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 celebrated for its nurturing moisturizers, targeted serums, refreshing toners, and exfoliating masks, all brought together through its thoughtfully curated formulas. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, providing gentle daily comfort. For specific concerns, the PHAT Glow Facial helps acne-prone skin, the C-Rush Brightening Double Crème targets dark spots, and the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum addresses mature skin. Through these carefully crafted solutions, the brand delivers reliable everyday care.
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 is a good option for oily skin, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routine High for oily skin. Several products on the page, including the Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner and PHAT Glow Facial, offer High fit levels for oily skin.
Is Ole Henriksen worth it?
Ole Henriksen is a worthwhile choice for shoppers seeking intense hydration and a plumper feel from moisturizers, though some reviewers note a sticky residue. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry and sensitive skin. Half of the Ole Henriksen products on this page are fragrance-free.
What are Ole Henriksen's best products?
Ole Henriksen's best products are determined by how well they match specific skin types on Lovi. For example, the PHAT Glow Facial rates Superior for skin with dark spots, and the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum rates High for dry, oily, and mature skin. Reviewers also frequently mention intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers as standout choices.
Which Ole Henriksen moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer is the best for dry skin, and Lovi rates it High for this skin type. The C-Rush Brightening Double Crème is another option on this page, which Lovi rates Average for dry skin.
Does Ole Henriksen cause breakouts?
Ole Henriksen products are unlikely to cause breakouts when matched to the right skin type, as Lovi rates the brand's acne-prone routines as High fit. Reviewers mention that the moisturizers leave the skin hydrated and plump, though some note a sticky residue.
Is Ole Henriksen fragrance-free?
No, only half of the Ole Henriksen products on this page list no fragrance. The Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner, PHAT Glow Facial, and C-Rush Brightening Double Crème contain fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Ole Henriksen products?
Ole Henriksen products feature key ingredients such as vitamin C, glycolic acid, and peptides to brighten and smooth the skin. Vitamin C helps improve dark spots and uneven tone, while glycolic acid exfoliates to reveal fresher skin. Additionally, peptides and moisturizing agents help plump and hydrate the face.
How do I build a Ole Henriksen skincare routine?
To build an Ole Henriksen routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser and toner, apply the Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer, and finish with a sunscreen. In the evening, use a double cleanse followed by the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum and the moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine after cleansing.
Where can I buy Ole Henriksen, and how much does it cost?
Ole Henriksen products are available on this page with prices in United Kingdom stores ranging from six pounds ninety-eight to fifty-eight pounds sixteen, with most items priced between thirteen pounds and fifty-eight pounds sixteen.
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 various product selections that may suit different skin needs and preferences.
Ole Henriksen vs CeraVe: which is better?
Ole Henriksen fits dry skin and sensitive skin slightly better, while CeraVe fits oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin better. Lovi rates the Ole Henriksen-focused routine Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, compared to High for dry skin and Superior for sensitive skin with CeraVe.
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?
Yes, Ole Henriksen is a good choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the moisturizers provide intense hydration and plumping benefits, though some users report a sticky residue.
Is Ole Henriksen good for sensitive skin?
Ole Henriksen fits sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates sensitive skin High to Superior for the brand's products and routines. The brand's focus on sensitive skin is further supported by the brand-focused routines earning a Superior fit for sensitive skin.
Is Ole Henriksen good for acne-prone skin?
Ole Henriksen is a good choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Products like the PHAT Glow Facial and the Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner rate High for acne-prone skin as well.
Is Ole Henriksen good for skin with dark spots?
Ole Henriksen helps skin with dark spots, featuring products like the PHAT Glow Facial which Lovi rates Superior for this concern. Reviewers frequently note that the moisturizers provide intense hydration and plumping benefits.
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Is Ole Henriksen good for mature skin?
Ole Henriksen fits mature skin well, with Lovi rating the PHAT Glow Facial High and the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum, Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer, and C-Rush Brightening Double Crème High as well. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand offers intense hydrating and plumping moisturizers, though some note a sticky residue and textures.
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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