Pond's
Pond's has one of the longest histories in skincare, tracing its origins to 1846 when pharmacist Theron T. Pond created a witch hazel-based healing remedy called Golden Treasure in Utica, New York. The product was renamed Pond's Extract in 1849 and evolved into cold cream by the early 20th century, becoming one of America's first mass-market skincare brands. Pond's Cold Cream, introduced in 1907, became iconic -- used by generations of women for makeup removal and moisturizing. Chesebrough-Pond's merged with Unilever in 1987, and the brand is now one of Unilever's major global skincare properties with particularly strong market positions in South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The brand has modernized its range to include anti-aging, brightening, and acne products while maintaining its heritage cold cream as a bestseller.
Brand Philosophy
Pond's operates on the principle that effective skincare fundamentals -- cleansing, moisturizing, protecting -- should be universally accessible. The brand has evolved from its cold cream heritage into a full skincare range while maintaining the same commitment to affordable, reliable daily care. Pond's research focuses on combining time-tested formulation principles with modern active ingredients, adapting products to regional skin concerns and climate conditions across its global markets.
Consumers seeking reliable, affordable daily skincare with nearly two centuries of formulation heritage. Particularly strong for those who value simple, time-tested products and for the cold cream devotees who swear by this classic for makeup removal.
- Cold Cream -- one of America's first mass skincare products
- Nearly 180 years of skincare heritage
- Global presence with strength in Asia and Latin America
- Affordable daily skincare fundamentals
- Cold cream makeup removal still beloved by millions
- Glycerin
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
- Lactic Acid
- Hydrolyzed Collagen
- Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)
Pond's at a Glance
Strongest Categories
Pond's performs best in: Moisturizer (1 product, avg 79/100); Brightening Treatment (1 product, avg 77/100); Anti-Aging Treatment (1 product, avg 70/100).
Best Conditions Served
Across all products, Pond's scores highest for: Oily Skin (avg 82/100); Combination Skin (avg 82/100); Dull/Uneven Texture (avg 81/100). If your primary concern is one of these conditions, Pond's products are particularly worth considering.
Certifications
Common certifications include Hypoallergenic, Non-Comedogenic, Dermatologist-Tested, Dermatologist Tested, Oil-Free, Alcohol-Free.
Best Pond's by Skin Condition
The highest-scoring Pond's product for each condition we evaluate.
Pond's Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & B3 Gel Face Moisturizer
Pond's Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & B3 Gel Face Moisturizer
Pond's Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & B3 Gel Face Moisturizer
Pond's Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & B3 Gel Face Moisturizer
Pond's Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & B3 Gel Face Moisturizer
Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Pond's Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream (Normal to Dry)
Pond's Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream (Normal to Dry)
Pond's Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream (Normal to Dry)
Pond's Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream (Normal to Dry)
All Pond's Products (3)
Pond's Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & B3 Gel Face Moisturizer
Pond's Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream (Normal to Dry)