Pond's Crema S for oily acne-prone skin
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A poor match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin due to glycerin and dimethicone, which hydrate and smooth texture, but lacks targeted ingredients for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While the formula provides general skincare benefits, it does not effectively address your primary concerns of oiliness or shiny skin due to the absence of seboregulating components.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
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
Why does Lovi advise caution with POND'S Crema S for oily acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises caution because this moisturizer offers moderate hydration but lacks targeted ingredients for acne, blemishes, and breakouts, while also missing oil-controlling components for shiny skin. A suitable moisturizer for this skin type needs lightweight hydration, acne-fighting ingredients, and oil-balancing components that do not clog pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin because it contains heavy emollients and mineral oil, which lack targeted blemish-fighting benefits and fail to control excess shine. A moisturizer for this skin type needs lightweight hydration, peptides, and blemish-clearing ingredients that support the skin barrier without clogging pores.
What does Collagen do for oily acne-prone skin?
Collagen does not directly treat oily, acne-prone skin, as it is mainly used to help improve skin firmness and hydration. An oily, acne-prone skin type needs ingredients that gently clear pores and balance oil, such as niacinamide or salicylic acid.
What do Emollients do for oily acne-prone skin?
Emollients help keep oily acne-prone skin soft and smooth while supporting the skin barrier when using strong acne treatments. A good product for this skin type needs soothing and moisturizing ingredients that do not clog pores, helping to prevent dryness and flaking.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2024
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts and oil control. A moisturizer for this skin type needs oil-absorbing and balancing ingredients to help keep shine under control.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe and smooth your skin. However, since this product lacks oil-controlling ingredients, oily and breakout-prone skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-balancing and blemish-targeting components.
How often should I use this cream?
You may use POND'S Crema S daily, though it is a poor match for your oily acne-prone skin because it lacks ingredients to manage breakouts and oiliness. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with balancing and clarifying ingredients to stay clear and matte.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer is a poor match for your oily acne-prone skin because it lacks ingredients to clear breakouts and control shine. A product for this skin needs oil-controlling components and targeted blemish-fighting ingredients.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body and around the eyes, as these areas generally tolerate standard moisturizers well. Mineral oil and petrolatum help seal in moisture on drier body skin, while the thin skin around the eyes benefits from the gentle hydration provided by glycerin.
Is it 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, 2017Topical 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
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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