Cold Cream Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Pond's
Updated September 16, 2026
Classic cream cleanser removes makeup and soothes skin; can clog pores or irritate.
What the community says
A thick, emollient cream cleanser best for dry or sensitive skin needing gentle makeup removal. It works well in double cleansing routines to protect the skin barrier but can feel greasy and may trigger breakouts for oily or acne-prone users. Not ideal for those who dislike residue or fragrance.
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Real Reddit threads — 96 mentions across 24 threads
Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 24 threads from r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 more, summarized.
“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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“my only choices aren't Noxzema, Ponds Cold Cream, and Sea Breeze astringent anymore”
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