Pond's Crema S for oily skin
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A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin due to glycerin and dimethicone, which hydrate and smooth skin texture without causing irritation.
- While it provides general skincare benefits, the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for effective seboregulation, which is key for managing oily shine.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
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
Why does Lovi advise caution with POND'S Crema S for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because this moisturizer lacks enough ingredients to control excess oil and shine for oily skin. A moisturizer for this skin type needs peptides, lightweight hydrating agents, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils or pore-clogging ingredients.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a poor fit for oily skin because its formula lacks ingredients that help control excess shine. A moisturizer for this skin type needs lightweight hydrating agents, peptides, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils or pore-clogging ingredients.
What does Collagen do for oily skin?
Collagen helps keep oily skin soft and smooth while supporting skin hydration without feeling heavy. A product of this type for oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators and pore-clearing ingredients to balance moisture without clogging pores.
What do Emollients do for oily skin?
Emollients help keep oily skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling too heavy. They are unlikely to clog pores when you choose lightweight formulas that balance hydration.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer goes near the end of your morning and evening routines, after cleansing and treatments. Because it is a poor match for oily skin, an alternative for this skin type needs ingredients that help control shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying the cream after your retinol treatment to help smooth your skin and keep it comfortable. A moisturizer for this skin and routine also needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizer in the morning and evening as part of your daily routine. Because your skin is oily, a product of this type needs ingredients that help balance oil production to properly manage shine.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, as reviewer complaints about breakout risk and greasiness are low. However, a product for this skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine effectively.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body and around the eyes, because the skin on the body and eyelids is thin and benefits from gentle hydration. However, this product needs oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight hydrators to properly manage shine on oily skin.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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, 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
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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