Here’s the Tea — Er, Espresso — on Sabrina Carpenter’s Radiant Met Gala Complexion
Sabrina Carpenter got ready for the Met Gala with Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser. Her makeup artist, Carolina Gonzalez, used it to cleanse her skin before makeup, and then applied the brand’s hyaluronic acid moisturizer on top. Both products are on sale at Amazon now
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Oh, Sabrina Carpenter left quite the impression at the 2025 Met Gala.
For the biggest day in fashion, the soon-to-be 26-year-old wore a pantsless Louis Vuitton burgundy bodysuit and a makeup look that was inspired by “velvety espresso couture with a touch of nostalgia,” her makeup artist, Carolina Gonzalez, said per a press release. Turns out, her finely tailored ’fit from the heritage fashion brand and her signature blushed-up beauty look weren’t the only classic components of the “Taste” singer’s look.
To prep Carpenter’s skin, Gonzalez used the hypoallergenic cleansing cream that’s been “a longtime staple in her kit,” per the release — which hails from Pond’s, a brand founded more than 150 years ago. From a storied brand, this enduring cleanser is also on sale for under $8 apiece.
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Why Pond’s Cleansing Cream? It’s a skincare savant: a 3-in-1 face cleanser, makeup remover, and moisturizer that uses ingredients like mineral oil and beeswax to wash away dirt and impurities while keeping the skin’s suppleness intact.
It’s also dermatologist-tested and non-comedogenic, per the brand, meaning it won’t clog your pores or make your skin act up even further. It’s also gentler than an abrasive makeup wipe, for example, since it lightly rubs into the skin and only needs to be wiped away at the very end.
“I always recommend it to my clients, especially those with busy schedules or frequent red carpet appearances. Sabrina has been a fan of it too,” Gonzalez tells PEOPLE. “It’s gentle enough for daily use, so it’s something she likes to use at home when winding down after long days on set or performing. It’s simple, effective, and iconic."
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Many of its users also appear to be long-time fans: “I discovered Pond's Cold Cream doing theater in college, as they said it was [the] most effective product for removing heavy stage makeup, and found that I loved how moisturizing it was,” shared one reviewer. “I have used it [...] in my own skincare routine ever since.”
“I have been using it since I was a young girl, and I am now 73,” said a second shopper, who believes it’s kept their complexion “looking young.”
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After Carpenter’s face was all clean from the cleansing cream, Gonzalez topped off her skincare with a Pond’s moisturizer that, in essence, is like a shot of espresso for your skin: There’s more than four types of hyaluronic acid, a key hydration player, plus anti-aging and brightening ingredients that better the complexion overall. And it, too, is on sale.
Head to Amazon to score the Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser and Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & B3 Gel Face Moisturizer used on Sabrina Carpenter. Then keep scrolling to shop more from the brand.
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