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10 Impossibly Cool Candles to Light Up Earth Hour

Alison Larsen — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:09:30 EST

OK, maybe not all 10 of them, but at least one! Scented candles are certainly having a moment - especially when paired with a nice glass of red and a good DVD - so we thought we'd showcase some of our favourites doing the rounds right now. That, and it's Earth Hour tomorrow night from 8.30pm, so what better way to show your support than by switching off and lighting one of these pretties? From Comme des Garçons to Maison Balzac and Diptyque, each little jar of goodness will have you looking very trendy in the candle stakes, which, FYI, is very important.

WIN 1 of 5 Limited Edition Glasshouse Coney Island Candles!

Alison Larsen — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST

What better way to finish off a long day at the office than to come home and light a scented candle. We don't know about you guys - but this is how we like to relax! Whether it be beside the tub or in the lounge room while we sip a cup of tea, scented candles are such an affordable way to bring luxury into the home. To celebrate all things delicious and relaxing, Glasshouse Fragrances has five, limited edition Coney Island candles to give away, valued at $42.95 each. With top notes of Mediterranean fig, bergamot and white peach, this candle will send you all the way to the bright lights of New York City's original amusement park, Coney Island. All you have to do is Like us on Facebook and then tell us in the comments section below: What is your favourite way to wind down after a long day? This giveaway has ended.

5 Cute Candles to Get You Through Winter

Sarah Macrae — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:00 EST

With shorter days and long, cold nights ahead of us the perfect place to be is at home, rugged up with a beautiful candle burning close by. So whether you're looking for a new addition to your collection - we always are! - or are treating a friend or a loved one to a gorgeous gift, be sure to check out our edit of cute, cult and coveted candles right now.

May Must Haves: Things You Need to Own This Month

Sarah Macrae — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:22:23 EST

May is one of the quietest months (in terms of beauty launches) that we've seen in a long while. With most brands focusing on their Mother's Day launches, the quantity of products hitting counters may be lower but that doesn't mean to say the quality is. There are some great new releases from a fragrance-free version of a cult classic to a lightweight foundation that promises to offer a seamless finish to a nail polish that has the seal of approval from The Amazing Spider-Man. Also out this month: a luxurious face cream, a new Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick, a concealer kit that explains colour correctors, an affordable gel eyeliner and more. Take a look.

Light Up For Earth Hour This Saturday Night

Marisa Remond — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:59:33 EST

Earth Hour is taking place at 8.30pm on Saturday evening, and what better excuse to finally light all the decorative candles that have been sitting on your mantle-piece? To take the environmental good deed one step further, The Aromatherapy Co.'s Therapy candle range ($29.95), which focuses on the therapeutic values of essential oils, will donate 1% of their profits to environmental organisations as part of the 1% for the Planet global business movement. Light up and make a difference with scents like Wild Mint & Bergamot, Cocoa Vanilla & Cassia, Sweet Orange & Jasmine, and many, many more! Will you be staying in this Earth Hour?

Coming Up Roses: 10 Rose-Filled Treats For Valentine's Day

Sarah Macrae — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:43:03 EST

Roses are a classic gift for a loved one this Valentine's Day, but if you're looking for something with a little more longevity, rose-filled beauty products are definitely the way to go. Still as sweet-smelling as the flower, rose is not only used for its scent, but also because it's great at maintaining balance in the skin, making these gifts both pretty and practical. From candles to body oils to refreshing toners, there's something rosy for everyone this Valentine's Day.

2011 Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Festive Candles For Your Host!

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:16:51 EST

Chances are you'll be spending Christmas Day with your friends or family so if you want to say thanks for all their hard work, treat them to a candle. It's one of those gifts that you can't go wrong with - everyone loves a candle, they're easy to find, especially around Christmas when beauty brands launch their limited edition festive flavours, and they needn't be super expensive either. And we've rounded up 10 of our favourites to make things that little bit easier! Check them out now.

Ecoya Gets Decadant With Its New Luxurious Candle Range

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:10:13 EST

Ecoya is putting even more luxe into its "eco-luxe" branding with its new line of deluxe candles. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the candles are all soy-based and are named in honour of legendary women from four cities around the world. There's Josephine, inspired by Josephine Baker, the famous erotic dancer from the Theatre des Champs-Elysees in Paris; Elizabeth, named after notorious '20s London socialite Elizabeth Ponsonby; Dorothy, as in Dorothy Parker, the New York poet and satirist; and finally Zhou, name after Zhou Xuan, the stylish singer and silver screen star of Shanghai. With a burn time of 70 hours, beautiful coloured glass enclosures and special bibliothèque box packaging, they'll make the perfect gift this Christmas.

VB Hearts Jo Malone and Snooki Spreads the Spray Tan Love

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:11:41 EST

Snooki accompanied CNN host Anderson Cooper as he got his first ever spray tan - New York Daily News
The new anti-ageing wonder: a jar of honey - Daily Mail
Marni's getting into the fragrance game - Elle UK
Victoria Beckham's Spring 2012 collection was set to a backdrop of Jo Malone Lime, Basil and Mandarin and Grapefruit candles - Grazia UK
Meet the woman with the world's longest fingernails (they're over 10 feet) - BellaSugar US
Get an instant glow with these face and body buys - Rescu
Jess Stam dons a chunky braid and powder blue shadow for a Numéro Tokyo shoot - Fashion Gone Rogue

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Diptyque Celebrates 50 Years With 34 Boulevard St Germain

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:46:29 EST

Diptyque has been creating eaux de toilette, cologne and home fragrances for over 50 years, and to mark the occasion, it's released a line close to the brand's heart - 34 Boulevard St Germain, which fans will of course recognise as the address of the Parisian Diptyque boutique. Featuring a candle, two EDT sizes and a room spray; for the first time in the Australian market, it's joined by a scented oval which is designed to fragrance drawers. The scent itself opens with top notes of blackcurrant, green leaves, rose pepper, citrus notes and spices such as clove, cinnamon and cardamom. At the heart lies rose, Egyptian geranium, tuberose and violet, whilst the base consists of woods, balms and resins alongside eucalyptus. Stylistically, it's an exquisite range, down to the oval shape of the candle, the seal-like lid of the perfume and the patterned fabric sleeves which house the products - the pattern is in fact one of the brand's most famous original designs, which was created by Christiane Gautrot and Desmond Know-Leet, two of the founders of the brand. What do you think of the latest additions?

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The Diptyque 34 Boulevard St Germain range is available at Mecca Cosmetica now.