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?
Yes, Pond's fits oily skin well, as Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The Clarant B3 serum is a top choice here, as Lovi rates it High for oily skin.
Is Pond's worth it?
Yes, Pond's is worth it for shoppers seeking affordable and deeply moisturizing products, as Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, and sensitive skin. Reviewers frequently mention its value and quick-absorbing moisturizers, though some note a greasy residue or strong fragrance.
What are Pond's's best products?
Pond's fits dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and oily skin best with its targeted routines. Lovi rates Dry Skin Cream High for dry and dry sensitive skin, while Clarant B3 rates High for oily and acne-prone skin.
Which Pond's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Dry Skin Cream is the best Pond's moisturizer for dry skin, followed by Hydra Active and Crema S. Lovi rates Dry Skin Cream High for dry skin, while Hydra Active and Crema S rate Average.
Does Pond's cause breakouts?
Reviewers report that Pond's may cause breakouts. Lovi rates the brand's moisturizers and other items anywhere from Low to High depending on the skin type, with acne-prone skin often seeing lower fit levels across most products.
Is Pond's fragrance-free?
Not all Pond's products on this page are fragrance-free, as four of the seven products list no fragrance while others like Crema S, Hydra Active, and Age Miracle Night Cream do include it.
What are the key ingredients in Pond's products?
Glycerin is a key ingredient featured across the Pond's products on this page. It helps keep skin soft by supporting skin hydration and barrier function.
How do I build a Pond's skincare routine?
To build a Pond's skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, a gentle toner, Dry Skin Cream, and a mild sunscreen. In the evening, use Cold Cream as a pre-cleanser followed by a cleanser, a treatment serum, and Dry Skin Cream again. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine before applying your serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy Pond's, and how much does it cost?
Pond's can be bought at stores in Canada, where the products on this page range from CA$8.48 to CA$8.48. Most items on the page cost between CA$8.48 and CA$8.48.
What are good alternatives to Pond's?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Pond's since they also have brand pages on Lovi.
Pond's vs CeraVe: which is better?
Pond's and CeraVe both achieve a Superior fit for dry, oily, and sensitive skin, while CeraVe achieves a Superior fit for combination and acne-prone skin compared to a High fit for Pond's. Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, and sensitive skin, and High for combination and acne-prone skin.
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 the Dry Skin Cream High for dry skin and the Pond's-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Glycerin helps moisturize dry skin.
Is Pond's good for sensitive skin?
Pond's is a good choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Some products like Cold Cream rate High for sensitive skin, though reviewers note that certain items may carry a strong fragrance.
Is Pond's good for acne-prone skin?
Pond's is a mixed choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type while individual products vary widely. Clarant B3 is a strong option for oily and acne-prone skin, but moisturizers like Age Miracle Night Cream carry warnings for breakouts.
Is Pond's good for skin with dark spots?
Pond's is a good choice for skin with dark spots because Lovi rates Clarant B3 High for skin with dark spots. Niacinamide helps reduce dark spots.
Is Pond's good for mature skin?
Pond's is a mixed choice for mature skin, as Lovi rates Hydra Active High, Dry Skin Cream and Clarant B3 Average, and Age Miracle Night Cream with a warning for mature skin. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers are deeply moisturizing, though they may leave a greasy residue or cause breakouts.
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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