I entered Burning Pages Candles' Instagram giveaway and was rewarded second prize. You can check out the shop here: Etsy, Facebook, Instagram. (The store is now permanently closed.) My prize included: a full sized candle, a solid perfume, and a tea blend. All of my prizes were Night Court scented, obviously! You can check my pictures of them on Instagram: tea and perfume.
The Night Court candle is my most used item. It smells like jasmine, citrus, and ocean breeze. When I first received it, I didn't love the smell; it smelled a bit weird, but I started to like it with use. The citrus note is the most prominent in the candle and perfume. Although it's a great product, I think it can be improved. I would like to see the candles packaged in round jars because the candles burn in a circular "shape." While I was burning the candle, I noticed that it didn't burn evenly. This may be because I didn't achieve a "full wax pool" when I first lit it, or because my wick is crooked. I always trim my wick and check for a full wax pool, so I don't know why it's not burning evenly. I also don't understand the glitter on top of my candle... I think it would've been better to have fine glitter mixed into the wax, instead of coating the top with glitter.
The Night Court candle is my most used item. It smells like jasmine, citrus, and ocean breeze. When I first received it, I didn't love the smell; it smelled a bit weird, but I started to like it with use. The citrus note is the most prominent in the candle and perfume. Although it's a great product, I think it can be improved. I would like to see the candles packaged in round jars because the candles burn in a circular "shape." While I was burning the candle, I noticed that it didn't burn evenly. This may be because I didn't achieve a "full wax pool" when I first lit it, or because my wick is crooked. I always trim my wick and check for a full wax pool, so I don't know why it's not burning evenly. I also don't understand the glitter on top of my candle... I think it would've been better to have fine glitter mixed into the wax, instead of coating the top with glitter.
Disclaimer: This is my first time using solid perfume; I do not know how they're supposed to work. The solid perfume smells very lemony and clean with a bit of "floral musk." It smells even better once you let it develop on your skin. I would have loved to see this product packaged like a tube of lipstick. Uncap it, twist open, and swipe directly onto your skin. I think it'd be much easier than rubbing your finger over the surface repeatedly, and warming the product before it gets onto your skin. The product has decent longevity. I would also prefer a balmier/softer consistency. It felt like I didn't get any product/wax onto my hands; I struggled to get the product. I would have also loved to see this product as a scented oil perfume. If it was a scented oil, it could've been packaged like a dropper or rollerball.
Lastly, the tea. It's Jasmine Pearl, Lemongrass, and Jasmine Green Tea flavor. I don't use the tea leaves, nor drink tea often. When I do drink tea, I don't add anything or drink blends. When I first brewed it, I noticed a red color permeating through the water, which scared me. I brewed it on a different occasion and didn't enjoy it. I tasted mostly lemongrass. I do love the Jasmine Pearls because they look great in photographs.
I liked most of the products I received. I hope to purchase products from the shop in the future and to see more updates.
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