When I first read Eli’s review on the Ego QV face cleanser, I couldn’t be more thrilled to give it a go. As much as I adore using Cetaphil, I was hoping for something equally gentle, but perhaps with a little more “cleaning power”. I needed something that could remove makeup as well. When my current supply of facial cleansers finally depleted, I decided to check it out.

Description:

Ego QV Face Gentle Cleanser has been specifically formulated to gently cleanse dry or sensitive skin. The creamy formulation protects against the drying effect of cleansing and leaves skin feeling fresh, soft and moisturised.
* Soap free
* Suitable for dry or sensitive skin
* Gently formulated for the face
* pH 6
* Colour free
* Dermatologically tested
* Manufactured to pharmaceutical standards.

Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Petrolatum (Soft White Paraffin), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower Oil), Glycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Guar Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Methylparaben and Propylparaben), Sodium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid.

In comparison to Cetaphil, QV’s cleanser is very milky. Plus it cleans makeup up pretty well. I had no difficulties in removing foundation with the cleanser. And … that’s it. Unfortunately, those were about the only good things I could say about the cleanser.

After cleansing my face, I was left with an oily feeling, especially around the corners of my nose (the oiliest part of my face). Perhaps I didn’t wash it properly, you say? I cleansed three times, and I still had that oily feel on my nose and fingers. It also left my cheeks feeling a tad tight.

So it’s back to Cetaphil for me, which I reckon, works great for oily skin. Although this did not work for me, it did splendidly for Eli, so do check out her review. Still, even though I’m not using this on my face, I’m using this on my body, and I had no problems with that. Waste not, want not, eh?

Ego QV’s Face Gentle Cleanser is less than a tenner for 250ml, and is available at all leading pharmacies. Cheap as chips.

What I like about it: Cheaper than Cetaphil, cleanses better too.

What I do not like about it: Left a greasy feeling on my face. Suits dry skin better.