Pond's Cold Cream for combination skin
Mineral Oil
Beeswax
Cetyl Alcohol
Ceresin
Triethanolamine
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other pre-cleansers 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 suitability for your combination skin, as mineral oil and beeswax provide emollient action to help dissolve makeup, though they may not sufficiently address oiliness concerns for some areas.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing, which you will notice, but lacks targeted ingredients for your oily shine concerns.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing beeswax.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
- Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 13.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry or sensitive skin frequently praise this product for its ability to melt away stubborn waterproof makeup while leaving the skin feeling deeply moisturized and soft. Users with oily or acne-prone skin often caution that the rich, mineral oil-based formula can leave a greasy residue that requires a second cleanse to prevent clogged pores.
Highlights
Deeply moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin baby soft”
- “No tight feeling”
- “Great for dry patches”
Effective makeup remover Mostly Mentioned
- “Melts waterproof mascara”
- “Removes stubborn eyeliner”
- “Dissolves stage makeup”
Great value Often Mentioned
- “Tub lasts forever”
- “Unbeatable price”
- “Budget-friendly staple”
Greasy residue Often Mentioned
- “Leaves oily film”
- “Hard to rinse off”
- “Vision gets blurry”
Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't burn eyes”
- “Calms my redness”
- “Safe for sensitive skin”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like grandma”
- “Scent is overpowering”
- “Too much perfume”
Pore clogging Rarely Noted
- “Caused cystic acne”
- “Clogged my pores”
- “Too heavy for me”
Unhygienic packaging Rarely Noted
- “Hate the jar”
- “Breeding ground for bacteria”
- “Need a spatula”
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Questions and answers
How well does Pond's Cold Cream work for combination skin?
Pond's Cold Cream offers moderate suitability for your combination skin because mineral oil and beeswax help dissolve makeup, but they may not sufficiently address oily shine concerns for some areas. A product of this type needs soothing and nourishing ingredients that pose no risk of irritation, effectively cleanse while providing excellent hydration, and contain squalane and plant oils.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Mineral oil and beeswax make this cream work for combination skin by helping dissolve makeup and soothing dry areas. To better fit combination skin, a makeup remover of this type needs lightweight hydrators like hyaluronic acid or squalane and plant oils that balance oily and dry areas without feeling heavy.
What does Mineral Oil do for combination skin?
Mineral oil helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture and supporting the skin barrier. Because it sits on the surface without penetrating deeply, a product of this type for combination skin needs a lightweight texture and balancing ingredients to avoid feeling too heavy in oily areas while hydrating dry patches.
What does Beeswax do for combination skin?
Beeswax helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by holding in moisture and calming dry patches without feeling overly heavy. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports a healthy skin barrier.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, as part of a routine that helps remove impurities while keeping skin comfortable. To better balance combination skin, this type of product needs to be paired with targeted ingredients that help control oily shine on your T-zone.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream in the evening before or after retinol to help keep your skin soft and soothe any irritation while it gets used to the treatment. A product for this skin used with retinol needs ingredients that soothe and maintain moisture without adding extra oiliness to your skin.
How often should I use it?
Pond's Cold Cream works well as an evening makeup remover for your combination skin, but because its mineral oil and beeswax may not fully address oily shine, this skin type needs lighter cleansing formulas or targeted ingredients that help control oil.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores for combination skin because it has a low risk of pore clogging and lacks harsh ingredients. However, it leaves a greasy residue that may not balance oily areas well, so combination skin needs a lighter cleanser with oil-balancing ingredients.
Is it 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 soap-free cleansing lotion containing cetyl alcohol and sodium cocoyl apple amino acids reduced skin surface impurities and improved skin hydration, barrier function, and skin tone in 27 healthy adult subjects over 30 days.
Cureus, 2025Both US- and Tanzanian-sourced beeswax-pine resin mixtures produced equivalent short-term skin irritation compared to a hydrocolloid active comparator in 35 healthy volunteers over 7 days.
Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 2026Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019Topical application of a honey, olive oil, and beeswax mixture three times daily for up to 4 weeks resulted in clinical responses in 86% of patients with pityriasis versicolor, 78% with tinea cruris, and 75% with tinea corporis.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2004A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022MUD1 protected human dermal fibroblasts against AAPH-induced oxidative stress by increasing cell viability, reducing oxidative damage, improving mitochondrial functionality, and enhancing wound healing capacities.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018Topical 2% tea lotion significantly decreased inflammatory lesions and was superior to 5% zinc sulphate solution in patients with acne vulgaris.
Saudi Medical Journal, 2008Topical 2% tea lotion significantly reduced the mean lesion count of papules and pustules in patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to a control solution over 2 months.
Saudi Medical Journal, 2006
Why other pre-cleansers fit combination skin better
Topical application of tocopherol succinate ethosomal gel decreased erythema, melanin, and sebum levels while improving moisture content and skin elasticity in 34 human women.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Mineral Oil, Water, Ceresin, Beeswax, Triethanolamine, Behenic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteth-20, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Methyl Paraben, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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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