*Petits Rituels: Orange Gourmande Aromatherapy Candle Two Wicks

*gifted It was such a delight when Nathalie, Founder and Artisan Perfumer of Petits Rituels got in touch to ask if I'd like to try reformulated Orange Gourmande Aromatherapy Candle with two wicks (£36 - 200g - 40hrs burn time). I'd tried some of the candles previously - see HERE and HERE. The candles are beautifully boxed making them perfect for gifting (keep your eyes peeled for Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals!)

The candles are presented in recyclable branded boxes and glassware and the candles are lovingly handcrafted in England, 100% natural and cruelty free with 100% cotton wicks.

The double wick is definitely decadent and the Orange Gourmande scent comforting, stress-relieving and relaxing. The artisan candle is hand poured using 100% natural waxes and pure essential oils of Sweet Orange & Rose Geranium. 

When you first light the candle you should allow it to burn for at least 2 hours to ensure a good melt pool is established and to prevent tunneling - before burning for a second time make sure to trim the wick.

This is a beautiful candle with a fantastic throw (I could still smell it in the room I'd been burning it the next morning - which is always the sign of a good quality and lovely candle).

There are 6 different fragrance ranges available - Christmas, Citrus, Floral, Minty, Spicy and Woody and these come in a range of candles, wax melts and essential oil blends.

*Christmas Gift Guide: The Rose Tree, Beatitude, Ancienne Ambiance, ION-Sei, Tropic Skincare, Petits Rituels, Heka Aromatherapy, Bubu Skincare

marked*productsample there are tons of lovely gift sets and candles for gifting this year. You can see my top picks below:

This gorgeous Soothing Aromatherapy Gift Set* (£39) from The Rose Tree is the ultimate treat for soothing and relaxing - perfect for some me-time after the busy run up to Christmas. Inside you'll find a gorgeous heart shaped bottle of their Geranium, Cypress & Lavender Bath & Body Oil 30ml and a matching duo in the form of Soothing Body oil 30ml and Soothing Aromatherapy Roller Ball 10ml. It's the perfect gift to relax and enjoy some down time (I've got a lovely giveaway upcoming in collab with The Rose Tree so keep your eyes peeled!)

Beatitude's Winter Comfort Candle* (300g - £30) is one of the nicest "Christmas" inspired candles I've tried so far this year. See my review HERE. Staying with the brand a cheaper but just as nice option (makes a great Secret Santa gift) is their Body Oil Christmas Bauble* (£12) REVIEW.

I had the real pleasure of meeting Ancienne Ambiance's founder, Adriana during one of our trips to London and visiting the gorgeous shop. She very kindly gifted me the then, new Beauty Shortlist Award Winning Tuberosa Tuberose Tealight Set. I was absolutely over-the-moon and then some to recently be gifted a full size Special Edition Tuberosa Tuberose Scented Candle* (£44 - 200g) which has 60-65 hours burn time. I love anything rosey and this scent really packs a punch with rich and creamy tuberose blooms - totally decadent and quite wonderful. A review is forthcoming! I do believe this would be a perfect gift for a candle and fragrance lover this Christmas.

I received Skin Alchemist's Midnight's Serenade Intensive Skin Treatment (120g - £36) in my one-off October Natural Beauty Box. This treatment candle is an absolute delight. I love everything about it, the scent (rose de mai, jasmine and orange), the gentle and calming scent when burning and the feel of deliciousness when the warm butters touch your skin. It's housed in a re-usable pouring vessel which has been designed by Sue Pryke. This is the luxurious treat you realise you need in your life always upon first try. A review is to come!

A new toothbrush! I've been testing out ION-Sei's Sonic Electric Toothbrush* (£129.99) which you can buy at Amazon and selected retailers. The toothbrush was a Pure Beauty Global Awards Finalist 2019. 

"ION-Sei has patented technology: Whereas most electric toothbrushes only remove some of the plaque and harmful bacteria, ionic technology actually helps to suppress the bacteria causing plaque too.The ION-Sei electric toothbrush uses an Ultra Violet (UV) LED light that reacts with a Titanium Dioxide bar in the brush handle, to create ions that suppress the bacteria that cause plaque.The negative electrons are sent to your mouth via water or saliva. Although ION-Sei uses advanced technology, it harnesses nature using "water and light".ION-Sei also works with your body's natural electrical charge through a conductor on the handle, producing a weak charge that inhibits bacterial growth and helps to attract bacteria from teeth onto the brush".

I've been very impressed with it's performance and a review is forthcoming! It'd make an ideal Christmas gift.

There's a huge array of covetable gifts at Tropic Skincare. Perfect to get your feet in tip top condition is their A Walk on the Beach Collection* (£24) which contains everything you need for pampering your feet. The polishing foot pebble is fantastic! Also inside is their Ocean Fizz and Repairing Foot Remedy. Another option is their new in, Mini Complexion Trio - I chose Fresh Faced* which contains three 5ml minis: Fruit Peel Resurfacing Serum (REVIEW) and the two new serums - Rainforest Dew Hydration Serum and Glow Berry Brightening Serum - I'm looking forward to trying these (this set costs £18 for 3 mini products).

From Petits Rituels I've been enjoying their exquisite Aromatherapy Candle in Orange Gourmande* which gives a double hit of fragrance with its double wicks. This really is a treat for creating a soothing and welcoming ambiance. The double wick candles cost £36 with 40hrs burn time (200g). Look out for their Black Friday deals too! A review is forthcoming but rest assured, this candle is gorgeous!

From totally new-to-me brand Heka Aromatherapy is two of their hand-blended pulse point oils*. They'd make the perfect gift or stocking filler. These retail at £12.95 each and a review is coming - they're gorgeous!

Rounding up my gift ideas are Bubu Skincare's fun sheet masks* which are single use with tongue-in-cheek names. Retail prices is £5-£7 so they make an excellent small gift for any skin loving friend. There are five bespoke masks in the range which as well as being fun deal with real skincare issues such as hydration, exfoliation, anti-blemish, anti-pollution and lip plumping. I'm looking forward to trying these out!

What's on your Christmas wishlist?

Petits Rituels: Travel Candle: Fleur Boisée

I'm a huge fan of the lovely candles and melts by Petits Rituels having previously reviewed their Floral Sensation Candle* and By the Fire Melts* see my review HERE.

The new range of travel candles are equally stunning and are packaged in small white branded pots (burn time 15 hours) making them perfect for holidays or try me size.

I've been burning the beautiful new Fleur Boisée* (£16 - 70g) which is a blend of natural waxes and certified organic essential oils of Rose Geranium, French Lavender and Petigrain.

It's a beautiful blend which fills the room with highly pefumed floral woody notes which soothe and uplift both the body and mind. Absolutely love this one!

Have you tried anything from Petit Rituels?

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Christmas Gift Ideas: Home, Garden & Car

With Christmas fast approaching (yikes) here are some ideas of perfect presents for gifting:

Petits Rituels Candles & Wax Melts - these are beautiful candles and melts which are perfect for gifting. See my review HERE*.

A great stocking filler is NIA Car Fragrance which comes in scents suitable for both men and women (hubby has been testing out the Sandalwood, Sage & Seasalt scent* (£7.50) and has found it to gently scent the car. See the full range available HERE.

Beautiful Vintage Tea Cups and Saucers for #PoshBirds from The Spoilt Sparrow. See the website HERE and Facebook page HERE. I've already picked up a few for Christmas presents and a gorgeous one for a giveaway which will be launched shortly! See my review HERE.

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3-in-1 Apple Peeler (£18.95) from Handpicked Collection which would make chutney and pie making a breeze. It will peel, core and slice. You can also use it for pears and potatoes.

Take out a subscription to The Simple Things magazine for yourself of a friend. It gives me hours of reading pleasure and is such a joy to receive each month. See more details HERE.

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Petits Rituels: Floral Sensations Candle & By the Fire Melts

Petits Rituels is a gorgeous new range of luxury candles and wax melts. The packaging is simply exquisite and ideal for gifting. The wax melts come in their own drawstring bags (and I think they'd make a thoughtful small gift).

I was sent a candle in Floral Sensations Scent (£35 - 200g)* which will burn for approximately 40 hours. It is packaged in a beautiful illustrated box and the candle comes in a branded glass jar.  A blend of organic Turkish Rose, Geranium and Lavender essential oils with 100% natural waxes.  The scent is gentle floral which calms, relaxes and de-stresses the mind.  Perfect to use while relaxing in the bath.

The wax melts are super cute! They are packaged in a simple drawstring bag. I chose By the Fire scent* (£10 for 2) and they smell good enough to eat! The blend is festive with Cinnamon, Clove, Orange and Lemongrass and perfect for burning in your oil burner from autumn until Christmas time.

See the website HERE

Follow on Twitter @petitsrituels 

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