Sbc tsv 22/12/2014

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

SBC 5 Piece Arnica Collagen & Propolis Heroes Collection
Item Number: 206720
QVC Price £39.50
Today's Special Value Price £31.92
P&P £5.95


This versatile skincare collection includes three top-rated customer favourites; Arnica, Collagen and Propolis Skincare Gels, a brand new Camphor and Menthol Skincare Gel to help ease tired muscles and joints, plus a supersize of the popular Collagen Bath and Shower Creme. Soothe winter-weary skin and ease your aching muscles with this hardworking gel collection from SBC.

Contains:

1 x Arnica Skincare Gel (1000ml; supersize) - this bestselling natural, plant-based gel has an easily-absorbed, lightweight texture perfect for easing aching muscles and soothing the skin. It can be applied to the skin, joints and muscles to ease any tension and aches or pains, and has no fragrance, chill or burn. Ideal for all the family
1 x Collagen Skincare Gel (500ml; full size) - this top-rated, lightweight, water-based gel gently moisturises the skin without leaving a sticky residue, and helps address the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It can be used as a face and/or body moisturiser to instantly hydrate dry skin and leave it plump and healthy-looking, and also makes a great overnight face mask or make-up base. Safe to use during pregnancy
1 x Propolis Skincare Gel (250ml; full size) - this highly moisturising, soothing and non-sticky gel quickly absorbs into the skin, and is ideal for sensitive skin types; especially helpful on chapped skin. Contains amino acids, minerals, vitamins and bio-flavanoids
1 x Camphor and Menthol Skincare Gel (250ml; full size) - an energising massage formula to help ease tired muscles and joints, this cooling, uplifting gel offers an excellent way to calm and soothe targeted areas of tension. Works especially well in conjunction with the Arnica products. Combines cooling camphor and invigorating menthol with calming evening primrose oil
1 x Collagen Bath and Shower Creme (1000ml; supersize) - this popular, gentle shower cream creates a luxurious pink lather that smells divine and can also be used as a bath soak to cleanse, hydrate and care for your skin. It's perfect for the whole family and should be used in conjunction with the Collagen Gel. Great for ageing, dry and dull skin. Contains passion flower and kukui seed oils


How to use:

Arnica Skincare Gel

Apply immediately to the affected areas and massage into the skin
Re-apply as often as necessary
Do not apply to broken skin


Collagen Skincare Gel

Use your ring finger to smooth the gel around the eye area
Apply a thin film over your face and neck and allow to sink in
For body or hand treatments, apply a generous layer and massage in, paying particular attention to areas showing signs of ageing
For best results use frequently, morning and night


Propolis Skincare Gel

Apply sparingly and re-apply as often as required
Smooth over the face and body as a moisturiser, paying particular attention to areas of intense dryness, blemished or stressed skin
For long term benefits apply daily, morning and night


Collagen Bath and Shower Creme

For shower - apply to a damp sponge or wash cloth, wash gently as it lathers, rinse thoroughly
For bath - add one to two pumps to a running bath and then soak, relaxing for 20 minutes
Avoid contact with eyes; if it does occur, rinse with clean water


Camphor and Menthol Skincare Gel

Apply to affected areas such as neck, shoulders, back and calves
Massage into the skin until absorbed
Can also be applied to temples to relieve symptoms from tension and reapply as necessary
Do not apply to broken skin


Behind the brand
SBC boasts a range of skincare products from soothing gels to bath-time goodies. They're enriched with nature's finest ingredients, including plant extracts and vitamins, and are perfect for the whole family. Their innovative gel formulas are light, easily absorbed and suitable for all skin types.

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[DunmowDizzy]

Would any SBC experts recommend this TSV to a first timer.

 

[iloveshopping]

The main ingredient is water. I have only bought their TSV once. To me it seems to be coloured water with some added perfume to make it smell nice.

 

[DunmowDizzy]

The main ingredient is water. I have only bought their TSV once. To me it seems to be coloured water with some added perfume to make it smell nice.

Ooh not such a good recommendation then. Perhaps I'll forget it this time then.

 

[Marina]

I also bought it only once (TSV) and couldn't use for the smell of alcohol. I did try it but gave it away in the end as it was very heavy to send back. I then tried the concentrated collagen for the face - didn't see any difference.

 

[Loverofquiet]

Contains something nasty

Would any SBC experts recommend this TSV to a first timer.

I fell for the natural/homeopathic hype and bought several sets over the years, but found that I hardly used them. Like someone else said, they seem to be mainly coloured water.
Then a few months ago I read an article in a newspaper about some nasty chemical which causes rashes (and to be fair to SBC it is in a lot of products including baby products), which was in all the SBC bottles I looked at. I had been having itchy skin rashes, saw the doctor, and ditched everything, which was a good half of all my body lotions of many different makes. All the SBC bottles had to go too.

I can't spell it without looking it up but it's mesy....thyoli....zine or similar, I have missed out a few letters. Reading the ingredients on the SBC bottles made me realise there was hardly anything in them but chemicals and colouring. There did not seem to be much in the way of active ingredients, except I think the propolis seemed to have more "goodness"....I am clearly not a scientist so don't take this as factually correct, just a nudge that you might be better off saving your money.

 

[sharonk]

I got the last TSV, the first dip into the SBC ocean......the bottles are big and last ages. I'm using the arnica shower gel, at the moment. It's ok, much nicer shower gels out there if you are willing to pay but it does give a rich lather and smells nice. I don't like propolis smell much and have hardly used the Arnica gel, both of which were used once or twice in August so could be wasted. The collagen gel stinks of alcohol and does really do much for my skin.
I'm glad I've tried it because I was always drawn to the colours and packaging( I'm so shallow)
I wouldn't buy again.
Keep your pennies for the john lewis sale, I got some great value stuff in the sales last year

 

[Turandot]

Glad I read this as I am tempted by SBC but the bright colours always put me off.I have very sensitive skin so usually buy fragrance free. Won't risk it.

 

[Autumn]

Love SBC, i have sensitive skin and never had a problem with using the range, ive seen great results with the Collagen and Propolis especially. I just wish SBC would give us something different as a TSV.

 

[QuiteVacuousChat]

Can't understand why they can't simply colour the bottles instead of making their customers absorb all those dayglo fake colourings into their skin. Beyond the hideous colouring, nearly all of the products are basically water, alcohol and glycerin. Probably costs 5p to make.

 

[Laura L'occitane Earle]

I too once bought the TSV that contained the collagen serum and was absolutely flabbergasted that water and alcohol were the top two ingredients. I think alcohol can initially help your skin to absorb things better, as it is thinning, but long term it is very drying. Anyway, threw was no way I was putting that stuff on me so returned. I think I got a return label as I pointed out the alcohol content should have been mentioned, as it is a big no-no for some people.

 

[Laura L'occitane Earle]

I must however give a huge thumbs up for the SBC fruit scrub. Got a massive 450 ml size free at the beauty bash, and the tiniest bit is great for leaving hands feeling like silk. It is going for a great price on the Amazon website, I think 6.99 and you can get a scrub and a matching body butter for 9.99 which seems a bargain.

 

[Totally Loopy Lou]

So glad am not the only one who didn't get on with SBC esp the gels... I haven't ever bought a tsv because they are such huge bottles etc but about a year ago I bought a smaller which included collagen gel and aloe gel and lavender bath soak. Give that away but it was apparently poor. The collagen gel i used but it was so drying (again all the alcohol) and mega sticky! But the aloe gel was the opposite of soothing. I often use my real aloe plant gel on burns etc so decided to use the SBC one after waxing and depilating and it caused a dramatic and painful rash and reaction. My legs were on fire! Awful...such a shame as it all really appealed in theory and I wish they worked. Makes me smile bc Ali Young has spoken about alcohol being a no no for skin etc but raves about 'natural' SBC (and ignored my question when I tweeted her about alcohol in the gels...!)

However i really rate their face shammies highly and I also bought the collagen 3-in-1 cleanser (not the 3 in 1 cleanser toner). I got it cheaply from beautynaturals.co.uk on offer and not sure I'd buy at qvc price but I loved it...

Not tried collagen serum or day/night cream and would be interested to. Anyone recommend?!

 

[Weathergirl]

So glad am not the only one who didn't get on with SBC esp the gels... I haven't ever bought a tsv because they are such huge bottles etc but about a year ago I bought a smaller which included collagen gel and aloe gel and lavender bath soak. Give that away but it was apparently poor. The collagen gel i used but it was so drying (again all the alcohol) and mega sticky! But the aloe gel was the opposite of soothing. I often use my real aloe plant gel on burns etc so decided to use the SBC one after waxing and depilating and it caused a dramatic and painful rash and reaction. My legs were on fire! Awful...such a shame as it all really appealed in theory and I wish they worked. Makes me smile bc Ali Young has spoken about alcohol being a no no for skin etc but raves about 'natural' SBC (and ignored my question when I tweeted her about alcohol in the gels...!)

However i really rate their face shammies highly and I also bought the collagen 3-in-1 cleanser (not the 3 in 1 cleanser toner). I got it cheaply from beautynaturals.co.uk on offer and not sure I'd buy at qvc price but I loved it...

Not tried collagen serum or day/night cream and would be interested to. Anyone recommend?!

I like the collagen gel for me and use it as a quick body lotion and on my face underneath my usual moisturiser. I find it tightening but not drying. I also use Arnica for me and the kids, and propolis when I get break outs and it's also got natural antibacterial properties.

I used the collogen serum when in was in a TSV. The serum is fine, a good buy but despite the larger size it does not last very long and unfortunately the design of the bottle and pump means it is impossible to get the last inch of product out. For this reason I would not repurchase. I am now using the Judith Williams serum supersize from the last TSV and it is absolutely brilliant.

The collogen day and night cream -also in the same former TSV is also a nice product. I have sensitive skin and use it without any problems. However my skin is on the dry side so I tend to use this in the summer months as it's quite light and I prefer a richer cream in the winter months. I can reccommend this cream Happy Christmas!

 

[Vienna]

I use the collagen and propolis gels daily. The collagen under my daytime moisturiser and the propolis under AD Synergy oil at night and have never had any problems with them at all. I really like them and my skin is sensitive but I`ve suffered no adverse reactions to them, quite the opposite. My OH uses the arnica gel on his knees and says it helps.
I`ve used the 3 in 1 cleanser and it`s good but I wouldn`t rave over it. I`ve never used any of their other skin care, the cleanser came with a tsv I bought ages ago. The shower gels/creams are ok too but once again nothing to rave over. As for having such a lot of water in their products, well 99.9% of skin or bodycare items have water or aqua as it`s main ingredient. I think the alcohol in SBC is a vegetable derivative, but like all things, SBC does for some but not for others, much the same as WEN, LE and lots of other brands

 

[QuiteVacuousChat]

Alcohol is usually a vegetable derivative (even the bio-fuel you run cars on). It doesn't make it good for the skin. SBC use it to stop their largely water formulas from going rancid. The water and glycerin provide the comfort on the skin. I think the rest of the "active" ingredients are simply working on the placebo effect: tiny amounts included and then the sales patter convinces us they will work.

When it is possible to buy tubes of 99.9% organic Aloe at (expensive) Holland & Barrett for much less than the price of SBC's brightly coloured, water-down, alcoholed-up, version, someone has to be having a laugh.

 

[Autumn]

When it is possible to buy tubes of 99.9% organic Aloe at (expensive) Holland & Barrett for much less than the price of SBC's brightly coloured, water-down, alcoholed-up, version, someone has to be having a laugh.

Ive bought the 99.9% Aloe in the past from HB and hated it, left my skin so dry and tight, so i returned to the one from SBC and love it.

 

[QuiteVacuousChat]

Different strokes for different folks, Autumn It is the real deal so I tend to mix it with a little water on application so it's not quite as viscous.

 

[loujareth]

I'm using arnica on my upper leg pain that is pretty bad at the mo and it works better than any over the counter pain killer's, I love SBC's arnica gel. I don't get any benefits from propolis but always swear by arnica it is certainly isn't placebo effect for me. Pain is pain and in the right situation arnica gel works.