Massage candle Shunga Caress by Candlelight
$17.63
Massage candle Shunga Caress by Candlelight
A candle that melts into a warm massage oil. There are eight scents, from Roses to Chocolate, in 170 ml, which burns for up to 40 hours, and six of them also in 30 ml, to try them out. It is for external use: not edible.
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Shunga massage candleA candle that turns into massage oil.
You light it, let it melt, and the wax becomes a warm oil for massage. Choose from eight scents: Chocolate, Exotic fruits, Strawberries with cava, Island Blossoms, Mango, Roses, Green tea and Vanilla. The scent is noticeable and stays on the skin. It is for the skin only: not edible.
- 30 and 170 ml
- Eight scents
- Up to 40 hours
- Vegetable oils
The essentials
Shunga massage candle: what you need to know before you buy
Is it for you?
Who this massage candle is for, and who it isn't
It suits you if…
- You want a couples' massage with an oil that already comes out warm.
- You want a gift that also sets the mood: light and scent.
- You like choosing your scent: there are eight, from floral to sweet.
- You want to try a scent before buying the large one: six of them come in 30 ml.
Better look elsewhere if…
- You are allergic to nuts or sesame. All of them contain almond and sesame oil, and the 170 ml one also contains pecan oil.
- Your skin is sensitive to fragrances. It contains fragrance and fragrance allergens, which differ in each scent.
- You want something you can eat or kiss. Shunga states that it is not edible.
- You are going to use latex condoms afterwards. The oils damage them.
- You prefer a discreet scent. It is noticeable, and it stays on the skin.
Size and measurements
It fits in one hand
The 170 ml candle comes in a container about 9 cm (3.5 in) wide and 8 high, shorter than a fizzy drink can, and weighs 295 grams. The 30 ml one is much smaller: its container measures 6 × 6 × 2.5 cm (2.4 × 2.4 × 1 in), a little narrower than a tennis ball, and it weighs 59 grams.
Contents, weight and burn time from Shunga. Container measurements from its distributor.
Step by step
How to use the Shunga massage candle
- Light it and leave it until the whole surface has melted. Shunga says about 20 minutes, and people who use it say it sometimes takes quite a bit longer.
- Blow it out before pouring anything.
- Pour a little into your hand and check the temperature on the back of it before putting it on the skin.
- Massage. It spreads like an oil.
- Put a towel underneath, because it can stain.
Storage
Use it within 24 months of opening it.
Keep in mind
- Not edible: for external use only.
- Do not use it with latex condoms: it contains oils.
- Never leave the candle burning unattended.
That it is not edible and the 24 months are according to Shunga. The latex point and watching the candle are our own advice.
Ingredients
Shunga massage candle ingredients, scent by scent
The base is vegetable oils and changes a little with the size. It also contains fragrance and fragrance allergens, which depend on the scent.
INCI as published by Shunga on its website for each size and each scent (read in October 2026). Island Blossoms and Mango are only sold in 170 ml. The formula that reaches Europe may differ: go by the list on the packaging you receive.
What the science says
What the science says about physical touch in couples
The studies we cite did not test this candle or massage candles. What has been studied is affectionate touch between partners.
Physical touch was associated with greater well-being, including in people who find closeness difficult.
Reviews
Shunga massage candle reviews: what users say
People like it for the warm oil and the atmosphere. The scent divides opinion, and the most common criticism is how long it takes to melt.
What people like most
- The scent, which is strong and stays on the skin and in the room.
- That the oil comes out warm and doesn't burn.
- How the skin feels afterwards: soft and not greasy.
- That it goes a long way: there is enough for several full-body massages.
- As a gift and for setting the mood.
What people like least
- Some find the smell too sweet or artificial.
- It takes a while to melt: between 20 minutes and over an hour.
- It burns down the middle and leaves unmelted wax around the edges.
- For one person it left a layer of wax on the skin and they had to shower.
Summary by Loviux based on public reviews from buyers of the 170 ml candle, from 2012 to 2025, mostly of the Strawberries with cava and Roses scents; the ratings are for five of its scents. Read in October 2026.
Specifications
Shunga massage candle specifications
- Contents
- 30 ml or 170 ml
- Weight
- 295 g for the 170 ml; 59 g for the 30 ml
- Container
- 9.2 × 9.2 × 8 cm (3.6 × 3.6 × 3.1 in) for the 170 ml; 6 × 6 × 2.5 cm (2.4 × 2.4 × 1 in) for the 30 ml
- Burn time
- Up to 40 hours for the 170 ml; up to 4 hours for the 30 ml
- Scents
- Chocolate, Exotic fruits, Strawberries with cava, Island Blossoms, Mango, Roses, Green tea and Vanilla
- Only in 170 ml
- Island Blossoms and Mango
- Use
- External. Not edible
- Shelf life
- 24 months after opening
- Vegan
- Yes, according to Shunga
- Brand
- Shunga
Manufacturer's data; the containers, from its distributor.
Questions
Shunga massage candle FAQ
Which scents are there?
Eight: Chocolate, Exotic fruits, Strawberries with cava, Island Blossoms, Mango, Roses, Green tea and Vanilla. Island Blossoms and Mango are only sold in 170 ml; the others also come in 30 ml.
What is the difference between the 30 ml and the 170 ml?
You use them in the same way. The 170 ml burns for up to 40 hours and the 30 ml for up to 4. The base differs a little: the small one contains safflower oil, and the large one contains pecan and sunflower oil, stearic acid and BHT.
Does it burn when put on the skin?
Shunga says the oil is lukewarm to the touch, and people who use it confirm this. Even so, blow it out before pouring and check the temperature on the back of your hand.
Can it be eaten?
No. Shunga states that it is not edible and is for external use only.
How long does it take to melt?
Shunga says about 20 minutes. People who use it say it sometimes takes longer, up to an hour or a bit more.
Does it contain nuts?
Yes. All of them contain sweet almond and sesame oil, and the 170 ml one also contains pecan oil.
Can it be used with condoms?
Not with latex ones: the oils damage them.
Does it stain?
It can stain bed linen. Put a towel underneath.
Before publishing this product sheet we check that every figure is in its sources and that what it says holds up. Product sheets that do not pass this check are not published.
Product sheet updated on October 9, 2026
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Reviews
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