Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream for sensitive skin
Aha Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Collagen
Glycerin
Lactic Acid
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- Suitable for normal skin, this product offers moderate moisturizing and anti-aging effects due to glycerin for hydration and hydrolyzed collagen for mild collagen support.
- While it provides general skincare benefits, the lactic acid concentration offers mild exfoliation that is not directly beneficial for your redness and irritation.
- The formula is safe for your sensitive skin, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
- You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
- Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
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
How well does Pond's Rejuveness work for sensitive skin?
Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream works for your sensitive skin, though other products may fit it better. While it is safe and provides hydration with glycerin and mild collagen support, its lactic acid offers mild exfoliation that is not directly beneficial for your redness and irritation. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, cica, ceramides, and nourishing oils that calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier without overwhelming it.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin hydrated, and hydrolyzed collagen provides mild support. However, this cream needs soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and ceramides to properly calm redness and irritation.
What do Alpha Hydroxy Acids do for sensitive skin?
Alpha hydroxy acids help smooth and moisturize the skin while improving lines and wrinkles. Newer forms like polyhydroxy acids and specific gentle derivatives provide these benefits safely for sensitive skin without causing irritation or stinging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 1996International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1996
What does Collagen do for sensitive skin?
Collagen helps soothe sensitive skin by reducing dryness, redness, and rough patches while keeping moisture locked in. It improves the skin barrier so it is less easily irritated, and studies show it is well tolerated and safe for sensitive skin types.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 2014
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cream goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, applied after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. While the formula is safe for sensitive skin, a better fit for this skin needs soothing ingredients and gentle hydrators that calm redness rather than the mild exfoliation provided here.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream in your evening routine after your retinol treatment. Sensitive skin needs a gentle moisturizer with soothing ingredients like ceramides and centella asiatica to keep the skin calm and protect the skin barrier while using retinol.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cream in the evening once a week to start, as the acids inside need careful adjustment on sensitive skin. If your skin feels comfortable and tolerates it well, you may gradually use it more often. Sensitive skin of this type needs gentle, soothing hydrators and calming ingredients that relieve redness without harsh exfoliants.
Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the risk is low, but it offers only moderate moisture and mild exfoliation that does not directly help with redness. Sensitive skin of this type needs soothing ingredients and gentle hydration that calm irritation while supporting the skin barrier.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally safe for your sensitive skin, but the lactic acid inside may cause stinging on the very thin skin around the eyes. If you use it on your body or face, a product of this type needs soothing hydrators and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep dry or irritated skin calm and comfortable.
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, 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, 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
Why other moisturizers fit sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
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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