What is Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Vitamin CC Stick?

The Banana Bright Vitamin CC Stick is part of Ole Henriksen’s brightening makeup-skincare hybrid lineup, designed to colour-correct, brighten, and prep the under-eye area for concealer. It promises skincare benefits alongside instant colour correction.

Key points from the brand:

• Infused with two forms of vitamin C and banana powder-inspired pigments
• Designed to brighten and hydrate the delicate eye area
• Promotes a brighter, more awake look
• Provides a smooth base for concealer
• Helps to smooth and blur fine lines and wrinkles
• Available in four shades

Key Ingredients

Two Forms of Enhanced Vitamin C (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Tetrahexldecyl Ascorbate) – to brighten and fade the look of dark circles, and provide antioxidant protection

Banana Powder-Inspired Pigments – light-reflecting mineral pigments to instantly illuminate your complexion

Caffeine – to energizes & invigorate skin

My Review of Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Vitamin CC Stick

I have only just started trying these out, and I have to say, I’m not completely sure what I think! So I wanted to share my thoughts so far, and I will update when I have used them more.

I think my main issue is that they are not what I was expecting them to be like, which has kind of stopped me in my tracks for the review process. Not sure if that makes sense, but I’ll tell you what I think so far.

Formula & Texture

The first thing I noticed is the texture. It’s creamy and balmy with a smooth glide that feels like skincare. It isn’t sticky or heavy, and it swipes onto the skin really easily.

That said, it’s a lot sheerer than I expected which is where I have become confused, as I was expecting there to be more instant opaque coverage. Once blended, it almost melts away into nothing. It’s very much a sheer pigment that I found doesn’t really provide coverage on its own.

If you’re after a one-step corrector-and-concealer replacement, this isn’t it. But as a lightweight layer that might make concealer apply more smoothly, it has potential. Under my Kulfi concealer, the base felt nicely hydrated. But since I already love how that concealer looks, I couldn’t tell if it truly boosted the result.

Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Vitamin CC Stick Swatches

Here are my swatches of the Banana and Guava shades:

Shade Comparison on My Skin Tone

I tested both shades under my eyes to see which works best for me. This is the before photo:

Here are both shades directly applied:

I’ll be honest, because they are quite sheer, I am not sure which one is better for me. Probably Guava?

Here they both are blended out:

I tested it under my Kulfi concealer (review and swatches here), and while it did create a nicely hydrated base, I honestly couldn’t tell if it made much of a difference, mostly because I already love how that concealer performs on its own.

On its own, the coverage of the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Vitamin CC Stick isn’t enough to replace concealer, but it does feel lovely on the skin and brings some nice skincare benefits. I just wish it delivered a bit more on the makeup front.

If you’re a fan of the original Banana Bright Eye Crème and want something in a makeup format, it’s worth a try. Just know that it’s sheer, and for me, the real star of the show is still my concealer.