I'm a Beauty Editor, and Free People Is My Best-Kept Shopping Secret—21 Gems I'm Buying Before Spring (2025)

published25 February 2025

Vyrao

I Am Verdant Eau De Parfum

This isn't any ordinary fragrance. Vyrao's I am Verdant Eau de Parfum is designed to evoke transformation and illumination via organic plant and flower essences. With notes of Italian bergamot, cyclamen, frankincense, iris, and orange flower, this scent is as uplifting and inspiring as it is fresh, and, well, verdant.

French Girl Organics

Lip Polish

Do you know what's in for spring? Smooth, shiny lips. That's why I'm snagging one of these French Girl Organics Lip Polishes. It's infused with rose and mint, and this sugar scrub sloughs away dry, rough skin, while cocoa and shea butter moisturize and smooth.

Bala X FP Movement

Exclusive Bangles 2 Lb. Weights

I love my Bala wrist and ankle weights for at-home workouts. They increase the intensity of whatever exercise I'm doing and they're super comfortable to wear. Even though I already have a set of the one-pound weights in yellow, I can't resist this gorgeous peach color for spring and summer. If I use girl math, I don't feel bad about making the purchase. After all, health and wellness is the best investment, right?

iota

Supervitamin Brightening Body Wash

If you're not familiar with Iota bodycare products, it's time to change that. The brand offers everything from bodywashes to serums, moisturizers, and more that are thoughtfully formulated to tackle specific skin concerns and amp up overall skin health. Take this bodywash, for example. It's basically a multivitamin for the skin since it's packed with superfoods, minerals, antioxidants, and pre and postbiotics. Ingredients like niacinamide and pineapple fruit extract enhance the skin's natural glow and even tone.

iota

Superchili Body Mask+

I'm also a fan of the brand's Body Mask, and I plan to use it more often before I start showing more skin come spring and summer. It uses Sichuan pepper, green coffee beans, and peptides to lift, firm, and tighten the skin.

Wilde House Paper

Paper Night Routine Journal

I'm a sucker for a beautiful, well-designed journal, and this one is no exception. The pages help you reflect, unwind, and prepare for restful sleep. There are guided prompts and a habit tracker, so you can create the ideal nighttime routine.

NUXE

Huile Prodigieuse Shimmering Dry Oil

The Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse is an iconic French pharmacy product, and for good reason. It's multipurpose, leaves the skin feeling petal-soft, and smells incredible. While I'll always be a fan of the original, I'm upgrading to this shimmer version for spring. It will make my limbs look so glowy in the sun.

Ere Perez

Jojoba Eye Pencil

These Ere Perez Eye Pencils are so creamy that they never tug or pull on the delicate skin around the eyes. I love so many shades (the sky blue one, Cerulean, is a long-time favorite), but I'm eyeing the shimmery bronze one lately. I think it'll create the prettiest spring and summer makeup looks.

Supergoop!

Unseen Sunscreen Stick SPF 40

Before spring hits, I need to upgrade my SPF, so I'm snagging this Supergoop Sunscreen Stick. It glides seamlessly across the skin—even over makeup!—and even helps reduce the appearance of oil and shine. It's mess-free and easy to apply on the go. You can expect 40 minutes of water and sweat-resistant SPF 40.

Cure Hydration

Electrolyte Mix

I've been doing the sauna-cold-plunge combo all winter, so I've been taking my daily hydration much more seriously by incorporating electrolytes into my routine. While many electrolyte powders contain sugar and other unsavory ingredients, Cure Hydration's Electrolyte Mixes are 100% sugar-free and made from coconut water and pink Himalayan salt. Add them to your water when you're sick, traveling, or feeling a little hungover (no judgment).

Phlur

Coconut Skin Body Mist Travel Size

When I tell you I'm obsessed with this scent, I mean it. Phlur's Coconut Skin Body Mist is soft, delicate, and sophisticated with notes of palm leaf, caramel gelato, coconut, frangipani, tiare blossom, jasmine, sandalwood, and salted amber. It's been my go-to daily perfume all year. For spring, I'm snagging it in this cute travel-size version. Thanks to shatter-proof plastic packaging, I won't have to worry about it spilling all over the inside of my carry-on.

Wonder Valley

Rosemary Hair Oil

I, like so many other people, have learned that rosemary oil can boost hair growth (thanks, TikTok!), which is why I'm dying to get my hands on Wonder Valley's Rosemary Hair Oil. Use it as a finishing oil or a pre-wash treatment (I'll use it for both) to remedy dryness, damage, roughness, and breakage. The nutrient-dense formula promises to encourage healthy growth over time.

Act + Acre

Cold Processed Hair Oil

I'm also eyeing this cold-processed hair oil from Act + Acre. The simple formula contains only five plant-based ingredients. Together, they moisturize dry strands, repair damage, smooth frizz, and mend split ends. The best part? It's lightweight and has a natural shine finish, so it won't make your hair look excessively oily.

Act + Acre

Act + Acre Scalp Gua Sha Comb

This scalp gua sha comb is the perfect companion to the aforementioned scalp oils. It's cut from natural jade, which is why it ranges in color from dark green to yellow. Run it across your scalp to boost circulation, encourage new hair growth, and help good-for-scalp ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin.

FP Movement

Go to Long Sleeve Set

I wear this two-piece set all the time—I'm talking to run errands, head to workout classes, or even just work from home. It's as comfortable as it is flattering, and I want it in every color. Here are the deets: The long-sleeve shirt has a flattering boatneck cut, the cropped top isn't too cropped, and the mid-to-high-rise rise lengthens the look of the legs with high-quality, flowy fabric.

Earth Tu Face

Botanical Solid Perfume Geranium + Vetiver

Honestly, I can't imagine anything chicer or delightfully unexpected than this solid perfume that's housed in a shell-shaped clasp. I want to show it to all my friends. I want to carry it in every bag. I want to post about it on Instagram. I'm obsessed. While it comes in three different scents, I'm partial to the Geranium + Vetiver version. It smells fresh, floral, and so summery.

RMS Beauty

Legendary Lip Oil in Alessandra

This product is like a lip color and serum in one. With an adaptogenic herbal blend, bitter cherry seed oil, and organic jojoba oil, it floods the lips with moisture and antioxidants without feeling sticky or tacky—just plush and cushiony. The shades are on point too. This one, called Alessandra, is a rich berry color.

RMS Beauty

Rms Beauty Uncoverup Concealer

Here's another RMS Beauty product that editors (like yours truly!) love. The Uncoverup Concealer has a creamy, buttery texture that covers imperfections without looking heavy, cakey, or unnatural. Plus it never settles into fine lines, texture, or enlarged pores.

Embryolisse

Lait Crème Concentré

This iconic French pharmacy product can be used in three different ways. First, use it as a traditional moisturizer. Second, use it as a skin-softening face mask. Or, third, use it to remove makeup. Yep, it's one of those rare, do-it-all skincare products.

Dame Products

Dame Dip

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Hotfix Hair Gems

I need these hair gems for my next event. They'd be perfect for a birthday celebration, a bachelorette party, or even a fun night out. They're so easy to apply, too. Remove the backing, set them on a section of your hair with the clear label facing forward, and heat them for about 3–5 seconds each with a hair straightener. Remove the clear label, and voilà. You have sparkling hair that even Donna and the Dynamos would be jealous of (IYKYK).