QV Cream
QV
QV Cream is a rich, fragrance-free moisturiser from Ego Pharmaceuticals designed for dry, eczema-prone and sensitive skin. Pharmacy-grade hypoallergenic formula widely recommended by Australian paediatricians and dermatologists for the whole family.
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QV Cream
QV Cream is the plain, heavy, do-the-job moisturiser Australian pharmacists have handed across the counter for decades. It is made here, by Ego Pharmaceuticals at Braeside in Victoria, and it is free from fragrance, colour, lanolin and propylene glycol - the four ingredients most likely to set off skin that is already unhappy. Five sizes, from a 100g tube to a 1kg tub.
Why choose QV Cream?
The formulation is built around what it leaves out as much as what it puts in. No fragrance, no colour, no lanolin, no propylene glycol. What remains is glycerol as a humectant to draw water into the skin, light liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin to seal it in, plus squalane and dimethicone to soften and protect the surface.
That is why it is used for dry to very dry skin, and alongside eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. It is worth being precise: this is a moisturiser, not a medicated treatment. It restores and protects the skin barrier, which is the groundwork any prescribed treatment depends on, but it contains no steroid and no active drug.
It is a genuinely thick cream rather than a lotion. That heaviness is the point for cracked hands, shins and heels, and it is why the pump and 1kg sizes exist - once a household finds it works, they use it in volume. If you want the same philosophy in a lighter texture, the QV Skin Lotion is the thinner option.
QV Cream in Australian conditions
Dry skin in Australia is seasonal in two opposite directions, and the same tub covers both. Through southern winters it is indoor heating that does the damage - reverse-cycle and gas heating strip humidity out of the air, and hands, shins and heels crack. Through summer it is the other way around: chlorinated pools, salt water, sweat under workwear, and repeated washing. Outdoor trades and anyone working in air-conditioned offices tend to notice it year round.
Because QV Cream carries no fragrance, it is also the moisturiser of choice where skin is already reacting to something else - glove occlusion in clinical work, frequent hand sanitising, or the barrier damage that follows a long day in PPE. Applying it while the skin is still slightly damp traps the water that is already there rather than trying to add it from the outside.
Key features
- Free from fragrance, colour, lanolin and propylene glycol
- Glycerol humectant with light and white soft paraffin to seal moisture in
- Squalane and dimethicone to soften and protect the surface
- For dry to very dry skin, and for sensitive or reactive skin
- Suitable for use alongside eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis
- Non-medicated - contains no steroid and no active drug
- Made in Australia by Ego Pharmaceuticals, Braeside, Victoria
- Five sizes, from a 100g tube to a 1kg tub
Specifications
| Brand | QV, by Ego Pharmaceuticals |
| Type | Non-medicated moisturising cream (emollient) |
| Key ingredients | Glycerin, paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, squalane, dimethicone |
| Free from | Fragrance, colour, lanolin, propylene glycol |
| Skin types | Dry to very dry, sensitive, eczema prone |
| Texture | Thick cream, not a lotion |
| Sizes | 100g tube, 250g, 500g tub, 500g pump, 1kg tub |
| Made in | Australia - Braeside, Victoria |
| Prescription | Not required |
Choosing a size
Three groups buy QV Cream repeatedly, and the right size follows from which one you are. People with genuinely dry skin who use it twice daily on hands, shins and heels. Families managing a child eczema routine, where a barrier moisturiser applied generously is the daily background to whatever the doctor has prescribed. And clinical, disability and aged care settings, which go through the 1kg tubs. The 100g tube travels, the 250g suits one person, the 500g tub and 500g pump are the everyday household sizes - the pump is far easier than digging into a tub with dry hands - and the 1kg tub is the best value per gram. Browse the full QV range for the matching wash, bath oil and lotion.
QV Cream FAQs
Can I use QV Cream on my face?
Yes, it can be used on facial skin, and many people do use it as a plain night-time moisturiser. Keep it away from the eyes, and if your skin is reactive, patch-test on a small area first and stop if it stings or flares. It is a heavy cream, so some people prefer it only in winter or only on drier patches.
Does QV Cream contain steroids?
No. QV Cream is non-medicated - the ingredient list is glycerin, paraffins, squalane and dimethicone, with no corticosteroid and no active drug of any kind. If you have been told you need a steroid cream for a diagnosed skin condition, that is a different product and your pharmacist or doctor will direct you to it.
Is QV Cream good for eczema?
Regular moisturising is a recognised part of day-to-day eczema care, and a fragrance-free emollient like this one is the usual choice because there is less in it to irritate. It is not a treatment for eczema and will not replace anything you have been prescribed. If skin is weeping, cracked, painfully sore or getting worse, see a GP or pharmacist rather than relying on a moisturiser alone. ASCIA and Eczema Support Australia both publish free guidance on eczema skin-care routines.
Will QV Cream clog pores or help acne?
QV Cream is a moisturiser, not an acne treatment, and it is a rich one. If you are acne-prone, introduce it gradually and watch how your skin responds - stop if you see more congestion. A lighter product such as the QV Skin Lotion, or an acne-specific routine from a pharmacist or dermatologist, is usually the better starting point for oily or breakout-prone skin.
Can I use QV Cream while pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is a non-medicated moisturiser with no active drug, and plain emollients are widely used in pregnancy, but we cannot give you personal advice. Check the current pack directions and ask your pharmacist, GP or midwife, particularly if the skin is broken or you are using medicated creams as well. In New South Wales, MotherSafe runs a free counselling line for exactly these questions.
What is the difference between QV Cream and QV Skin Lotion?
Texture and weight. The cream is thick and more occlusive, which suits very dry skin, cracked heels and hands. The lotion is thinner, absorbs faster and spreads more easily over large areas, which most people prefer in warm weather or for everyday use on less troubled skin.
How often should I apply it?
At least twice daily on dry skin, and again after every shower or hand wash while the skin is still slightly damp. Consistency matters far more than quantity - a thin layer applied often does much more than a thick layer applied occasionally.
This information is a general guide and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. QV Cream is a non-medicated moisturiser and does not treat skin conditions - if skin is broken or infected, or a rash or itch is not improving, seek medical advice rather than relying on an emollient alone. For accidental ingestion or poisoning advice in Australia, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
| Brand | QV |
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