SBC Skincare Sample Review

 

I was very excited when I received an email asking me if I'd like to review some of the products from the SBC Skincare range. Excited as I have very fond memories of this brand, going all the way back 30 years whereby I first discovered QVC, and one of my first purchases was the SBC Arnica Gel. The gel had worked well on my bruising following endometrial surgery! So I had a complete heads up that I knew I would like to review this brand, especially as I don't get paid for reviews, and so time writing is sacrificing a million and one other jobs I could be doing! 

SBC - if memory still serves me correctly, stands for Simply Beautiful Collection. The award winning company is British founded by a family based in Suffolk, been going since 1990, and such is it's popularity that it's still going strong today on QVC. So many brands come and go, and it's a testimony to the quality of ingredients used and that the products work, that SBC has gone from strength to strength. Before I start the review, it's also worth mentioning that many of the products are available in 100ml size starting at around £4.50 so ideal for trying out. 

Propolis & White Willow Body Wash 300ml £15

The Propolis range is part of their three hero collections. As with all the products the Body Wash is free from Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (the chemical nasty often added to cosmetics to produce lather).  The Body Wash is formulated with ingredients to 'Restore & Renew' and so ideal for anyone who's feeling jaded, not themselves, mentally exhausted, physically exhausted and who just needs a pick-me-up.  The product can be used with or without a body sponge, and can also be poured under running water, to create an uplifting, spa haven.  

Propolis Extract is produced by honeybees and has so many benefits such as:-

• Healing
• Anti-septic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-fungal
• Anti-oxidant
• Anti-viral

It's miracle skin-healing properties can help so many skin conditions from eczema, psoriasis, acne, dry  and oily skin types.  The Body Wash also includes:-

• Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract - helps soothe irritated skin, ideal for those suffering with rashes (such as prickly heat), and also helps clear pores to keep acne at bay.
• Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract - skin healing and ideal for those who have been in the sun for too long. Helps moisturise dry skin and aids in the healing of minor wounds and burns. 
• Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract - another ingredient that helps with eczema and highly sensitive/irritated skin. Is full of anti-oxidants so helps protect the skin against pollution. 
• Salicylic Acid - excellent for reducing acne, blackheads and reduces redness and swelling around pimples.

The scent is uplifting and refreshing and so is ideal for men/women and children (from above the age of 3). A perfect addition to any family bathroom and any gym/holiday bag!

Hydra-Collagen & Black Pearl Body Wash 300ml £12.50

The Hydro-Collagen range is all about luxury, nourishing, conditioning and moisturising. It's ideal if you have dry, dehydrated, aging skin and need some serious TLC pampering. The scent is quite floral, which reflects the delicate pearl, pink shade of wash. The fragrance contains notes of violet petals, iris and jasmine and has a nurturing, pampering scent and is, for me, like a little hug in a bottle. Ingredients include:-

• Soluble Collagen - this ingredient gives skin an injection of water, so skin feels smoother and more supple. It almost creates an invisible skin barrier so protects the skin whilst making it look plumper. 
• Hydrolyzed Pearl - a healing ingredient used to fight skin infection and acne. It helps promote cell turnover too.
• Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract - helps increase elasticity to the skin, so makes skin feel tighter. Ideal for sagging skin and also those who suffer with uneven skin tone.

Rosehip Oil Moisturising Gel 300ml £17.50

As a busy single mother of two, I love finding products that can be used several different ways. The Rosehip Moisturising Gel is not just for dry, dehydrated skin on the body, but can also be used on the face as a mask to give the face a real injection of active ingredients.  You can either apply all over your body after your shower, or apply a thick layer to your face (avoiding eye area), for 20 minutes to give skin radiance. It can also be used as a primer under makeup, to help make up last all day and be used with electrical beauty (positive and negative) tools (check the instructions first). 

The thick, gel like consistency disappears instantly into the skin leaving no greasy residue or stickiness that's often found with gels. The scent is incredibly light so ideal for both men and women/children, and won't interfere with any other fragrance. Ingredients are such that you would find in top skincare serums and include:-

• Rosa Canina (Rose) Fruit Oil - excellent for helping prevent wrinkles and delaying the signs of aging. Helps protect the skin against free radicals/pollution such as sun and smoke. 
• Panthenol (Provitamin B5) - improves hydration, keeps skin moisturised and is also anti-inflammatory making it ideal for those who suffer with breakouts. 
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E) - an anti-oxidant that helps strengthen skin cells and protect the skin from sun damage. 
• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C) - known to brighten the skin and give radiance to dull, sallow skin types. 
• Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) - helps reduce brown/aging/hyperpigmentation spots often caused by sun damage. It also supports the skins immune system and is a key ingredient used in skincare to promote radiant skin.

The gel is vegan friendly, cruelty free (as are all their products) and non-comedogenic so do not block pores. 

Body Sculp Intensive Gel 300ml £32

You can feel this gel working as soon as you apply it to the skin. Initially this instantly cooling gel, warms up until you feel your skin tingling with warmth. It's ideal for anyone who suffers with cellulite, stretch marks and uneven skin tone, and over time reduces the appearance of dimply looking skin. The gel is formulated with ingredients to help tone the skin as well as eradicate cellulite by improving direct circulation to problematic areas.

I certainly suffer with that dreaded orange peel skin at the top of my thighs, and will look forward to using this regularly. Upon application the gel sunk in immediately without leaving any greasy residue. It does feel warm and the tingling sensation lasted a good hour or so. Active ingredients include:-

• Chlorella Vulgaris (Green Algae) Extract - ideal for all skin types, helps reduce redness and helps produce collagen. These are comedogenic as they actually penetrate the pores so that the ingredients can get to work deep inside the skins layers. Often used in salon treatments as the key ingredient to 'wraps', algae flushes out excessive fluid.
• Corallina Officinalis (Red Algae) Extract - excellent at clarifying and toning the skin. This natural detoxifier s full of anti-oxidants and proteins that help replenish the skin with moisture. Algae is known to stimulate blood flow and can help the body get rid of unwanted toxins. 
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice - naturally cooling and ideal for those who suffer with stretch marks and cellulite, thanks to it's high moisturising properties.
• Menthol - cooling and stimulating so gets the blood flowing, helps increase drainage and excess water retention. 

The products all have five star reviews on their website however, I would also urge you to look at reviews from satisfied customers of QVC - these are all genuine reviews so you can be assured that the products are highly rated. For prices and to purchase view here at www.sbcskincare.co.uk