Pond's Crema S for acne-prone skin
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A poor match for acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 combination skin due to glycerin and dimethicone, which hydrate and smooth texture, but lacks specialized ingredients to address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits, but the absence of ingredients like salicylic acid means it will not effectively target your specific concerns.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
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 acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises caution because while this moisturizer hydrates and smooths texture, it lacks specialized ingredients to clear and prevent breakouts. A product of this type needs effective ingredients that target acne and blemishes, pose no risk of irritation, and contain soothing extracts or peptides.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
This cream is a poor fit for acne-prone skin because it lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid to target breakouts. A moisturizer for this skin needs soothing extracts, effective peptides, and blemish-fighting ingredients that hydrate without irritation.
What does Collagen do for acne-prone skin?
Collagen is unlikely to directly treat acne, but it helps improve overall skin hydration and elasticity. A product for acne-prone skin needs soothing ingredients and lightweight hydrators that balance oil without clogging pores.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
What do Emollients do for acne-prone skin?
Emollients help keep acne-prone skin comfortable by supporting the skin barrier and reducing the dryness and irritation caused by strong acne treatments. Using a moisturizer alongside your acne routine makes it easier to stick with your treatments without losing their effectiveness.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2014Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 2025
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer goes in the morning routine after your hydrating toner, and in the evening routine after your treatment step. Because it offers only moderate hydration and lacks ingredients like salicylic acid, acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also includes blemish-fighting ingredients to properly target breakouts.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it dry, and then smoothing on this moisturizer to help keep your skin soft and comfortable. Using a gentle moisturizer of this type while using retinol is unlikely to interfere with your treatment and helps keep your skin smooth. To properly care for acne-prone skin, this type of product needs added soothing and clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or ceramides to help calm breakouts.
How often should I use this cream?
You may use this cream daily to help keep your skin soft and smooth, though acne-prone skin needs a product with ingredients like salicylic acid to target breakouts.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is a poor match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid to help clear breakouts. A product of this type needs specialized acne-fighting ingredients to properly care for and manage acne-prone skin.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is suitable for use on the body and the thin skin around the eyes, where skin thickness varies significantly across different body areas. It provides general moisturizing benefits, though a product used here for this skin needs targeted ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or specialized botanical extracts to support delicate areas and improve hydration.
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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