QV Face Gentle Foaming Cleanser Versus QV Face Ultra Calming Moisturiser
Updated on February 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and parabens
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Ingredient Info
QV Face Gentle Foaming Cleanser 13 ingredients
QV Face Ultra Calming Moisturiser 22 ingredients
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QV Face Gentle Foaming Cleanser 13 ingredients
QV Face Ultra Calming Moisturiser 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium PCA
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Ceteareth-20, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCarthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
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