Afterglow - massage candle by Jimmyjane - review by Victoria

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Afterglow - massage candle Massage candle by Jimmyjane
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Afterglow

Massage candle by Jimmyjane

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Can't get enough of this delicious smell!

The Afterglow massage candle by Jimmyjane is truly a luxurious indulgence with a practical twist. It smells wonderful, feels so sleek on the skin and leaves skin silky not greasy. It comes with everything you need in the box, and exudes quality and thoughtfulness that ensures the mood will be set once you light the candle. This would also make a lovely gift, as it's discreet and so tasteful packaged.
Published: June 29, 2009
Pros:
Feels good on the skin, smells wonderful, very moisturizing, comes with brush and matches.
Cons:
None.
Rating by reviewer:
5
extremely useful review

Use

This candle is best used for massage and moisturizing your skin in general. It's wonderful for an oily but not too wet massage and I personally love to use it as a moisturizer on my legs and arms. It will not likely cause any allergic reactions, as it is all natural and not so thick as to cause clogged pores. Once the lit candle has generated a puddle of oil, blow out the flame before pouring the melted wax or using the brush.

Texture / Consistency / Thickness / Viscosity

The candle is a soft wax when not lit. It's not rock hard, you can actually somewhat use it without lighting it - but it's very thick. Once lit, it takes about 20 minutes to get a good size liquefied puddle of massage oil. The candle comes with a brush for applying the oil, or you can pour it from the corner of the square glass candle holder. I like using the brush or my fingers. It's really warm but not scalding hot when liquefied.

The oil is slick and a bit runny the hotter it is - so it's best to sweep the brush or your fingers across the rim of the glass to keep from dripping. Once on the skin though, that slippery oil is just fabulous. It soaks in a little then leaves a sheen that makes for great long massages, or luscious silky skin. It leaves my skin soft and really smooth for hours.

Taste / Aroma

I was wrong about this candle. I thought it would smell like oatmeal or sugar cookies or some such vanilla-ish baked good. I took a little sniff when I first got it and that is what the faint smell seemed to me.

So, when I lit the candle and the smell changed, I was very surprised - and pleased. It has the most heavenly scent - like a warm spicy vanilla. Not a sugary fake foods smell...this is a deeply layered smell and it gets better on the skin. Something in the all-natural ingredient make-up of Jimmyjane products seems to make the products smell better as they warm up and are rubbed in - like it activates the oils.

For me, it's a plus that the smell lingers on the skin for hours. If you like the scent, this would be a good thing; if not, you may want to shower afterward.

Performance

The oil generated from burning the candle is long lasting. I was still shiny from using it over an hour later, so maybe try it sparingly at first. It rubs into the skin well, but the more you use, the longer it'll take to soak in. I think it is an excellent moisturizer too - I use the slightly cooled thickened wax on my elbows and heels almost daily now.

Packaging

Jimmyjane packaging is a pleasure in itself. It's understated on the outside, just the necessary information. The inside of this cube-like box is adorable.It opens to the candle in the center, with a brush in a side compartment and a pink/white box of stick matches on top of the candle. To the side is a booklet of instructions about the candle and info about Jimmyjane. The instructions and ingredients are in English, French, Spanish, Dutch and Hollands. Wow.

The brush is a sturdy wide brush (about 2 inches wide) with soft black bristles and a good sized handle for your fingers - similar to a bronzer brush that comes with better bronzer compacts. The box of matches is fairly large and slides open to reveal about 50 adorable wooden black match sticks.

Special Features

The usefulness and presentation of this candle makes it an excellent gift, in my opinion. Having the brush and matches included give it a classy and thoughtful feel.

Personal comments

I have used this candle at least 7 or 8 times and it's barely put a dent in it. A little goes a long way!

Experience

I love using this candle. The oil feels so good on my skin, especially on my legs right after I shave. It smells so wonderful. I use it more as a personal body product than as a massage oil but when we do have 'massage time', this is the one I want to use. I like the warmth of the smell more than the other massage candles we have. I felt that this one put my Shunga candles to shame.

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Follow-up commentary
I Still LOVE this candle. It feels and smells so good. And I had a happy coincidence 2 weeks ago... I was at a Bath and Body Works and happened to catch an aroma that smelled exactly like the candle! It's the Vanilla Noir. I bought the shower gel because I love the sweet dark scent! Yum. I still hope this candle lasts a while longer, it makes such great moisturizer and massage oil.
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peanutt (verified)

Hi Victoria, thanks for the review. We've never used one of these, is the pricepoint good for this, or is there better value on the site? Thanks

06/29/2009
her.royal.redness (verified)

This sounds awesome! Thanks for the review!

06/29/2009
Valyn (verified)

Wow, this sounds so sensual.. and the smell sounds a little appetizing! What a treat! Thank you for the review!

06/30/2009
vanilla impaired (verified)

Oooo now I want to try this one, and I love the fact it comes with the little extras. Great review thank you!

06/30/2009
Misha's Amusements (verified)

Makes me want to try atleast one. I love candles and lotions, and vanilla is such a sexy smell!

06/30/2009
Victoria (verified)

Thank you all.

@ Peanutt - I think this is worth the money because you get so many uses out of it and the quality all-natural ingredients ensure less likelihood of having a bad reaction to the oil.

06/30/2009
Airen Wolf (verified)

WoW high praise if it put Shunga candles to shame! I must go order this...*twitch*
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09/17/2009
Victoria (verified)

I STILL have some of the candle left too - a little goes a long way!

09/17/2009

Victoria, I blame you for turning me onto these candles. It's like Pokemon -- I gotta catch 'em all!

09/03/2010
LambChop (verified)

Bourbon! yum

05/31/2011
AYoungHomeWifey (verified)

Thanks for the thorough review! I was on the fence about these, but am definitely going to try them now

06/01/2011
Just Jen (verified)

Great review.

12/06/2011
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  • Jimmy Jane Afterglow candles- Best Scent?
    • what's the best Jimmy Jane afterglow scent? or the better ones?
    • Well, first off, there are lots of threads on the scent of these candles already. But ignoring that, I think it's really up to your preference in smell.

      In my experience, all the scents are fairly high quality, so it just depends on what you like. I personally favor the Dark Vanilla and Bourbon scents. My good friend prefers the Water Cucumber, while it is totally not for me. Some people love the Truffle Gardenia, but it's comparatively very floral. I would really like to try the Vetiver Honey in the ember series.

      My recommendation would be to go with what is most similar to your usual favorite scent. Sweet edibles? Masculine spices? Flowers? Citrus? Or you could always try the sampler. More expensive but awesome :-)
    • Quote: Well, first off, there are lots of threads on the scent of these candles already. But ignoring that, I think it's really up to your preference in smell.

      In my experience, all the scents are fairly high quality, so it just depends on what you like. I personally favor the Dark Vanilla and Bourbon scents. My good friend prefers the Water Cucumber, while it is totally not for me. Some people love the Truffle Gardenia, but it's comparatively very floral. I would really like to try the Vetiver Honey in the ember series.

      My recommendation would be to go with what is most similar to your usual favorite scent. Sweet edibles? Masculine spices? Flowers? Citrus? Or you could always try the sampler. More expensive but awesome :-)
      Thank you for replying! I have read quite a few posts on the scents, but I'm still indecisive.

      The special edition scents look tempting, but I would also like to make sure I purchase something both my partner and I would like. Also I kind of wanted to get a general sense of what is most widely liked. Which I feel I could have gotten with a poll, but unfortunately I am not sure how to do that. I did see a post explaining that to post a poll it the option is next to the post discussion option, but I have seen no such poll option.
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  • Can you describe the scents of the Afterglow massage candles from Jimmyjane?
    • If your own words and from your own personal experience can you please describe what the different scents are like? I'm having trouble deciding on which ones to get. Thanks! =]
    • I did a review on the Afterglow Sampler set, but this is what I have with the scents.

      Cucumber Water smells like a crisp, clear, watered down version of a cucumber melon scent, and is quite possibly my favorite. Pink Lotus has a decidedly floral scent to it; not overpowering but definitely there. It's hard to pinpoint anything more specific than "floral" for me on that one. Truffle + Gardenia (the special edition one, also available as a regular Ember candle) is also hard for me to pinpoint. It smells like an earthy floral to me, a more involved scent. Bourbon smells sweet to me, almost like molasses or something else I'd bake with. Dark Vanilla still smells like a generic "vanilla cookie" scent to me. And Grapefruit. To me, there's a hint of citrus and a whole lot more of something I can't put my finger on. When I first smelled it I thought back to the Habanero + Grapefruit mini Ember I have, only this is a little less spicy to the nose. JJ claims notes of grapefruit, bell peppers, and mandarin for this one.
    • Thanks! I think the ones I want to try most are Dark Vanilla, Cucumber Water, and the Truffle Gardenia... and the Bourbon. Jeez I want to smell them all. Choosing which to buy online is difficult but I'm sure whichever one I choose I'll love it anyway. =]
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  • Afterglow Packaging
    • I was just curious - Jimmyjane has changed the style of the Afterglow candle to the "pour spout" that's rocked by the Ember. Is EF still selling the old style with the brush as indicated by the picture?

      FYI I'm in favor of the pour divot format!
    • This is something I'd like to know, too. *Bump*
    • The new version features a spout for easy pouring and that is what currently available on EF.
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