Pond's skincare
Pond's is an American skincare brand founded in 1846 and owned by Unilever PLC since 1986.
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Pond's is celebrated for its soothing moisturizers, nourishing serums, and gentle makeup removers, all formulated with hydrating glycerin. Its products suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best because of these moisture-rich properties. The standout products for specific concerns include the Clarant B3 for acne-prone skin, the Cold Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Hydra Active for mature skin. Through its key ingredients, the brand delivers results supported by study findings showing that glycerin significantly increased skin hydration and restored barrier function.
GlycerinThis page covers some of the most popular Pond's products; for the whole Pond's range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Pond's moisturizers
Other Pond's products
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 31.9k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Pond's for deep hydration, affordability, and smoothing fine lines. The most common complaints are greasy residue and breakouts.
Highlights
Value and affordability Mostly Mentioned
- “unbeatable price — Crema S”
- “Best bang for your buck — Dry Skin Cream”
- “Very worth the price and useful. — Clarant B3”
Deeply moisturizing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Moisture lasts all day — Dry Skin Cream”
- “leaves my skin feeling deeply hydrated and smooth — Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream”
Quick-absorbing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “non-greasy finish — Crema S”
- “absorbs effortlessly into my skin without leaving a sticky feeling — Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream”
Excellent makeup base Often Mentioned
- “Foundation looks natural — Dry Skin Cream”
- “good makeup base — Crema S”
Strong fragrance Mostly Mentioned
- “Smell is too strong — Dry Skin Cream”
- “Definitely does have a strong floral scent to it. — Clarant B3”
- “Smells like grandma — Cold Cream”
Greasy texture or residue Often Mentioned
- “Leaves oily film — Cold Cream”
- “Too greasy for day — Dry Skin Cream”
- “Makes my face look just a bit oily. — Clarant B3”
Causes breakouts Often Mentioned
- “Broke me out — Dry Skin Cream”
- “Every new pimple I got, it left a spot. — Clarant B3”
- “Caused cystic acne — Cold Cream”
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Questions and answers
Is Pond's good for oily skin?
Is Pond's worth it?
Pond's is worth it for shoppers seeking affordable moisturizers and makeup removers, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers frequently mention good value and deep hydration, though some note a strong fragrance or greasy feel in certain items.
What are Pond's's best products?
Pond's best products depend on the skin type, with Dry Skin Cream rating High for dry skin and Clarant B3 rating High for oily skin and dark spots. Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin.
Which Pond's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Dry Skin Cream is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin. Hydra Active and Crema S are also available, and Lovi rates both Average for dry skin.
Does Pond's cause breakouts?
Yes, reviewers often mention that Pond's may cause breakouts. Lovi rates the fit for acne-prone skin from Low to High depending on the product.
Is Pond's fragrance-free?
No, Pond's is not fragrance-free, as 3 of the 7 products on this page list fragrance in their formulas.
What are the key ingredients in Pond's products?
Glycerin is a key ingredient across the Pond's products on this page. It helps keep the skin soft and moisturized.
How do I build a Pond's skincare routine?
To build a Pond's routine for dry skin in the morning, use a cleanser and toner, apply Dry Skin Cream, and finish with a sunscreen. In the evening, use Cold Cream to remove makeup, cleanse, apply a serum, and moisturize with Dry Skin Cream. Once a week, add an enzyme powder and a nourishing mask to your evening steps.
Where can I buy Pond's, and how much does it cost?
Pond's products are sold in stores across Australia. The prices on this page range from A$24.46 to A$64.01, with most falling within this range.
What are good alternatives to Pond's?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Pond's. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin.
Pond's vs CeraVe: which is better?
Pond's rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, while CeraVe rates High for these skin types. Reviewers frequently praise Pond's for being deeply moisturizing and affordable, though some note a greasy residue or strong fragrance.
Who owns Pond's, and where is it from?
Pond's is an American brand founded in 1846, owned by Unilever PLC since 1986.
Is Pond's cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Pond's as cruelty-free.
Is Pond's good for dry skin?
Yes, Pond's is good for dry skin because Lovi rates Dry Skin Cream High for dry skin and the brand-focused routine for dry skin as Superior. Glycerin in the products helps keep the skin soft and moisturized.
Is Pond's good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Pond's is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Some products, such as Cold Cream, offer High fit for sensitive skin.
Is Pond's good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Pond's is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the routine Superior for this skin type. Products such as Clarant B3 help with oily and acne-prone skin.
Is Pond's good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Pond's offers products that help with dark spots, and Lovi rates Clarant B3 High for skin with dark spots. Key ingredients like niacinamide are studied for reducing skin pigmentation.
Is Pond's good for mature skin?
Yes, Pond's has options for mature skin, and Lovi rates Dry Skin Cream, Clarant B3, Cold Cream, Crema S, Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream, and Hydra Active Average to High for mature skin.
Research behind Pond's's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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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