Having sensitive skin sucks big time. In fact, on the Things That Suck List, having sensitive skin is right up there with waking up and realising your phone charger wasn’t plugged in overnight, or missing out on the 2 for 1 sale on Cadbury blocks at Woolies (and I know that because both these things have happened to me). It really is the pits.
But what makes the whole dismal situation even worse is the job of trying to look after sensitive skin. If you’re the not-so-proud owner of sensitive, high-maintenance skin, you’ll be familiar with the itching, burning, flaking, peeling, blotchy, uneven mess that is so often left by regular cleansers. And if, like me, you’ve tried countless lotions and potions only to find your face getting angrier, you’ll know the struggle is all too real.
Which is why I’m thrilled to introduce you to your new sensitive skin saviour— QV Face Gentle Foaming Cleanser.
Since it’s birth in 1975, QV has become a trusted household name for Australian families. Boasting a popular range of Baby and Body skincare products dermatologically formulated to meet a wide variety of skincare needs, the Aussie-made brand now adds its extensive Face range to pharmacy shelves across the country. And like everything else QV, it’s mighty good.
A modern day hero, QV’s gentle cleanser gets sensitive skin. It understands. And it’s here to help. Unlike most ordinary cleansers that either aggravate sensitive skin or do nothing at all, QV’s cleanser knows what you need and boy, does it deliver! Formulated with Glycerin, Safflower Seed Oil, Vitamin E and Pro Vitamin B5 to keep skin soft and hydrated, the ultra-light foaming formula works in harmony with skin, balancing pH levels, restoring moisture and ridding skin of dirt and impurities. And because it’s free from soap, fragrance and lanolin, you can almost guarantee no unwanted side effects. Best of all, it comes in a handy pump dispenser for those of us too lazy for anything else and doubles as a nifty make-up remover. It’s like a dozen Christmases at once— for your skin, at least.
Having trialled this stuff for a number of weeks now, I can honestly, truly, without a doubt say that I am a fan. A big fan. This stuff ticked boxes I didn’t even know existed. After use, my skin feels clean, smooth and rarely ever dry— even after a hot shower and before I’ve applied my regular moisturiser. Needless to say, this was a welcome first. What’s more, not only is the formula wonderfully effective in cleansing my half oily, half dry, make-up ravaged face, but it really is unbelievably mild. I mean, they weren’t kidding when they called this stuff ‘gentle’. It’s almost like washing your face with a cloud. And if you don’t know what that feels like, you’ll have to try a QV cleanser and see for yourself.
QV Face Gentle Foaming Cleanser and all other QV products are available at pharmacies and Priceline stores nationwide— so wherever you are, you can pick up a bottle and knock sensitive skin off your Things That Suck List once and for all.
