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OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum for mature skin

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for mature skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 brightening and smoothing for your normal skin due to sodium ascorbyl phosphate and ascorbic acid, which provide antioxidant and collagen-boosting effects.
  • Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate offer general hydration benefits, supporting overall skin health.
  • The product is safe for your normal skin with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 3.7k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users describe this serum as a daily essential that brightens dull complexions and provides lightweight hydration, often creating a healthy glow and fading acne scars. While the scent is frequently praised, some users find the results for fine lines inconsistent, and a small number of sensitive skin types report irritation due to the citrus formulation.

Highlights

  • Uplifting citrus scent Mostly Mentioned
    • “smells heavenly”
    • “energizing citrus aroma”
    • “smell is refreshing”
    • “uplifting orange scent”
  • Brightens and evens tone Often Mentioned
    • “gives an instant glow”
    • “faded dark spots instantly”
    • “lightens my complexion”
    • “evened my skin tone”
  • Lightweight and absorbing Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “glides beautifully on skin”
    • “non-sticky texture”
    • “feels lightweight”
  • Expensive price point Often Mentioned
    • “definitely not cheap”
    • “unreasonable price”
    • “pricey for the amount”
    • “expensive per ounce”
  • Hydrates and softens Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves skin soft”
    • “keeps skin hydrated”
    • “makes skin feel bouncy”
    • “plumps the skin”
  • Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a gross film”
    • “sticky texture”
    • “feels tacky”
    • “slightly sticky residue”
  • Irritation or breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused bad breakouts”
    • “slight burning sensation”
    • “gave me hives”
    • “itch like crazy”
  • Pilling under makeup Rarely Noted
    • “pills with silicone products”
    • “lots of pilling”
    • “aggregates of primer”
    • “peeling skin look”

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Questions and answers

How well does OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum work for mature skin?

OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum works for mature skin by offering moderate brightening and smoothing through its vitamin C ingredients, while keeping the skin hydrated with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate. A treatment for mature skin needs strong anti-aging ingredients, potent antioxidants, and peptides to effectively smooth fine lines and improve elasticity.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for mature skin?

This serum fits mature skin well through sodium ascorbyl phosphate and ascorbic acid, which help smooth the skin and boost collagen. It also features glycerin and sodium hyaluronate for general hydration benefits that support overall skin health. To work best for this skin type, a product of this type needs potent antioxidants, hydrating components, and skin-repairing ingredients to target wrinkles and fine lines.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Vitamin C do for mature skin?

Vitamin C helps make mature skin look firmer and smoother by boosting collagen production. It also brightens dark spots and protects against daily damage.

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Surgery, 2002

What does Collagen do for mature skin?

Collagen helps smooth mature skin by reducing wrinkles, improving hydration, and keeping the skin firm and plump. It is a weak fit for your skin, so a product of this type needs added hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and peptides to properly nourish and support aging skin.

Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Mature skin works best with serums containing antioxidants like vitamin C and firming peptides to boost brightness and smooth fine lines.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol by applying this treatment first and following with your retinol product, or by using this vitamin C in the morning and your retinol at night to avoid irritation. Mature skin needs ingredients like antioxidants, collagen-boosting compounds, and deep hydrators such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin to smooth lines and keep the skin plump.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Mature skin needs products of this type with potent antioxidants like vitamin C and collagen-boosting ingredients to smooth out fine lines and brighten tone.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it has a low risk of irritation and helps keep skin calm. Mature skin generally benefits from antioxidant protection along with nourishing ingredients that deeply moisturize and improve elasticity.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Scientific Reports, 2025

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (citral, limonene, linalool, and aroma flavor) and drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • Transdermal emulgel preparations containing 5% ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbyl phosphate both effectively reduced wrinkle depth and enhanced skin elasticity in human volunteers with no statistically significant difference between them.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • 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, 2017
  • Co-encapsulation of alpha-tocopherol and alpha-tocopheryl acetate in nanostructured lipid carrier gel formulations significantly enhanced moisture retention up to 68% and improved skin elasticity in human volunteers compared to a solution gel.

    Scientific Reports, 2025
  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
  • A 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, 2020
  • Combining fractional microneedle radiofrequency with a topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced wrinkle severity by 29.9% versus 18.0%, increased elasticity by 12.9% versus 2.3%, and improved aesthetic outcomes in 31 participants compared to radiofrequency and placebo.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
  • Pretreatment with a topical antioxidant mixture of vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin attenuated ultraviolet-induced sunburn cell formation, thymine dimer formation, matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression, p53 protein expression, and the suppression of CD1a-expressing Langerhans cells in human skin compared to vehicle control.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Marine 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
  • Topical 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, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Why other serums fit mature skin better

  • Caviar oil enhanced adipocyte differentiation in vitro, reduced MMP expression while increasing collagen and elastin formation ex vivo, and improved skin moisture, elasticity, and density in 102 participants over four weeks of Cavi Balm usage compared to baseline.

    In Vivo, 2023
  • Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
  • Encapsulation of ferulic acid in phosphorylated rice starch enhanced its stability against heat and light and improved skin lightening, elasticity, smoothness, roughness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to free ferulic acid in 16 volunteers over 1 month.

    Molecules, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Oleth-20, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Calcium Ascorbate, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Thioctic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Benzophenone-4, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Ascorbic Acid, Ci 15985, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Aroma Flavor

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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