Press & News

January 2023

Candlefind

Selected for: Beautiful Candles That Are (Almost) Too Pretty To Burn

Simpatico Hobnail Glass Candles

“The Simpatico brand of candles are housed in the most amazing hobnail glass vessels. They are stunning and look amazing when repurposed after all the wax is gone. The candle scents are delicious, too.”

January 2022

Magnolia

Selected for: Magnolia 2022 Gift Guide - Gifts for Her

Barr-Co. Soap Shop Assorted Bath Bomb Box

“These bubbly bath bombs lend an effervescent element to your wind-down time. Complete with six therapeutic bath bombs, this giftable box includes the following fresh fragrances: Honeysuckle, Blood Orange Amber, Lemon Verbena, Marine, Spanish Lime and Sugar & Cream.”

Barr-Co. Soap Shop Lip Balm Set – Warm Trio

“Ward off chapped lips with the Barr-Co. Lip Balm Set. Formulated with a soothing list of ingredients — like beeswax, vitamin E, and cocoa butter — each flavored lip balm naturally repairs and softens. Includes three signature lip balms: Honeysuckle, Blood Orange Amber and Lemon Verbena.”

August 2022

The Scout Guide

Selected for: 29 Striped Finds for your Abode

“Through the ages, stripes have been a timeless design trend, adding an element of interest to your home decor, whether utilized in a throw pillow, duvet cover, or simple cocktail napkin. Here, our owners across the country identified their favorite striped items—from small ticking details to bold cabana bands—that will whisper effortless chic.”

3-Wick Tub Garden Cement Citronella Outdoor Candle

Scented with Citronella + Lemongrass – Enjoy the fresh, light citrus notes of lemon with an earthy base as they sit seamlessly with green notes of citronella. All of our candles are hand-poured in small batches with a 100% natural soy and vegetable wax blend.:

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November 2021

Brit + Co.

Selected for: Brit + Co. Gift Guide to All Things Cozy

“Bring the citrusy and woodsy scents of winter inside with this soy wax candle made with the fir and grapefruit fragrance. The candle burns for about 120 hours in a nifty glass tumbler.”

Barr-Co. Fir & Grapefruit Glass Tumbler Candle

Juicy grapefruit zest and the clean fresh woodsy notes of fir oils create an intense rush of invigorating, yet comforting notes. Made with plant extracts and soothing botanicals. This collection is vegan. All of our candles are hand-poured in small batches with a 100% natural soy and vegetable wax blend. This candle will burn up to 120 hours.

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August 2021

Vogue Beauty

Selected for: 14 Best Bath Gift Sets Your Loved Ones Will Thank You For | Vogue Beauty

“Oatmeal and vanilla will always be a soothing combination. Barr Co.’s travel kit—featuring a hydrating body wash, triple-milled bar soap, rich shea butter lotion, and miniature soy-wax candle, all grounded in a light scent that feels warm and inviting without being too strong—is perfect for when you want to take a little bit of home with you wherever you are.”

Barr-Co. Original Scent Travel Kit

Dreamy smooth, this blend of milk, oatmeal, vanilla and vetiver is a tranquil, comforting scent with stirring, yet sweet seductive notes that are controlled by their classic, romantic and powdery virtue.

Formulated with plant derived ingredients, our Travel Kit contains a 2 oz. moisturizing body wash, 6 oz. triple milled bar soap, 2 oz. shea butter lotion and a 100% natural soy wax blend travel candle. All the perfect travel essentials packaged in a reusable zippered pouch.

November 2020

St. Louis Mom Collective

Selected for: St. Louis Mom Local Gift Guide

“We have your holiday gift giving and list making needs covered with our 100% local 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. You’ll find just a few of our favorites from STL-based businesses. Shopping local has never been more important and as a fellow small-business, we know the importance of community support. Shop local this season and make their wishes come true.”

Barr-Co. Soap Shop Bath Soak Sampler

The bath soak sampler is handcrafted
with mineral salts, vitamin E and fragrance oil. Mineral salt baths have been known to relieve stress and soothe both muscle aches and joint pain. Includes four 1 oz. tubes of bath soak in Honeysuckle, Marine, Lemon Verbena and Sugar & Cream.

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April 2020

Oprah Daily

Selected for: 15 Best Bath Soaks and Salts for Glowing Skin

“This small batch bath salt has a fresh, clean scent and comes in a pretty vintage glass bottle that you’ll reuse over and over again.”

Barr-Co. Original Scent Bath Salt Soak

Dreamy smooth, this blend of milk, oatmeal, vanilla and vetiver is a tranquil, comforting scent with stirring, yet sweet seductive notes that are controlled by their classic, romantic and powdery virtue. Our bath soaks are handcrafted with mineral salts, vitamin E and fragrance oil. Mineral salt baths have been known to relieve stress and soothe both muscle aches and joint pain.

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April 2020

Kristy Wicks

Selected for: The Best Mother's Day Gift Guide

“Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Can you believe it? Today I’ve rounded up ‘The Best Mother’s Day Gift Guide’ featuring some of my favorite ideas on how to spoil Mom.

We’ve searched high and low on the internet to find the cutest small shop/gift options – from handmade & personalized gifts to gardening, self care, florals and more!”

Barr-Co. Original Scent Bath Soak

Dreamy smooth, this blend of milk, oatmeal, vanilla and vetiver is a tranquil, comforting scent with stirring, yet sweet seductive notes that are controlled by their classic, romantic and powdery virtue.

Our bath soaks are handcrafted with mineral salts, vitamin E, chamomile flowers and fragrance oil. Mineral salt baths have been known to relieve stress and soothe both muscle aches and joint pain.:

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March 2020

Ladue News

Top Treat-Yourself Products

“Whether it’s been a long winter, a long week or just a long day, we all deserve a little self-care. And what better way to unwind than soaking in suds that are fit for your favorite spa? The local treat-yourself experts at K. Hall Studio recently shared with Ladue News the top products they recommend for the most decadent bath experience of all time.”

Featured Products

• K. Hall Designs Milk Bath Soak
• Barr-Co. Original Scent Hand and Body Scrub
• Barr-Co. Original Scent Bath Tea
• Barr-Co. Soap Shop Assorted 6-piece Bath Bomb Set
• K. Hall Designs Peony Bath Elixir

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March 2020

Gates Notes: 31 Questions and Answers about COVID-19

Bill Gates shared “A Coronavirus AMA” on Reddit. He covered the importance of social distancing, the importance of washing hands and “fact-based discussion about this pandemic and what we can do to prevent the next one.” He posted a short video of a 20 second hand washing process which featured our Barr-Co. Soap Shop Honeysuckle Hand Soap!

As a small business, we are very proud that we can provide liquid hand soaps, bar soaps, surface cleaners and hand sanitizers to our community during this time of need.

Thank you Bill Gates for supporting our small business!

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March 2020

Huffington Post

Selected for: The Best Lotions for Dry Hands

“I fell in love with this lotion when I was working retail in college. I would walk by the Barr-Co. display multiple times during my shift and slather my hands with the thick lotion, knowing it would absorb fast enough for me to fold T-shirts a minute later. It’s nourishing but not greasy, and has the lightest, most natural scent – somewhere between vanilla, oatmeal and freshly cleaned sweaters.”

Barr-Co. Original Scent Lotion

This blend of milk, oatmeal, vanilla and vetiver is a tranquil, comforting scent with stirring, yet sweet notes controlled by their classic, romantic and powdery virtue.

Using natural plant extracts, our lotion is made with the finest ingredients. It provides a protective barrier that helps retain moisture and soothe irritated skin while lightly scenting it.

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January 2018

O, The Oprah Magazine

Selected for: 15 Cozy, Colorful Pieces to Brighten up Your Life this Winter

“Instead of bringing a bottle of wine to the party, try showing up with a bottle of wonderfully perfumed mineral salts. These will ease your host’s muscle tension while indulging her inner mermaid.”

Barr-Co. Soap Shop Bath Soaks

Our bath soaks are handcrafted with mineral salts, vitamin E and fragrance oil. Mineral salt baths have been known to relieve stress and soothe both muscle aches and joint pain.

Perfect for year round gifting or bring as a hostess gift to your next party!

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January 2017

Cision

K. Hall Studio Lights Up an Industry

With its roots in the candle industry, K. Hall Studio has quickly grown into a home fragrance and personal care company.

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