With clean-burning soy wax and beautifully repurposed vessels, Second Life Candles blends minimalist design with maximum heart.
How Second Life Candles Gives Back
Second Life Candles is a small-batch brand founded in Los Angeles.
Every candle is hand-poured with 100% soy wax and clean fragrance oils, using repurposed or recyclable containers to make scents last longer than most candles.
100% of the proceeds from select products to causes such as charity and community health initiatives in Los Angeles.
Materials are sourced from sustainable, responsible distributors that certify their supply, processes and providers, often with hand-picked and upcycled vessels.
Distributors and suppliers support small businesses with sustainable practices and carbon neutrality.
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Why Second Life Candles Belongs at Gladly
Founded by Julie in Los Angeles during a dramatic life transformation, Second Life Candles emerged from her journey of leaving a draining 12-year relationship and discovering creativity through candlemaking. The name reflects both her personal rebirth and the brand’s commitment to giving vessels their own second life.
Gladly connects families with brands that align with their values, from wellness essentials to everyday lifestyle choices. We curate partnerships with companies committed to ethical practices and meaningful social impact.
When you purchase Second Life Candles through Gladly, 5% of your order supports local schools and PTOs through our fundraising program. Your candles become a year-round community fundraiser.
The irreverent Shared Trauma collection features candles named Covid-19, The Awful Boss, Layoffs, and Middle Child, each designed to acknowledge your struggles with humor while burning for 100 hours. This playful approach to healing resonates with customers tired of generic wellness products that take themselves too seriously.
Customers describe discovering Second Life at LA popups and flea crawls, drawn in by memory-provoking scents that transport them instantly to specific moments and emotions. The brand has built a loyal community around shared experiences, where lighting a candle becomes an act of self-recognition rather than just ambiance.