11 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Charming Floss to Tissue-Box Covers

Perhaps actorSimu Liudraws his Kenergy from these sweet-corn-flavored chips, which he compares to a corn soufflé and included on the list of items he can’t live without. “You can crush a bag in a few seconds if you’re not careful, because they’re so goddamn tasty,” he says.

In her search for an easy way to get dressed every day, Strategist contributor Nicolaia Rips found the solution in theCou Cou Intimates cardigan, which she has taken to wearing daily since first receiving it (she has since bought two more). Of the top’s adaptability, Rips writes, “The Cardigan has all the solemnity and economy of a school uniform, with the comfort of a pajama and the sex appeal of ’90s Gwyneth Paltrow.”

“I have a serious aversion to overhead lighting,” writes Strategist contributor Fiona Byrne. “It’s not just that it casts the most unflattering shadows, it’s just that it feels all wrong. If the Big Light is on, everything feels off.” If those words struck a chord, Byrne has a solution for you:plug-in sconces, which are “ideal for homeowners who want to add atmospheric lighting without the cost of hiring a professional or three.” They come in a variety of styles, including asleek picture light, asatisfying sphere, and this quaint exposed-light-bulb fixture, which, according to Byrne, “is such a bargain it’s almost rude not to buy it.”

Among the many items we’re eyeing during theSephora Savings Eventis the brand’s own concealer, whichSephora employeestold us is a dupe for Tarte’s Shape Tape. Strategist writer Arielle Avilasaysthe concealer is long lasting and buildable. It’s also currently on sale for 30 percent off.

Along with portableBluetooth speakersand cutepicnic blankets, Spikeball sets are surfacing on college greens nationwide now that warmer weather has arrived. In fact, when Druckman chatted with 15 college students to determine thebest gifts for college kids, students in schools ranging from Bates College in Maine to the University of Colorado Boulder mentioned how popular the game was and that it was on many people’s wishlists.

On the three occasions that we’ve chatted with designerRachel Antonoffabout the items she can’t live without, she’s told us about her beloved Blistex lip ointment and Kiehl’s Creme de Corps. This time, she included Cocofloss, which she says “has ruined all other floss for me.” She also noted that the translucent packaging has a helpful design on the back that tells you how long the remaining floss should last you. “Not to brag, but I’m using it faster than they say,” she told us.

For our brand-new guide towomen’s razors, Avila talked to six dermatologists and tested a number of razors herself. The Athena came out on top for its substantial and grippy handle, clean shave, and strong magnetic holder. It’s also a great value, Avila writes, “since the starter pack is just $10 for the razor, two extra cartridges, and the holder.”

Thisfacial tannerthat Strategist writer Rachael Griffiths named the best overall in her new guide to face tanners “contains moisturizing ingredients like raspberry-seed oil, vitamin E, and aloe vera and has an oil-cream consistency that doesn’t dry out the skin.” She recommends reapplying every two to three days to maintain your glow.

Tissue boxes should be a balm when you’re sad — not a blight that makes you sad. To counter their unsightliness, Strategist contributor Leigh Plessner likes to use fancy lacetissue-box covers. Not any cover will do, however; the right one “can be clutched softly in one’s arms (beautifully, even), like Sebastian Flyte’s teddy bear in Brideshead Revisited,” she writes. In addition, “it must look at home on a bed or a couch or the other places where one might sneeze or cry, and must not crack were it to tumble from any of these places.” Among the covers that make the cut is this one from Etsy, which “will be just the thing if eggshell is your preference.”

Just like many other professional athletes, NBA playerJimmy Butlerhas his game-day rituals, an important one of which is putting on these Alo socks. “The majority of the time, these are the socks that I’m wearing in games. I just try to keep it as consistent as I can with what socks that I put on.”

Strategist beauty columnist Rio Viera-Newton has been using theOrdinary’svast lineup of skin-care products since her early 20s and knows what to buy and what to skip. On her list of must-have items is this hyaluronic acid, which is a bargain compared to some of the popular hyaluronic-acid serums on the market.