More than a Quantum of Solace…

I must confess to never fully understanding the title of the last Bond film “A Quantum Of Solace”.  Apparently, it was taken from one of Ian Fleming’s short stories in the book “For Your Eyes Only”. It is a brief tale about a failed relationship; the term “quantum of solace” alluding to the smallest possible measure of comfort amid sorrow and despair.   For me, the Dr. Hauschka product “Eye Solace” is the complete antithesis of these titles. Firstly it is suitable for all eyes; secondly it provides a huge amount of comfort and relief.

Two weeks ago I had conjunctivitis, and, keeping up with the filmic theme, my usually “bright eyes” were “burning like fire”.   Pink eye is not an attractive look, and combined with a gritty, itchy feeling, it was seriously getting me down.  I know that Eye Solace was recognized in the Green Beauty Bible awards, whilst the website states:

“Eyebright, Anthyllis and Chamomile extracts soothe sore, reddened, overtired eyes; refreshing and resting any eye irritations, bringing relief to those with eye strain and allergy sufferers”

It was therefore with eager anticipation that I greeted the arrival of my order.

It comes in box with 10 x 5ml ampoules and 10 cosmetic pads – enough for 10 applications used as a compress.   It costs £21.95, so roughly £2.20 per application.  Which I must admit did seem a lot, but then my eyes were stinging and I have incredible faith in the power of all their products, so was prepared to make the investment.

The first thing to remember is that, as with the Rhythmic Night Conditioner ampoules, you must make sure the liquid is at the bottom of the ampule, prior to twisting off the top.  Although these are plastic ampoules, as opposed to glass, so you don’t need to be so careful to avoiding cutting yourself.  Divide one cosmetic pad and empty the contents of the ampoule onto the pads.  Place one pad over each closed eyelid and rest, allowing the preparation to work for 10 minutes.

Did I feel a difference? This is Dr.Hauschka we are talking about, of course I did!! All their products are developed with such love, passion and consideration, and this is no exception.  Checking out a review on the website it seems that I am not alone:

“I have really sensitive eyes due to being a contact lens wearer and recurring eye infections and I cannot stress how fabulous this product is! I have tried every eye drop and mask on the market and none of them come close to the benefits and results of using these! An absolute must have!!” Soraya, Herts

I used mine first thing in the morning, although as the instructions suggest, it would be a really lovely thing to do when applying a mask.  Part of the magic of the product is the 10-minute relaxation time. We all tend to rush around looking for instant fixes, but this works on a much more subtle level.

This is a truly beautiful product and I will definitely be incorporating it into my routine!