Based on the ingredients included, "OleHenriksen - C-Rush™ Brightening Gel Crème" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Linoleic acid, linolenic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol and dicaprylyl carbonate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.30%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Another helpful ingredient in this moisturizer is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "OleHenriksen" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 93.68CA$ in Canada, from 60.96A$ up to 68.00A$ in Australia, for 18.60$ in the United States, from 40.00£ up to 49.10£ in the United Kingdom, for 375.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 78.00NZ$ in New Zealand.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Ascorbic Acid, which is pure vitamin C; and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, two light-and-air stable vitamin C derivatives known for their antioxidant properties.

Source: Boots

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This innovative, peachy-tinted gel crème instantly illuminates and delivers an energizing burst of 24-hour hydration.

Source: Boots

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, linolenic acid.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, panthenol

glycerin 4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

hyaluronic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

panthenol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, camellia japonica flower extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

camellia japonica flower extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

rosa canina fruit extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

It targets fine lines and wrinkles, renews youthful radiance and firms skin—but that’s not all.

Source: Boots

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

hyaluronic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

linolenic acid 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

lycium barbarum fruit extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

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Potential irritants

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

parfum 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

glycerin 4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dicaprylyl carbonate 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycereth-26, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Linoleic acid, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Xanthan gum, Cetearyl glucoside, Linolenic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium citrate, Camellia japonica flower extract, Aroma, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium phytate, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Collagen, Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol

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Key ingredients	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid linoleic acid +10 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide cereus grandiflorus flower extract +4 more	Common: panthenol linoleic acid +4 more Other: dimethicone squalane +5 more	Common: panthenol linoleic acid +4 more Other: glycine soja sterols sodium lactate +5 more	Common: panthenol linoleic acid +3 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +16 more	Common: linoleic acid panthenol +2 more Other: salicylic acid castanea sativa seed extract +14 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 urea +12 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +6 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +18 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid panthenol +2 more Other: niacinamide sucrose	Common: linoleic acid hyaluronic acid +2 more Other: niacinamide dimethiconol +7 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide chondrus crispus extract +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +25 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +23 more	coumarin Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +19 more	mentha viridis extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantifolia peel extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	echinacea angustifolia extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +16 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +1 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +20 more	citrus aurantium amara flower oil Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium glycolate Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +22 more

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OleHenriksen C-Rush™ Brightening Gel Crème

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Evens skin tone

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Anti-oxidation

Anti-aging

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