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Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream for acne-prone skin

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Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream

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A weak match for acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 exfoliation for your combination skin due to lactic acid, but its benefits are not specialized enough to fully address acne and blemishes without potentially worsening breakouts.
  • Glycerin provides hydration, and while suitable for combination skin, it may not fully address the distinct needs of both oily and dry areas.

How to apply

  • Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
  • Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
  • Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
  • Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.

People Say

★4.1Overall rating based on 7.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this product is frequently praised for its moisturizing properties, effectively smoothing fine lines and improving skin elasticity, leading to softer and plumper skin. Some users with sensitive or acne-prone skin reported breakouts or irritation due to the strong fragrance.

Highlights

  • Deeply moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
    • “leaves my skin feeling deeply hydrated and smooth”
    • “My skin feels hydrated and soft”
    • “combats dryness”
    • “rich moisture hydration”
  • Absorbs quickly Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs effortlessly into my skin without leaving a sticky feeling”
    • “rich but not heavy, and it absorbs well”
    • “absorbs quickly without feeling greasy”
    • “doesn't leave my face sticky or heavy”
  • Highly affordable Often Mentioned
    • “affordable skincare that gets the job done”
    • “extremely affordable because the 1.75 ounce jar is only two dollars”
    • “great affordable option for adding moisture”
    • “unbeatable for the size”
  • Smooths fine lines Often Mentioned
    • “fine lines look a bit smoother”
    • “visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines”
    • “helped my fine lines”
    • “wrinkles on my forehead have faded drastically”
  • Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like baby lotion”
    • “Terrible smell to this product”
    • “smells like new diaper”
    • “scent is not really that pleasant”
  • Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused a breakout”
    • “issues with products causing breakouts”
    • “did cause a breakout. Unfortunately, this did not work for me”
  • Ineffective on deep wrinkles Rarely Noted
    • “don't think it has done much in terms of my deeper forehead wrinkles”
    • “did not help with crepiness”
    • “Okay for short term but does not pack the punch which I need”

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Questions and answers

Why is Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream a weak match for acne-prone skin?

This cream is a weak match because its ingredients do not adequately address blemishes and may potentially worsen breakouts. A product of this type needs specialized ingredients that provide excellent benefits for acne, pose no risk of irritation, and include soothing extracts and peptides for balanced hydration.

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for acne-prone skin?

This cream is a weak match for acne-prone skin because ingredients like mineral oil and isopropyl palmitate may clog pores and potentially worsen breakouts. Acne-prone skin needs a product that provides targeted benefits for blemishes without the risk of irritation, along with soothing extracts and ingredients that keep the skin balanced.

What do Alpha Hydroxy Acids do for acne-prone skin?

Alpha hydroxy acids help clear acne-prone skin by gently shedding dead surface skin cells and reducing bacteria. They are well tolerated and support smoother skin with a lower likelihood of severe reactions.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022The Journal of Dermatology, 2012

What does Collagen do for acne-prone skin?

Collagen does not directly target breakouts, but it helps keep dry or aging acne-prone skin soft and hydrated without clogging pores. Because this skin type often needs lightweight moisture and soothing care, a product of this type needs non-greasy hydrators and calming ingredients to support clear skin.

Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This cream is a weak match for acne-prone skin because its ingredients may not fully address breakouts and blemishes. An acne-prone skin routine needs gentle exfoliants like lactic acid to smooth texture and non-clogging hydrators like glycerin to keep skin balanced without heavy oils.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

This cream is a weak match for your acne-prone skin, and using it with retinol may increase the likelihood of irritation due to its exfoliating acids. If you choose to use it, apply retinol first and follow with the moisturizer to help protect your skin. Acne-prone skin needs products with soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides to keep breakouts and dryness under control.

How often should I use this cream?

This cream may not fully address acne and blemishes without potentially worsening breakouts on your acne-prone skin. To safely fit this skin, a treatment needs specialized ingredients that clear blemishes and balance oil without clogging pores.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This cream is a weak match for your skin because its ingredients may not fully address acne and blemishes without potentially worsening breakouts. An acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration and targeted blemish-clearing ingredients that keep pores clear and calm.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

This cream is not ideal for the thin skin around the eyes or general body use because its active ingredients and heavy texture are formulated specifically for facial anti-wrinkle care. Products used for delicate areas like the eyes need lightweight hydration and gentle soothing ingredients to prevent irritation, while body treatments generally require richer, barrier-protecting moisturizers to cover larger surface areas effectively.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. 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, 2017

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Marine 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

  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001

  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

  • Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.

    Cutis, 2004

  • Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992

  • A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Steareth-21, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Steareth-2, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 60, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Stearic Acid, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Methylparaben, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, Dimethiconol, Disodium Edta, Benzophenone-3, Propylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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