush offers a quick, natural-looking flush with a soft, glowy finish that helps fake a “I just drank a gallon of water and went for a brisk walk” look.

FOR YOUR PARTNER’S YOUNGER SISTER WHO IS EXTREMELY COOL AND CHILL AND ALSO SCARES THE SH*T OUT OF YOU: We the Free Fragrance

Capturing the essence of “effortless” in a bottle is hard, but this fragrance does just that. Inspired by a rugged, timeless vibe, this is earthy, lived-in warmth in a bottle and smells like a long, leisurely road trip up the coast with the top down. It says, “I appreciate you and think you’re naturally gorgeous and cool and low-maintenance and I hope you think the same about me because I really, really, really want you to like me!”

FOR YOUR BOSS WHO DOESN’T BELIEVE IN THE “BIG LIGHT” EVER BEING TURNED OUT AND INSTEAD HAS FILLED HER OFFICE WITH LAMPS OF ALL SIZES: La Jolie Muse Candles

In the dead of winter when the sun seems to set at 1pm, the vibe of a room can and should be set by a soft flicker and a killer scent. Whether it’s a Vanilla Bomb (literally, in the best way), or Sylvan Figue's fig, mandarin, and ambrox faking a lazy summer afternoon on a porch swing, a candle is never a bad idea, especially when they’re as transportive as these.

FOR YOUR MOM, WHO IS ALWAYS GORGEOUS AND ALWAYS PUTS EVERYONE ELSE BEFORE HERSELF: T3 Sugar Plum Aire 360 Air Styler

For the woman who goes out of her way to make your life easier, why not gift her something that will make her life easier. The T3 Aire 360 is a game-changer for volume, styling, speed and ease (and this limited-edition plum color is just…chef’s kiss). It uses air to style, saving strands from extreme heat damage), and cuts down on drying and styling time and let’s be real, skills needed.

FOR YOUR BROTHER WHO DECIDED THEIR 2026 RESOLUTION WAS TO TRAIN FOR (AND RUN) A MARATHON: Rookie Wellness Relaxation and Sleep Supplement Stick Pack + Camelback x FPM Circuit Run Vest + Salt & Stone Deodorant Discovery Set/Body Mist Set

Supplements, deodorant and a hydration pack as a gift? Hear me out! While practical gifts may not be the sexiest, they do show the recipient that you’re listening and care about what’s going on in their life. The Camelback vest is not only useful but also quite pretty and solves the age-old runner’s problem of where to put your phone, keys and water during long runs without looking like you’re entering a tactical combat zone. The supplement sticks are packed with magnesium and tart cherry to support the deep, restorative sleep needed on a training regimen. And deodorant, well...self-explanatory! But these aluminum-free formulas keep odor at bay and look nice on a shelf, plus they play well layered with the body mist for post-run cleanliness.

FOR THE NEIGHBOR WHO ALWAYS WATERS YOUR PLANTS WHILE YOU’RE AWAY AND ANSWERS THE DOOR FOR HER FOOD DELIVERY IN HEATLESS ROLLERS AND A SHEET MASK: Manucurist Soap Nails On the Go Kit + FP Exclusive Tenoverten Trio

We love a self-care moment, especially when it’s part of a “high maintenance to be low maintenance” routine. Soap nails really check that box with a clean, shiny, barely there look that’s universally flattering and hides chips better than a bold, bright hue. But if color is the vibe, Tenoverten’s trio are formulas that are good for your nails and free of the bad stuff, making your DIY mani look professional while being better-for-you.

FOR YOUR ROOMMATE WHO ALWAYS BUYS FRESH FLOWERS FOR THE KITCHEN TABLE AND “JUST DOESN’T UNDERSTAND” HOW TO FIND A SIGNATURE SCENT: Phlur Body Mist Trio + Heretic Body Mist Trio

Why pick one signature scent when you can play around with several depending on your mood? For an indecisive (or multifaceted!) friend, these two body mist trios offer scents for every mood, vibe, occasion, spell-casting session, etc. Feeling fresh? Spicy? Sweet? Bold? Earth? Raw? These mists are lighter than perfume so they’re perfect for scent newbies but they still have incredible staying and layering power.

FOR YOUR DAD WHO STARTED WEARING SUNSCREEN LAST YEAR AND IS “CURIOUS” ABOUT WHAT OTHER SKINCARE IS OUT THERE “FOR A GUY LIKE HIM”: Therabody Face Mask Glo

You’re already his favorite but if you want to officially win “Child of the Year,” this is the path to greatness. Sure, he pretends sunscreen is the extent of his skincare regimen but we all know he’s secretly poking around the medicine cabinet and has maybe already ended up on SkinTok so just let him go all in with the Therabody Face Mask Glo, which uses LED light therapy to target fine lines, wrinkles and uneven tone. It’s a high-tech spa treatment he can do while watching TV, reading a book or organizing his tool box.

FOR YOUR PARTNER’S MOM WHO IS FINALLY WARMING UP TO YOU AND ALWAYS LOOKS IMPOSSIBLY CHIC BUT IS SECRETLY OBSESSED WITH LABUBUS: Sarelly Lip Balm Charm + Solar Eclipse Compact Mirror

If you compliment your partner’s mom’s bag one more time, she’s going to start thinking you’re lying so instead, gift her things that complement the bag. First, stop the lip-balm-lost-to-the-black-hole-at-the-bottom-of-the-bag with Sarally’s ingenious invention that turns lip balm into a charm that can clip onto the bag. It’s hydrating, accessible and it’s a stylish solution to this very annoying problem! Next, fulfill her status as Mary Poppins who can product anything from that bag with Solar Eclipse’s Handbag Hero Brush, Pocket Comb and Compact Mirror. They’re compact, durable and extremely beautiful, making touchups and sneak peeks feel like a luxurious ritual.

FOR YOURSELF: ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING!!

Treat yourself. Seriously, you deserve it.