Pond's Crema S for mature skin
Collagen-Boosting
Emollients
Antioxidants
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- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 for your normal skin due to the presence of glycerin and dimethicone, which hydrate and smooth texture, but these benefits are largely irrelevant for your primary concern of wrinkles and fine lines.
- While the formula is generally suitable for normal skin, it lacks specialized ingredients that would more effectively target wrinkle reduction.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
- Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
- Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers with dry to very dry skin consistently praise this cream for its deep, long-lasting hydration that relieves tightness without feeling overly heavy. Many reviewers report a noticeable improvement in skin texture, describing their face as "soft," "glowing," and "fresh" after use, though a minority find the fragrance too strong or the formula slightly greasy for oily zones.
Highlights
Excellent value Mostly Mentioned
- “unbeatable price”
- “huge jar lasts forever”
- “economical daily moisturizer”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “lasts 24 hours”
- “relieves tightness immediately”
- “great for winter dryness”
Fast absorption Often Mentioned
- “non-greasy finish”
- “melts into skin”
- “doesn't sit on top”
Skin softening Sometimes Noted
- “baby soft skin”
- “smooths crepey neck”
- “improves texture”
Versatile base Sometimes Noted
- “good makeup base”
- “foundation glides on”
- “gives a healthy glow”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “perfume is too strong”
- “smells like old lady”
- “lingering floral scent”
Breakout risk Rarely Noted
- “caused small bumps”
- “too rich for acne skin”
- “triggered breakout”
Ingredient concerns Rarely Noted
- “wish it was cleaner”
- “contains mineral oil”
- “not for ingredient purists”
Potential greasiness Rarely Noted
- “shiny t-zone”
- “too heavy for summer”
- “greasy if used generously”
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Questions and answers
How well does POND'S Crema S work for mature skin?
POND'S Crema S works reasonably well to hydrate and smooth your mature skin, though it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines. A moisturizer for mature skin needs potent anti-aging ingredients like peptides, antioxidants, and soothing components to improve the appearance of wrinkles while maintaining the skin's moisture balance.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for mature skin?
Glycerin and dimethicone help hydrate your skin and smooth its texture, though this cream lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines. A moisturizer for mature skin needs potent anti-aging ingredients like peptides, antioxidants, and soothing hydrators to properly care for lines and wrinkles.
What does Collagen do for mature skin?
Oral collagen helps reduce wrinkles and improves skin hydration and elasticity for mature skin over several weeks of daily use. It supports deeper skin structure and increases moisture retention, though available data on long-term effects remain somewhat limited.
Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2025Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019
What do Emollients do for mature skin?
Emollients help keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by boosting hydration and supporting the skin barrier. Because they hold moisture in, they are great for dry skin types that need extra comfort and care.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2025The British Journal of Dermatology, 2016
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This moisturizer goes near the end of your morning routine after your hydrating toner and before your SPF, and as the last step in your evening routine. It hydrates and smooths texture nicely, but mature skin also needs specialized anti-aging ingredients like potent antioxidants and peptides to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol to help keep your mature skin soft while managing dryness. Apply your retinol treatment first, let it absorb, and then smooth on this moisturizer to lock in hydration. A product of this type for mature skin needs specialized anti-aging ingredients, such as retinoids or peptides, to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening routines. Regular application helps keep your skin hydrated and smooth.
Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on mature skin, as it has a low breakout risk and lacks harsh ingredients. It is generally safe for your skin, though it does not provide the specialized ingredients needed to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this cream on your body and around the eyes, as it has a gentle formula that is unlikely to cause irritation. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, a product of this type needs specialized anti-aging ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, or peptides to effectively target wrinkles in that delicate area.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). 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, 2023
Why other moisturizers fit mature skin better
Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium Edta, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide
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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