Ole Henriksen C-Rush Brightening Double Crème for oily skin
Ascorbic Acid
Shea Butter
CollagenAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and shea butter, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but lacks specific ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The presence of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and glycerin provides general skincare benefits like hydration and antioxidant protection, which are supportive for oily skin.
- The product is generally safe for your oily skin, though the inclusion of Ascorbic Acid and fragrance carries a slight risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
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 oily skin?
This cream works for oily skin by offering moderate hydration through glycerin and shea butter, but it lacks specific ingredients for oil control and carries a slight risk of irritation from its vitamin C and fragrance. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs lightweight textures, oil-controlling ingredients, soothing agents, and no heavy oils to hydrate without adding shine or clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin, shea butter, and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid help make this cream a fit by offering moderate hydration and antioxidant support for your oily skin. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients, peptides, and the absence of heavy oils to manage shine without clogging pores or causing excess oiliness.
What does Vitamin C do for oily skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin tone and smooth texture while providing antioxidant protection that prevents sebum oxidation. For oily skin, this type of product typically needs to be paired with oil-controlling or pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or plant extracts.
What does Shea Butter do for oily skin?
Shea butter may feel too heavy for oily skin and is unlikely to be the best fit without careful testing. This skin type needs light, non-greasy moisturizers and ingredients that balance oil production without clogging pores.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes after your hydrating toner and before sunscreen in the morning, and after your evening treatment. Oily skin works best with products that provide lightweight hydration and oil-balancing ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, and applying it after your retinol may help reduce dryness and irritation. Oily skin works best with a moisturizer that also includes ingredients for oil control and lightweight hydration.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps hydrate your skin and supports barrier resilience, though oily skin ultimately needs a product with targeted oil control ingredients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream works for oily skin, but it lacks specific ingredients for optimal oil control and has a low potential for breakouts. Oily skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is safe to use around the eyes and on the body, though oily skin on the body and face usually benefits from lighter lotions. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, any rich moisturizer like this may help hydrate that area, but check for irritation from the vitamin C and fragrance.
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, 2017A multi-component dissolving microneedle patch loaded with glabridin, 3-O-ethyl-L-ascorbic acid, and tranexamic acid effectively reduced chloasma and age spots while demonstrating safety in clinical evaluation, alongside significant antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase, and melanin-reduction effects in vitro and in vivo.
Polymers, 2023Dissolving microneedles loaded with 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-8 achieved higher cumulative transdermal delivery than aqueous solutions and significantly reduced photoaging signs while restoring oxidative balance in a UV/D-galactose-induced mouse model.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026Topical 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
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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