Candy Bars & Caramels

At first glance, I actually thought these Lorac face kits were chocolate bars. They’re just that beautifully packaged, with four bars of “bullion,” each named for a “flavor,” containing four wells of velvety makeup.

Blackberry Truffle and Toffee Crunch are both eye palettes, Dark Chocolate provides an eyeliner wardrobe, and Berry Kisses an array of rosy and ruddy cheek and lip options. Just as melty and flavor-driven are these handmade buttery, soft caramels from Good Karmal. Each caramel is wrapped with a quote of wisdom, that often seem almost psychically well-timed in terms of appropriateness to life situations (example: “Leap and the net will appear.” –Zen proverb), that I have to resist Instagramming them all. Instead, I have a slew of empty “karmal” wrappers around my bed, ranging in flavors like Sea Salt to Chipotle.

Lorac Sweet Temptation Full Face Collection, $40

Caramels, $10 and up