OLEHENRIKSEN Hydrabarrier Nourishing Face Oil

OLEHENRIKSEN Hydrabarrier Nourishing Face Oil
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using OLEHENRIKSEN Hydrabarrier Nourishing Face Oil:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using OLEHENRIKSEN Hydrabarrier Nourishing Face Oil:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: OLEHENRIKSEN Hydrabarrier Nourishing Face Oil has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil (est. ≈45.0%), Rosa Canina Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%) and Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, OLEHENRIKSEN Hydrabarrier Nourishing Face Oil has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that OLEHENRIKSEN Hydrabarrier Nourishing Face Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Tocopheryl Acetate (est. ≈4.0%) and Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil (est. ≈3.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
22
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
11
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
6
Squalane
4
Tocopheryl Acetate
3
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
2
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil
1.5
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
1
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
0.3
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
0.3
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
0.3
Linoleic Acid
0.3
Linolenic Acid
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
0.3
Propylene Carbonate
0.3
Stearalkonium Hectorite
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Citral
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Linalool
Est. %
Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
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Rosa Canina Seed Oil
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Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
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Squalane
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
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Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil
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Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
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Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
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Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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Linoleic Acid
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Linolenic Acid
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Tocopherol
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Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
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Propylene Carbonate
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Stearalkonium Hectorite
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Fragrance
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Citral
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Limonene
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Linalool
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
93.3
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 93.3 20
10.0
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
22
11
6
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 93.3 20
10.0
All occlusives
93.3
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
4
3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 8.9 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
8.9
Tocopheryl Acetate
4
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
3
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
1
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Seed OilRosehip oil derived from the seeds of the dog rose shrubs. It contains mainly linoleic and linolenic emollient fatty acids (and other polyunsaturated fatty acids), as well as a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Crambe Abyssinica Seed OilA fatty oil obtained from the Crambe plant. It mainly consists of moisturizing occlusive and emollient fatty acids such as erucic, oleic, linoleic acids.
Squalane
Est. %6
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Salvia Hispanica Seed OilAn oil extracted from Chia seeds. It has a unique ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, making it the richest source of polyunsaturated fatty acids. It also contains antioxidant phytosterols and tocopherols (vitamin E).
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed OilA richly emollient and occlusive moisturizing fatty oil extracted from black currant seeds. It has a unique content of polyunsaturated fatty acids and is suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

A short, synthetically made peptide similar to elastin fragments. It works as a signal peptide, stimulating the growth of skin cells and facilitating skin repair. It has been tested mostly in test-tube experiments so far.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

A synthetic peptide that mimics the activity of immunoglobulin G and signals to the skin to stop the inflammation. It has been shown in studies to reduce wrinkles and enhance collagen content.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

A small peptide consisting of three amino acids with anti-wrinkle effects. Together with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, it is a part of the popular anti-wrinkle complex called Matrixyl™ 3000.

Linoleic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Linoleic AcidA fatty acid isolated from various plant oils (notably evening primrose, safflower, grape seed, and sunflower oil). It is an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that doesn't leave an oily, sticky residue and is especially suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.
Linolenic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Linolenic AcidAn essential polyunsaturated occlusive fatty acid isolated from various plant oils. It is necessary for the correct barrier function of the skin and moisturizes without leaving a sticky after-feel.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateAn emollient ester with high gloss and thickening properties.
Propylene Carbonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene CarbonateA derivative of propylene glycol that is used most frequently as a solvent. Additionally, propylene carbonate serves as a viscosity controlling agent reducing the thickness of the products it is added to.
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Citral
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitralA fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.