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. Clarant B3 is a serum that helps with oily skin, and Glycerin across the products assists with hydration. Reviewers note that some products may leave a greasy residue or cause breakouts, so users should choose carefully.
Is Pond's worth it?
Pond's is worth it for shoppers seeking affordable options, as reviewers frequently mention its great value and deep moisture. Lovi rates the Pond's-focused routine Superior for dry, sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin.
What are Pond's's best products?
Pond's offers several top choices depending on skin needs, with Dry Skin Cream rating High for dry skin and Clarant B3 rating High for oily skin and dark spots. Hydra Active also rates High for mature skin, while Cold Cream rates High for sensitive skin as a makeup remover.
Which Pond's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Dry Skin Cream is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin, followed by Hydra Active and Crema S which both rate Average.
Does Pond's cause breakouts?
Reviewers often report that Pond's products may cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the Age Miracle Night Cream with a warning for acne-prone skin.
Is Pond's fragrance-free?
No, some of the Pond's products on this page contain fragrance. Specifically, Crema S, Age Miracle Night Cream, and Hydra Active include fragrance, while four of the seven products list none.
What are the key ingredients in Pond's products?
Glycerin is a key ingredient across the Pond's products on this page, helping to provide deep moisture to the skin. Lovi notes that glycerin helps support the skin barrier and maintain hydration throughout the day.
How do I build a Pond's skincare routine?
To build a morning routine for dry skin with Pond's, start with a hydrating facial cleanser, apply a calming deep moisture toner, use Dry Skin Cream to keep skin soft, and finish with a safe sunscreen. In the evening, cleanse with Cold Cream and the facial cleanser, apply a pore-minimizing fresh ampoule, and moisturize with Dry Skin Cream. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into this evening routine before applying the ampoule 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 Italy. Prices range from €23.99 to €79.62, with most falling between these amounts.
What are good alternatives to Pond's?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are similar brands with pages on Lovi.
Pond's vs CeraVe: which is better?
Pond's and CeraVe both perform very well, with Lovi rating the Pond's routines Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, and High for combination skin. For dry skin, the Pond's-focused routine reaches a Superior level compared to High for CeraVe, while CeraVe rates slightly higher for combination skin.
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's routine fits this skin type at a Superior level. Lovi rates Dry Skin Cream High for dry skin. Glycerin helps keep dry skin feeling soft and moisturized.
Is Pond's good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Pond's fits sensitive skin well because the brand-focused routine for sensitive skin is rated Superior by Lovi. Cold Cream is well-suited for sensitive skin, and 4 of the 7 Pond's products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Pond's good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Pond's is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Clarant B3 is a suitable serum option on the page, as it is rated High for acne-prone skin.
Is Pond's good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Pond's offers targeted care for skin with dark spots, with Clarant B3 rating High. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and dark spots.
Is Pond's good for mature skin?
Yes, Pond's fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for it. Some products like Clarant B3 and Hydra Active reach a High fit for mature skin, while Dry Skin Cream and Cold Cream reach an Average fit.
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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