Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream for combination skin
Aha Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Collagen
Glycerin
Lactic Acid
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E
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A weak match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 and smoothing texture for your combination skin due to the presence of glycerin and lactic acid, which hydrate and provide mild exfoliation to address oily shine.
- The formula contains borago officinalis seed oil and tocopheryl acetate to nourish and protect your skin, though it lacks stronger humectant support for fully addressing combination skin needs.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 7.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is frequently praised for its moisturizing properties, effectively smoothing fine lines and improving skin elasticity, leading to softer and plumper skin. Some users with sensitive or acne-prone skin reported breakouts or irritation due to the strong fragrance.
Highlights
Deeply moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves my skin feeling deeply hydrated and smooth”
- “My skin feels hydrated and soft”
- “combats dryness”
- “rich moisture hydration”
Absorbs quickly Often Mentioned
- “absorbs effortlessly into my skin without leaving a sticky feeling”
- “rich but not heavy, and it absorbs well”
- “absorbs quickly without feeling greasy”
- “doesn't leave my face sticky or heavy”
Highly affordable Often Mentioned
- “affordable skincare that gets the job done”
- “extremely affordable because the 1.75 ounce jar is only two dollars”
- “great affordable option for adding moisture”
- “unbeatable for the size”
Smooths fine lines Often Mentioned
- “fine lines look a bit smoother”
- “visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines”
- “helped my fine lines”
- “wrinkles on my forehead have faded drastically”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like baby lotion”
- “Terrible smell to this product”
- “smells like new diaper”
- “scent is not really that pleasant”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused a breakout”
- “issues with products causing breakouts”
- “did cause a breakout. Unfortunately, this did not work for me”
Ineffective on deep wrinkles Rarely Noted
- “don't think it has done much in terms of my deeper forehead wrinkles”
- “did not help with crepiness”
- “Okay for short term but does not pack the punch which I need”
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Questions and answers
Why is Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream a weak match for combination skin?
Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream is a weak match for combination skin because it offers only moderate moisture and smoothing texture, lacking stronger humectant support to fully address combination skin needs. A moisturizing treatment for this skin needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients, soothing agents, and antioxidants to target hydration and brightness while reducing oily shine without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream is a weak match for combination skin because it lacks stronger water-attracting ingredients to fully balance oily shine and dry areas. A product of this type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients, soothing agents, antioxidants, multiple peptides, and natural moisturizing factors.
What do Alpha Hydroxy Acids do for combination skin?
Alpha hydroxy acids help keep combination skin smooth and clear by gently lifting away dead cells to unclog pores and balance oil. They may also help fade dark spots and boost firmness over time with a low risk of irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2000
What does Collagen do for combination skin?
Collagen helps keep combination skin smooth and hydrated by improving moisture and supporting elasticity. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may help reduce the appearance of fine lines while keeping the skin barrier balanced.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream is used as an evening treatment in your routine. Combination skin needs a product that provides stronger hydrating ingredients along with gentle balancing support to properly manage both dry and oily areas.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with the cream to help keep your skin soft and smooth. Because this product is a weak match for combination skin, a treatment of this type for your skin needs stronger humectant support and lightweight balancing ingredients to fully handle both dry and oily areas.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is best used as an evening treatment starting once a week, as it may help address oily shine and smooth texture while safely avoiding extra sun sensitivity. People who tolerate it well and see good results can carefully use it more often. Combination skin of this type needs stronger hydrating ingredients to fully meet its daily moisture needs.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for combination skin, as very few reviewers report this issue. However, because it is a weak match for your skin, a product of this type needs stronger hydrating ingredients to keep your skin balanced.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body, but because it is a weak match for combination skin, it may need extra moisture-locking ingredients to fully support those areas.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. 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, 2017Vitamin E in O/W and W/O emulsions significantly increased stratum corneum hydration and enhanced water-binding capacity, with an optimum concentration of 5%.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998Co-encapsulation of alpha-tocopherol and alpha-tocopheryl acetate in nanostructured lipid carrier gel formulations significantly enhanced moisture retention up to 68% and improved skin elasticity in human volunteers compared to a solution gel.
Scientific Reports, 2025Topical 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, 2023The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Steareth-21, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Steareth-2, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 60, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Stearic Acid, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Methylparaben, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, Dimethiconol, Disodium Edta, Benzophenone-3, Propylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen
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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