The Rise and Fall of Ponds: From Iconic Brand to Legal Battle

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The Rise and Fall of Ponds: From Iconic Brand to Legal Battle
In this captivating video, I dive deep into the compelling story of Ponds, once an iconic brand that dominated the beauty industry, only to face a tumultuous downfall due to a gripping legal battle. Join me as I explore the rise, success, and ultimate decline of Ponds, unravelling the twists and turns that shaped its journey.
From its humble beginnings as a small apothecary in the 19th century to becoming a global beauty empire, Ponds amassed a devoted following with its innovative skincare products. Discover the key milestones, breakthrough formulations, and marketing strategies that propelled Ponds to the pinnacle of beauty industry success.
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@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

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@judyjones5089 8 ай бұрын

I actually got nostalgic during tee lockdown and started using it, rememberimg my mom had done so, and her skin was lovely. I got the cleanser, using it in the shower while washing my face, and use the moisturizer during the day. it takes just the littlest dab of either, so the jars go a long way, and have a very pleasant, gentle fragrance. Fast-forward to about nine months later, when a friend of mine saw me at church. I hadn't seen her since before the lockdon in the pre-Ponds days. One of the first things she said right off was that I looked good, that I looked younger! Wow. Will definitely stay wit it, love it, is a fraction of other cleansers and moisturizers. I just use the original.

@rebeccapetty1k390 5 ай бұрын

Exactly you should use it for life I’ve seen nothing but positive opinions about it now I ve decided to make it my skincare routine I wasn’t even into skincare.. and I ll be buying for my mom , my mom loves Nivea she’s old school but she uses other products too so when she heard about ponds she said ‘ send me one ! ‘ lol .. this is great

@_wingedknight_ 3 ай бұрын

Good for you! Started using Pond's again recently, used it in high school, only the white beauty cream and facewash though. This time, used their moisturizer, sunscreen and serum and essence as well. Had been breaking out but I think these really helped improve and hydrate my skin

@stratosphere94 Жыл бұрын

Man, we really can't trust anything can we? 😅 this and Johnson & Johnson are really disturbing.

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Ya I know right

@donecurry1938 4 ай бұрын

Mercury was put in the product after it was purchased by a 3rd party.

@Aussiegirl1972 Жыл бұрын

I’ve used expensive all natural and organic skincare and Haircare products. The Haircare products gave me dandruff and dried out my hair and some of the skincare products irritated my skin and I even got dermatitis. Natural or organic doesn’t mean better. I have used Pond’s skincare in the past and I loved it.

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

What products did you use

@sharroon7574 9 ай бұрын

Essential oils can be very irritating and many natural products contain them.

@gingerdude 4 ай бұрын

It's funny how Pond's is on the expensive side in my country

@LuzMaria95 Жыл бұрын

This is crazy. I actually love ponds and don’t count on stopping using it. And honestly most likely no brand or product is 100% safe.

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Just make sure to check labels to see where it’s made

@donecurry1938 4 ай бұрын

It was one incident. The mercury was put in the product by a 3rd party after it was purchased.

@lindseystein9676 Жыл бұрын

I’ve read about mercury poisoning in certain “whitening” lotions/moisturizer’s recently. Those types of creams are typically sold in south asian countries. So if you’re ordering online, definitely check ingredients and stay away from certain “whitening” creams.

@chelsearose7655 Жыл бұрын

Consumers need to be aware of the ingredients lists period!! If you don’t think companies will cut costs and skimp and use dodgy ingredients you’re mistaken. Look at J and J and companies like DuPont and Claire’s makeup (for children) that had asbestos. I’m always aware of ingredients and try to make sure my products are cruelty free and free of certain things I don’t like.

@nkley1 10 ай бұрын

Fun Fact: I noticed, early in this video, that the black and white Pond’s TV ads from the 1960’s, they feature the well-known model, Patty Boyd, first wife of George Harrison of the Beatles.

@drc4168 6 ай бұрын

Yessssss I saw that too, the inspiration behind Clapton's Layla and Harrison's Something - she is beautiful ❤️

@Marie-fh9fr 8 ай бұрын

My great grandma used olive oil to take her makeup off with. She passed at 86 from dementia but she always had the most beautiful skin even up to her death. I will always recommend extra virgin olive oil as a makeup remover over a product with chemicals. Olive oil followed by witch hazel work very well to remove my makeup.

@anamariaevans8421 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video. Perhaps the Ponds products were overall better in their original form, before Unilever got involved. These big corporations are BAD NEWS. I will be making a conscious effort to not give them my money anymore.

@grannygoose3532 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Unfortunately this Ponds cream is not the only one using methylmurcury ingredient in cosmetics these days and Mexico is not only ones sending it here to the US. China, Philippines, India, Thailand and few other countries. If you visit the California public health page they have a list of the results of many face crream they tested and Ponds has two of their products listed.

@BobbieXxoo Жыл бұрын

Great information! Thanks

@innatozakian9724 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I really like your older videos that you made too. ♥️

@kiyoto6569 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see Laura cover The Radium Girls in general, I have two books on them and it’s such a roller coaster of a ride, I feel Laura would do really well covering them

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great idea!

@joyceadams5765 Жыл бұрын

Unilever is going to end up paying big. They absolutely know better!

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Gosh I know

@lunallena5594 Жыл бұрын

I like Pond's, I use the one with the pink lid as a daytime moisturizer, and I use Jergen's cold cream to remove makeup. I also bought the red and blue Pond's Crema jars,which are great!

@incognitoincognito7500 6 күн бұрын

Where do you buy the pink lid ponds from?

@lindseystein9676 Жыл бұрын

I like cold cream instead of cleansing balm or oil for a double cleanse. Ponds (as long as it’s unscented) is a good one. Neutrogena also makes a cleansing lotion, which is pretty similar.

@megshimatsu8615 8 ай бұрын

My Mom used Pond's cold cream religiously. She said it was a great makeup remover and kept her skin moisturized.

@LorraineCareyAuthor Жыл бұрын

Mine is now going in the trash. I had no idea. Thank you for bringing this to attention. My mother used a cream from Revlon that was discontinued and I believe she got her Pancreatic Cancer from it.

@Jakee77143 10 ай бұрын

Laura I just found this video! I am so shocked. I’ve always sworn by ponds and this was really eye opening! Thank you for doing a deep dive. I found it extremely interesting at the end you related it to yourself and spoke of how your skin seems more sensitive. The same exact thing has happened to me! So crazy I thought it was just me! Really makes me wonder what these skincare companies truly put in the products. Scary to stop and think we want results but get side effects instead.

@Laurajaneatelier 10 ай бұрын

I think the cold cream might be ok it’s just that lightening one

@khill6510 Ай бұрын

I used Lemon Ponds in the 1970s. Loved the way it smelled.

@lelam3938 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Laura, for your video! You probably saved me. I started to use Ponds Rejuveness cream from Mexico about two months ago. I noticed that my memory started to noticeably get worse, but I would never guess it’s because of the cream 😮

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Omg that’s crazy!! I’m glad you saw this video

@jalapeno1119 Жыл бұрын

Omg that's crazy

@heathersparlor 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@joseyvaldez5417 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@DalainaRenee Жыл бұрын

Great video! I like your new photo you have up to! I’ve never tried Ponds 😮

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@DalainaRenee Жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@khaterehlunden5136 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I remember my mother had Pond creme

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@LiaBunny93 Жыл бұрын

I stocked up on the pink lid one. I’ll probably use it up then switch to something else

@pdmullgirl 8 ай бұрын

Hello! That was interesting. I have several brands to include, Ponds, Dove, Olay and I’m pretty sure I purchased them at Dollar Tree. I don’t use any of them on a regular basis. And when I have used them, I don’t have a problem with them. Things that make you go hmmmmmm though. Enjoyed the video! ❤️💜💚

@jackiemitchel4533 9 ай бұрын

I’ve got three big jars of Ponds , which I absolutely loved , one is the Ponds Dry Skin Facial Moisturizer and two of the Ponds Cold Cream Make Up Remover , and now I’m extremely confused 😢

@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149 8 ай бұрын

I bought 1 jar of ponds (green top) tonight. I did use the blue top before....i loved it

@angelahicklin4487 Жыл бұрын

I just love your videos, they are so informative. You are so beautiful could you do a get ready with me video sometime? ❤ hope you have a great week 😂

@carriesmemaw9192 8 ай бұрын

Best cold cream I've ever used is the Merle Norman Cold Cream. I've used it for over 30 yrs.

@Marie-fh9fr 8 ай бұрын

I love Merle Norman!

@susanruan3663 12 күн бұрын

I started using Merle Norman products just this past spring. I'm loving them too.

@ARW-us5hs Жыл бұрын

Do you still use Ponds and do you consider it safe? I use it exclusively and it’s awesome.

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

I think the cold cream Is fine. Still has other chemicals though

@stts2318 Жыл бұрын

Ponds contains triethanolamine i think

@christinedumonceau5057 Жыл бұрын

I missed Miss Atelier, her lovely voice and her lovely face. Gosh that is sad used to be my favourite skin care, very rare here in Scotland. Sometimes Boots the chemist has it, apart from this gone, gone , gone.

@albireadingromance Жыл бұрын

My Dollar General had this yesterday 😢

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Hopefully it’s not the bad one

@davidm78 9 ай бұрын

You mentioned in the middle of the video that the Ponds Cold Cream was also good for something as well. Leaving it on your face for one minute? What is that good for?

@joyceadams5765 Жыл бұрын

Oh, Lord! The reguvaness...I used these

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Me too 😂

@dylswife8048 8 ай бұрын

I used to LOVE Ponds lemon cold cream. I wish they still made it! 🍋🍋

@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149 8 ай бұрын

Oh, that one sound really nice. I can see it now🥰yellow top yellow something🤭I just got the pond cold cream even tho i don't wear makeup. I'm just now stepping up my skin care routine and I use the blue top(last year) before and i loved it.

@dylswife8048 8 ай бұрын

@@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149 it was wonderful! Such a good smell.

@noneofurbusiness5223 Жыл бұрын

What yr did model start using Pond's & what yr was lawsuit?

@MaryBethPetra Жыл бұрын

Can you do something on Noxzema?

@Tamar-sz8ox 6 ай бұрын

Ponds fragrance free cold cream is great for double cleanse step one . ! Dr dray board certified dermatologist recommended !

@cynthiamckenzie1034 7 ай бұрын

I used this product for years. Suddenly they must have changed the ingredients because it now causes an allergic reaction 😢

@analera999 Жыл бұрын

So basically if I purchased my cold cream on Amazon and there is a Spanish writing under the English, and even if the written ingredients are "clean" I am still doomed because what you say is that mercury will not be written in the ingredients and if it is in Spanish it most certainly comes from Mexico 🤯 ?

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Yes! I wouldn’t buy it from Amazon or if it comes from Mexico. Maybe have a look at target and Walgreens to compare the packaging.

@bilikcantik88 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Ponds were my favorite skincare

@ladywhistledownton Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, i just threw out my small jar of rejuveness cream, thankfully i didn't use it much didn't like the smell on my face.

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

It did have a strange smell I agree

@lipstickperfume7474 Жыл бұрын

I love ponds cold cream.

@jessie9671 7 ай бұрын

I heard the ponds rejuvenate was tampered with and mercury was added to the cream

@imjustpeachy1882 8 ай бұрын

Im gonna just hope that the dry skin cream is ok cause I still basically have a whole container.

@Grincheypoo Жыл бұрын

Not me watching this using my classic ponds this morning 😂

@mariahhusted3274 5 ай бұрын

Literally washing my face with ponds as I watch this.

@Grincheypoo 5 ай бұрын

💜💜💜. My grandma used ponds religiously til the day she died at 84 and she really didn't have any wrinkles! She also used that Air Spun powder. I love it more than any high dollar loose powder.

@feanorlawless3891 Жыл бұрын

Is that Pattie Boyd in the commercial??

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Oh I’m not sure actually

@robinlynn7483 Жыл бұрын

Yes. That is Patty Boyd.

@Zenmasterzzz Жыл бұрын

Ponds break me out so bad

@soggyfroggy22 Жыл бұрын

I use the ponds cold cream. I like it and I looked to see where it’s made but dose not say. I hope it’s safe, because I do like it a lot.

@catherimewalker7468 Жыл бұрын

Use ponds with blue lid every day

@user-km8kl3rx5p 8 ай бұрын

This is a shame cause I love using it, it helps my elbows & knees out.

@lauriefarmer2821 Жыл бұрын

My mom would slather ponds on ...for years

@barbara9315 8 ай бұрын

I have a ponds cream made from India. Should i be scared?

@kimhinson3366 Жыл бұрын

😮

@annechappee8825 9 ай бұрын

My grandmother used Ponds forever. I would buy some to just see what it is like but Unilever needs to move out of Russia. Boycotting that company.

@cynthiamckenzie1034 7 ай бұрын

My Grandmother used it her whole life.

@chloepeterson1854 Жыл бұрын

I USE PONDS, on I’m nervous to watch😂

@collettewhitney2141 Жыл бұрын

First to comment. Excellent video ❤

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@BubbaBubbaphant809 7 ай бұрын

Bull crap, money hungry people

@elizabradley4797 Жыл бұрын

Laura Jane ❤ Just what the doctor ordered sunday ~ trusted & soothing enlightment on a 'Sunday' drive through Laura Jane Atelier Land'. Sitting back for the Ride 😊 Laura Jane ~ I too like the vintage jars of Ponds. ~ With silver accents ~ always a treat to scoop from a brautiful vintage or antique jar ~ time travel ~ sweet visit to times of long long ago ~ visiting those times is a treat ~ Just as good & better visiting with Laura Jane ~ Past Present & Quite Perfect 🌹 Thank you so much Laura Jane for your Time Travel. 🗯️ 💐Idea:. History of the Bathing Suit ~ 💐 P.S. Think I'll try the Bellway products ~ so easy ~ esp. when shopping is a hassle these days ~ mix & pour over ice o.k. 🧊

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

You will love Bellway the strawberry is yummy

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Love the bathing suit idea too

@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing . You was very informative about ponds history, it was very interesting. But 👀 ..wow ponds I wasn’t expecting that . Surely they must no that’s a no no ingredient..shocking. 🇬🇧👍🏻💛🤍

@Laurajaneatelier Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching