Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream for oily acne-prone skin
Aha Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Collagen
Glycerin
Lactic Acid
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E
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A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 exfoliation for your acne and blemishes due to lactic acid, but its benefits are not specialized enough for oily skin and acne-prone skin, posing risks of worsening these conditions.
- While glycerin provides hydration, the formula lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients to adequately address your oily skin.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
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
Why is Pond's Rejuveness a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?
Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks specialized oil-controlling ingredients and may worsen breakouts. A product of this type needs lightweight hydration, ingredients that help control oil without clogging pores, and agents that support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for your skin because mineral oil and isopropyl palmitate may clog pores and worsen breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs a moisturizing treatment with lightweight textures, oil-controlling ingredients, and barrier-supporting agents that hydrate without adding excess oil.
What do Alpha Hydroxy Acids do for oily acne-prone skin?
Alpha hydroxy acids help clear acne and smooth oily skin by gently exfoliating the surface and unclogging pores. They are generally well tolerated and effective for treating breakouts without causing excessive irritation.
What does Collagen do for oily acne-prone skin?
Collagen helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated and smooth while improving its overall condition and reducing signs of aging. It is unlikely to cause breakouts, but this skin type also needs ingredients that clear pores and calm redness.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin, as its formula lacks sufficient oil-balancing ingredients and may worsen blemishes. Oily acne-prone skin needs a moisturizing treatment with oil-balancing ingredients and targeted blemish care.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
This cream is a weak match for your skin, so using it alongside retinol may increase the likelihood of irritation and worsening breakouts. A product of this type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oil to safely support acne-prone skin.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to control oil and may worsen blemishes. To properly care for this skin type, a moisturizing treatment needs oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight hydration.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it lacks specialized oil-balancing ingredients and contains heavy components like mineral oil and isopropyl palmitate that may clog pores and trigger breakouts. A product for this skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help keep pores clear and manage shine.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally safe to use on the body, but the thin skin around the eyes may be easily irritated by its active exfoliating ingredients. When using moisturizing treatments on the body or delicate areas, this type of skin needs lightweight formulas with balancing ingredients to keep it smooth and calm without clogging pores.
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, 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, 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, 2025Dermatological 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 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, 2024
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
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
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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