Kiss the Candy Blues Goodbye: Meet the Gummie Smoochies That Are as Sweet as They Look

Candy and I? We have history. The kind of history that’s sticky, full of regret, and usually ends in a sugar crash followed by an unprompted existential crisis at 3 p.m.

It starts innocently enough: I want something sweet. Something to brighten my mood and give me a little pep in my otherwise painfully adult step. I reach for that candy drawer (don’t lie — we all have one), tear into some flashy, sugar-drenched something, and within minutes I’m left with a weird film on my teeth, a vague stomachache, and the haunting thought that I may have just consumed antifreeze in gummy form.

And then came Meggo Sweets. More specifically, two little lip-shaped legends have turned my snacking routine upside-down: the Sour Strawberry Gummie Smoochies and the Honeydew Gummie Smoochies.

These are not just gummies. They are the main character’s energy in a sea of bland sidekick snacks. They’re sweet little rebels redefining what candy can be. Let me introduce you properly.

Love at First Bite: Sour Strawberry Smoochies

First, we have Sour Strawberry, a flavor that sounds like your ex but feels like a flirty summer romance.

If you’re the kind of person who loves a little sass with your sweets, this one’s got your name written all over it. They’re tangy — the good kind of tangy. Like the moment your lips pucker and you feel alive. These Smoochies are for the girlies, guys, and gummies in between who want to be delighted, not assaulted, by their candy.

You know that feeling when a strawberry is just a little underripe, but you love it anyway because it hits differently? That’s the vibe here — only ten times more satisfying. It’s a curated sour, a sophisticated sour. Not “make your eyes water” sour, but “ooooh okay, I see you” sour.

And can we talk about the texture? Listen, I’ve had my share of gummy traumas — hard, rubbery, weirdly wet — but Smoochies? These are the Goldilocks of gummies. Soft, springy, and perfectly chewable. They yield just enough, then melt into your day like a compliment from a stranger.

Sweet Like Honeydew, Smooth Like Confidence

Now let’s switch gears and slide into something a little more mellow. Honeydew Gummie Smoochies are the chill, graceful counterpart to their strawberry sibling. If Sour Strawberry is the life of the party, Honeydew is the cool girl in linen pants who reads poetry and somehow always knows what phase the moon is in.

Here’s the thing about honeydew: it’s tragically misunderstood. In most fruit salads, it’s that leftover cube nobody wants. But in the hands of Meggo Sweets? It gets a rebrand worthy of a Hollywood comeback. Honeydew here is soft, light, and delicately sweet it almost whispers sweet nothings to your soul.

It’s the kind of flavor that doesn’t shout to be noticed but somehow steals the show anyway. A lowkey, elevated, almost spa-like experience in candy form. I pop one in when I need a break, a breather, or a reminder that pleasure can also be gentle.

If you’re someone who thinks candy is either over-the-top or underwhelming, Honeydew will surprise you. It’s elegant, subtle, and dare I say serene. Yes, I’m calling a gummy serene. I stand by it.

Now Let’s Talk About the Glow Factor

Here’s the part where you find out these candies are actual overachievers.

Every Smoochie is infused with Biotin, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E — a trio of glow-boosting, hair-loving, skin-saving nutrients. Translation? You’re snacking your way to better hair days and brighter skin.

It’s like eating a gummy and getting a compliment from your reflection. I don’t want to say I feel morally obligated to eat these daily for wellness purposes, but I’m also not, not saying that.

Forget choking down chalky vitamins or trying to mask fish oil capsules with a spoonful of almond butter. These are functional candies. Self-care in a pouch. Meggo Sweets made it socially acceptable to snack with purpose, and I’m living for it.

No Sugar Coating (Literally)

Traditional candy is a trap. You think you’re in for a good time, but you end up ingesting 30 grams of sugar and enough unpronounceables to make a spelling bee cry.

Meggo Sweets said no thanks. Each serving of Smoochies clocks in at a modest 15–16g of sugar, all from real fruit sugar. No sugar alcohols. No weird fibers. No artificial dyes. No seed oils. No corn syrup in sight.

It’s candy you can feel good about eating — not in a “this is technically legal to sell as food” kind of way, but in a “this nourishes my soul and skin” kind of way.

Founder Megan Lanoux didn’t just throw together a cute brand. She started this candy revolution from her tiny NYC apartment, turning her serious sweet tooth into a seriously smart solution. A celebrity makeup artist who worked on everyone from Taylor Swift’s background vocialist to Reese Witherspoon, Megan brought that same eye for beauty and balance into every little gummy lip.

Sweets with integrity? Revolutionary.

The Aesthetic Is Not Accidental

Let’s take a moment for the packaging. If I’m going to snack, I want the experience to be aesthetic from start to finish.

The Smoochies are lip-shaped — obviously. Because who doesn’t want to be kissed by candy?

They come in pastel-perfect pouches you can proudly pull out at your desk, toss in your bag, or gift to your friend who swears she doesn’t eat sugar but steals your snacks when she thinks you’re not looking. They’re cute, they’re portable, and they just spark joy. Marie Kondo would approve.

A New Kind of Candy Crush

What I love most about Smoochies is that they’re not just candy — they’re a whole snack.

They feel like the upgrade your snack drawer has been begging for. Your self-care routine got a little flirtier. Your inner child met your outer adult, and they agreed: fun and function can be besties.

They don’t punch you in the taste buds. They don’t make you crash. They don’t make you question your life choices. They’re the type of candy that asks how your day was and listens.

Where to Find Your Next Smooch

Since launching in February 2025, Meggo Sweets has been popping up all over New York City — from indie beauty boutiques to your local café. Megan is going door to door with her candy like it’s Girl Scout Cookie season all year round, and I love that energy.

But the good news? You don’t have to be in NYC to get in on the action. You can grab your Sour Strawberry or Honeydew Gummie Smoochies from the links below and live your best sweet life without the sugar spiral.

In Conclusion, Your Candy Deserves Better, And So Do You

You don’t have to choose between indulgence and intention. Between fun and function. Between sweet and smart. You can have it all — in lip-shaped, glow-boosting gummy form.

Whether you’re a sweet tooth with a wellness streak, a beauty buff who snacks with style, or someone who wants to feel good about their guilty pleasures again — Meggo Sweets is here for you.

So go ahead. Treat yourself. Love yourself. Glow yourself.

And don’t forget to share the Smoochies — or don’t. They’re pretty hard to give away once you’ve had your first bite.