Ole Henriksen C-Rush Brightening Double Crème for dry sensitive skin
Ascorbic Acid
Shea Butter
CollagenAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your dry and sensitive skin, as Glycerin and Shea Butter provide essential hydration and emollient benefits to combat dryness and flakiness. The 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid also contributes to evening skin tone.
- The formula is generally safe for your skin type due to the absence of harsh ingredients, and the inclusion of soothing components like Panthenol and Tocopherol further supports skin comfort.
- While providing good moisturizing and brightening effects, the product's benefits are primarily supportive rather than directly targeting the underlying causes of your dry or flaky skin.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is frequently praised for its refreshing, lightweight texture and ability to impart a healthy glow. Many users find it hydrating, though some report issues with makeup pilling, greasiness, and potential irritation due to its fragrance, particularly those with oily or sensitive skin.
Highlights
Provides healthy glow Often Mentioned
- “Gives you a glow that lasts throughout the day.”
- “My skin looks deliciously supple and juicy.”
- “Makes my skin brighter and glowier.”
Refreshing, lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Feels bouncy and cooling to the touch.”
- “Pleasing, jelly-like consistency.”
- “Creamy yet not heavy and it absorbs well.”
Effective hydration Sometimes Noted
- “My dry spots don't need a second layer.”
- “Moisturizes my skin very well with no greasiness.”
- “Hydration lasts after I've washed my face.”
Pleasant citrus scent Sometimes Noted
- “All I could smell was oranges!”
- “Smells like summer in a jar.”
- “The orange scent alone is enough to make me purchase.”
Causes makeup pilling Sometimes Noted
- “My makeup did not sit well on top of it.”
- “My makeup rolled off.”
- “Started breaking up my makeup in my t-zone.”
Not for oily skin Sometimes Noted
- “My face would become greasy by noon.”
- “Not suitable for oily skin.”
- “It's a shame my skin didn't respond to it very well [combination/oily].”
Potential for breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Can have negative effects on blemishes and acne.”
- “Myristyl Myristate can worsen acne.”
- “Contains ingredients that may worsen fungal acne.”
Strong fragrance/irritation Rarely Noted
- “If you are sensitive to scents – this product ain't for you.”
- “Contains a number of ingredients that can cause allergic reactions.”
- “Ingredients aren't the best with some fragrances.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Ole Henriksen C-Rush Brightening Double Crème work for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizer works moderately well for dry sensitive skin, as glycerin and shea butter help combat dryness while panthenol and tocopherol support skin comfort. To work best for this skin type, a product needs deep hydration, rich nourishing ingredients to support the skin barrier, and a lack of irritants.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin and shea butter help combat dryness by providing essential hydration and keeping skin soft, while panthenol and tocopherol support skin comfort. A moisturizer for dry sensitive skin needs highly effective, soothing ingredients and barrier-supporting components that provide deep hydration without irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
What does Vitamin C do for dry sensitive skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten and smooth dry sensitive skin while reducing wrinkles and improving elasticity. It is generally well tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation when properly formulated, leaving the skin looking more radiant.
What does Shea Butter do for dry sensitive skin?
Shea butter protects dry sensitive skin and helps keep it soft and calm by strengthening the skin barrier. It is unlikely to irritate sensitive areas and works well to lock in moisture.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. A product of this type needs rich hydrators and soothing ingredients to deeply comfort and soften dry, sensitive skin.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with this cream to help keep your dry sensitive skin comfortable. Using a gentle moisturizer alongside retinol may help reduce irritation and dryness while supporting your skin barrier during treatment.
How often should I use this cream?
This moisturizing treatment works well as an evening step in your routine to help keep your dry sensitive skin comfortable and hydrated. A product of this type needs rich hydrators and soothing ingredients to deeply comfort and repair dry skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream has a low potential for breakouts on dry sensitive skin. Its formula is generally safe and unlikely to irritate, though it lacks direct ingredients to target the root causes of dryness, meaning this skin type needs extra soothing and deeply hydrating components like ceramides and rich botanical oils.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment can be used around the eyes or on your body, though it works better on certain areas than others because skin thickness varies from about 0.5 millimeters on the eyelids to nearly 2 millimeters on the back. While it provides good moisture and brightening, a product for dry sensitive skin on the body needs richer barrier-repairing lipids and deep hydration ingredients to properly target the underlying causes of dryness.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, citral, limonene, linalool, and benzyl alcohol). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Myristyl Myristate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Panthenol, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Candelilla Jojoba Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tetrahexydecyl Ascorbate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Linoleic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Parfum, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Linolenic Acid, Lemon Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Collagen, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Ci 15985, Yellow 5 Ci 19140, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol
Behind this fit score
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