Why we’re buying The Pourable Candle Company’s refills on repeat

by Rachael Ellis
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Refillable candles made in Newcastle are about to change what happens to that empty jar on your windowsill. The Pourable Candle Company hand-blends soy wax refills right here in the North East, and you melt, pour, and light them at home in whatever vessel you love.

An old candle jar, a jam jar, the pretty glass you couldn’t bear to bin. As long as it’s heat-safe, it’s in. You keep the jar, swap the wax, and skip buying a new vessel every time the wick runs dry. Your old jars. Pourable’s wax. One lovely little ritual.

Candle lovers are already hooked. Customers say they smell “better than my recent White Company purchase” – we’re sold.

The Pourable Candle Company

QUALITY YOU CAN SMELL THE MOMENT YOU LIGHT

Pourable doesn’t cut corners on what goes into its candles. The team sourced and tested the highest-quality pure essential oils it could find, so every candle gives you a rich, layered scent that lingers in the room long after you’ve blown out the flame.

There’s nothing synthetic in the mix, either. No artificial fragrance, no additives, just natural essential oils that Pourable chose for their therapeutic qualities as well as their beautiful aromas. It’s the kind of scent that makes your home feel calm and cared for.

Then there’s the wax. Pourable’s sustainable soy blend burns cleaner than paraffin, with far less soot, so you get a soft, even glow without the smoky residue. The brand says it burns up to 50% longer, too, which means more evenings curled up in candlelight.

That’s luxury that lasts.

MINIMAL MESS, ZERO FAFF

Making your candle is the easy bit. Pop a Pourable refill pouch in the microwave for two minutes, leaving 1–2cm of space at the top or use a pan of boiling water. Set the wick in the centre of your jar, pour in the melted wax, and leave it to set.

Then your candle needs at least three hours to firm up, and Pourable recommends leaving it overnight. Do that, and you’ll wake up to a smooth, creamy, beautifully set candle that looks every bit as polished as one you’d pick up in a boutique. Trim the wick to 1cm and you’re ready to light.

Melt it, pour it, let it set and love it.

NO JAR, NO PROBLEM – EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A BEAUTIFUL FIRST CANDLE

New to pouring? The Starter Kit is £35.20 (down from £44) and gives you everything in one box. You’ll get a 240g pouch in your choice of scent, a wick trimmer in black or bronze, a reusable Pourable jar, and the wick, wick holder, matches, and safety label.

It all arrives beautifully packaged, so it feels every bit as luxurious as the candle inside. When your first candle burns down, order a refill and go again.

It makes a gorgeous present, too. Let Pourable know it’s a gift, and they’ll add a personal message to your order. Delivery’s free on orders over £24, which means every single candle qualifies.

BUY NOW

HIGH LIFE NORTH TOP TIP: Fancy your home smelling gorgeous all year round? The Scent Box Subscription keeps fresh refills coming, so your jar’s never empty for long.

So pour a glass of something nice, light one of Pourable’s refillable candles, and let the room fill with something lovely. That’s the Pourable experience.

6 SCENTS FOR EVERY KIND OF MOOD

Every Pourable scent is hand-blended in Newcastle and built around a feeling, so you can choose a candle for the mood you’re after. Each refill is £24 for a 240g pouch and accessories.

Comforting mixes cedarwood, ylang-ylang, lavender, and cinnamon into a warm, gently spiced fug that’s made for dark October nights. Restorative pairs bright bergamot with herby clary sage and soothing lavender for proper winding down. Uplifting brings neroli, clary sage, and a sharp, sunny hit of lemon, while Energise blends sweet ylang-ylang with bergamot and lemon for fresh, zesty mornings.

Working from home? Clarity & Focus is a sweet, woody mix of basil, lavender, and rosewood that Pourable created for a clearer head. Balance rounds things off with soft neroli and geranium, cut through with the crisp, cooling edge of eucalyptus.

Whichever you pick, it’s a candle you’ll want on show.

HIGH LIFE NORTH TOP TIP: Buy any two candles, and you’ll save 15%, taken off automatically at checkout. No code needed, just pick your scents.

Comforting - Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Cinnamon
Comforting - Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Cinnamon BUY NOW
Restorative - Bergamot, Clary Sage and Lavender
Restorative - Bergamot, Clary Sage and Lavender BUY NOW
Uplifting - Neroli, Clary Sage and Lemon
Uplifting - Neroli, Clary Sage and Lemon BUY NOW
Balance - Neroli, Geranium and Eucalyptus
Balance - Neroli, Geranium and Eucalyptus BUY NOW
Clarity & Focus - Basil, Lavender and Rosewood
Clarity & Focus - Basil, Lavender and Rosewood BUY NOW
Energise - Ylang Ylang, Bergamot and Lemon
Energise - Ylang Ylang, Bergamot and Lemon BUY NOW

Light it, love it, refill it.

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Rachael Ellis
Head of Content

After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…

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