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 globally loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and melting makeup removers, all anchored by moisture-binding glycerin. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, offering deep comfort and replenishment. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions, including the Clarant B3 for acne-prone skin, the Cold Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Hydra Active for mature skin. Through these formulations, its key ingredients significantly increase skin hydration and restore 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 strong choice here, rating High for oily skin.
Is Pond's worth it?
Pond's is worth it for shoppers seeking affordable moisturizers and makeup removers, as Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. However, reviewers frequently mention a strong fragrance and a greasy residue in some products, and four of the seven products on this page contain added fragrance.
What are Pond's's best products?
Pond's best products are Dry Skin Cream for dry skin and Clarant B3 for oily or uneven skin, as Lovi rates both High for those skin types. Reviewers also frequently mention that these moisturizers leave skin deeply soft and absorb quickly.
Which Pond's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Dry Skin Cream is the best for dry skin, where Lovi rates it High, followed by Hydra Active and Crema S, which both rate Average.
Does Pond's cause breakouts?
Reviewers often note that some Pond's products may cause breakouts. Reviewers mention that certain moisturizers have a greasy texture or leave a residue, which can contribute to clogged pores and spots.
Is Pond's fragrance-free?
No, some of the Pond's products on this page contain fragrance, while four out of seven list none.
What are the key ingredients in Pond's products?
Glycerin is a key ingredient featured across the Pond's products on this page. Glycerin helps provide deep moisture to keep skin soft and smooth.
How do I build a Pond's skincare routine?
To build a Pond's routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser and toner, apply Dry Skin Cream to keep your face soft, and finish with a sunscreen. In the evening, use Cold Cream as a pre-cleanser followed by a cleanser, a nourishing serum, and the same moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine after cleansing.
Where can I buy Pond's, and how much does it cost?
Pond's can be purchased at stores in Singapore, with prices ranging from S$45.19 to S$60.99 for most products on the page.
What are good alternatives to Pond's?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Pond's on Lovi. Lovi rates Pond's routines as Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, and High for combination skin.
Pond's vs CeraVe: which is better?
Pond's and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, while both rate High for combination skin. Reviewers note that Pond's offers deeply moisturizing products with great value, though some report a strong fragrance.
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 dry sensitive skin. Glycerin in the products helps keep skin hydrated.
Is Pond's good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Pond's is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates it Superior for that skin type. Cold Cream works well as a makeup remover for sensitive skin, and four of the Pond's products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Pond's good for acne-prone skin?
Pond's is a mixed choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates Clarant B3 High for this skin type while products like Dry Skin Cream rate Low and Age Miracle Night Cream rate a warning. Reviewers mention that some moisturizers may cause breakouts and leave a greasy residue. Clarant B3 helps target dark spots, and glycerin helps keep skin hydrated without added heavy oils.
Is Pond's good for skin with dark spots?
Pond's is helpful for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates Clarant B3 High for this concern. Clarant B3 contains niacinamide, which helps reduce unwanted pigmentation.
Is Pond's good for mature skin?
Pond's works well for mature skin, with Hydra Active and Clarant B3 providing High fit levels and Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream and Dry Skin Cream offering Average fit levels. Lovi rates the Pond's routine Superior for mature skin types.
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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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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