#LOFFBeautyTalk with Ole Henriksen on the brand's very first peptide formula
We caught up with Ole Henriksen to learn more about the brand's latest Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer and his skincare philosophy.
Your new year’s fitness resolution should include your skin’s strength, and for that reason, Ole Henriksen kickstarts the year with its newest Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer.
Designed as a personal trainer for your skin, the Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer’s potent formula packs peptide, collagen and hyaluronic acid to encourage elasticity, pump double hydration and reinforce the moisture barrier. It comes in a creamy texture that will melt into a lightweight, dewy consistency once it touches the skin, allowing the skin to drink up the nutrients in a flash.
L'Officiel Malaysia caught up with Ole Henriksen to learn more about the brand's latest Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer and his skincare philosophy.
Congratulations on the launch of Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer! How has your 2021 been?
Thank you! 2021 was certainly much better than 2020. While it still had its ups and downs, I felt more optimistic about the future. I was able to see my family in Denmark, travel to stores internationally and regain some normalcy.
We are so excited about Ole Henriksen’s first-ever Peptide product! What inspired STRENGTH and is there any reason why you chose moisturizer as the debut product of this collection?
STRENGTH collection was inspired by the importance of having a strong moisture barrier, which is the outermost layer of your skin or the skin’s first line of defence.
When your moisture barrier is strong, it keeps the good in and the bad out. We launched the Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer first since it’s a universal daily moisturiser for all skin types that can be easily incorporated into everyone’s skincare routine.
Tell us more about how Peptides, Ceramides and Collagen work in synergy in this formula.
Strength Trainer’s powerful complex of ingredients was inspired by skin’s building blocks.
8 Peptides - Peptides are chains of amino acids that are bonded together in unique ways to help build strength and condition skin.
3 Ceramides – Ceramides are lipids naturally found in your moisture barrier which are crucial for fortifying your moisture barrier and, also help skin bind and retain moisture.
Collagen – Collagen is naturally found in your skin and is known to help provide firmness. When applied topically, it helps hydrate and boost skin’s elasticity.
How should we incorporate Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer into an existing skincare routine?
The Strength Trainer Moisturizer can be easily incorporated into your morning or nighttime routine since it’s a daily universal moisturizer.
AM Routine: For a bright and bouncy start to the day, we recommend using the Strength Trainer Moisturizer with OLEHENRIKEN’s Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum, which is packed with potent combination of vitamin C that helps deliver glowing skin and diminish dark circles with our best-selling Banana Bright Eye Crème.
PM Routine: To wake up with glowing skin, we recommend using the Strength Trainer Moisturizer with our award-winning Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner, which targets dark spots and smooths texture and the Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum.
Are there any other ingredients/skincare products we can use together that help to enhance the result?
Using the Strength Trainer Moisturizer with vitamin C packed products like our Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum will improve skin’s hydration, elasticity to deliver plump, glowing skin.
What are some of the myths about ageing skin and age-defying skincare you want to debunk?
There’s no fool proof way to stop your skin from aging. Aging is a natural process and I think it’s important for people to embrace it.
Ole Henriksen is a very fresh and youthful brand and has a very young client base. What’s your take on empowering the young generation and educating them about all things skin?
My advice would be to be patient with yourself, be kind with yourself as you work towards improving your skin. I saw transformational changes in my skin thanks to potent botanicals but also important was adjusting my lifestyle, adapting a healthier diet, like cutting out sugar.
Which product are you most proud of and who do you think would love it?
It’s hard to choose one but if I had to pick, it would be the Banana Bright Eye Crème. Not only is it our best-selling product globally but the number one eye cream in Sephora US with a cult following.
This award-winning product was inspired by the makeup artist must-have ‘banana powder,’ which instantly brightens and color-correct the eye area. It’s suitable for everyone!
For someone new to Ole Henriksen, what is on your recommendation list?
First product I would recommend is a cult-favorite from our Truth Collection, the Banana Bright™ Eye Crème. It’s one of our bestsellers and the number one eye cream at Sephora North America. Inspired by the makeup artist must-have ‘banana powder,’ this eye cream instantly brightens and color-corrects the eye area. It’s lightweight but extremely hydrating, targeting fine lines and wrinkles.
Next product I would recommend is the Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner from the Transform Collection. This potent brightening toner is supercharged with a high concentration of AHAs (glycolic and lactic acids) to reduce the look of dark spots in 7 days.
Last but not least, another must-have is the Cold Plunge™ Pore Mask from our Balance Collection, inspired by the ‘cold plunge’ part of a Scandinavian sauna cycle, this cooling mask detoxifies, controls surface oil and reduces the look of pores.
What can we expect from Ole Henriksen in 2022?
We have some strong products in the pipeline that I’m super excited to share with everyone very soon. From me personally, you can expect more laughter, love and Ole Glow!
