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 warmly appreciated for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing makeup removers, all carefully crafted with hydrating glycerin. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, owing to their gentle and moisture-rich formulations. For particular concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Clarant B3 for acne-prone skin, the Cold Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Hydra Active for mature skin. Through regular application, its key ingredients provide proven benefits, as 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 is good for oily skin because Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers note that some of its moisturizers absorb quickly, though the brand also offers targeted options like Clarant B3 serum which rates High for oily skin.
Is Pond's worth it?
Yes, Pond's is worth it for shoppers seeking affordable and deeply moisturizing options, with Lovi rating its routines Superior for dry, sensitive, and oily skin. Reviewers often praise the range for being budget-friendly and providing quick absorption, though some mention a strong fragrance in certain products and a greasy residue.
What are Pond's's best products?
Pond's best products depend on the skin type, as Lovi rates Dry Skin Cream High for dry and dry sensitive skin, and Clarant B3 High for oily, oily acne-prone, acne-prone, dark spot, and mature skin. Cold Cream also rates High for sensitive skin, while Hydra Active rates High for mature skin.
Which Pond's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Pond's moisturizers on this page for dry skin are Dry Skin Cream, 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 note that Pond's products may sometimes cause breakouts. However, specific formulas like Clarant B3 are designed to fit acne-prone skin well.
Is Pond's fragrance-free?
No, some of the Pond's products on this page contain fragrance, while others do not list any. Reviewers often mention strong fragrance as a drawback for the brand.
What are the key ingredients in Pond's products?
Glycerin is a key ingredient found across the Pond's products on this page. Glycerin helps keep the skin hydrated and supports the skin barrier.
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 replenishing toner, the Dry Skin Cream, and a daily sunscreen. In the evening, use Cold Cream as a pre-cleanser followed by your cleanser, a treatment serum, and the same moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask to your evening steps before applying your serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy Pond's, and how much does it cost?
Pond's products on this page are available at stores in Spain. Prices range from €17.02 to €23.99, with most items falling between those amounts.
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, Superior for oily skin, Superior for sensitive skin, Superior for combination skin, and Superior for acne-prone skin.
Pond's vs CeraVe: which is better?
Pond's and CeraVe both fit dry, oily, and sensitive skin very well, though their fit levels differ across other skin types. For dry skin, Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine High and the CeraVe-focused routine Superior.
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 the brand offers deeply moisturizing products and Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine for dry skin as Superior. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers are deeply hydrating, and glycerin helps keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Is Pond's good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Pond's is a great choice because Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that these products are deeply moisturizing and budget-friendly, though some users note a strong fragrance in a few items.
Is Pond's good for acne-prone skin?
Pond's rates High for acne-prone skin on Lovi, backed by routines designed for this skin type. Reviewers mention that some products may cause breakouts, so users should choose carefully.
Is Pond's good for skin with dark spots?
Pond's rates Average for skin with dark spots. Clarant B3 is an exception, rating High for dark spots. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation.
Is Pond's good for mature skin?
Pond's is a good choice for mature skin, as the brand-focused routine for this skin type achieves a Superior fit level. Lovi rates Hydra Active and Clarant B3 High for mature skin, while several other moisturizers like Dry Skin Cream rate Average.
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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