Joik Lavender Fields Candle

If you have been following my blog for a while then you may know that I have a slight obsession with lavender - it's such an incredibly relaxing and calming scent me so whenever I receive lavender scented products I have to photograph them instantly so I can use them as soon as possible #BloggerProblems. 

I was very kindly sent the *Joik Lavender Fields Scented Soyawax Candle (£17.50, 145g) and I couldn't wait to try it, especially as I've tried a couple of products from this Estonia based brand and I have been really happy with them. The soyawax is obtained from a renewable source, it is hand poured and soyawax burns cleaner than paraffin wax candles and lasts up to 50% longer than paraffin wax candles. 

Firstly, I love the packaging, the design is minimalist but luxe so I think even just from an aesthetic point of view, it would make a gorgeous gift especially as valentines day and mothers day are just around the corner. I've been burning the candle every couple of days since I received and I can say that it does seem to last longer than the other non soyawax candles I've been burning. 

The scent is a more earthy and subtle lavender scent which makes it fairly unique as most lavender scents tend to be overpowering or very sweet but this candle is neither. If I'm honest I do wish that the scent throw and strength was a bit better as I adore lavender but I think this is still a gorgeous candle with a deeply relaxing scent and it would be perfect for those who don't like strong or overpowering scents. 

Even though the candle wax melts slowly so you can use the candle more (it has an approximate burn time of 30 hours), it still manages to melt to the edges of the glass tumbler so there is no tunnelling or wasted wax which is fantastic. 

Overall, I love the packaging and design, it is minimal so it fits with my minimal decor/style and it smells gorgeous. There is no wasted wax, it isn't too strong and it is composed of a more environmentally friendly wax compared to most other candles. I do wish the scent was quite a bit stronger but that is just my preference. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5. 

Have you tried anything from Joik? What are your favourite candle scents or brands? 

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Joik White Chocolate Bath Truffles

Joik is a brand I first came across two years ago while on holiday in Tallinn, Estonia, where the brand and products originate and are handmade. I bought the Joik Sensual Soap with Oriental Herbs and it is one of the nicest smelling soaps I've bought - I love it! So when I noticed that Joik were on The Bloggers LVE Hub, I jumped at the chance to work with them. 

I was kindly sent the *Joik White Chocolate Bath Truffles (£11.90, 310g) and to be completely honest I'm not a fan of white chocolate, either the scent or taste but these do smell really lovely. The bath truffles do have that creamy, sweet white chocolate scent but it isn't too sweet or overpowering - they smell quite earthy to me.

To use the bath truffles you just place them in your bath water, like a bath bomb, they fizzle very slowly and they melt very slowly too. As they fizz and dissolve they release small flower petals which is just gorgeous and make the whole experience so much more luxurious and indulgent, in my opinion. My favourite bath bombs/fizzers have petals in, it feels so special and it looks SO pretty too. The earthy white chocolate scent is more subtle in the water than in the packaging but it does scent the skin to an extent and it leaves my skin so smooth, soft and moisturised due to the cacao seed butter in the bath truffles. 

The bath truffles do take a long time to dissolve which is great if you are having a long bath as they will last the whole time but you could definitely cut them in half (be careful!) so you get two uses out of each bath truffle. Each bath truffle is approx. £1.98 which is pretty good value especially as the bath truffles will last a while and you could even get two uses out of one truffle. Also you could use them in a foot spa/bath and they would last even longer! 

Overall, even though I'm not a fan of white chocolate, these bath truffles were really nice and indulgent to use. I love the petals that are released as the truffles dissolve. As they dissolve so slowly you can use them numerous times, in my opinion. The price for the pack may seem a little expensive but the cost of each truffle is cheaper than one bath bomb at Lush and you can use them one/two times or more. In addition, all of the products are handmade and 100% natural which is fantastic! I think all Joik products would make wonderful gifts! Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5. 

Here's my mini Joik wish list (I literally want everything):

Have you tried anything from Joik? What do you think of the bath truffles?

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