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 widely loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and melting makeup removers, all rich in glycerin. Its products suit dry skin and oily skin best, owing to these foundational formulations. For particular concerns, the standout products include 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, key ingredients like 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 the brand's routine fits oily skin at a Superior level. Clarant B3 is a strong choice for this skin type with a High fit level. Reviewers often mention that the products have a greasy texture or residue, and some moisturizers may cause breakouts.
Is Pond's worth it?
Pond's is worth it for shoppers seeking affordable moisturizers and makeup removers, as reviewers frequently highlight its strong value and deep hydration. However, some users may experience a greasy residue or breakouts from certain items. Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin.
What are Pond's's best products?
Pond's best products depend on your skin type, with Dry Skin Cream rating High for dry skin and Clarant B3 rating High for oily skin and dark spots. 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 best Pond's moisturizer for dry skin is Dry Skin Cream, which is rated High. Hydra Active and Crema S are also available on the page, both rated Average for dry skin.
Does Pond's cause breakouts?
Some reviewers mention that Pond's may cause breakouts. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin as Superior.
Is Pond's fragrance-free?
No, not all of the Pond's products on this page are fragrance-free, as formulas like Crema S, Hydra Active, and Age Miracle Night Cream contain fragrance while four others do not.
What are the key ingredients in Pond's products?
Glycerin is a key ingredient across the Pond's products on this page, helping provide moisture to the skin. Lovi rates the brand's moisturizing products as deeply effective for keeping skin soft.
How do I build a Pond's skincare routine?
To build a Pond's routine for dry skin in the morning, use a cleanser, toner, Dry Skin Cream, and sunscreen. In the evening, use Cold Cream as a pre-cleanser, followed by a cleanser, serum, and the Dry Skin Cream. Once a week, add a nourishing sheet mask into this evening routine.
Where can I buy Pond's, and how much does it cost?
Pond's products are available on this page at stores in France. Prices range from €23.99 to €240.47, with most items falling within that range.
What are good alternatives to Pond's?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Pond's as similar skincare brands with pages on Lovi.
Pond's vs CeraVe: which is better?
Pond's rates Superior and CeraVe rates High for dry skin, while for oily skin both rate Superior. For sensitive skin Lovi rates Pond's Superior and CeraVe High, and for combination skin Pond's rates High and CeraVe rates Superior. For acne-prone skin both brands rate Superior on Lovi.
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 like Dry Skin Cream. Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine for dry skin as Superior. Glycerin in the products helps keep dry skin hydrated and comfortable.
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. Cold Cream and Dry Skin Cream are options on the page that offer good care for sensitive skin.
Is Pond's good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Pond's is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Clarant B3 is a serum on this page that fits acne-prone skin with a High level.
Is Pond's good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Pond's is good for skin with dark spots, as the brand-focused routine for this skin type rates Superior on Lovi. Clarant B3 is a serum that rates High for dark spots. Niacinamide in Pond's formulations helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Is Pond's good for mature skin?
Yes, Pond's is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the routine for this skin type Superior. Several products like Clarant B3 and Hydra Active rate High for mature skin, helping to keep skin looking youthful.
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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