This year especially in 2021, a goal of mine on this blog is supporting and highlighting small shops and I have a feeling you guys are going to LOVE this one! (I’ve even got a discount code at the bottom!!) While I typically stay away from nontoxic products sold off of Etsy, candles is a product I can get behind! Meet Basic Bee Candle Co! Owned & operated by Shaina, this Etsy based one woman show meets the “clean living mom criteria”!
About Basic Bee Candle Co.
I had the ability to talk with Shaina about her beeswax candles and ask her lots of questions, and I love and appreciate all the research and work she puts into sourcing high quality ingredients!
- these candles are synthetic dye and synthetic fragrance free!
- It’s a beeswax and organic coconut oil blend (cleanest burning wax types IMO…go check out my in-depth posts on candles for more info on regulations,
- the scents come only from 100% essential oils (I can’t disclose who her supplier is, but I have extensively looked into them and I’m very confident they are 100% pure and high quality)
- the beeswax is not chemically treated or bleached in any way and comes from the super, which is the best quality beeswax
- the wicks are 100% cotton and also not treated with anything
Product Reviews
Overall, these Basic Bee Candles are the strongest smelling beeswax candles I’ve tried yet!! So excited to have found Basic Bee!!! You can easily smell the scent while in the room (especially after a few minutes of burning) and can even smell it in nearby rooms!! I also like the higher burn times with these candles. (30-35 hours) They definitely last quite a long time! (keep in mind, some of these scents are seasonal)
Mint Mojito -gotta just start with the best! First off, the name is adorable. Secondly, as I like to say, it smells like a summer vacay and I’m about that life!! lol It’s got a lime, slightly minty smell…very uplifting and energizing and literally smells like you’re holding a mint mojito with a lime on the edge, sweetened with honey. It’s a fresh smellin dream I tell you! Not overpowering but strong enough.
Beach House -my second favorite scent…or ties for first it’s hard to say. lol It’s the perfect blend of woody, floral, and fruity! Very complex smelling and again strong, but not too overpowering! Mostly a lime ish /slight floral smell with a small hint of beach wood. Beach vacay people!! Go buy immediately if you need a vacation. lol
Pink Grapefruit -just like it sounds, smells like a fresh grapefruit you just cut in half and drizzled in honey. Very springy and also an energizing scent! Simple and fruity! I love burning this in the morning or afternoon especially!
Christmas Tree -don’t know why but this candle is always calling my name! I don’t care what season it is, it smells strong, woody, warm and I’m about it! Definitely like a pine tree; my husband loves this one. Smells like you’re in a forest.
Peppermint Stick -think candy cane in a jar…sugary sweet & oh so minty!! Also very strong and very uplifting and energizing smelling.
Honey & Lavender -the normal honey smell of beeswax with a nice hint of sweet lavender. If you’re looking for a scent slightly more subtle, give this one a try. Very simple and clean and not as strong as the others.
Cinnamon Swirl -third favorite scent for sure! It smells like a cinnamon vanilla latte and I’m about that liiife!! haha So strong, warm and relaxing smelling! Perfect for cozy or rainy days. I feel like you could burn this anytime of day and feel relaxed!
Cozy Autumn -to me this one smells a lot like cinnamon swirl but with a less vanilla ish edge to it…very cinnamon-y, warm, and spicy smelling.
Pumpkin Spice -a classic! Another warm, cinnamon type scent profile with a hint of nutty. Strong smelling, warm, and delicious!
Check out her etsy shop HERE and use code CLEANLIVINGMOM for 10% off your order!
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