Dry Skin Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Pond's
3.8Based on Reddit sentiment — the share of positive vs. negative mentions across r/SkincareAddiction and more. Not customer star reviews.12 mentions across 2 Reddit threads
Updated July 31, 2026
Affordable and widely used for dry skin relief
What the community says
An affordable, thick cream favored for dry and sensitive skin that melts in nicely but is prone to pilling and can aggravate acne-prone or combination skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Affordable and widely used for dry skin relief
- Melts into skin instead of sitting on top, feels gentle
- Can be used morning and night, including under occlusives and tretinoin routines
Watch out for
- Prone to pilling when layered with actives like niacinamide or snail mucin
- Not ideal for acne-prone or combination skin—can trigger breakouts
- Can cause burning or irritation after washing, especially if skin barrier is compromised
Product details
Skin Type
Product Traits
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
2 threads from r/Rosacea, r/acne
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“I just got the Pond’s Dry Skin Cream and it’s done wonders for my dry skin and it’s non-irritating.”
Positive
“I know some people don’t love Pond’s but for $8, if it works it works.”
Positive
“Morning - Pond's Dry Skin Face Cream”
Positive
“Night - Pond's Dry Skin Face Cream”
Positive
“photos and current routine posted below.”
Positive
