And as my husband's skin easily gets irritated, and our two little boys, who both have very fair and sensitive skin, we pretty much always have a selection of QV Skincare products in the house. Our 2 year old has had some skin issues with rashes and skin irritation to the point we took him to hospital, and he following saw a dermatologist - and on top of their recommendation is always gentle skincare, with QV on the top of the specialists' list.
But apart from sensitive skin, in a recent study undertaken by QV Skincare about how people feel about their skin and how it can impact them day-to-day, it was discovered that a massive 82% of Australian women lack the skin confidence and 67% aren't confident the products they use are the best for their skin type. The survey also revealed that 61% of women make changes to their lifestyle if they are having a bad skin day, lifestyle changes that respondents reported included wearing more makeup than usual, avoiding socialising or being in photos, wearing over-sized sunglasses and hats.
The survey also showed that only 33% of women can confidently say they know which products are best for their skin, while a massive 84% of millennials are unaware!
And frankly speaking, I can certainly nod at these findings, always struggling with my skin and breakouts, trying out a myriad of products over the years, and most definitely piling on the makeup to try to cover up!
QV Skincare has acknowledged this, and has a range of different products to provide a variety of solutions, depending on your skins need at the time. And common for all, is that these products are super gentle for and suitable for both sensitive and dry skin types too. The products are all pH balanced and dermatologically tested, and do not contain potential irritants such as colour, fragrance, lanolin or propylene glycol. And what's more is that they are Australian owned and made - and very close to where l live in Melbourne too.
I have put a selection of their products to the test, including both old favourites and others new to the QV Skincare range...
First up is the QV Shower Milk, which is like a lightweight body lotion designed to work in the shower to gently cleanse dry skin while rehydrating it. It contains light liquid paraffin to promote rehydration and gelled paraffin to reduce epidermal water loss and is also designed to help relieve the symptoms of atopic eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis, xerosis, dermatitis and sun-damaged skin. If you're feeling 'very dirty' after for instance being in the garden and is covered in dirt and oil, then I am not sure that it is intense enough, but for me it is certainly giving my skin sufficient cleanse on a daily basis - and the same or our two little boys.
The non-greasy formula contains light liquid paraffin to promote rehydration and gelled paraffin to reduce epidermal water loss. It is low-irritant and free from fragrance, colour, lanolin and propylene glycol.
Afterwards the shower, we use one of our trusted faves, the QV Skin Lotion. This is a very light moisturising lotion designed to soothe and repair dry skin, seal in the moisture and act as a protective barrier. The lotion absorbs super quick into the skin, without any greasiness, so you can get dressed immediately. This is one of my favourite moisturisers to use on my little boys, along with the slightly thicker and more intense version when their skin is extra dry.
On my face, new to me is the QV Face Gentle Foaming Cleanser, which is a soap-free liquid to foam cleanser designed to remove makeup and gently cleanse the skin, while preventing it from drying out. I love how gentle it is on my skin, leaving it so soft, but do find that it is struggling a little removing my long-wearing makeup, but I've been enjoying using it in the morning before applying my makeup, to remove the nights' oil build up.
Then there's the QV Face Cleansing Wipes, and I have to admit that I am not a huge user of facial wipes, mainly because I just love splashing water in my face, and regardless of how tired I am or how late I get to bed, I will always remove my makeup and cleanse my face with a 'proper' facial cleanser. So the only time I will usually use facial wipes is when I am on the go, or on long-haul flights, and feel my skin needs a cleanse and a pick-me-up mid-flight. That said, I do like that these are designed with vitamin E and safflower oil to replenish moisture levels, and are claim to be strong enough to remove waterproof makeup. I'll keep these handy for my next overseas trip.
Then there's the QV Face Ultra Calming Moisturiser, which is a moisturiser made with oat kernel extract, vitamins B3 and E, pro-vitamin B5 and glycerin to leave the skin feeling fresh and hydrated for up to 24 hours. The moisturise is quite lightweight and specifically designed to calm and soothe sensitive skin. I don't really have sensitive skin on my face, but my husband has really taken to this moisturiser, as it helps calm his skin after his morning shave, and keeps his skin soft and hydrated throughout the day, without giving him that greasy look. Being sensitive to strongly scented products on his face, he also loves the fact that this is non-fragranced.
Finally, onto another one of my favourites, the QV Face Purifying Mask. This mask is made with kaolin, panthanol, safflower oil and vitamin E, and it is designed to smooth, hydrate, purify and cleanse skin, and thanks to the clay base it helps draw out excess oils and dirt from the pores. The mask is so gentle that it can be used daily, which is pretty rare for a clay mask - but this one manages to give the skin a deep clean, while leaving the skin soft and moisturised. The mask is to be left on the skin for 5-10 minutes, and after being rinsed off, I can both see and feel that my skin is looking less greasy and my skin is simply more clearer. I don't usually need to use a mask daily, but at that special time each month, my skin always gets greasier and is more blemish prone, and using the mask daily during this period, always helps keep my skin healthier.
QV Skincare Shower Milk - RRP: $11.20 / 250ml
QV Skincare Skin Lotion - RRP: $11.20 / 250ml
QV Skincare Face Gentle Foaming Cleanser - RRP: $13.50 / 150ml
QV Skincare Face Cleansing Wipes - RRP: $7.15 / 25wipes
QV Skincare Face Ultra Calming Moisturiser - RRP: $17.95 / 75g
QV Skincare Face Purifying Mask - RRP: $13.95 / 75g
Available from Priceline and selected pharmacies
* Some products may have been kindly provided for editorial consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy, and reviews are 100% honest and based on personal opinion and experience. Note that The Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter is not a professional or expert, so please do not substitute these opinions as professional advice.
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