I'm reviewing 3 products today. They are QV Cream, QV Body Lotion and Cetaphil Restoraderm Skin Restoring Body Moisturiser. As I have eczema prone skin, I need to moisturise my skin often to prevent dry patches and the occurrence of eczema on my body.
So to be safe, I go for brands that caters to sensitive skin which brings me to these 2 brands.
QV is an australian brand while cetaphil is a Loreal and Nestle collaborated brand made in canada. In terms of pricing, QV is more pocket-friendly but the price difference justifies a difference in properties of this 2 brands.
Let me get started with the QV brand first. It is suitable for dry to sensitive skin.
Some characteristics as stated on the QV Skin Lotion (I threw the QV Cream tub away) is :
Perfume-free
Colour free
pH balanced
Propylene glycol free
Dermatological formula
Lanolin free
I have previously used the cream form which comes in a tub and after finishing it, I tried out the lotion one. I preferred the cream one because it is more moisturising than the lotion one. I usually apply body moisturiser after a bath when the skin is still moist. With the QV Cream, I can apply it every 2-3 days as the moisturiser is very lasting. My skin is still moisturised and smooth on the 3rd day. However, with the QV Lotion, it lasts a maximum of one day or less and my skin feels dry again. So, I actually need to apply it every day in the evening after my bath.
QV Cream
Pros: Very moisturising, can apply once every 2-3 days
Cons: Texture too thick and sticky, absorbs very slowly
RATING: 4/5
Will I Repurchase: Yes
QV Skin Lotion
Pros: Light-Weight, absorbs into the skin quickly
Cons: Not very moisturising compared to QV Cream
RATING: 3.5/5
Will I Repurchase: No
Now to the Cetaphil Restoraderm Skin Restoring Body Moisturiser. This is a relatively new product, launched in Sept 2010. It has been awarded the National Eczema Association (NEA) seal of acceptance .It contains a patented Filaggrin technology and ceramide technology that provides hydration to very dry skin. The pros of the Cetaphil Moisturiser is that it combines the pros of both the QV Cream and QV Skin Lotion. It is very moisturising yet comes in a creamy lotion form that absorbs very well into the skin. It is 3/5 the volume of the QV skin lotion but twice the price of it if I did not remember wrongly.
Characteristics of Cetaphil Restoraderm Skin Restoring Body Moisturiser:
Hypoallergenic
Preservatives free
Fragrance free
Fast absorption
Easy to spread
RATING: 5/5
Will I Repurchase: Yes
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