# OLEHENRIKSEN skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/olehenriksen

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OLEHENRIKSEN is an American skincare brand founded in 1983 and owned by LVMH since 2011.

[cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lvmh-to-acquire-botanicals-brand-ole-henriksen--59092) [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/celiashatzman/2023/05/02/olehenriksen-celebrates-40-years-of-scandinavian-skincare-and-that-signature-ole-glow/) [lvmh.com](https://www.lvmh.com/en/our-maisons/perfumes-cosmetics/ole-henriksen)

OLEHENRIKSEN is beloved for its potent [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and moisturizers, which harness expertly crafted formulas to deliver noticeable radiance. Its products suit normal, dry, combination, and oily skin best, supporting daily hydration and glow. For acne-prone skin, the Truth Serum stands out, while the C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème targets skin with dark spots.

This page covers some of the most popular OLEHENRIKSEN products; for the whole OLEHENRIKSEN range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg1d4782854d).

### Other OLEHENRIKSEN products

#### Other products

- [Truth Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/olehenriksen/truth-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/olehenriksen/c-rush-brightening-gel-creme/for/dark-spots) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is OLEHENRIKSEN worth it?

Yes, OLEHENRIKSEN is worth considering because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the OLEHENRIKSEN products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are OLEHENRIKSEN's best products?

OLEHENRIKSEN's best products depend on your skin type, with Truth [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème both serving as top picks for many shoppers. Lovi rates the OLEHENRIKSEN-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Which OLEHENRIKSEN moisturizer is best for dry skin?

C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème is the moisturizer on this page for dry skin. Lovi rates C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème High for dry skin.

### Does OLEHENRIKSEN cause breakouts?

OLEHENRIKSEN is unlikely to cause breakouts because the OLEHENRIKSEN products on this page help keep oily and acne-prone skin clear with High fit levels. Lovi rates the OLEHENRIKSEN-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

### Is OLEHENRIKSEN fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the OLEHENRIKSEN products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in OLEHENRIKSEN products?

OLEHENRIKSEN features key ingredients like [ascorbic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-c), which helps brighten the skin and fade dark spots, and [tocopherol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e), which provides antioxidant benefits. Additionally, the OLEHENRIKSEN products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

### How do I build a OLEHENRIKSEN skincare routine?

To build an OLEHENRIKSEN routine, use Truth Serum to help smooth and brighten the skin, followed by C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème to keep it soft and hydrated. Lovi rates the OLEHENRIKSEN-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

### What are good alternatives to OLEHENRIKSEN?

Good alternatives to OLEHENRIKSEN with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates OLEHENRIKSEN-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, which matches or exceeds the top alternative brands listed on the platform.

### OLEHENRIKSEN vs CeraVe: which is better?

OLEHENRIKSEN rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, matching CeraVe which also rates Superior for all of these skin types. Lovi rates the OLEHENRIKSEN-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### Who owns OLEHENRIKSEN, and where is it from?

OLEHENRIKSEN is an American brand founded in 1983, owned by LVMH since 2011.

[cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lvmh-to-acquire-botanicals-brand-ole-henriksen--59092) [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/celiashatzman/2023/05/02/olehenriksen-celebrates-40-years-of-scandinavian-skincare-and-that-signature-ole-glow/) [lvmh.com](https://www.lvmh.com/en/our-maisons/perfumes-cosmetics/ole-henriksen)

### Is OLEHENRIKSEN cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list OLEHENRIKSEN as cruelty-free.

## Research behind OLEHENRIKSEN's key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17386986/) Rose of winter extract · Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
- [Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33966113/) Ascorbic acid · Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [The clinical efficacy of cosmeceutical application of liquid crystalline nanostructured dispersions of alpha lipoic acid as anti-wrinkle](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24056055/) Thioctic acid · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529350/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021
- [Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19134126/) Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009
- [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
- [Assessment of Combined Ascorbyl Palmitate (AP) and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) on Facial Skin Sebum Control in Female Healthy Volunteers](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27756097/) Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Drug Research, 2017
- [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Comparative physicochemical stability and clinical anti-wrinkle efficacy of transdermal emulgel preparations of 5% sodium ascorbyl phosphate and or ascorbic acid on human volunteers](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32383548/) Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Modulation of skin pigmentation by the tetrapeptide PKEK: in vitro and in vivo evidence for skin whitening effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22142309/) Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Experimental Dermatology, 2012
- [Antioxidant and membrane-protective effects of the 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid-cannabigerol system on UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39778604/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525606/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Evaluation of additive effects of hydrolyzed jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) esters and glycerol: a preliminary study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146603/) Hydrolyzed jojoba esters · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [Thermostable hyaluronic acid-based dissolving microneedles with high-loading capacity: design, optimization, and transdermal delivery of anti-aging ingredients](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41628877/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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