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QV's gentle face cleanser — and the workhorse recommendation from Australian dermatologists for reactive, eczema-prone, and over-stripped skin. The formula is deliberately boring: a petrolatum and safflower oil base provides barrier-supportive cleansing, three ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) plus phytosphingosine replenish the lipid matrix, and glycerin retains moisture. Soap-free, fragrance-free, colour-free, lanolin-free. Made by Ego Pharmaceuticals in Melbourne — the same Australian pharmaceutical company behind QV Intensive Moisturiser and the Elucent range. At $12 for 250ml, this is the cheapest face cleanser in the entire Australian-beauty database — and the one a derm would recommend for compromised barrier.
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QV Face Gentle Cleanser by QV Skincare is formulated for normal, dry, sensitive, combination skin. QV's gentle face cleanser — and the workhorse recommendation from Australian dermatologists for reactive, eczema-prone, and over-stripped skin. The formula is deliberately boring: a petrolatum and safflower oil base provides barrier-supportive cleansing, three ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) plus phytosphingosine replenish the lipid matrix, and glycerin retains moisture. Soap-free, fragrance-free, colour-free, lanolin-free. Made by Ego Pharmaceuticals in Melbourne — the same Australian pharmaceutical company behind QV Intensive Moisturiser and the Elucent range. At $12 for 250ml, this is the cheapest face cleanser in the entire Australian-beauty database — and the one a derm would recommend for compromised barrier.
The key active ingredients in QV Face Gentle Cleanser are Ceramides, Glycerin. It's known for: three ceramides + phytosphingosine — genuine barrier repair in a cleanser and soap-free, fragrance-free, colour-free — zero irritant load.
Yes, QV Face Gentle Cleanser targets sensitivity, dryness. three ceramides + phytosphingosine — genuine barrier repair in a cleanser
QV Face Gentle Cleanser retails for around $12, which places it in the budget range for cleansers. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: petrolatum-based — those avoiding petroleum derivatives won't like it; the non-foaming texture can feel like it's not cleaning effectively; no active ingredients — this won't treat acne or brighten.
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