QV Gentle Wash (Ego Pharmaceuticals)
QV Wash is a soap free cleanser from Australia's Ego. Here is where to find it.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
- QV Skincare AustraliaOfficial site · qvskincare.com.au
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In Australia, QV is sold in pharmacies and supermarkets. Outside Australia and Asia, most stock is imported by online sellers.
Professional insight
Pharmacists match the QV wash line to the skin problem. Gentle, Intensive and Baby washes differ.
- Confirm the exact QV line name on the front.
- Check the size in grams; tubs and pumps differ.
- Imported packs may carry a different ingredient list.
- Pump packs keep the wash cleaner than open tubs.
Check the label
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QV wash at a glance
- Maker
- Ego Pharmaceuticals
- Family owned Australian company
- Type
- Soap free wash
- pH balanced, fragrance free
- Common sizes
- 350 g, 500 g, 1 kg
- Some markets sell 250 g or 1.25 kg
QV Gentle Wash contains methylparaben and propylparaben. It is not paraben free.
Types
| QV wash | Aimed at | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| QV Gentle Wash | Dry or sensitive skin | Everyday body wash |
| QV Intensive Wash | Very dry skin | Richer formula |
| QV Baby Wash and Bath Oil | Babies and young children | Baby line |
| QV Face cleansers | Facial skin | Separate face range |
| QV Dermcare Wash | Skin prone to itch | Check label for use |
How to use it
- 1Wet your skin with warm water.
- 2Use the wash in place of soap.
- 3Massage it in lightly.
- 4Rinse and pat skin dry.
- 5Apply a moisturiser soon after bathing.
Red flags
- No batch number or expiry on the bottle.
- Labels with spelling errors or blurry print.
- A missing or broken pump seal.
- Seller cannot say which country the stock came from.
- Wash that smells strong or has separated.
Common questions
- Who makes QV Wash?
- Ego Pharmaceuticals, a skincare maker based in Australia.
- Is QV Gentle Wash fragrance free?
- Yes. Labels describe it as fragrance free and soap free.
- Can babies use QV Gentle Wash?
- QV sells a separate Baby line. Ask your pharmacist first.
- Why is QV hard to find in US stores?
- It is mainly sold in Australia and Asia. US stock is often imported.