ponds Pond's Light Moisturizer

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Palmitic Acid
3. Stearic Acid
4. Niacinamide
5. Isopropyl Myristate
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. Mineral Oil
8. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
9. Triethanolamine
10. Glycerin
11. Cetyl Alcohol
12. Dimethicone
13. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
14. Carbomer
15. Methyl Paraben
16. Sodium PCA
17. Titanium Dioxide
18. Aluminum Hydroxide
19. Zinc Oxide
20. Propyl Paraben
21. Glycine Soja Oil
22. Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
23. Sericin
24. Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
25. Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Oil
26. Potassium Sorbate
27. Cetearyl Alcohol
28. Cetearyl Glucoside
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Glutamic Acid
31. Allantoin
32. Tocopherol Acetate
33. Sodium Hydroxide
34. Disodium EDTA
35. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
36. Phenoxyethanol
37. Perfume
38. Benzyl Benzoate
39. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
40. Citronellol
41. Limonene
42. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains parabensContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Palmitic AcidGlyceryl StearateMineral Oil

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

BINDING

Isopropyl Myristate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Other ingredients

TriethanolamineGlycerinCetyl AlcoholDimethiconeButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCarbomerMethyl ParabenSodium PCATitanium DioxideAluminum HydroxideZinc OxidePropyl ParabenGlycine Soja OilPrunus Persica Fruit ExtractSericinFragaria Vesca Fruit ExtractNelumbium Speciosum Flower OilPotassium SorbateCetearyl AlcoholCetearyl GlucosideXanthan GumGlutamic AcidAllantoinTocopherol AcetateSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTASodium Ascorbyl PhosphatePhenoxyethanolPerfumeBenzyl BenzoateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitronellolLimoneneLinalool

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Mineral Oil

Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Methyl Paraben

Effective water-soluble preservative; generally safe at low concentrations, may cause sensitivity in susceptible individuals.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Propyl Paraben

Not decoded yet

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Peach fruit extract with fruit acids and fibers; used as mild physical exfoliant and moisturizer

Sericin

Animal-derived silk protein, used for anti-static and hair/skin conditioning; provides smoothness and repair.

Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract

Strawberry fruit extract; botanical astringent and conditioner, low concentration, offers antioxidant and soothing.

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Oil

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Tocopherol Acetate

Tocopherol acetate antioxidant at 0.1–0.5%; oxidizes in biphasic systems, pair with BHT or nitrogen

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Perfume

Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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