Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream for dry sensitive skin
Aha Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Collagen
Glycerin
Lactic Acid
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 and treatment for your dry skin due to the presence of glycerin for hydration and borago officinalis seed oil for emollient action, though it does not directly address flakiness.
- The inclusion of lactic acid provides some texture smoothing benefits, which can be supportive for dry skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, as it lacks any harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
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 dry sensitive skin?
Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream works moderately well for dry sensitive skin by providing hydration and smoothing texture, though it is unlikely to directly address flakiness. To fit this skin type best, a product needs highly effective, soothing ingredients and moisturizers that provide deep hydration, strong skin barrier support, and relief from dryness without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is a fair fit for dry sensitive skin because it contains glycerin for hydration, borago officinalis seed oil to soften, and lactic acid to smooth texture. A product of this type needs highly effective, soothing ingredients that provide significant hydration and nourishment, along with barrier-supporting agents like hyaluronic acid, to be an ideal fit for this skin.
What do Alpha Hydroxy Acids do for dry sensitive skin?
Alpha-hydroxy acids help improve skin hydration and make dry skin feel much smoother. However, because sensitive skin can easily get irritated, these acids need to be used carefully with soothing, hydrating ingredients.
What does Collagen do for dry sensitive skin?
Collagen helps dry sensitive skin by improving moisture, hydration, and overall barrier function to keep skin soft and smooth. It may also help reduce water loss and calm irritation as part of your daily routine.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cream works as an evening treatment applied after your toner and before your moisturizer. Dry sensitive skin needs a product of this type to provide richer oils and soothing hydrators that relieve flakiness and comfort the skin barrier without causing irritation.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream in your evening routine, applying it after your retinol treatment to help buffer potential irritation on dry sensitive skin. A product for this skin needs rich hydration and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides to keep it comfortable and smooth.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cream in the evening once a week to start, since it contains exfoliating acids that need careful testing on dry and sensitive skin. If your skin feels comfortable and tolerates it well, you may gradually use it more often. To truly fit dry skin, a product of this type needs rich hydrators like glycerin and soothing plant oils that directly address flakiness and comfort tightness.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, as reviewers rarely report this issue and the formula features safe ingredients like tocopheryl acetate. However, because this is only an average fit for your skin, dry skin types usually need products with richer oils and heavy hydrators to fully prevent flakiness and lock in moisture.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is safe to use around your eyes and on your body, but dry sensitive skin needs a product with richer hydrators and soothing oils to truly tackle flakiness and keep those areas soft.
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, 2017Dermatological 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 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, 2025Topical 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, 2024A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024
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
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