Ponds • Dry Skin Cream • Moisturizers
(488 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 3.7 |
| Would buy this product again. | 69% |
| Package Quality | 3.4 |
| Price | 2.0 |
| Ingredients | |
dianelarsenemail on 5/20/2013 11:07:00 PM more reviews by dianelarsenemail
Age: 36-43 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
My mom has been using this ever since i was a little girl and she has absolutely beautiful skin. I decided to give it a try and i fell in love with it just after a few uses.
what i like about this cream:
-has a cooling effect when applied
-great for dry dull skin
-calms redness and irritation
-does not cause breakouts
-moisturizes and hydrates skin
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*TOP REVIEWER* elfriede on 5/20/2013 2:34:00 PM more reviews by elfriede
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
Price is right, scent is pleasant, silky feel, good all-round product--if you don't have sensitive skin, that is, otherwise don't risk it. I bought this inexpensive cream because of budgetary constraints and was very happy with it for a few months. No clogged pores (though at 45 it's less of an issue now), sinks in nicely with no greasy after feel and a nice matte finish, spreads on the skin easily and smoothly. However, after a few months my skin became sensitized to an ingredient (probably the fragrance), leading to redness and burning wherever I used the product. I even tried using it on my body, my hands, but wherever I try to use it now, my skin protests, painfully. I don't always react to fragranced products, even on the face, but if you've ever reacted to fragranced lotion, don't take a chance on this one.
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HaleyandPrecious on 5/10/2013 7:55:00 PM more reviews by HaleyandPrecious
Age: 36-43 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
Great product!:)
Pros:
- moisturizes well
- lots of product in one $5 container
- paraben free
- doesn't clog pores ( which is definitely a plus for me because I have acne prone skin )
- unscented
- great price!
cons:
- sometimes can make your skin feel greasy but trust me it's not!
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annafefifofanna on 5/2/2013 8:41:00 PM more reviews by annafefifofanna
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Blond, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Hazel
I have dry skin and I wanted to try something new in hopes of a lotion that would seriously moisturize my face. It was only about $6 which is half the price of most other drug store face lotions and it had great reviews so I went ahead and purchase it. Initially I liked this product I liked the smell and the thickness made me feel like it really would moisturize. The next day I noticed my skin was softer and shinier. Then sadly the terror occurred! About a week in I broke out TERRIBLY all over my cheeks and chin. I am not prone to pimples and I have never had a break out like this in my entire life granted I am only 19 but still. I have never felt so ashamed of my face before. I stopped using it on my face and only used it around my eyes and my pimples were clearing up a bit. But dumb me didn't want to admit to myself that it was this product causing the acne because i never usually breakout due to a product so I started applying it to my face again. My face is now worse than ever!! My face had been the clearest it's ever been before using this so I am really upset. I know most people appear to be fine but be careful with this product that's all I'm saying. It isn't oil free so maybe I have a bad reaction to the mineral oil in this product. :'( i will continue using it as an eye cream though...
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*TOP REVIEWER* mkinthecity on 5/2/2013 4:26:00 AM more reviews by mkinthecity
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
Luxuriously rich cream that hydrates dry skin. The scent is quite pleasant and calming, despite some of the reviews I have read. The price is unbeatable and quite a drugstore find. I have tried this as a facial night cream, but it proved too emollient for my face. Instead, I use the Pond's Crema S as my night cream (HG status!) because it is a tad less thick than this version. I do give this cream a 5 lippie rating because I use it on the rest of my body and it works out all my dry bits.
Give Pond's a try! Once you find the right formulation for your skin type, you'll be hooked! The price is a bargain. I do wish they would stop testing on animals. Hopefully they will come out with a moisturizer that is fragrance free as well.
EDIT: Omg how goodies this stuff? My skin has been so dry and irritated that I switched to using this again because I find the scent so calming. I apply a very thin layer and I wake up with super soft skin. The key is to apply it lightly. Granny knows best afterall and this basic is amazing!
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mearepaige on 4/15/2013 1:21:00 AM more reviews by mearepaige
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I absolutely LOVE this lotion. I can't afford the higher end skin products right now, so when it was very cold in NJ I decided to try this for the dry peeling skin on my face. The first night I used it I spread it liberally on my face and neck after washing, and I woke up with baby soft skin!!! I've been using this so far for about a month. I also have been having very red skin for the past couple of years, and after using this every night and morning it's actually starting to fade A LOT! I've tried everything that is priced reasonably and this is by far the best yet. I started using it on my body too. It's warm out now and I still wear it daily under makeup and at night, it doesn't have a greasy feeling because it sinks right in. My skin has not looked this good in a long time. The jar I bought is lasting a very long time too. When I run out eventually I will definitely be buying this again and again. I paid about six dollars for it and for the quality of the product and the price, it's very worth it!!!! Oh and BTW- A lot of reviewers say they hate the packaging, but as long as you have clean hands it should be fine. I think the jar is adorable and it makes it seem more luxurious for some reason!
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HowGreatThouArt on 4/12/2013 9:59:00 PM more reviews by HowGreatThouArt
Age: Unknown Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
This cream does not work for me. I find that it sits on top of my skin and doesn't sink in. Also, the fragrance in this cream is so strong that it irritates my face. I'm glad that it works for others, but it does not work for me.
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andieheartsmakeup on 4/5/2013 12:37:00 AM more reviews by andieheartsmakeup
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I actually purchased the Dollar General knock-off version of this, because the ingredients were the same and it was cheaper, and I wasn't sure if I was going to like it. I recently had a baby, and my skin has been dry/dehydrated since (although I still have an oily t-zone, yay). I wanted a nice hydrating moisturizer to use at night when I don't care if my face is shiny, and this had minimalist ingredients (I break out from most moisturizers). This hydrates really well, and absorbs into my skin a lot better than I thought it would. I got the 3.9 oz. size, and the little jar is so cute, and I can actually throw it in my purse when I need it. The baby powder scent doesn't bother me, but it IS kind of strong. I'm happy with this, and will continue to use it as my nightly re-hydration cream!
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Oliviamata on 3/28/2013 11:51:00 PM more reviews by Oliviamata
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Other, Olive Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I love this moisturizer! I skeptical at first at buying it because it was for dry skin and it had mineral oil in it(I have oily skin) but low and behold it is amazing! It reduced my oily skin so I have more normal skin now! During winter my nose and cheeks get dry and this fixes it right up! Even in summer this does not make me oily, soaks in quickly, no residue, and did not break me out whatso ever. I shall forever repurchase it! Plus the tub lasts forever!
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Bex6679 on 3/26/2013 4:26:00 PM more reviews by Bex6679
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
For a 'lower end' product, I love this stuff. I've been known to be a product and makeup snob, but this is my all time go to moisturizer, especially in the winter. In summer, my skin is always quite shiny (thus oily), but in winter- dry spots like you wouldn't believe! Ponds is a great product and I usually buy the big tub of it and use it as a all-over moisturizer, too. I would suggest though, buying at Walmart rather than a drugstore. Bigger size, cheaper price.
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*TOP REVIEWER* maria526 on 3/22/2013 6:08:00 PM more reviews by maria526
Age: 44-55 Skin: Dry, Medium Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
This is a really nice moisturizer that I use on days when I want to give my skin a break from the retinol products I use most of the time (Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair in the day and Rapid Wrinkle Repair at night). It's a heavier cream, but goes into my skin well and leaves it very moisturized pretty much all day. I have no problem putting make-up on over it. It doesn't have SPF, so I use regular sunscreen over it if I'm going to be outside.
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nanaknickers on 3/11/2013 8:52:00 PM more reviews by nanaknickers
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium Brown Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I live in Boston,MA and the weather can be pretty harsh, especially the winters. I used to get random dry patches and flakiness because I didn't take care of my skin. I'm 23 and I use this after washing my face at night and under makeup in the AM.
Pros**
-It makes my skin feel dewy and fresh.
-I like the powdery scent.
-I also I use extra under my eyes and that has save me $$ on eye cream.
-It keeps my skin "dry patch free"
Cons**
-It has no sunscreen
-It's tested on animals :(
I recommend it as an "I'm too drunk to wash my face" makeup remover, "I'm too broke to buy eye cream" eye cream, and a general moisturizer for dry/combination/normal skin. The price is great for its versatility and richness.
--update--
I added a star to make 5. I tried to used other creams for a few months and my skin was terrible. It was dry and flaky and just gross. I bought a new ponds cream and it was perfect. My skin neeeds this stuff. I HIGHLY recommend it for dry,flaky (non acne prone) skin!
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hydra101 on 2/24/2013 7:32:00 PM more reviews by hydra101
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Hazel
I have dry skin and need something that really sinks in. I used this at night and it felt great. The morning, however, my skin looked worse....dry, wrinkled and dull. Will not use or buy again.
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sincle on 2/24/2013 9:40:00 AM more reviews by sincle
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Olive Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I thought this was a generally good product. There are some pros and cons, like any other product, but overall it's very good. Keep in mind your skin type when buying; this is not recommended for oily skin. It's quite thick. There's a reason why it's called the "Dry Skin Cream." Some people were complaining that it sits on skin and leaves a strange residue. I had no problem with this. I felt that it sunk into my skin nicely and hydrated well.
The cream comes in a pot, which can make for unhygienic use, but I make sure my hands are clean before using it. I saw two sizes where I picked it up (Target), and I got the smaller one. It's got a strange fragrance, not in a bad way. It kind of smells like a classic lotion. It fades after a little bit though. Ponds does test on animals. The cream itself is thick. I recommend for normal skin types to use as a night cream. It works fine for my normal/dry skin as an everyday cream. I massage the cream into my skin when it's still wet for the extra kick of moisture.
Pros
-Price is fair
-Hydrates well
-You get a good amount for price
Cons
-Smell (fades away fast though)
-The packaging
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Sexandtwinkies on 2/22/2013 1:57:00 AM more reviews by Sexandtwinkies
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I wouldn't buy it more than I do now, but it does an excellent job at getting rid of those dry patches on your skin you can get from the cold weather. Living in FL I'm not used to the cold, but as soon as it dropped 20's here I got rough patches of dry skin that would BURN when I put regular lotion on it and the dry skin was still there, just kind of greasy. I put a small amount of this and noticed it smelt nice, but kind of like an old persons moisturizer... It doesn't linger so that's alright. It got rid of my dry skin in minutes and relieved me, also preventing them overnight, I did get a few breakouts though...
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kerryanne44 on 2/21/2013 12:49:00 PM more reviews by kerryanne44
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Green
I used to use this when I was in high school, a million years ago, and recently thought it would be a good idea to try again. But I don't love it as much as I used to and I won't buy it again. My main issues are that it's very greasy-looking (which isn't so bad if you only use it at night), and the fragrance is very strong. After putting it on the other night, my SO told me I "look all buttered-up" and "smell like the perfume counter at Filene's" (an old dept store). It is moisturizing, though, so I will finish up the jar I have, but then return to my HG, CeraVe cream.
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*TOP REVIEWER* DLYNN on 2/18/2013 12:54:00 AM more reviews by DLYNN
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
Ponds Dry Skin Cream is one of the few face creams I have been able to find that evokes no redness or irritation whatsoever. A dermatologist who patch tested me years ago indicated that I am sensitive/allergic to Dimethicone — which was news to me because I have never actually broken out into hives. The problem? Dimethicone is an ingredient in over 98 percent of cosmetic and skin care items on store shelves. About to give up, I discovered Ponds Dry Skin Cream, the "caring classic", one of the few drugstore brands that fit the bill.
Most products I buy don't impress me all that much in terms of packaging or labeling aesthetics, but something about the classic look of this product, especially in the smaller sizes, does. A light, white cream, it comes packaged in a cute little translucent tub, with an attractive powder blue cap. (Blue isn't even my favorite color, but if I were painting a room blue, I'd take this cap down to a paint store and have them match it — absolutely love it!) I also like the fact that the jar-type packaging allows me to get at every last bit. (And no, I don't worry about contaminating it with my hands because I buy in smaller quantities and use exclusively after I shower. Besides, that's what the preservatives are for. :-)
For years I stuck exclusively with Ponds Dry Skin Cream for my facial moisturizing needs, until I recently got the itch to try anti-aging products in earnest. (It was literally an "itch" --- I had an allergic reaction to an MRI with contrast, with the result being I underwent weeks of persistent, itchy bags under my eyes. That's when I suspended my Ponds ritual in favor of stronger ingredients to bring down the puffy/baggy/deflated balloon appearance.) While I want to give each anti-aging product I'm currently experimenting with a chance to work — and early results suggest they are working because even my spouse has commented that my under-eye area has improved — some of those products contain Dimethicone (silicone). Consequently, I have recently begun to note some mild redness upon waking in the morning, something I did not experience when relying upon Ponds Dry Skin Cream to moisturize my face and under-eye area.
In the end, because I can't get entirely away from Dimethicone during the day — I refuse to give up wearing cosmetics thanks to issues with hyper-pigmentation brought on by occasional hormonal breakouts — I've settled for giving my skin a break at night, thanks in no small part to Ponds Dry Skin Cream. In addition to being extremely gentle and deeply moisturizing, I even find the light scent comforting. Ponds Dry Skin Cream is a nightly ritual I'll no doubt stick to in the long run.
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*TOP REVIEWER* annachristina on 2/17/2013 9:15:00 PM more reviews by annachristina
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Medium Brown, Warm Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium Eyes: Brown
My skin is oily, but still use this:
At night on my neck and chest because I can't find a cream that I like.
On my face after getting out of the pool because the chlorine dries me out.
Before skiing to protect my face from the cold.
On my face and body after going out on the boat or being on the beach and in the ocean. My skin gets tight from the wind, salt water, sun exposure, and sunscreen.
One my knees, feet, and elbows when they feel extra dry.
On my face at night after partying just a little too hard. I remove my makeup with the original cold cream, wipe with a hot towel, and rub some of this into my face before putting on my eye mask and hitting the sack.
The smell is inoffensive and it sinks in very quickly with no oily residue. I don't use it around my eyes because I wear contacts and I'm scared of anything near them.
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*TOP REVIEWER* TiaDGB on 2/14/2013 11:04:00 AM more reviews by TiaDGB
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Olive Hair: Black, Curly, Fine Eyes: Black
As the reviewer below me stated: This is an emergency face cream. It's not something that I like to or suggest using on a daily basis. However, to cure dry/dehydrated skin, you really can't beat this.
This is NOT, I repeat, NOT, a product for those with oily skin or are breakout prone. It feels very heavy/greasy, and doesn't contain the best ingredients (petroleum being one of them). I am normally oily skinned, but decided to buy this because the harsh Canadian winter left me with dry patches on my cheeks and chin. After using this product for only a few days, they have cleared up completely.
I don't suggest using this under makeup (it's heavy and takes a long time to sink in). Apply this thickly at night before bed and you will wake up with baby smooth skin that your makeup will just GLIDE onto. BTW- For extra hydration, try doing a mask with Ponds Cold Cream (green cap) once a week. it works like a charm.
This is a very basic moisturizer. It contains no miracle ingredients, no SPF, no anti-aging benefits. It's nothing more or less than a great moisturizer for dehydrated/dry skin. For what it claims to be (and for the price/quantity ratio), this is excellent.
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SpencersMommy on 2/11/2013 9:23:00 PM more reviews by SpencersMommy
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette, Kinky, Medium Eyes: Blue
This is my emergency face cream. I find it is SOOO super greasy and makes my skin feel slimy and gross. It does moisturize well, but I'm not fond of the greasy skin that comes with it. Also, to moisturize well, I have to PILE it on. Not very impressed. I only use it when I have to, and will be trying Nivea soft instead of this.