QV intensive cream

Name: QV QV intensive cream
Brand: QV

moisturiser

Overall score6.9

QV QV intensive cream scores 6.9/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Petrolatum

Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture

#3Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil (INCI name)

#4Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

Score breakdown

Overall

6.9

Hydration Efficacy6.6

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes QV QV intensive cream stand out

QV QV intensive cream is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 6.9/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (6.6) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Paraffinum Liquidum
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Cyclopentasiloxane
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
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Cyclohexasiloxane
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
✶
Cetearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

11 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua (Water)#2Petrolatum #3Paraffinum Liquidum #4Glycerin #5Cyclopentasiloxane #6Cyclohexasiloxane #7Cetearyl Alcohol #8Dimethicone #9Behentrimonium Methosulfate #102-Hexanediol #11Caprylyl Glycol

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Ingredient breakdown

Softens and smooths5
Keeps the product fresh2
Other ingredient1
Locks moisture in1
Draws in moisture1
Holds the formula together1

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