Cheap Candles: Are They Worth It?

May 24, 2025 BADWAX® TEAM

Let’s talk about cheap candles—the kind you grab at the dollar store or on Amazon because they’re “a deal.” They might smell halfway decent at first, but here’s what you’re really getting: questionable ingredients, mystery wax, and a whole lot of regret once you light that wick.

Why Are Cheap Candles So Cheap?

There’s a reason these candles barely cost more than a bag of chips:

They’re mass-produced overseas, mostly in China, using unregulated, low-quality materials.

That includes:

Toxic paraffin wax made from petroleum byproducts
Synthetic fragrances loaded with phthalates and mystery chemicals
Lead-core wicks (yes, that’s still a thing in some factories)
Artificial dyes and additives that release harmful soot into your air

Basically, when you burn one of these discount candles, you’re not just “setting the mood”—you might be setting your lungs up for failure.

Enter BADWAX: Hand-Poured, High-Quality, and Actually Safe

At BADWAX, we don’t mess around. Our candles are:

Hand-poured in the USA—not churned out in mystery factories overseas
Made with specially curated ingredients, clean-burning wax blends, and premium wood wicks
Infused with safe, high-quality fragrances that fill your space (not your lungs)
Designed to look and smell like a damn mood—funny, edgy, and totally unforgettable

We take the time to craft each candle by hand, which means we know exactly what goes into it—and more importantly, what doesn’t. No shady chemicals. No shortcuts. Just unapologetically bold candles that don’t suck.

You Get What You Pay For

Sure, you could keep buying those $5 candles that fizzle out, smell fake, or give you a headache. But let’s be real: your space—and your vibe—deserve better.

With BADWAX, you’re not just getting a candle.

You’re getting: