The ONO Massage Candle is a hand-poured massage candle that is made from all-natural, vegan ingredients to nourish and moisturize the skin. After lighting, the soy-based wax melts into a rich pool of massage oil, which comes in three scents: Lemon Grass/Shea Butter, Red Mandarin/Shea Butter, and French Vanilla Shea Butter.
Although I’ve seen these candles linked to LELO, they’re nowhere to be found on the manufacturer’s site. The candle states on the base that it is manufactured for ONO Pleasure in PRC (People’s Republic of China). The box says they’re distributed by LELO, though.
Packaging
Every shipment I’ve ever gotten from EdenFantasys has been in a plain box with no indication of what was inside or where it was from. There’s no need to worry about the company name being on the package, as the return address says “Web Merchants” instead.
Although it has been unseasonably hot this year (weeks and weeks of temperatures at or around 100 degrees Fahrenheit), the candle arrived to me in perfect condition. It hadn’t melted like I thought it would, but it was just a little soft.
The packaging for the ONO Massage Candle is a simple little cardstock box with a glossy finish. Instructions for use, the ingredient list, and a warning are provided in English, French, and German, along with the company info.
The aluminum candle tin also states the usage, ingredients, and a little company information, but that’s all in English and on a tiny circle at the bottom. The lid states what scent the candle is and…
“All natural waxes melt into a moisturizing body oil that leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and lightly scented.”
Inside the candle tin, you’ll also find a plastic sheet of circles with instructions and warnings in English, French, German, and Spanish.
I do wish that the tin either had a square shape for easy pouring, or came with a spoon as some other candles do. The round shape of the tin makes it easy to spill the wax. There are drips down the side of my tin as evidence of that. Otherwise, the tin does have a nice look to it. The lid seals pretty well, and I do love that I can reuse this as a storage tin for other small things when I’ve finished off the candle.
Ingredients
Glycine Soja (Soy) Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Perfume (Benzyl Benzoate, Vanillin)
While the ingredient list is better than most (glad to see “perfume” actually listed with the ingredients used in it and no diethyl phthalate), benzyl benzoate could pose a problem for some. It’s listed as a level 5 health hazard with concern for allergies and immunotoxicity, with low concerns for endocrine disruption and ecotoxicology. Why is it in there? It’s used as a solvent and preservative. Since it’s associated with allergies and contact dermatitis, sensitive folks beware.
The wax is not intended to be edible, should not be used as a personal lubricant, and should not come in contact with latex of any kind.
Size / Burn Time
This candle contains 4.4 oz (125g) of wax, and should burn for around 30 hours or more, depending on how much of the wax you use at a time. This is just my guess estimate. The package says absolutely nothing about how long this candle should last for.
It takes about half an hour to get a quarter-sized pool of massage oil. It burns very slowly, so be sure to light it ahead of time with plenty of time to spare.
Scent
On a scale of 1-10, the strength of the scent is maybe around a 2 or 3. When they say “lightly scented”, they mean it. I can’t really smell the candle while it’s burning, and the scent is barely there when I’m using it for a massage. The scent does linger on the skin, but it’s hardly noticeable. To give you a better idea of how weak the scent is, I have to hold the candle at lease as close as three inches away from my nose to even start to smell it. If it’s burning, I almost burn my nose trying to smell it.
To me, it smells sort of like candy corn. It’s got that sweet vanilla scent to it with just a little bit of something else that I can’t put my finger on, much like how candy corn is. My husband thinks it smells like cake with vanilla icing. I guess it is sort of like angel food cake.
Massage Time
To cover my husband’s back (he’s 6’5”), it takes maybe about a tablespoon of oil. Since I don’t really like having to handle things with oily hands, I usually pour on more than I need. This generally is enough for at least a 20 minute massage.
The oil has a sort of silky feel to it, and feels a little denser than other oils, if that makes any sense. Once it starts to soak in though, there’s a decent amount of resistance before it is completely absorbed. Since I usually use more than needed, I always help my husband scrub his back with a loofah cloth to get all of it off before bed so there’s no risk of staining the sheets.
There’s no need to worry about using hot wax as massage oil. It only gets up to a temperature of about 120 degrees, which is about hot tub temperature. There’s no risk of it burning you, so it’s great for sensation play. It will take quite a while for the oil to solidify back into wax, so you have plenty of opportunity to drizzle it and let it run wherever you want without having to worry about it turning into globs of wax again.
Residue
Neither my husband nor myself has noticed any sort of residue like gummy little pills that some candles leave. I usually use too much on my husband and have to clean it up, but it soaks in and leaves my legs soft and smooth whenever I use the candle to help soothe them.
Cleanup
The oil should soak right into the skin, unless you use more like I do sometimes. If you or your partner are still oily, it’s nothing a quick shower can’t fix. I would be careful about getting this on certain fabrics, as it may stain.
If you want to clean all of the wax out of the tin so you can reuse it, place the tin in the freezer overnight, or fill it with water and allow it to soak. Later on, you should be able to pop the excess wax out without any problem. Or, if you want to make sure you use every last bit of wax, you can place the tin on one of those candle warmers I recommend digging the remainder of the wick out before doing that, though.
Opinion
It’s not a bad massage candle, but it could use some improvements. For one, I really wish I could smell the darn thing. Other massage candles that I have fill the room with their scent if left out in the open, even if they’re not lit. Secondly, I don’t like that it has benzyl benzoate in it, since it doesn’t seem to be the safest ingredient and could cause some skin issues for those who are sensitive. And then there’s the fact that the round tin makes it easy to spill the oil when pouring. I like this candle, but I’m not in love with it. Would I try the other scents? I don’t know… Maybe?
Although I’ve seen these candles linked to LELO, they’re nowhere to be found on the manufacturer’s site. The candle states on the base that it is manufactured for ONO Pleasure in PRC (People’s Republic of China). The box says they’re distributed by LELO, though.
Packaging
Every shipment I’ve ever gotten from EdenFantasys has been in a plain box with no indication of what was inside or where it was from. There’s no need to worry about the company name being on the package, as the return address says “Web Merchants” instead.
Although it has been unseasonably hot this year (weeks and weeks of temperatures at or around 100 degrees Fahrenheit), the candle arrived to me in perfect condition. It hadn’t melted like I thought it would, but it was just a little soft.
The packaging for the ONO Massage Candle is a simple little cardstock box with a glossy finish. Instructions for use, the ingredient list, and a warning are provided in English, French, and German, along with the company info.
The aluminum candle tin also states the usage, ingredients, and a little company information, but that’s all in English and on a tiny circle at the bottom. The lid states what scent the candle is and…
“All natural waxes melt into a moisturizing body oil that leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and lightly scented.”
Inside the candle tin, you’ll also find a plastic sheet of circles with instructions and warnings in English, French, German, and Spanish.
I do wish that the tin either had a square shape for easy pouring, or came with a spoon as some other candles do. The round shape of the tin makes it easy to spill the wax. There are drips down the side of my tin as evidence of that. Otherwise, the tin does have a nice look to it. The lid seals pretty well, and I do love that I can reuse this as a storage tin for other small things when I’ve finished off the candle.
Ingredients
Glycine Soja (Soy) Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Perfume (Benzyl Benzoate, Vanillin)
While the ingredient list is better than most (glad to see “perfume” actually listed with the ingredients used in it and no diethyl phthalate), benzyl benzoate could pose a problem for some. It’s listed as a level 5 health hazard with concern for allergies and immunotoxicity, with low concerns for endocrine disruption and ecotoxicology. Why is it in there? It’s used as a solvent and preservative. Since it’s associated with allergies and contact dermatitis, sensitive folks beware.
The wax is not intended to be edible, should not be used as a personal lubricant, and should not come in contact with latex of any kind.
Size / Burn Time
This candle contains 4.4 oz (125g) of wax, and should burn for around 30 hours or more, depending on how much of the wax you use at a time. This is just my guess estimate. The package says absolutely nothing about how long this candle should last for.
It takes about half an hour to get a quarter-sized pool of massage oil. It burns very slowly, so be sure to light it ahead of time with plenty of time to spare.
Scent
On a scale of 1-10, the strength of the scent is maybe around a 2 or 3. When they say “lightly scented”, they mean it. I can’t really smell the candle while it’s burning, and the scent is barely there when I’m using it for a massage. The scent does linger on the skin, but it’s hardly noticeable. To give you a better idea of how weak the scent is, I have to hold the candle at lease as close as three inches away from my nose to even start to smell it. If it’s burning, I almost burn my nose trying to smell it.
To me, it smells sort of like candy corn. It’s got that sweet vanilla scent to it with just a little bit of something else that I can’t put my finger on, much like how candy corn is. My husband thinks it smells like cake with vanilla icing. I guess it is sort of like angel food cake.
Massage Time
To cover my husband’s back (he’s 6’5”), it takes maybe about a tablespoon of oil. Since I don’t really like having to handle things with oily hands, I usually pour on more than I need. This generally is enough for at least a 20 minute massage.
The oil has a sort of silky feel to it, and feels a little denser than other oils, if that makes any sense. Once it starts to soak in though, there’s a decent amount of resistance before it is completely absorbed. Since I usually use more than needed, I always help my husband scrub his back with a loofah cloth to get all of it off before bed so there’s no risk of staining the sheets.
There’s no need to worry about using hot wax as massage oil. It only gets up to a temperature of about 120 degrees, which is about hot tub temperature. There’s no risk of it burning you, so it’s great for sensation play. It will take quite a while for the oil to solidify back into wax, so you have plenty of opportunity to drizzle it and let it run wherever you want without having to worry about it turning into globs of wax again.
Residue
Neither my husband nor myself has noticed any sort of residue like gummy little pills that some candles leave. I usually use too much on my husband and have to clean it up, but it soaks in and leaves my legs soft and smooth whenever I use the candle to help soothe them.
Cleanup
The oil should soak right into the skin, unless you use more like I do sometimes. If you or your partner are still oily, it’s nothing a quick shower can’t fix. I would be careful about getting this on certain fabrics, as it may stain.
If you want to clean all of the wax out of the tin so you can reuse it, place the tin in the freezer overnight, or fill it with water and allow it to soak. Later on, you should be able to pop the excess wax out without any problem. Or, if you want to make sure you use every last bit of wax, you can place the tin on one of those candle warmers I recommend digging the remainder of the wick out before doing that, though.
Opinion
It’s not a bad massage candle, but it could use some improvements. For one, I really wish I could smell the darn thing. Other massage candles that I have fill the room with their scent if left out in the open, even if they’re not lit. Secondly, I don’t like that it has benzyl benzoate in it, since it doesn’t seem to be the safest ingredient and could cause some skin issues for those who are sensitive. And then there’s the fact that the round tin makes it easy to spill the oil when pouring. I like this candle, but I’m not in love with it. Would I try the other scents? I don’t know… Maybe?