30 Black-Owned Candle Companies You Need to Have on Your Radar
They're lit (pun intended).
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Don't know about you, but we live for luxury candles. Our collections of delectable-smelling votives are ever-growing, and whenever we're in need of a pick-me-up, we know we're just a matchstick away from pure zen. Just sayin': You can never have too many candles (they're like throw pillows and wall decor, in our humble opinion), which is exactly why we put together a list of 30 Black-owned candle companies you must welcome into your space.
We all have certain ~vibes~ we want from best-smelling candles. Sometimes we're in the mood for something fruity, or we wanna light up a scent that's a little warmer and spicier. Whatever you're feeling, these brands will give you what you're looking for. Here, some of our favorite Black-owned candle companies you need to put your money on, STAT.
That's not all, folks. From beauty to fashion, we've rounded up even more of our favorite Black-owned brands you can shop all day, every day:
Black-Owned Clothing Brands | Black-Owned Jewelry Brands | Black-Owned Businesses on Amazon | Black-Owned Swimwear Brands | Black-Owned Handbag Brands | Black-Owned Skincare Brands
Champagne Papi stans, listen up. Drake has a whole collection of candles inspired by his own love for scent. This candle will bring good thoughts and vibes to your space with its fresh, floral fragrance.
To all the girlies with a cottagecore aesthetic, this candle's woodsy scent (think: oak elm and sandalwood) will help you live your best bucolic life.
Who needs a cake with candles when you can gift the birthday girl in your life a cake-scented sprinkle candle? It's under $50 too, so you have my permission to order a second for yourself.
This candle does so much more than just smell good (and man, does it smell great). TerraMaterStudio donates 50 percent of all proceeds from this candle to the Equal Justice Initiative—and that's certainly a buy that you can feel great about.
Nope, you can never have too much wine! Even if that means your candle is sangria scented...
Calling all fellow sugar-lovers. (1) How cute is this candle? And, (2) we promise it will bring you back to your childhood mems. TBH, we don't know if we want to eat it or light it...
Well, hello there, sunny season! This Loam Community Garden candle screams California summer with nods to fig nectar and tomato leaves under the July sun.
*Plays "Pour It Up" by Rihanna*
This ESFLAMESI Wine Down Candle's blend of white grapes and other sweet and citrusy fruits will have you craving your fave bottle of vino.
No offense to your IRL buddies, but this FORVR Mood candle by Jackie Aina could become the new flame in your life with its irresistible matcha tea scents.
Not only does this cinnamon- and apple-scented candle smell amazing, you can also use it to refocus on your energy, thanks to the gorgeous sunstone crystals embedded in the wax. According to the description, sunstone encourages personal power, freedom, and joy. (And we love the sound of that!)
Reviews compare this scent to waking up with a cup of tea on a rainy Sunday morning. And guaranteed, with every light, you will be fresher than a motherf*cker.
Both calming and comforting, night owls can catch some ZZZs with the help of this Sweet Dreams candle's soothing citrusy and musky aroma.
If you want a chill vibe at your place, this Sensual Candle Co. Lowkey Candle will help set the tone with its lemongrass, sage, and ginger combo.
This Belmondo Candle is inspired by a summer hookup with a man who had a sly smile (*envisions all the juicy details*). The team behind this Yowie candle says you'll love the sweet, yet grounded aroma just as much as its backstory.
Girl power: Women-owned brand Liha Beauty's Queen Idia Candle is a symbol of female empowerment. Oh, and its lavender, hibiscus, and African Moss notes? A winning trio.
Road trip, alert! This Reisfields clay candle mimics scents from Northwestern landscapes and dinner dates. We're talking smoky drinks and wet forest regions.
The City of Angels gets major love with this lemon-, berry-, and fig-scented candle that mirrors Los Angeles' purple glow when it's lit.
Need some downtime? Say no more. Lighting Satya + Sage's layers of amber, vanilla, citrus, and clove is like meditation in a jar.
Marie Hunter's signature candle evokes scents of leather that might just inspire you to rock leggings of the same material.
Two words: Pineapple. Sage. First of all, how did we ever get by without this sweet yet tropical scent combo in our lives/homes? Secondly, go ahead and clear some space on your coffee table for all three of these chic AF color options.
Siena Gagliano is the associate editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers beauty, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. Wanna know how to get the best brows of your life? Gotchu. What about how to find the best fashion deals of the season, the softest sheets on the market, or exactly how to use retinol without irritating your skin? Check, check, and check. Before joining Cosmopolitan, Siena was a writer at Bustle and several other media outlets. As her 2024 goal, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini NYC has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls). Follow Siena on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at that magazine life.
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
Nashia Baker is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines; she covers all things home and lifestyle across brands such as Oprah Daily, Cosmopolitan, Delish, and Esquire. Before joining Hearst, she highlighted small business owners, creatives, and the best shoppable content.
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