There was a point in time when the Ponds Pimple Clear Face Wash was my go to daily face wash to keep the acne in check. However, Ponds changed the packaging of this product a few months ago and as far as I know, they changed the formula of the face wash too. I have had a hard time adjusting to the new formula and although it is a fairly decent face wash for the price, it is just not as good as the original formula.
This face wash is specially designed for acne prone skin and the original formula did dry up my pimples pretty quick and reduced the production of oil. The new formula, on the other hand, does get rid of the greasiness but does not shrink the pimples as effectively as before. With the original formula, my skin would start behaving much better in a few days but this one only improves the condition of my acne but doesn’t get rid of them completely. My other major qualm with the product is its scent. The original formula had a fresh scent which I quite enjoyed but this one has a pungent herbal smell that lingers on my face, which I genuinely dislike.
If you want my unbiased opinion, without comparing it to the original formula, then I would say that the Ponds Pimple Clear Face wash is one of the most effective budget face washes for acne prone skin in India. It does remove grease and dirt from the pores and makes the skin non-greasy for the next couple of hours. There are more effective face washes for eradicating acne but none are as affordable as this drugstore product. However, since I have been a lover of the original formula, I can’t help but compare this new version to its former self and that leaves me a tad disappointed.
Personally, I won’t be purchasing this face wash again because of the new, annoying scent. If, however, you are not as sensitive to scents as I am and are on a tight budget, you may want to give this product a go. This is one of the reasonable options for students who are most prone to suffering from breakouts yet cannot afford luxury skin care. Priced at INR 69 for a 50gm tube, this face wash cleanses the face gently yet effectively and is definitely a boon for the oily skinned ladies (save for the scent).
I hope that this review was helpful. You can buy the Ponds Pimple Clear Face Wash here.
Gosh! I hate it when brands reformulate their products to be worse than their original formulas!
I know 🙁 Especially if its one of your favorites!
Is that okay for acnes?
It helps in removing greasiness and dries the acne a bit. It does not prevent breakouts though.
It is so annoying when the brands change a formula that worked so well for you 😐
I know 🙁
I hate when this happens. It’s the worst when you find your holy grail product and then the company goes through and changes the formula :/
I know right 🙁 I was so upset when I found out!
That’s awful that Pond’s changed their formula and now the cleanser doesn’t work as well :-/ I have tried using a few different products from Pond’s in the past and have always been disappointed 🙁
Ponds is a very hit and miss brand indeed!