The Candle Critic

Cheap for a Reason: Why Aldi’s “Luxury” Candle ...

Cheap for a Reason: Why Aldi’s “Luxury” Candle Collection Isn’t Quite the Bargain It Seems Aldi’s new ceramic “luxury” candles may look expensive , but what’s inside is anything but....

Cheap for a Reason: Why Aldi’s “Luxury” Candle ...

Cheap for a Reason: Why Aldi’s “Luxury” Candle Collection Isn’t Quite the Bargain It Seems Aldi’s new ceramic “luxury” candles may look expensive , but what’s inside is anything but....

Pet-Safe Candles? Don’t Make Me Laugh

I was scrolling the other day (yes, I know, I should have been meditating with a cup of herbal tea and the faint scent of Chamomile  drifting from a responsibly...

Pet-Safe Candles? Don’t Make Me Laugh

I was scrolling the other day (yes, I know, I should have been meditating with a cup of herbal tea and the faint scent of Chamomile  drifting from a responsibly...

Scents and Insensitivity: Yankee Candle Plug-In...

Fed up with synthetic fragrances marketed as “essential oils”? This satirical review exposes the hidden chemicals in Yankee Candle plug-ins, their risks for asthma sufferers, pets, and babies, and why...

Scents and Insensitivity: Yankee Candle Plug-In...

Fed up with synthetic fragrances marketed as “essential oils”? This satirical review exposes the hidden chemicals in Yankee Candle plug-ins, their risks for asthma sufferers, pets, and babies, and why...

Aldi’s Candle Review – Cosy Bargain or Chemical...

Aldi’s Candle Review – Cosy Bargain or Chemical Bonfire? Right then. Aldi’s at it again. This autumn they’ve launched their Wooden Lid Ribbed Glass Candle – very posh name for...

Aldi’s Candle Review – Cosy Bargain or Chemical...

Aldi’s Candle Review – Cosy Bargain or Chemical Bonfire? Right then. Aldi’s at it again. This autumn they’ve launched their Wooden Lid Ribbed Glass Candle – very posh name for...

Diptyque- or Cheap and Bleak review?

Diptyque- or Cheap and Bleak? I love a bargain, especially when it comes to home décor. And The Range – a store I enjoy for many products - offers a...

Diptyque- or Cheap and Bleak review?

Diptyque- or Cheap and Bleak? I love a bargain, especially when it comes to home décor. And The Range – a store I enjoy for many products - offers a...

Petrochemicals, Phthalates & Parabens in Candle...

Not all candles are as safe as they seem. Many contain fragrance oils made with petrochemicals, phthalates, and parabens — chemicals that can release harmful compounds when burned, impacting your...

Petrochemicals, Phthalates & Parabens in Candle...

Not all candles are as safe as they seem. Many contain fragrance oils made with petrochemicals, phthalates, and parabens — chemicals that can release harmful compounds when burned, impacting your...