Aura Gold vs Aura: what’s the difference

Mānuka honey is a powerhouse ingredient in skincare – naturally antibacterial, deeply hydrating, and known for its anti-inflammatory properties. That’s why both of our mānuka honey masks are so beloved. But while Aura Gold Mānuka Honey Radiance Mask and the classic Aura Mānuka Honey Mask both share this hero ingredient, they’re not interchangeable, and serve very different purposes in your skincare ritual.
Let’s break it down.

Aura Gold is your skin’s shortcut to luminosity. Designed for brightening and exfoliating, it’s a more active, results-driven vitamin C mask ideal for glow-getters and skincare enthusiasts who want visible, skin-brightening results. In a four-week trial, 87% of participants said their skin looked more radiant, and 98% said it felt luxurious on their skin.

This golden, shimmery mask is packed with high-tech natural actives:

• Kakadu plum – with 100x the vitamin C of oranges – to visibly brighten and protect skin
• Lime caviar AHAs to gently exfoliate and reveal fresh, smooth skin
• Ceramides to help replenish and support the skin barrier.
• Plant hyaluronic acid for a deep hydration boost
• New Zealand mānuka honey to cleanse and nourish.

Aura Gold is suited to all skin types, though we recommend patch testing for sensitive skin due to the high concentration of active ingredients. It’s your go-to for pre-event prep or those moments when your skin needs a visible glow-up.

Aura Mānuka Honey Mask is the cult classic that’s stood the test of time. Since its launch in 2014, this creamy, hydrating mask has earned icon status – especially in France, where it remains our number-one bestseller.

Aura is formulated with nourishing, natural-origin ingredients to hydrate, balance, and calm the complexion:

• New Zealand mānuka honey to help soothe, cleanse, and clarify
• Avocado oil to deeply moisturise dry skin
• Vinanza® Grape seed extract to protect from environmental stress
• Pohutukawa bloom to refresh and soothe

With its smooth, creamy texture and gentle formulation, Aura is ideal for all skin types – especially dry or sensitive skin. Many of our devotees even use it as an overnight treatment – and a spot treatment for blemishes.

Aura is your everyday essential – perfect for calming stressed skin, restoring hydration, and maintaining skin harmony.

As seen in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and loved by beauty editors worldwide.

Choose Aura Gold when your skin craves radiance, brightness, and a more active treatment. Think: wedding day, job interview, or just because.

Choose Aura when your skin needs comfort, hydration, and a moment of calm. Think: Sunday evening, post-flight, or everyday nourishment.