Ole Henriksen skincare
Ole Henriksen is an American skincare brand founded in 1983 and owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE since 2011.
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Ole Henriksen is loved for its vibrant moisturizers, targeted serums, refreshing toners, and exfoliating masks powered by effective formulas. Its products suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best because of their nourishing profiles. For specific concerns, the PHAT Glow Facial addresses acne-prone skin, the C-Rush Brightening Double Crème targets dark spots, and the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum cares for mature skin. Together, these thoughtful offerings provide a dependable foundation for daily routines.
This page covers some of the most popular Ole Henriksen products; for the whole Ole Henriksen range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 15.5k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Ole Henriksen for brightening the complexion, improving skin texture, and delivering deep hydration. The most common complaints are skin irritation and being too heavy or abrasive.
Highlights
Intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “melts into the skin beautifully — Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer”
- “instantly doubles hydration — Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer”
- “skin looks firmer and brighter — Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer”
Sticky residue and textures Often Mentioned
- “The texture is a bit sticky — PHAT Glow Facial”
- “leaves face sticky for hours — Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum”
- “texture was kind of sticky — Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner”
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Questions and answers
Is Ole Henriksen good for oily skin?
Ole Henriksen fits oily skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand offers intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though some note sticky residue and textures.
Is Ole Henriksen worth it?
Ole Henriksen may be worth it for shoppers looking for intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though reviewers often mention a sticky residue. Lovi rates the Ole Henriksen-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
What are Ole Henriksen's best products?
Ole Henriksen's best products are the PHAT Glow Facial mask for skin with dark spots, and the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum, Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer, and Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner for dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the brand's overall routine Superior for dry, sensitive, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Which Ole Henriksen moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer is the best choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for this skin type, while C-Rush Brightening Double Crème is rated Average. Reviewers often mention that these moisturizers help provide intense hydration and plumping.
Does Ole Henriksen cause breakouts?
Ole Henriksen products are unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention sticky residue and textures, but they also praise the intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers.
Is Ole Henriksen fragrance-free?
No, half of the Ole Henriksen products on this page contain fragrance, while the other half do not. Reviewers often mention sticky residue and textures from some of the formulas.
What are the key ingredients in Ole Henriksen products?
Ole Henriksen products feature key ingredients such as vitamin C, peptides, glycolic acid, and botanical extracts like chamomile and licorice root. These components help brighten dark spots, smooth skin texture, and provide antioxidant benefits.
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How do I build a Ole Henriksen skincare routine?
Ole Henriksen fits dry skin best with its brand-focused routines. To build a routine, use a cleanser, a hydrating toner, the Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer, and an SPF in the morning. In the evening, add a pre-cleanser and a serum or treatment, and use a nourishing mask once a week.
Where can I buy Ole Henriksen, and how much does it cost?
Ole Henriksen products are available on this page from stores in Australia. Prices range from A$21.57 to A$85.93, with most falling within that range.
What are good alternatives to Ole Henriksen?
Good alternatives to Ole Henriksen with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica.
Ole Henriksen vs CeraVe: which is better?
Ole Henriksen fits dry skin better, as Lovi rates the Ole Henriksen-focused routine Superior for dry skin compared to High for CeraVe. Reviewers mention that Ole Henriksen offers intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though some note sticky residue.
Who owns Ole Henriksen, and where is it from?
Ole Henriksen is an American brand founded in 1983, owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE since 2011.
Is Ole Henriksen cruelty-free?
Yes: PETA lists Ole Henriksen as cruelty-free.
Is Ole Henriksen good for dry skin?
Ole Henriksen is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Ole Henriksen-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though they also note occasional sticky residue and textures.
Is Ole Henriksen good for sensitive skin?
Ole Henriksen fits sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. The Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer and PHAT Glow Facial both rate High for sensitive skin.
Is Ole Henriksen good for acne-prone skin?
Ole Henriksen fits acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating its brand-focused routines Superior for this skin type. The PHAT Glow Facial and Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner both rate High for acne-prone skin.
Is Ole Henriksen good for skin with dark spots?
Ole Henriksen helps skin with dark spots, with the PHAT Glow Facial rated Superior and several other products rated Average for this concern. Reviewers frequently mention intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though some note sticky residue and textures.
Is Ole Henriksen good for mature skin?
Yes, Ole Henriksen is good for mature skin, as Lovi rates the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum, Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer, and C-Rush Brightening Double Crème High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand's moisturizers help keep skin plump and deeply hydrated.
Research behind Ole Henriksen's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Combination of microneedling and glycolic acid peels for the treatment of acne scars in dark skin
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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