Based on the ingredient list, "QV Skincare - QV Intensive Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. QV Skincare - QV Intensive Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol and cyclopentasiloxane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

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QV Intensive Cream

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum

Petrolatum5.7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Dimethicone0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Glycerin2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Paraffinum liquidum3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Cetearyl alcohol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Cyclopentasiloxane2% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Caprylyl glycol0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Cyclohexasiloxane1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

Key Actives

Cyclopentasiloxane2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Dimethicone0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Petrolatum5.7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Paraffinum liquidum3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Glycerin2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Potential irritants

Behentrimonium methosulfate0.4% - 0.95%

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Helps oil and water mix together

1,2-hexanediol0.05% - 0.25%

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A preservative

Caprylyl glycol0.1% - 0.4%

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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

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Plain old water

Petrolatum5.7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Paraffinum liquidum3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Glycerin2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Cyclopentasiloxane2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Cyclohexasiloxane1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

Cetearyl alcohol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Behentrimonium methosulfate0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Dimethicone0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

1,2-hexanediol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Caprylyl glycol0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Petrolatum, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol

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