DHC Olive Virgin Oil Swabs

Every so often I come across a product and wonder why on earth I hadn't thought of trying it, inventing it or even thinking of it when in need. So when I came across the DHC Olive Oil Swabs, it was one of those 'OMG this is genius, why did I not think of this' moments and a complete life changer all in one.

DHC, which stands for "Daigaku Honyaku Center, are a Japans No. 1 direct skincare company and their Cleansing Oil is a product most people are possibly more familiar with. The vision behind DHC is rooted in the beneficial properties of virgin olive oil, Flor de Aceite – the finest quality, extracted from organic Spanish olives. The entire skincare range was founded on the beneficial properties of olive oil. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it is a highly effective component in neutralising damaging free radicals. Olive oil also helps balance your skin's moisture. With its unique ability to mix with water, our olive oil helps moisturise without clogging pores. Oxidised oils cause blackheads and a host of other problems, but because olive oil has a naturally lower oxidation rate than your skin's natural oils, it is a perfect barrier to protect skin from irritants.

Back to the product in questions and yes, a cotton bud soaked in Olive Oil is what I am talking about and if you have never seen them, I urge you to look for them because honestly, like dry shampoo, I am not sure how I managed without them until now.

Each swab or cotton bud if you prefer, is individually wrapped to ensure it remains hygienic and clean and so that the olive oil doesn't leak on anything. 

Opening the wrapper, the buds are moist but not dripping in oil and they have a multitude of used and can be used for cleansing delicate areas, soothing cuticles, erasing eye makeup mishaps especially when your mascara runs, if you smudge any make-up, these are so delicate they can erase it and you don't have to do your whole face again - how amazing right?  What's more is each box contains 50 swabs and they cost just £5.50, so worth every penny as far as I am concerned.

Have you tried any products from DHC?

Melvita Nectar de Roses Body Collection

Melvita have got an amazing collection due to launch called the Nectar de Roses Body Collection and if like me you love the scent of fresh roses, then this is right up your street. 

The range combines three wild roses, including wild rose extract, a new active ingredient that's known to activate skin hydration by increasing aquaporin synthesis to stimulate moisture circulation. There are four products within the range and I have been using them all for the last few months and I have to say, the scent is just stunning.

Nectar de Roses Rose Petal Shower Gel(£13) is a beautiful fresh scented gel, which is not too thick in texture but is one which does transform into a foam and is incredibly hydrating and moisturising on the skin.  When combined with the Nectar de Roses Hydrating Body Veil (£15) the scent is one which lingers on the skin. The body veil is enriched with rose floral water to provide intense hydration for up to 24 hours. As a formula it is really luxurious when applied to the skin, as soon as it comes into contact, it absorbs leaving behind a lovely rose scent, one which I associate with freshly cut roses, it is just divine.

You can never have too many balms and the Nectar de Roses (£10) is a balm everyone needs. As multi-purpose balm it can be applied to dry skin, cuticles, lip and even the ends of your hair. It is balm that melts on contact with your fingers, the pot within which it comes, is so cute and dainty that there is just enough room for two fingers to swipe the balm for using. I adore this balm, the rose scent isn't as strong as it is within the other products within this range, but it is there.

The final item in this range is the stunning Rose Sauvages Eau de Toilette (£36). This perfume combines the three wild roses rosa canina, rose gallica and rose mosqueta with woody base notes of the leaves and it is a beautiful floral scent which reminds me slightly of Johnson's Baby Lotion at a first sniff but as it settles on the skin, the scent of the three roses come to life and make for such a perfect spring fragrance which is light, not overly heavy and dominating but one which is long lasting.

For me this is a collection for everyone of all ages. It is purse friendly and just stunning and if you are looking for a little something for Valentines Day that combines the scent of roses rather than buying the roses, well this ticks all the boxes.