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Here are some Malaysia-made candles to keep your days merry and bright
Aside from making beautiful gifts, scented candles certainly do the trick when it comes to transforming ordinary spaces, uplifting a room with subtle hints of fragrance and upping the festive vibe of everyday life. With Christmas less than two weeks away, stocking up on holiday candles is easier than ever, thanks to unique Malaysian brands like Handlavet, OiLilin, Complement, and more, with stunning festive collections for the season.
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Whether you're shopping for last-minute Christmas presents online or sprucing up your own abode, be sure to support local and show some love for these homegrown brands this Christmas.
Complement Candles
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Did you know that Complement’s (styled Complemen+) artisanal, eco-luxury scented candles are tech-enabled, allowing users to access product information and pair each scent to a specific immersive Spotify playlist via a tappable NFC chip? The brand also uses reusable, handcrafted jars made from gypsum instead of glass, organic waxes, IFRA-certified fragrances, and essential oils that are ethically sourced, non-toxic and cruelty-free. Available in three distinct scents, Element, Inamorata, and Rimba, these luxe candles can last up to 55 hours of burning.
Learn more at complementcandles.com
Self Supply
From teddy bear-shaped candles and stunning earth-toned asymmetrical creations to the unabashedly cheekier collections in the 'Not My Day' series, Self Supply’s candles think out of the box—and will surely be appreciated by those who do the same.
Learn more at www.selfsupplymy.com
Wick by Gemma
Wick by Gemma’s minimalist concrete candles have been known to sell out quite quickly. The brand’s Christmas collection comprises of nostalgic notes of mulled wine, pine, sandalwood and cinnamon, available in various seasonal scents in either amber glass jars, tea candles or concrete candle versions.
Learn more at wick-by-gemma.myshopify.com
Oh Lilin
Above Oh Lilin's Christmas Candle set
Oh Lilin's Christmas Candle set
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Oh Lilin’s handmade and handpoured candles made from palm wax and fragrance oil will make the perfect addition to your bedroom or bathroom this Christmas, thanks to the limited edition seasonal scents of Joy (with notes of pear, pink pepper, gardenia and bergamot) and Season of Love (lily, frangipani, and tuberose with ginger).
Learn more at www.ohlilin.com
Handlavet
Named after the Danish word for ‘handmade’, Handlavet's 100 per cent natural soy wax candles come in sizes of 1.8 ounces (cotton wick) and 6.8 ounces (wood chip wick). Although the brand’s popular Scented Noel Advent Calendar (pictured above) has since sold-out, don’t miss out on irresistibly festive scents of Amber and pine or Red apple and berries. The Raspberry and sandalwood candle is another best-seller around Christmastime.
Learn more at www.handlavetcandle.com
OiLilin
Available at the newly-opened SUSTAIN.ED store at Jalan Hang Kasturi, OiLilin candles are made from used cooking oil that’s been treated with a fragrance powder developed specially by the founders. These hand-poured eco-friendly creations come in scents of Blueberry, Fig milk, Spicewood, and Jasmine.
Learn more at www.instagram.com/sustainedkl
Mellow Jellow
Lifestyle and beauty brand Mellow Jellow is all about channelling those sunny So-Cal beach vibes. If pastel, candy-coloured tones suit your mood, try out the brand's Jellie Bestie Marshmellow Candle, which is sure to uplift your spirits with the soothing scents of chamomile and rosemary.
Learn more at www.mellowjellow.co
3Rituals
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Fancy the wonderful combination of Morrocan Amber and Patchouli wafting through your home? Enjoy this combination in 3Rituals' luxurious Abundance soy wax crystal candle, or opt for other scented candles that come with gemstones in the wax, selected specifically to enhance calmness and positivity.
Learn more at threerituals.com
Kandle Kandle
Kandle Kandle’s soy wax collections are made in small batches that sell out quickly—and we’re guessing the same will soon happen with its most recent festive edition in the heady combination of parsley, strawberry, and oakmoss.
Learn more at www.kandlekandle.com
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