Ah, the Fountain of Youth! Many brands claim to have found it via creams, serums, and whatnot. But are their claims really all they’re made up to be? Promises of skincare solutions have long been given to consumers through the years, as needs and trends evolve, and such is still the case in 2024. Only today, we find way more of these promises given with little to no weight to back it up over social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. There are brands that claim overnight solutions, hyper-affordable serums and creams that promise excellent results, and band aid solutions or “hacks” that often need deeper study to eliminate the underlying cause.

In this day and age of hyper-fast beauty trends, experts and science still reigns supreme. Skin miracles happen when we truly take the time to study what our skin needs, consult professionals such as dermatologists, and go for products that have been clinically tested to produce real results.

The POND’S Institute Hall of Miracles

At the recent POND’S Skin Institute: Hall of Miracles event, select guests from the media, social media influencers, TikTok stars, and celebrities like Heart Evangelista and Julia Barretto converged to find out what miracles POND’S has for all of us in 2024. With the brand’s legacy and longstanding reputation for creating skin miracles, we were all excited to see how they can take skincare technology up a notch for us consumers. The hall was filled with thrilling activities and sections to discover. There was the POND’S History Exhibit, Miracle Center, Skin Analysis Area, Science and R&D Lab, a testimonial wall, and a giveaway station!

The POND’S testimonial wall

The beautiful kit at the giveaway station

“POND’S is always a believer in the consumer across all eras of the brand, since the brand is a longstanding skincare leader in the world, we always make sure to listen to the consumer and always evolve along with them. At the same time, we also make sure that all of our innovations always are a step up of what’s in the market and we do that by making sure that all the products are tested. We actually do way more rigorous testing than what the government requires”, shares Kat Lim, Lead for total Face at Unilever Philippines.

Guests got to have their skin analyzed on-the-spot at the Skin Analysis center

The Science and R&D lab piqued the guests’ interest in the new line

Being assured of safety is one thing discerning consumers look for. We don’t apply something on our skin just because it’s the trendy thing to do. Our skin health is on the line. This is where POND’S makes sure that clinical testing is done to assure us that their products are effective and safe to use.

The brand ambassador for the POND’S Bright Miracle line Julia Barretto and POND’S Age Miracle line Heart Evangelista graced the milestone event

At the event, two new breakthrough ingredients were introduced for both the POND’S Bright Miracle line and the POND’S Age Miracle line. As POND’S continues to listen to its consumer for its pressing skincare needs and concerns, the ingredients Niasorcinol™ and Hexyl-Retinol™ were formulated. “Our latest technology, Niasorcinol and Hexyl-Retinol, are years in the making. So these have been [studied] over decades with our global community of hundreds of skin scientists and skin researchers at the POND’S Skin Institute. We want to make sure that these products actually work for our consumers because again, they are at the heart of everything that we do and we combine this with both consumer and clinical studies. This started way back, in fact [these new] technologies have been inspired by Nobel Prize winning research on Autophagy”, claims Dani de Leon, Lead of Research & Development for Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever Philippines. POND’S claims that their technology focuses on boosting skin’s ability to repair itself (autophagy). Autophagy is essentially the ability of a living cell to repair itself and clean itself. This is the miracle of ultimate skin.

Sounds science-y for you? Allow us to break it down.

POND’S Bright Miracle with Niasorcinol

What is Niasorcinol™?

We often complain about dark spots and uneven skin tone as some of our top skin woes. Being exposed to the sun with no proper sunscreen gives us sunspots and breakouts leave post-acne dark spots, therefore leading to dull skin that no one is ever happy about. This is why POND’S Bright Miracle now has Niasorcinol™, a miraculous blend of Niacinamide and E-Sorcinol, making this ingredient the brand’s ultimate brightening technology. It has the most number of ways to address dark spots, works up to 10x layers deep, and is clinically-proven to brighten skin. Ever had experience with brightening ingredients before? Niasorcinol™ promises to be superior to other ingredients we might have been used to such as Niacinamide alone, Vitamin C, Hydroquinone, and Kojic Acid. With clinical studies, the new Bright Miracle Serum with Niasorcinol™ fades dark spots and reduces dullness from three days for Ultimately Clearer skin from 3 days.

POND’S Age Miracle with Hexyl-Retinol

What is Hexyl-Retinol™?

Skin aging is still on the forefront of top skincare issues among Filipinos, as well as worldwide. That’s why it’s no surprise that many technologies in skincare, be it in devices, machines, and of course products come up with the best possible ways to achieve better, long-lasting, sustainable results and solutions. POND’S latest technology for its Age Miracle line does just that with their patented ingredient Hexyl-Retinol™, a miraculous blend of Hexylresorcinol, Retinol-C, and Niacinamide. Together, they are clinically-proven to blend powerfully to work with our skin to boost natural repair, rebuild, repair, and add collagen. It is the brand’s ultimate anti-aging technology to date!

Compared to traditional prescription Retinol or other retinoids, Hexyl-Retinol™ is clinically-proven to promote better skin renewal, strengthen the skin barrier, firm skin, and fade fine lines and wrinkles from three days! Been seeking an effective way to fade age spots, get plump and bouncy and Ultimately Youthful-Looking skin? This serum has to find its way to your skincare routine. We say get ready to say goodbye to enlarged pores, sagging, and haggard-looking skin!

POND’S has been an icon for many generations of women and men

As with any skincare product, Filipinos often ask if it’s safe to use with their skin type. “So that’s the brilliant thing I think about testing. We’re able to actually cover a number of skin types to make sure that it’s actually works for every Filipina. Whether it be oily, combination, or dry. We’re sure to have a product for you. Specifically though, sensitive skin is a very special type of skin concern. Before trying [the product], we recommend consulting your dermatologist or doctor especially those with sensitive skin, but otherwise from that essentially it’s tested across all skin types to be safe and effective”, Dani shares.

Sleeker, more potent and powerful than ever

Along with the ingredient upgrades, the Bright Miracle line and Age Miracle line both have an updated look for 2024, too! The lines now come in sleek metallic packaging, making it a beautiful addition to your vanity dresser.

Exciting things are always up ahead with POND’S, and with such a promising new lineup, we can’t wait for our own skin miracles to become reality!

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