Capsule Review: Pond's White Beauty and Acne Clear Products

Pond's is arguably one of the most popular skin care products in the Philippines. You can ask anyone and you would know that it has a great brand recall. It may be due to it's affordability and availability. Their products also address some of the most common concerns of the Filipina woman - whitening and staying spot and pimple-free.

I have recently wandered through the hallowed beauty aisle of a local grocery and chanced upon these Pond's products. I can vaguely recall that Pond's Facial Wash and Creams were among the first beauty products that I tried as a teenager. Sachets are always a great way to sample products so I grabbed some and also a small version of one of its toner. Let's see how my experience went.

Pond's White Beauty Pinkish White Facial Foam
Washes away dead skin cells and dullness to reveal your pinkish white skin

Details and Ingredients of  Pond's White Beauty Pinkish White//Price: Php 

Will I buy the full size?

Maybe. I'm just neutral about it. But it's not a bad choice.

Sometimes, a facial foam is a facial is a facial foam and there is nothing really remarkable about the experience of using it. Well, my skin felt soft after using it. It didn't feel tight or dry. I didn't get any breakouts while using it. If you love wearing makeup, you ought to pre-cleanse before using this because it can't really clean deeply as I still see some residue if I use this alone for cleansing. It says that it washes away dead skin cells and dullness to reveal a pinkish white skin but a cleanser can only do so much. If you don't back it up with a cream or sun protection, there's a huge chance that optimal whitening may not be achieved.

Pond's Acne Clear Toner
Enriched with Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil and Pore Tightening Essence

Details and Ingredients of Pond's Acne Clear Toner//Price: 

Will I buy it again?

Yes! Definitely! My skin feels fresher, smoother and cleaner every time I use this. It doesn't sting and it really helps in minimizing my pores, even just for a while. I was having a breakout along my jawline and this toner just came in time. I have not had a single zit in that area, or anywhere in my face since I started using it. Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree Oil has always been good to me. :)

Pond's White Beauty Spot-less Rosy White Day Cream
Powdery Finish Day Cream for Oily Skin prone to pimple marks

Details and Ingredients of Pond's White Beauty Day Cream//Price: 

Will I buy the full size?

Maybe. More on the Yes side of Maybe. :)

I love the brightening effect that this product gives to my face. It does give a powdery, even dry finish however it doesn't keep my face oil-free for long because I am quiet oily. I have also observed that my face heats up when I have this on - so it traps the heat and I just sweat a lot. I think the sweat contributes to the oiliness too. The package also doesn't specifically say if it has any SPF so it's a bummer since we all know how necessary any amount of sun protection is.

But I still gave it a maybe since it makes my face look bright and glowing. There are days that I really need something like this. :) I just partner is with a good ol' powder like the Maybelline White Superfresh which mattifies my skin and has an SPF 34. And keep a hanky at bay.

Here's a dollop of the Facial Wash and the Day Cream.

XO,

Carissa