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 luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, clarifying toners, and exfoliating masks, all driven by advanced formulas. Its products suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, providing targeted nourishment and care. The standout products for particular concerns include the PHAT Glow Facial for acne-prone skin, the C-Rush Brightening Double Crème for skin with dark spots, and the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum for mature skin. Through these specialized offerings, the brand delivers reliable results 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?
Is Ole Henriksen worth it?
Ole Henriksen may be worth it for shoppers seeking intense hydration and plumping benefits, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. However, reviewers often mention sticky textures and residue as a drawback.
What are Ole Henriksen's best products?
Ole Henriksen's best products for the skin types it fits best are the PHAT Glow Facial for dark spots and the Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer for dry skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin, acne-prone skin, and oily acne-prone skin.
Which Ole Henriksen moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer is the best option as it rates High for dry skin, followed by the C-Rush Brightening Double Crème which rates Average. Reviewers mostly mention that these moisturizers provide intense hydration and plumping effects, though they may sometimes leave a sticky residue.
Does Ole Henriksen cause breakouts?
Ole Henriksen is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand fits acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin well with several products rated High for these skin types. Reviewers frequently mention sticky residue and textures, which may occasionally feel heavy on some skin.
Is Ole Henriksen fragrance-free?
No, only half of the Ole Henriksen products on this page list no fragrance, while others such as the Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner contain it.
What are the key ingredients in Ole Henriksen products?
Ole Henriksen products feature key ingredients like vitamin C in the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum and peptides in the Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer. Lovi rates the brand's fit as Superior for dry skin, acne-prone skin, and oily acne-prone skin.
How do I build a Ole Henriksen skincare routine?
To build an Ole Henriksen routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, a hydrating toner, the Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, a cleanser, the Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner, a serum, and your moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine.
Where can I buy Ole Henriksen, and how much does it cost?
Ole Henriksen products on this page are available in stores in the Netherlands, with prices ranging from 34.50 to 34.50 euros, and most priced within that same 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 rates slightly higher for dry skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, and oily skin than CeraVe on Lovi. Lovi rates the Ole Henriksen-focused routine as Superior across all these skin types, while the CeraVe-focused routine ranges from High to Superior.
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 fits dry skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers frequently mention intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though some note sticky residue and textures.
Is Ole Henriksen good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Ole Henriksen is a good fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention intense hydration, though some note sticky residue and textures.
Is Ole Henriksen good for skin with dark spots?
Ole Henriksen helps skin with dark spots because the PHAT Glow Facial fits skin with dark spots at a Superior level and the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum, Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer, and Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner fit at an Average level. Topical vitamin C and glycolic acid help reduce dark spots and even out skin tone.
Is Ole Henriksen good for mature skin?
Yes, Ole Henriksen is well-suited for mature skin, as several of its products hold High fit levels for this skin type. Lovi rates the Ole Henriksen-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.
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
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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