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OLEHENRIKSEN Strength Peptide Barrier Boost Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide

This moisturizer is designed to fortify the skin barrier and improve skin's firmness and bounce. It's packed with peptides, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid, making it a robust choice for those concerned with dryness, fine lines, and loss of elasticity.

Sephora price

$54.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.4 / 5

About 1,184 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Good for: DrynessNon-ComedogenicGood for: Loss of firmnessHyaluronic AcidClean at SephoraGood for: Anti-AgingEight Amino Acids: Hydrate, supporting skin elasticity.Eight Peptides: Condition and support strong skin.Fine Lines and WrinklesDrynessand Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.4 / 5 overall fit

A rich, peptide-packed moisturizer that delivers on its promise of barrier support and improved firmness. Excellent for dry and mature skin types.

OLEHENRIKSEN Strength Peptide Barrier Boost Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide

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Price, rating, review count, and source status come from Sephora. Glass adds the routine fit, overlap risk, and what to compare next.

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A peptide-powered and ceramide-fortified daily moisturizer for all-day barrier strengthening and firmer, bouncier skin in 1 week.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyFine Lines and WrinklesDrynessand Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

After serum, apply evenly to face and neck, AM and PM.

For external use only.

Use as directed.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A solid, barrier-focused moisturizer that excels in hydration and firmness. It's a great option for dry, mature, or compromised skin, but may be too rich for very oily or acne-prone types.

Barrier Repair

Many users report a noticeable improvement in their skin's texture and resilience after consistent use, attributing it to the ceramides and peptides.

Hydration Boost

The inclusion of hyaluronic acid and other humectants is frequently praised for providing long-lasting moisture, especially during drier months.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Dry or dehydrated skin
  • Mature skin concerned with firmness
  • Anyone looking to support their skin barrier

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • Your skin is very oily or acne-prone
  • You are sensitive to fragrance

Routine Fit

Where this moisturizer fits

Apply this moisturizer as the final step in your skincare routine, after serums and treatments, both morning and night. It works well to seal in other beneficial ingredients.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

  • Excellent barrier support
  • Deeply hydrating
  • Improves skin firmness
  • Contains multiple beneficial peptides and ceramides

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • Contains fragrance
  • May be too rich for very oily skin types

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

This moisturizer is suitable for both AM and PM routines. Its hydrating and barrier-supporting properties make it a great choice to start and end the day with.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.4/ 5 overall

A rich, peptide-packed moisturizer that delivers on its promise of barrier support and improved firmness. Excellent for dry and mature skin types.

Barrier Support

4.5 / 5

The combination of ceramides, peptides, and fatty acids makes this a go-to for strengthening and maintaining a healthy skin barrier.

Hydration

4.4 / 5

Hyaluronic acid and humectants provide lasting hydration without feeling heavy.

Texture

4.3 / 5

A luxurious, creamy texture that absorbs well, leaving skin feeling supple.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

AQUA/WATER/EAU

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formulation, providing hydration.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

PROPANEDIOL

Badness

1.0 / 10

A plant-derived humectant that helps draw moisture to the skin and improves product texture.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

Can be slightly irritating for very sensitive skin in high concentrations.

Emollient

DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

GLYCERIN

Badness

0.0 / 10

A classic humectant that attracts water to the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

METHYLPROPANEDIOL

Badness

1.0 / 10

A humectant that helps to hydrate the skin and improve the feel of the product.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient/Emulsifier

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Badness

0.0 / 10

A fatty alcohol that helps to soften and smooth skin, and also aids in stabilizing the emulsion.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient/Emulsifier

STEARYL ALCOHOL

Badness

0.0 / 10

Another fatty alcohol that provides emollience and texture to the product.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient

MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER

Badness

1.0 / 10

A rich emollient derived from mango seeds, providing moisturizing and skin-conditioning benefits.

Usually helps with

Dry skin

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some individuals.

Active

NIACINAMIDE

Badness

2.0 / 10

A versatile form of Vitamin B3 that helps improve skin tone, reduce inflammation, and support the skin barrier.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dull, congested, or acne-prone

Watch for

Can cause temporary flushing or redness in sensitive individuals, especially at higher concentrations.

Peptide

ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-1

Badness

3.0 / 10

A peptide that may help to improve skin firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Usually helps with

Mature skin, aging concerns

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Peptide

ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8

Badness

3.0 / 10

A peptide known for its ability to relax facial muscles, potentially reducing the appearance of expression lines.

Usually helps with

Aging concerns, expression lines

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Peptide

ACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-3

Badness

3.0 / 10

Another peptide that works on expression lines by influencing neurotransmitter release.

Usually helps with

Aging concerns, expression lines

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Peptide

ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2

Badness

3.0 / 10

A peptide that may help to improve skin firmness and elasticity.

Usually helps with

Mature skin, aging concerns

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Peptide

ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER

Badness

3.0 / 10

A peptide that may help to soothe and calm the skin, while also supporting firmness.

Usually helps with

Sensitive skin, aging concerns

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Peptide

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1

Badness

3.0 / 10

A signaling peptide that encourages collagen production, helping to improve skin firmness and reduce wrinkles.

Usually helps with

Aging concerns, loss of firmness

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Peptide

PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7

Badness

3.0 / 10

Works synergistically with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to reduce inflammation and support collagen production.

Usually helps with

Aging concerns, inflammation

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Antioxidant

CARNOSINE

Badness

2.0 / 10

A dipeptide with antioxidant properties that can help protect skin from glycation and environmental damage.

Usually helps with

All skin types, aging concerns

Watch for

None

Skin-Identical Ingredient

CERAMIDE NP

Badness

1.0 / 10

A lipid that is naturally found in the skin, crucial for maintaining a healthy skin barrier and preventing moisture loss.

Usually helps with

Dry, compromised, or aging skin

Watch for

None

Skin-Identical Ingredient

CERAMIDE AP

Badness

1.0 / 10

Another type of ceramide that helps to reinforce the skin barrier and improve hydration.

Usually helps with

Dry, compromised, or aging skin

Watch for

None

Skin-Identical Ingredient

CERAMIDE EOP

Badness

1.0 / 10

A key ceramide that helps to restore the skin barrier and improve overall skin health.

Usually helps with

Dry, compromised, or aging skin

Watch for

None

Amino Acid

SERINE

Badness

0.0 / 10

An amino acid that helps to hydrate and maintain the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF).

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Amino Acid

ALANINE

Badness

0.0 / 10

An amino acid that contributes to skin hydration and repair.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Amino Acid

GLYCINE

Badness

0.0 / 10

An amino acid that helps in skin repair and collagen synthesis.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Amino Acid

GLUTAMIC ACID

Badness

0.0 / 10

An amino acid that acts as a humectant and plays a role in skin hydration.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Amino Acid

LYSINE HCL

Badness

0.0 / 10

An essential amino acid that supports skin health and repair.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Amino Acid

THREONINE

Badness

0.0 / 10

An amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Amino Acid

ARGININE

Badness

1.0 / 10

An amino acid that helps with wound healing and collagen production, and can also act as a pH adjuster.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

Can be irritating in high concentrations or if formulation pH is too high.

Amino Acid

PROLINE

Badness

0.0 / 10

An amino acid that is a component of collagen and helps maintain skin structure.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

HYALURONIC ACID

Badness

0.0 / 10

A powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin, plumping and hydrating it.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated

Watch for

None

Humectant

SODIUM HYALURONATE

Badness

0.0 / 10

The salt form of hyaluronic acid, which also effectively attracts and retains moisture.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated

Watch for

None

Fatty Acid

LINOLEIC ACID

Badness

1.0 / 10

An essential fatty acid that helps to strengthen the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Usually helps with

Dry, compromised, or acne-prone skin

Watch for

None

Fatty Acid

LINOLENIC ACID

Badness

1.0 / 10

Another essential fatty acid that supports skin barrier function and hydration.

Usually helps with

Dry, compromised, or aging skin

Watch for

None

Humectant

SODIUM PCA

Badness

0.0 / 10

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), helping to bind moisture to the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

SODIUM LACTATE

Badness

0.0 / 10

The salt form of lactic acid, acting as a humectant to hydrate the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant/Soothing Agent

PANTHENOL

Badness

0.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and aids in skin repair.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dry or irritated

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

TOCOPHEROL

Badness

1.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin E, providing antioxidant protection against free radical damage.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some.

Antioxidant

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A more stable derivative of Vitamin E, offering antioxidant benefits.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some.

Humectant

BETAINE

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar beet-derived amino acid that acts as a humectant, helping to hydrate and protect the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

PCA

Badness

0.0 / 10

Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) that helps retain moisture.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Vitamin

CYANOCOBALAMIN

Badness

1.0 / 10

Vitamin B12, which can have antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

XYLITOL

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar alcohol that helps to increase skin's water-binding capacity and improve barrier function.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

ANHYDROXYLITOL

Badness

0.0 / 10

A derivative of xylitol that enhances skin hydration and barrier function.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE

Badness

0.0 / 10

A derivative of xylitol that works with aquaporins to improve skin hydration.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier/Emollient

SORBITAN OLIVATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

Derived from olive oil, it helps to emulsify the product and provides emollient properties.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Thickener

CARBOMER

Badness

0.0 / 10

A common thickening agent used to create gel-like textures.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Thickener

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

Badness

0.0 / 10

A cellulose derivative used to thicken formulations.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Thickener/Stabilizer

XANTHAN GUM

Badness

0.0 / 10

A polysaccharide used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier/Emollient

CETEARYL OLIVATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

Derived from olive oil, it helps to create a stable emulsion and provides skin-conditioning benefits.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

SORBITAN LAURATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

An emulsifier derived from sorbitol and lauric acid.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Skin-Identical Ingredient

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

Badness

2.0 / 10

A lipid that is a component of ceramides, helping to restore the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Usually helps with

Dry, compromised, or acne-prone skin

Watch for

None

Emollient/Skin-Identical Ingredient

CHOLESTEROL

Badness

1.0 / 10

A lipid that helps to reinforce the skin barrier and improve hydration.

Usually helps with

Dry, compromised, or aging skin

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

POLYSORBATE 60

Badness

2.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water-based ingredients. Can be a source of ethoxylated impurities.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

Potential for 1,4-dioxane contamination if not manufactured properly.

Humectant/Solvent

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

Badness

1.0 / 10

A humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin and can also act as a solvent.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

Can be irritating for some sensitive individuals.

Antioxidant/Preservative Booster

HYDROXYACETOPHENONE

Badness

1.0 / 10

An antioxidant that can also boost the efficacy of preservatives.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Conditioning Agent

HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN

Badness

1.0 / 10

Provides amino acids to help condition and strengthen the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Thickener

ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

Badness

0.0 / 10

A polymer used to thicken cosmetic formulations.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

POLYSORBATE 20

Badness

2.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water-based ingredients. Can be a source of ethoxylated impurities.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

Potential for 1,4-dioxane contamination if not manufactured properly.

Thickener/Emulsifier

AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

Badness

0.0 / 10

A polymer used to thicken and stabilize emulsions.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient/Occlusive

DIMETHICONE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A silicone that provides a smooth feel and creates a protective barrier on the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dry

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.

Chelating Agent

SODIUM PHYTATE

Badness

0.0 / 10

A plant-derived ingredient that helps to improve the stability of the formulation by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A gentle emulsifier derived from lactic acid and lauric acid.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the formulation from degradation.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Preservative/Antimicrobial

LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster/Exfoliant

CITRIC ACID

Badness

1.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the formulation. In higher concentrations, it can act as an AHA exfoliant.

Usually helps with

All skin types (as pH adjuster)

Watch for

Can cause irritation or sensitivity if pH is too low.

Humectant/Preservative Booster

CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

Badness

1.0 / 10

A humectant that also helps to boost the effectiveness of preservatives.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Preservative Booster/Emollient

ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Badness

1.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent that also enhances the efficacy of preservatives.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Preservative

PHENOXYETHANOL

Badness

2.0 / 10

A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals.

Fragrance

PARFUM/FRAGRANCE*

Badness

4.0 / 10

Adds scent to the product. The asterisk indicates it's a proprietary blend.

Usually helps with

None (potential irritant)

Watch for

Can cause irritation, allergic reactions, and photosensitivity in sensitive individuals.

Fragrance Ingredient

CITRAL

Badness

4.0 / 10

A component of natural fragrances (like citrus oils) that can be a skin irritant and allergen.

Usually helps with

None (potential irritant)

Watch for

Can cause allergic reactions and irritation.

Fragrance Ingredient

LIMONENE

Badness

4.0 / 10

A common fragrance ingredient found in citrus oils, which can be a skin irritant and allergen.

Usually helps with

None (potential irritant)

Watch for

Can cause allergic reactions and irritation.

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this moisturizer good for dry skin?

Yes, this moisturizer is excellent for dry skin due to its rich texture and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

Can I use this if I have oily skin?

While it targets multiple skin types, very oily skin might find this moisturizer too rich. It's better suited for normal, dry, or combination skin.

What are the main benefits of this moisturizer?

The main benefits include strengthening the skin barrier, improving firmness, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and providing deep hydration.

Does this moisturizer contain fragrance?

Yes, the ingredient list includes 'PARFUM/FRAGRANCE*', which means it contains added fragrance. Individuals sensitive to fragrance should be cautious.