POND'S Cold Cream Cleanser
Works for
CleansingTriethanolamine, Behenic acid + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Cold Cream Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (behenic acid, carbomer, ceteth-20, cetyl alcohol, triethanolamine) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Paraffinum liquidum~24–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumWater~13–19%
Ceresin~5.4–8.2%
Beeswax~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxTriethanolamine~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineBehenic acid~1.9–2.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCetyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCeteth-20~1.1–1.6%
Parfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCarbomer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Ingredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Water, Ceresin, Beeswax, Triethanolamine, Behenic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl alcohol, Ceteth-20, Parfum, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| POND'SCold Cream CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Paul & JoeCleansing Cream | EmbryolisseLait Crème Fluid | DermalexPsoriasis Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 48% | 48% |
| Price | $6.99 | $34.80+$27.81 | $14.00+$7.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Glycerin | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Epaderm creamKanebo Twany Cleansing Cream
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.