POND'S Dark Spot Corrector Clarant B3 Normal to Oily
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone + 5 moreGood evidence
“This daily moisturizer fights uneven skin tone and discoloration by visibly diminishing dark spots in 4 weeks, so skin looks more radiant.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWeak evidence
“This daily moisturizer fights uneven skin tone and discoloration by visibly diminishing dark spots in 4 weeks, so skin looks more radiant.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Myristic acid~6.8–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPalmitic acid~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinStearic acid~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTriethanolamine~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineTapioca starch~1.2–1.9%
Cetyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- 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 alcoholCyclopentasiloxane~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethanePhenoxyethanol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCarbomer~0.35–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Acrylates crosspolymer~0.1–0.5%
Hydroxystearic acid~0.15–0.6%
Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeDisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateNiacinamide~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Triethanolamine, Tapioca starch, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Acrylates crosspolymer, Hydroxystearic acid, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Disodium edta, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Niacinamide
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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