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 over the counter for decades. Made by Ego Pharmaceuticals in Melbourne, it is free from fragrance, colour, lanolin and propylene glycol - the four things most likely to set off skin that is already unhappy. Available in 100g, 250g, 500g tub, 500g pump and 1kg.
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 - the common irritants in cosmetic moisturisers. 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 combination is why it is recommended for dry to very dry skin, and for use alongside eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. It is worth being precise about this: QV Cream 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, which some people expect and others do not. 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.
Key features
- Free from fragrance, colour, lanolin and propylene glycol
- Glycerol humectant with light and white soft paraffin to seal moisture in
- Contains squalane and dimethicone to soften and protect
- For dry to very dry skin
- Suitable for use alongside eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis
- Non-medicated - contains no steroid or active drug
- 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, 250g, 500g tub, 500g pump, 1kg |
| Made in | Australia |
| Prescription | Not required |
Common uses
Three groups buy this repeatedly. People with genuinely dry skin, who use it twice daily on hands, shins and heels through winter. Families managing a child's eczema, where a barrier moisturiser applied generously is the daily background to whatever the doctor has prescribed. And clinical and aged care settings, which go through the 1kg tubs. Pick the size to match: the 100g tube travels, the 250g suits one person, the 500g pump is the easiest for daily whole-body use, and the 1kg tub is the household or clinic size. Browse the full QV range for the matching wash, bath oil and lotion.
QV Cream FAQs
What is QV Cream used for?
Moisturising dry to very dry skin, and maintaining the skin barrier in people with eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis. It is also widely used as a general-purpose emollient in clinical and aged care settings because it is fragrance-free and inexpensive in large sizes.
Is it a treatment for eczema or dermatitis?
No. It is a non-medicated moisturiser suitable for use alongside those conditions - it contains no steroid and no active drug. Keeping the skin barrier intact with a good emollient is a genuine part of managing eczema, but it works with prescribed treatment rather than replacing it. Talk to your doctor about anything not settling.
Which size should I buy?
The 100g tube for a handbag or travel, 250g for one person, and the 500g pump if you are applying it daily over large areas - the pump is far easier than digging into a tub with dry hands. The 1kg tub is the household or clinical size and the best value per gram.
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 some people prefer in warm weather or for everyday use on less troubled skin.
Does it contain lanolin or fragrance?
No to both, and no colour or propylene glycol either. Those four are the most common causes of irritation from moisturisers, and leaving them out is the main reason QV Cream is recommended for sensitive and reactive skin.
How often should I apply it?
At least twice daily for dry skin, and again after every shower or hand wash while the skin is still slightly damp - that traps the water already there rather than trying to add it. Applying a thick layer occasionally does much less good than applying it consistently.
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, infected, or a rash or itch is not improving, seek medical advice rather than relying on an emollient alone.
| Brand | QV |
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