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Pond's Crema S for combination skin

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Pond's Crema S

Caution

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • RiskySafety

A poor 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 for your combination skin, as glycerin and dimethicone provide hydration and smooth skin texture, but it lacks specialized ingredients to address your oily shine.
  • While generally safe for your combination skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients, the formula does not contain specific components like salicylic acid or niacinamide to effectively control oil production.

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

★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

Users 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

Why does Lovi advise caution with POND'S Crema S for combination skin?

This moisturizer gives you moderate hydration, but Lovi advises caution because it lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine. A product for this skin needs oil-controlling components like salicylic acid or niacinamide alongside good hydrators.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?

This cream is a poor match for your combination skin because it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to control oily shine. A moisturizer for this skin type needs balancing and brightening ingredients along with soothing agents to manage both dry areas and excess oil.

What does Collagen do for combination skin?

Collagen helps keep combination skin hydrated, soft, and elastic while supporting overall skin structure. Studies show that daily oral collagen supplements can improve skin moisture and firmness over several weeks.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014

What do Emollients do for combination skin?

Emollients help keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling too heavy. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients to care for both dry and oily areas without clogging pores.

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This moisturizer goes near the end of your morning and evening routines, after cleansing and applying any treatments. While it smooths texture and provides basic hydration, a moisturizer for this skin needs ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help control oily shine.

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it soft. A product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help control excess oil and shine on combination skin.

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizer daily to keep your skin soft and smooth, though combination skin needs extra ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to control oily shine.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your combination skin because it has a low breakout risk, but a moisturizer for this skin needs oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to manage oily shine.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizer is generally safe to use on the body, but it lacks specialized ingredients for the very thin skin around the eyes. A product for the eye area needs gentle hydration and soothing components to care for that delicate skin safely.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cream 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, 2017

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Marine 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

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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