Pond's Crema S for sensitive skin
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Emollients
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- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your normal skin, as glycerin and dimethicone hydrate and smooth texture, but it lacks specialized ingredients to target your redness and irritation.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits that you would notice, but these are mostly supportive and not directly addressing your specific concerns.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
- You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
- Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers with dry to very dry skin consistently praise this cream for its deep, long-lasting hydration that relieves tightness without feeling overly heavy. Many reviewers report a noticeable improvement in skin texture, describing their face as "soft," "glowing," and "fresh" after use, though a minority find the fragrance too strong or the formula slightly greasy for oily zones.
Highlights
Excellent value Mostly Mentioned
- “unbeatable price”
- “huge jar lasts forever”
- “economical daily moisturizer”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “lasts 24 hours”
- “relieves tightness immediately”
- “great for winter dryness”
Fast absorption Often Mentioned
- “non-greasy finish”
- “melts into skin”
- “doesn't sit on top”
Skin softening Sometimes Noted
- “baby soft skin”
- “smooths crepey neck”
- “improves texture”
Versatile base Sometimes Noted
- “good makeup base”
- “foundation glides on”
- “gives a healthy glow”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “perfume is too strong”
- “smells like old lady”
- “lingering floral scent”
Breakout risk Rarely Noted
- “caused small bumps”
- “too rich for acne skin”
- “triggered breakout”
Ingredient concerns Rarely Noted
- “wish it was cleaner”
- “contains mineral oil”
- “not for ingredient purists”
Potential greasiness Rarely Noted
- “shiny t-zone”
- “too heavy for summer”
- “greasy if used generously”
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Questions and answers
How well does POND'S Crema S work for sensitive skin?
POND'S Crema S provides moderate moisturizing for sensitive skin, as glycerin and dimethicone help hydrate and smooth texture safely, though it lacks specialized ingredients to target redness and irritation. A moisturizer for this skin needs soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica, ceramides, and nourishing oils to calm redness and support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for sensitive skin?
Glycerin and dimethicone help hydrate and smooth your skin while keeping it safe from irritation, though this cream needs soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, cica ceramide, and nourishing oils to better calm redness.
What does Collagen do for sensitive skin?
Collagen helps soothe sensitive skin by reducing dryness, redness, and rough patches while keeping moisture locked in. It improves the skin barrier so it is less easily irritated, and studies show it is well tolerated and safe for sensitive skin types.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 2014
What do Emollients do for sensitive skin?
Emollients help improve skin barrier function, reduce water loss, and decrease irritation in people with sensitive skin. This type of product works best when it includes soothing ingredients like ceramides, glycerin, and petrolatum to keep the skin calm and hydrated.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2022
Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
Apply this moisturizer in the evening as the final step after your cleanser, toner, and treatment. A daily moisturizing routine helps hydrate skin and keeps it smooth and soft.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, and applying it after your retinol may help calm potential dryness and irritation. Because this formula lacks specialized soothing ingredients for sensitive skin, using it with retinol for this skin type needs added barrier-repairing ingredients and calming plant extracts.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizer daily as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your skin soft and smooth. Daily application of moisturizers of this type helps maintain hydration and improves skin barrier function.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin because it has a low breakout risk. To better calm redness and irritation, sensitive skin needs a moisturizer with soothing and anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer is safe to use on your body and around your eyes, as the formula is free of harsh ingredients. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients for redness and irritation, sensitive skin needs a product with soothing plant extracts and calming agents.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Both oral and topical collagen supplements help delay the skin aging process by improving moisture, elasticity, and hydration, with no differences arising between the two types of collagen.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022The use of cosmetic products containing collagen or its peptides improves the general condition of the skin, reduces wrinkle depth, improves hydration and density, reduces transepithelial water loss, and delays the aging process, while oral bioactive collagen peptides also reduce nail breakage.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023
Why other moisturizers fit sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium Edta, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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