Solid State

LA MER The Lip Balm Transforming from solid to a velvety, soothing mint balm, warm in your hands and use gentle tapping motions to soothe dry lips. This nourishing balm works best when applied before lipstick. $75 at neimanmarcus.com

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TULA Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm Set These three illuminating eye balms will make you negate creams and grab these! All brighten, cool and neutralize your eye area, as they’re packed with hyaluronic acid and caffeine, and while you won’t find probiotics or live cultures in these formulas, the benefits and convenience for under or over makeup application throughout the day are certainly an optimal selling point. $68 at neimanmarcus.com

NARS The Multiple Stick A multitasking “wonder wand” for eyes, cheeks, lips and body, this creamy formula will add shimmery accents and highlight whatever area you like in a surprising, cream-to-powder texture leaving a natural finish on all skin types, thanks to antioxidants and açai oil. $38 at nordstrom.com

TATCHA The Serum Stick
Just call this your anti-aging stick! This concentrated, solid serum boasts 80% squalene and Japanese lemon balm to target signs of aging and dryness. Best of all, easy application and accessibility means you can glide this au naturale magic wand on anywhere, anytime. $48 at tatcha.com

CARTIER La Panthère Eau de Parfum A solid perfume from the luxury French jeweler fashioned in a chic, on-the-go format: Apply this solid perfume for velvety soft skin and incredible texture with a sultry aroma that will bring out your wild side and inspire you to opt for this sleek stick format, rather than run of the mill sprays. A fierce fragrance with gardenia and a hint of musk for a floral, yet majestic and downright fascinating aroma. $56 at saksfifthavenue.com

DIPTYQUE L’Ombre dans l’Eau Solid Perfume Inspired by a lush garden — with notes
of roses and blackcurrant leaves—and presented in beautiful, reusable packaging, Diptyque’s “Shadow in the Water” solid perfume may make you never want to return to sprays. Plus, it’s great for touch-ups on-the-go and toting in your travel bag.

$68 at neimanmarcus.com

KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE Massage
Oil Candle Santal No. 2
This luxurious natural wax melts down into a warm massage oil with a luscious fragrance of warm sandalwood and hints of citrus. Just blow out the flame and pour over skin for a sensual massage experience. Melting at just above body temperature, you won’t need to worry about burning yourself — or your partner. $45 at kikidm.com

KATE MCLEOD The Daily Stone Starter Kit
Body stones soften on contact with warm, dry skin. Gliding on like silk for easy absorption,
the Daily Stone will shift your morning routine and leave skin supple and smooth, thanks to its natural formula of pure essential oils and cocoa butter. The starter kit also comes with a reusable bamboo canister. $45 at katemcleod.com

Solid beauty first came onto the scene as a zero-waste solution to the plastic-packed beauty industry, offering little to no packaging. Companies like LUSH prided (and still do) themselves on offering cruelty- and waste-free bath bombs and soaps, inspiring high-end brands to provide more sustainable solutions, which some interpreted as providing uncommon compositions or reusable containers. Thus, solid beauty can come in many compact forms, with or without luxury packaging. And while some companies and solid creations can’t fully negate packaging, such as many options featured here, the root of solid beauty is all about sustainability or creativity (and as it turns out, portability! Read: no more spills). Some cosmetics companies wanted to offer something atypical that goes beyond solid soap: sticks, bars and even stones and melting massage candles all check the box.