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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Komentáře • 104

  • @Laurajaneatelier
    @Laurajaneatelier  Před rokem +10

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  • @judyjones5089
    @judyjones5089 Před 9 měsíci +32

    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
      @rebeccapetty1k390 Před 6 měsíci +2

      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_
      @_wingedknight_ Před 4 měsíci

      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

  • @Aussiegirl1972
    @Aussiegirl1972 Před rokem +39

    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
      @Laurajaneatelier  Před rokem +6

      What products did you use

    • @sharroon7574
      @sharroon7574 Před 10 měsíci +6

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

    • @gingerdude
      @gingerdude Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @LuzMaria95
    @LuzMaria95 Před rokem +53

    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
      @Laurajaneatelier  Před rokem +15

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

    • @donecurry1938
      @donecurry1938 Před 5 měsíci +3

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

  • @stratosphere94
    @stratosphere94 Před rokem +72

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

  • @nkley1
    @nkley1 Před 11 měsíci +12

    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
      @drc4168 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @lindseystein9676
    @lindseystein9676 Před rokem +20

    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
    @chelsearose7655 Před rokem +25

    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.

  • @Marie-fh9fr
    @Marie-fh9fr Před 9 měsíci +8

    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.

  • @joyceadams5765
    @joyceadams5765 Před rokem +16

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

  • @anamariaevans8421
    @anamariaevans8421 Před rokem +14

    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.

  • @kiyoto6569
    @kiyoto6569 Před rokem +22

    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

  • @grannygoose3532
    @grannygoose3532 Před rokem +12

    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.

  • @lunallena5594
    @lunallena5594 Před rokem +6

    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!

  • @megshimatsu8615
    @megshimatsu8615 Před 9 měsíci +2

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

  • @lindseystein9676
    @lindseystein9676 Před rokem +5

    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.

  • @khill6510
    @khill6510 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @ARW-us5hs
    @ARW-us5hs Před rokem +10

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

    • @Laurajaneatelier
      @Laurajaneatelier  Před rokem +6

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

    • @stts2318
      @stts2318 Před rokem +2

      Ponds contains triethanolamine i think

  • @carriesmemaw9192
    @carriesmemaw9192 Před 9 měsíci +3

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

    • @Marie-fh9fr
      @Marie-fh9fr Před 9 měsíci +1

      I love Merle Norman!

    • @susanruan3663
      @susanruan3663 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @jackiemitchel4533
    @jackiemitchel4533 Před 10 měsíci +3

    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 😢

  • @innatozakian9724
    @innatozakian9724 Před rokem +5

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

  • @Jakee77143
    @Jakee77143 Před 11 měsíci +3

    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
      @Laurajaneatelier  Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @LorraineCareyAuthor
    @LorraineCareyAuthor Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @lelam3938
    @lelam3938 Před rokem +20

    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 😮

  • @LiaBunny93
    @LiaBunny93 Před rokem +2

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

  • @angelahicklin4487
    @angelahicklin4487 Před rokem +7

    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 😂

  • @analera999
    @analera999 Před rokem +4

    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
      @Laurajaneatelier  Před rokem +4

      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.

  • @christinedumonceau5057
    @christinedumonceau5057 Před rokem +3

    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
    @albireadingromance Před rokem +4

    My Dollar General had this yesterday 😢

  • @joyceadams5765
    @joyceadams5765 Před rokem +4

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

  • @soggyfroggy22
    @soggyfroggy22 Před rokem +5

    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.

  • @BobbieXxoo
    @BobbieXxoo Před rokem +2

    Great information! Thanks

  • @DalainaRenee
    @DalainaRenee Před rokem +3

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

  • @cynthiamckenzie1034
    @cynthiamckenzie1034 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @khaterehlunden5136
    @khaterehlunden5136 Před rokem +2

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

  • @joseyvaldez5417
    @joseyvaldez5417 Před rokem +2

    Thanks!

  • @ladywhistledownton
    @ladywhistledownton Před rokem +3

    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.

  • @pdmullgirl
    @pdmullgirl Před 9 měsíci

    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!
    ❤️💜💚

  • @jessie9671
    @jessie9671 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @lipstickperfume7474
    @lipstickperfume7474 Před rokem +2

    I love ponds cold cream.

  • @feanorlawless3891
    @feanorlawless3891 Před rokem +4

    Is that Pattie Boyd in the commercial??

  • @user-km8kl3rx5p
    @user-km8kl3rx5p Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @Tamar-sz8ox
    @Tamar-sz8ox Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @heathersparlor
    @heathersparlor Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @Zenmasterzzz
    @Zenmasterzzz Před rokem +2

    Ponds break me out so bad

  • @catherimewalker7468
    @catherimewalker7468 Před rokem +2

    Use ponds with blue lid every day

  • @Grincheypoo
    @Grincheypoo Před rokem +1

    Not me watching this using my classic ponds this morning 😂

    • @mariahhusted3274
      @mariahhusted3274 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Literally washing my face with ponds as I watch this.

    • @Grincheypoo
      @Grincheypoo Před 6 měsíci

      💜💜💜. 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.

  • @noneofurbusiness5223
    @noneofurbusiness5223 Před rokem +1

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

  • @dylswife8048
    @dylswife8048 Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @thefactsaccordingtogabbie149
      @thefactsaccordingtogabbie149 Před 9 měsíci +1

      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
      @dylswife8048 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @MaryBethPetra
    @MaryBethPetra Před rokem +1

    Can you do something on Noxzema?

  • @bilikcantik88
    @bilikcantik88 Před rokem

    Wow, Ponds were my favorite skincare

  • @davidm78
    @davidm78 Před 10 měsíci

    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?

  • @imjustpeachy1882
    @imjustpeachy1882 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @lauriefarmer2821
    @lauriefarmer2821 Před rokem +2

    My mom would slather ponds on ...for years

  • @bimjoker2233
    @bimjoker2233 Před 24 dny

    Everything we use is probably hurting us. Just live your life and use what you want.

  • @barbara9315
    @barbara9315 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @annechappee8825
    @annechappee8825 Před 10 měsíci

    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.

  • @chloepeterson1854
    @chloepeterson1854 Před rokem +4

    I USE PONDS, on I’m nervous to watch😂

  • @cynthiamckenzie1034
    @cynthiamckenzie1034 Před 8 měsíci

    My Grandmother used it her whole life.

  • @BubbaBubbaphant809
    @BubbaBubbaphant809 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Bull crap, money hungry people

  • @collettewhitney2141
    @collettewhitney2141 Před rokem +4

    First to comment. Excellent video ❤

  • @kimhinson3366
    @kimhinson3366 Před rokem

    😮

  • @elizabradley4797
    @elizabradley4797 Před rokem +1

    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. 🧊

  • @whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607

    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.
    🇬🇧👍🏻💛🤍