I HAVE to share! I'm a candle addict who buys ridiculously expensive candles like Diptique & Jo Malone, & have been involved in anti-trafficking since 2008 so when I saw Benevolence on Amazon I bought it for my son for his little apt. He LOVED the scent before lighting so I was THRILLED but was JUST thinking today- I never asked how he liked it once it was lit! NO idea you were going to test it! LOVED this! Thank you- I found you by ACCIDENT
You know... I have never tried the really expensive brands... it just might be time to "invest" in some. :). I hope he enjoyed the benevolence candle. I bet he did. ;)
@@CatherineHopkinsDesignsLife OH MY GOSH, JUST heard about the ZARA + Jo Malone Collab CANDLES!! They're $16 & SMELL AMAZING! (terrible website though) and YES! My son's girlfriend is a designer & she told me last night that the candle is almost done- they light it every evening & she wants some! It's the 'Bergomot & Jasmine' one- but I've heard they're ALL great!
It's so good! I did an entire video on lemon scented candles... My very favorite is the one from andaluca. Check out this video: ruclips.net/video/3Ym4Kug_Q8A/видео.html
If I liked Cherry Vanilla, I would buy Tom Ford's to compare... But I think I will definitely try some premium candles... which ones are your favorites? Don't break my bank though... LOL
@@CatherineHopkinsDesignsLife I'm a total Diptique addict... can't choose a favorite- they're ALL AMAZING- BUT they break the bank. However, I just discovered 'SAND & FOG' (a local SoCAL CO) that are TOTALLY PREMIUM Soy Candles that smell AMAZING with a 'WALMART' price tag... & they have an AMAZING story!
@@UNREDACTEDTRUTH I actually have reviewed Sand and Fog before in the channel.... There is a citrus candle that I loved... ended up rebuying (so you know it is good). It had the image of a black lab on top. I think they call it SAND & PAWS. If you like citrus candles I have a favorite by Andaluca Home on Amazon... watch the video: ruclips.net/video/3Ym4Kug_Q8A/видео.html (I had an issue with a Sand & Fog vendor on Amazon. Buyer beware! I'll save my pennies for the Diptique. lol
LOL totally worth it I’m sure. I love nice scents in everything from cosmetics to cleaning products. It totally adds to the experience. And neuroscience attests that the number one connection to memory is from smells. Super cool.
Thank you, Ruthie. So sweet of you to stop by and take the time to comment. I want to do more candles videos. I'm actually placing an order today. Have a great evening!
@@CatherineHopkinsDesignsLife Please lychee or any other candle from emmeessentials, hiroki fantome from boy smells, and some handcrafted candles from dehv candle co and blowmecandleco.
Hmmmmm... I would have to do some serious research on that... Have you tried tea with valerian in it? It really works for me. The valerian stops the racing thoughts, according to proven studies shared by Dr Huberman, a scientist from Stanford. Sometimes I even put two bags in. Here is a link to Amazon, but you can get them at your grocery store: amzn.to/3zZLugS
I HAVE to share! I'm a candle addict who buys ridiculously expensive candles like Diptique & Jo Malone, & have been involved in anti-trafficking since 2008 so when I saw Benevolence on Amazon I bought it for my son for his little apt. He LOVED the scent before lighting so I was THRILLED but was JUST thinking today- I never asked how he liked it once it was lit! NO idea you were going to test it! LOVED this! Thank you- I found you by ACCIDENT
You know... I have never tried the really expensive brands... it just might be time to "invest" in some. :). I hope he enjoyed the benevolence candle. I bet he did. ;)
@@CatherineHopkinsDesignsLife OH MY GOSH, JUST heard about the ZARA + Jo Malone Collab CANDLES!! They're $16 & SMELL AMAZING! (terrible website though) and YES! My son's girlfriend is a designer & she told me last night that the candle is almost done- they light it every evening & she wants some! It's the 'Bergomot & Jasmine' one- but I've heard they're ALL great!
@@UNREDACTEDTRUTH Love it that they enjoyed it. I will definitely add the Zara+JM collab candle to my list of must tries. Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you for that last tip! I definitely think I will try the Meyers candle. I do like the scent of Lemon.😉
It's so good! I did an entire video on lemon scented candles... My very favorite is the one from andaluca. Check out this video: ruclips.net/video/3Ym4Kug_Q8A/видео.html
I’m definitely going to try the lemon verbena candle thanks for the recommendation
OMG! It's so good, I can't even tell you!
could you do this again but with fall candles?
Love the idea let me see what I can do!!!
I think the TF is supposed to be a Tom Ford Cherry Vanilla knockoff? And YES! PLEASE do REAL PREMIUM Candles! THANKS! Loved this!
If I liked Cherry Vanilla, I would buy Tom Ford's to compare... But I think I will definitely try some premium candles... which ones are your favorites? Don't break my bank though... LOL
@@CatherineHopkinsDesignsLife I'm a total Diptique addict... can't choose a favorite- they're ALL AMAZING- BUT they break the bank. However, I just discovered 'SAND & FOG' (a local SoCAL CO) that are TOTALLY PREMIUM Soy Candles that smell AMAZING with a 'WALMART' price tag... & they have an AMAZING story!
@@UNREDACTEDTRUTH I actually have reviewed Sand and Fog before in the channel.... There is a citrus candle that I loved... ended up rebuying (so you know it is good). It had the image of a black lab on top. I think they call it SAND & PAWS. If you like citrus candles I have a favorite by Andaluca Home on Amazon... watch the video: ruclips.net/video/3Ym4Kug_Q8A/видео.html (I had an issue with a Sand & Fog vendor on Amazon. Buyer beware! I'll save my pennies for the Diptique. lol
Diptyque Baies and Feu De Bois are my absolute favorite candles god help me.
I’m not gonna lie. I have never smelled them because I know I can’t afford them. 😂
@@CatherineHopkinsDesignsLife I feel ya. It’s like you are literally burning money. But they simply are the best not going to lie.
LOL totally worth it I’m sure. I love nice scents in everything from cosmetics to cleaning products. It totally adds to the experience. And neuroscience attests that the number one connection to memory is from smells. Super cool.
Thank you for this video
Thank you, Ruthie. So sweet of you to stop by and take the time to comment. I want to do more candles videos. I'm actually placing an order today. Have a great evening!
Hi everyone, let me know down here if you would want me to do a product review on any other gift ideas.
sure, I would love to!
@@MaryA-bo9cc any thing in particular, Mary? Your wish is my command, but not too expensive please, LOL
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Please lychee or any other candle from emmeessentials, hiroki fantome from boy smells, and some handcrafted candles from dehv candle co and blowmecandleco.
@@MaryA-bo9cc wow… fun list. Will check them out
Is there any for faster and better sleep?
Hmmmmm... I would have to do some serious research on that... Have you tried tea with valerian in it? It really works for me. The valerian stops the racing thoughts, according to proven studies shared by Dr Huberman, a scientist from Stanford. Sometimes I even put two bags in. Here is a link to Amazon, but you can get them at your grocery store: amzn.to/3zZLugS
Very good video, objective evaluation, we are also selling candles on Amazon, hope to invite you to help us sit down and evaluate.
That sounds great 🤩. Please send me an email at catherinedesignslife@gmail.com so we can talk more.