Cold Cream Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Pond's
Updated August 7, 2026
Removes makeup and mineral sunscreen effectively with minimal rubbing
What the community says
Creamy makeup remover and cleanser that's a nostalgia-fueled staple for dry, sensitive, and redness-prone skin, prized for gentle hydration and barrier support but known to leave an oily film if not wiped properly.
What this means for you
What people love
- Removes makeup and mineral sunscreen effectively with minimal rubbing
- Gentle, hydrating formula that doesn't strip or dry skin, even on eczema and rosacea
- Longtime staple with simple, affordable no-fuss appeal for dry and sensitive skin
Watch out for
- Not ideal for acne-prone skin due to comedogenic mineral oil that can trap bacteria and clog pores
- Can leave a greasy residue if not fully wiped off, making some users feel unclean
- Contains fragrance which can irritate sensitive skin or worsen redness
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Real Reddit threads
24 threads from r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare +4 more
“use ponds cold cream as a makeup remover”
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“So I wash my face twice a day with panoxyl (I hope I spelled that right) and use ponds cold cream as a makeup remover.”
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“All of this took a year to figure out what worked for me.”
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“have always used Nivea or Ponds for moisturizing.”
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“followed by a heavy layer of Ponds Cold Cream before bed.”
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“I have never really paid too much attention to facial products until the last 8 years”
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“One day, I saw someone talk about Ponds Cold Cream and I thought “Nothing else has worked, why not just try it.”
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“Well I’ll be damned, my redness is gone and my acne is almost non existent.”
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“I use their cold cream and their moisturizer (blue lid) and that’s it.”
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“Vani cream, olive oil and ponds cold cream. That's it!”
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“In the morning I wash my face with ponds cold cream and use vani cream or olive oil.”
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“What other products do you use?”
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“I know ponds is a staple for many still”
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“Ponds cold cream. Best makeup remover.”
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“Everyone talks about their grandma having amazing skin and using cold cream”
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“my only choices aren't Noxzema, Ponds Cold Cream, and Sea Breeze astringent anymore.”
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