15 Black-Owned Candle Companies to Shop
Not me stocking up on five candles at once!
If candles have been your holy grail of self-care during the pandemic, you're not alone. These days, we're all just trying to light up an incredible-smelling candle to feel something. For those of you looking to add some new scents to your collection, allow me to recommend beautiful candles from Black-owned brands including Harlem Candle Co., Forvr Mood, and more, below, that also happen to make excellent Mother's Day gifts.
After you're finished lighting up Harlem Candle Co.'s limited-edition "A Night-Club Map of Harlem" candle—a blend of mandarin, jasmine petals, sandalwood, and more—transform it into a cocktail glass for your next virtual happy hour.
Jackie Aina's Forvr Mood candles are quite literally a mood, and this sensual orange-scented "Sweet Spot" one is no exception. The pink exterior is everything!
This coconut and soy wax vegan candle from Brown Girl Jane is the perfect way to welcome spring with its floral mix of rosebuds and sweet freesia.
Find a prettier candle for your coffee table than Gilded Body's pink onyx marble candle, which includes a 40-hour burn time. I'll wait!
Fig Leaf. Galbanum. Black Currant. Cedarwood. La Boticá's "Casablanca" candle will transport you to a desert in Morocco for approximately 75 hours.
Found: a vanilla candle that feels like a warm hug from millennial-founded brand, Joe + Monroe.
House of 40's peony and magnolia "Blossom" candle is handmade in New York and a sweet reminder that warmer weather is on the horizon!
Essentially a candle and a center piece, Laguna Candle's matte black ceramic candle, infused with natural extracts and essential oils, will make a statement on any table or counter.
Thinking about what excuse you're going to give for canceling plans post-vaccine? Allow Harlem-based The 125 Collection's "I'd Love to, But My Dog Said No" candle to help. It has approximately 80 hours (!) of burn time and five scents to choose from: metallic rose, lavender & sage, spicy blood orange, sparkling birch, and tobacco flower & vanilla.
Never met a prosecco candle I didn't like, including this mini one inspired by Marie Hunter Beauty founder KéNisha Ruff's favorite wine.
Let's not pretend we aren't going to light up Cavo's "After a Good Cry" candle every other night. This 100 percent organic soy wax candle is a blend of rainwater, lavender, vanilla bean, and bourbon.
Lavender and citrus meets amber and sandalwood in this sensual candle from the aptly-named Sensual Candle Co. based in Miami, Florida.
Citrus lovers, rejoice: ReBourné's "Bliss" soy wax candle is about to make your home smell like freshly-squeezed orange juice with an approximate burn time of 45 to 50 hours.
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Rachel Epstein is a writer, editor, and content strategist based in New York City. Most recently, she was the Managing Editor at Coveteur, where she oversaw the site’s day-to-day editorial operations. Previously, she was an editor at Marie Claire, where she wrote and edited culture, politics, and lifestyle stories ranging from op-eds to profiles to ambitious packages. She also launched and managed the site’s virtual book club, #ReadWithMC. Offline, she’s likely watching a Heat game or finding a new coffee shop.
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