Sun Kissed Massage Candle
$20.80
from TabuToys
Even as I write this, the smell of the Suntouched Massage Candle is wafting through the air, gently delighting my nose. This soft waxed candle is made of natural products such as soybean and coconut oil, hemp and Vitamin E. You can rest assured nothing was tested on animals, making this a perfect product for those who are ecologically and environmentally aware. Because this candle burns at a lower temperate than regular candles, it’s suitable for body massages without being uncomfortable.
Nestled in a plain tin with cover (which fits perfectly under the tin when not in base, so you needn’t worry about misplacing it) and provided with a small, plastic spoon to aid in application, this is an all-in-one atmosphere setter. My favourite aspect of this is the scent which, oddly, is not listed on the package itself. It only says that it is a “3-in-1 Suntouched candle with hemp & soy” in the Skinny Dip line by Earthly Body. Nowhere does it say that the scent is vanilla except on TabuToys.
Thus, I took some time to try to divine what the scent was. Although vanilla is present, and it was the main scent my husband could detect, I smelled citrus, coconut and generally plant-like (but not floral scents). Overall, this 6 ounce candle has a hint of creamsicle to it. I bet I have your attention now!
This is a very soft waxed candle and I can easily leave an impression by pressing my finger into the wax. It melts rather quickly – I was able to use the melted liquid for massage about 5 – 10 minutes after I lit it. I have even rubbed a bit of the solid wax on my skin as moisturizer. However, for an actual massage liquid, give it some time to melt.
I lit this candle, as well as others around the bedroom and a soft glow enveloped us. It was a very romantic and sensual setting and the scent in the air was heavenly. Although I had other scented candles lit and I have both an air freshener and reed diffuser in our room, the massage candle really stood out scent-wise. Of course, it was closest to us but this is powerfully, but not obnoxiously, perfumed. I imagine having a lid for the tin helps to lengthen the shelf life of scent as well as prevents the candle from drying out.
My husband was worried about the wax being too hot but the soft candle melted at a very reasonable temperature. I dipped my fingers in the pool of wax while the candle was even still lit (carefully, of course) and it wasn’t uncomfortable at all. We also used the candle by pouring it directly on the skin and my husband used the application spoon but I found that to be less useful than you might think. I found it to be small and flimsy and was worried about dripping massage oil on the bed and floor when moving the spoon from candle to skin. Overall, I thought the best way to apply the oil was using my own hands.
Coupled together, the massage oil and scented candle made for a very sensual message. I used the oil to rub down my husband’s arms, shoulders and back and it was a very nice product. I can easily feel the moisturizer, which is a recommended use for this massage candle, as I rubbed his skin. My hands glided easily and the oil never became sticky, goopy or dry. It rubbed easily into the skin and neither of us felt the need to wash it off afterward. In fact, this might be a good product to dab on your skin before going out (or staying in!) to add just a little bit of allure.
I didn’t give the longest massage (perhaps 15 minutes?) but a little did go a long way. I dipped my fingers in the oil twice, initially, and that lasted me fine. Longer massages may require more oil or a reapplication but I definitely think this worked more efficiently than other massage products we have used.
Sadly, I suspect this candle will not have a long life if only because I love it so much that I will be using it as a candle and atmosphere aid. Even just having it lit while we were intimate heightened the mood in the room deliciously and I find myself occasionally just smelling the candle.
The one thing I did notice is that the wick needs to constantly trimmed which I should do with all my candles, but usually don’t. The Sun Kissed Vanilla Massage Candle will be one I keep up on maintenance because I really have no need for soot and ash when it comes to massaging. There is already a bit of discolouration to the candle so I will have to be more vigilant in the future.
Overall, this was an excellent product. It was a good candle, an excellent massage cream and a quality moisturizer which will definitely add something extra to your intimate times.
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Thanks for the review. I’ve also found with massage candles the wick needs trimmed often. 🙂
It actually sounds like it smells divine! I may just have to purchase some. Of course the words, “vanilla, citrus, and creamsicle” got my attention.
As I was about to add the simply sensual candle to my line (due to price), this review has convinced me to go with my heart (and gut) and choose Earthly Body. Quality IS essential. Thank you for both reviews. 🙂