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 widely loved for its thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, serums, toners, masks, and more, all driven by effective formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best, offering a gentle approach to daily care. 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 supports mature skin. Together, these offerings provide a steady and soothing path toward a balanced complexion.
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 High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though some note sticky residue and textures.
Is Ole Henriksen worth it?
Ole Henriksen is a worthwhile choice for shoppers seeking intense hydration and a plumper look, though some reviewers note a sticky feel from certain textures. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for sensitive skin. Half of the products on this page list no fragrance.
What are Ole Henriksen's best products?
Ole Henriksen's best products depend on the skin concern, with the PHAT Glow Facial rating Superior for fading dark spots and products like the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum and Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer rating High for many skin types including mature and dry skin. Reviewers most often mention these moisturizers for intense hydration and plumping, though some note a sticky residue and texture.
Which Ole Henriksen moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer is the best for dry skin, rating High, while C-Rush Brightening Double Crème rates Average. Reviewers mostly mention that these moisturizers provide intense hydration and plumping.
Does Ole Henriksen cause breakouts?
Ole Henriksen products are unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for the PHAT Glow Facial and the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum. Reviewers frequently mention that the moisturizers leave a sticky texture, but they do not report breakouts as a common issue.
Is Ole Henriksen fragrance-free?
The Ole Henriksen products on this page are not entirely fragrance-free, as 3 of the 6 products list fragrance. Reviewers note that the brand provides intense hydration, but some items may leave a sticky residue.
What are the key ingredients in Ole Henriksen products?
Ole Henriksen products feature key ingredients like vitamin C, peptides, glycolic acid, and fruit extracts that help brighten dark spots, smooth texture, and keep the skin hydrated. Reviewers often mention intense hydrating and plumping benefits from these moisturizers, though some note a sticky residue.
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How do I build a Ole Henriksen skincare routine?
To build an Ole Henriksen routine for dry skin, apply the Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer in the morning alongside your own cleanser and sunscreen. In the evening, cleanse the skin, tone with the Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner, apply the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum, and finish with the moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask and an enzyme powder into this evening routine.
Where can I buy Ole Henriksen, and how much does it cost?
Ole Henriksen products are available on Lovi from stores in Saudi Arabia. Prices on the page range from SAR 74.34 to SAR 242.00, with most items costing between SAR 95.00 and SAR 242.00.
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. These similar skincare brands offer a range of products that shoppers can explore on Lovi.
Ole Henriksen vs CeraVe: which is better?
Ole Henriksen rates Superior for sensitive skin and combination skin, while CeraVe rates Superior for sensitive skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, oily skin, and dry skin. Reviewers mention that Ole Henriksen offers intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though sticky residue and textures are also often noted.
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, with Lovi rating the Ole Henriksen-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though sticky residue and textures are also frequently noted.
Is Ole Henriksen good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Ole Henriksen is a good choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that the moisturizers provide intense hydration and plumping benefits, though some users mention a sticky residue.
Is Ole Henriksen good for acne-prone skin?
Ole Henriksen fits acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Several products like the PHAT Glow Facial and Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner show high fit levels for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though some note sticky residue and textures.
Is Ole Henriksen good for skin with dark spots?
Ole Henriksen is a good choice for skin with dark spots, as the PHAT Glow Facial rates Superior for this concern and the Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner rates High for oily and combination skin types. Topical treatments containing glycolic acid and vitamin C help brighten uneven skin tone and fade dark spots over time.
Is Ole Henriksen good for mature skin?
Ole Henriksen is good for mature skin, with several products achieving a High fit level for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that the brand's moisturizers provide intense hydration and plumping benefits, though some users mention a sticky residue. Lovi rates the Ole Henriksen-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for sensitive skin.
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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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
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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