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 widely loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and melting makeup removers, all rich in glycerin. Its products suit dry skin and oily skin best, owing to these foundational formulations. For particular concerns, the standout products include 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, key ingredients like 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 great choice here, rating High for oily skin.
Is Pond's worth it?
Yes, Pond's is worth it for shoppers seeking affordable moisturizers and makeup removers that reviewers frequently praise for great value and deep hydration. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin.
What are Pond's's best products?
Pond's best products depend on the skin type, as Lovi rates Dry Skin Cream High for dry skin and Clarant B3 High for oily and acne-prone skin. Hydra Active also rates High for mature skin, while Cold Cream rates High for sensitive skin.
Which Pond's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Dry Skin Cream is the best for dry skin, with Hydra Active and Crema S as other options. Lovi rates Dry Skin Cream High for dry skin, and Hydra Active and Crema S Average.
Does Pond's cause breakouts?
Reviewers note that Pond's products may sometimes cause breakouts. Lovi rates the fit for acne-prone skin from Low to High depending on the specific product.
Is Pond's fragrance-free?
No, some of the Pond's products on this page contain added scents while others do not. Specifically, Crema S, Age Miracle Night Cream, and Hydra Active list fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Pond's products?
Glycerin is a key ingredient featured across the Pond's products on this page to help keep the skin soft and moisturized. Glycerin helps maintain the skin barrier by drawing moisture into the skin.
How do I build a Pond's skincare routine?
To build a Pond's routine for dry skin, start your morning with a gentle cleanser, a hydrating toner, the Dry Skin Cream, and a sunscreen. In the evening, use Cold Cream as a pre-cleanser followed by a cleanser, a cleansing toner, a serum, and the Dry Skin Cream. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening steps before applying your serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy Pond's, and how much does it cost?
Pond's products are available at stores in the Netherlands. Prices range from €17.28 to €23.99, with most items falling between €17.28 and €23.99.
What are good alternatives to Pond's?
Good alternatives to Pond's include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe as a Superior fit for combination skin, whereas Pond's rates High for that skin type.
Pond's vs CeraVe: which is better?
Pond's and CeraVe both rate Superior for oily and sensitive skin, while Lovi rates Pond's Superior and CeraVe High for dry skin. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates CeraVe Superior and Pond's Superior as well, but CeraVe scores slightly higher overall.
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 Lovi rates Dry Skin Cream High for dry skin and the brand-focused routine is Superior. Glycerin helps keep skin moisturized.
Is Pond's good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Pond's is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Cold Cream and Clarant B3 both rate High for sensitive skin, and some of the Pond's products on this page are fragrance-free.
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 serum on this page that rates High for acne-prone skin.
Is Pond's good for skin with dark spots?
Pond's Clarant B3 is a great choice because Lovi rates it High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers often mention its value, while some note it may feel greasy.
Is Pond's good for mature skin?
Yes, Pond's is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates Clarant B3 and Hydra Active High for this skin type, while the Dry Skin Cream and Cold Cream rate Average. Glycerin, which is found across the products, helps keep skin hydrated.
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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