Sustainable
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, and it’s time we rethink the materials, processes, and packaging used to create our beloved purchases. This is why we’ve done the upfront legwork and vetted our brands to ensure that our planet’s health is top of mind for them as well.
Woman-Owned
Women lift up half of the sky - by investing in women, you’re assisting in the process of creating more wealth for families and communities. The successes of women shape the way young girls see themselves as they develop into leaders, and it's essential for the world to provide leaders that mirror half of the population.
Toxic Free
The secret behind the beauty, personal-care, and fashion industry is that they’re virtually unregulated, and therefore, allowed to use untested chemicals in their products. Exposure to these ingredients can be harmful overtime, and that’s why we’ve vetted each and every single one of these brands to ensure that they’re up to standards for those looking for a cleaner beauty routine or may be more sensitive to harsh ingredients.
Ethical
Here at ourCommonplace, all brands have our ethical stamp of approval, which encompasses decent working conditions, treatment of workers, and fair-wages. Through providing a platform for purchasing ethical goods and ensuring all brands uphold ethical standards, we hope to take us towards a more equitable and just world.
BIPOC-Owned
We believe in uplifting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities by empowering their businesses. By choosing to allocate your purchasing power to BIPOC-owned businesses, you're not only strengthening local BIPOC communities — you're also contributing to shrinking the racial wealth gap, fostering job creation, and propelling diverse representation across consumer industries.
Cruelty Free
Animal tests are often painful and cause the suffering and deaths of millions of animals every year. Having this stamp of approval means that no animals were tested on, harmed or killed in the process of making the product. When you opt in for cruelty-free brands, you’re opting out of animal testing, and investing in clean products that are made for the benefit of your body, animals, and the environment.
HER PASSION BURNS BRIGHTER THAN HER FEARS.
A sophisticated floral blend: top notes of dewy fern and peach, mid notes of orange flower, violet leaves and cyclamen petals with base notes of musk and vetiver.
The WOMANKIND Collection honors brave, bold women everywhere. 5% of sales will be donated to The Phoenix Project, a digital platform that delivers immediate healing resources, tools, and community support to survivors of sexual violence.
- Sustainable apricot coconut blend wax candle
- Superior quality, non-toxic, phthalate-free fragrances
- Self-trimming cotton core wick
- 312g / 11oz
- 90 hour burn time
- Recyclable/reusable packaging
- Hand-poured in the USA
Modern Theory offers premium hand poured candles made with sustainable ingredients and non-toxic, nuanced fragrances. Our candles bring together art, design, and scent to spark moments of bliss and elevate your everyday living spaces.
Modern Theory founder Michelle Tu wanted an alternative to expensive, luxury candles that weren’t eco-friendly, so she set out to create high quality, sustainable candles with sophisticated fragrances in chic, recyclable packaging.
Our mission is to provide you with sustainable, premium candles that connect you with moments of pleasure and mindfulness in this fast-paced world we live in.
Shipping
Please note that all orders ships directly from our partners to you and each partner has policies unique to its boutique.
For Modern Theory - All shipping is free! All orders will be processed within 3 business days of order placement, and will arrive at your doorstep within 4-8 days once shipped for US brands and within 5-10 days for international brands.
After you've placed your order, you'll receive an order confirmation in your inbox. Once your order has been shipped, you'll receive an additional email with tracking number.
Returns
For Modern Theory - For full priced items, if you don’t 100% love the item, let us know, and we’ll gladly accept the item(s) within 30 days of purchase for a flat $6 fee for each boutique. Discounts above 40% are not eligible for returns. Please refer to this page for instructions and details to our returns & exchange policy.
Please note that we are only shipping within the continental US at the moment.