FAQs

Antipodes is a clean beauty brand. What does that mean?
Being a clean beauty brand means using only sustainable ingredients from renewable sources, and working with suppliers who can ensure traceability from farm to face. All our products are certified organic, vegan, or vegetarian. As a result, Antipodes formulations are good for your skin and for the planet.
Antipodes products are completely free from: parabens; sulphates; phthalates; silicon derived ingredients; synthetic fillers; genetically modified (GM) ingredients; genetically engineered (GE) ingredients; animal ingredients (except ingredients from living bees, such as honey); artificial colours; artificial fragrances; chemical sunscreens; mineral oils; petrochemicals (like propylene glycol); BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole); ethanolamines and ethoxylated ingredients.

Are Antipodes products vegetarian?
Yes. All Antipodes products are certified vegetarian by the Vegetarian Society UK (VegSoc), the oldest and most respected vegetarian organisation in the world.
This respected body audits every Antipodes product annually to ensure it meets its strict criteria for approved vegetarian and vegan status. This independent verification means users can be confident that Antipodes products and their ingredients are not tested on animals, are free from animal ingredients and genetically modified organisms, that there’s no cross-contamination during the production process and that our products contain only clean, sustainably sourced and biodegradable ingredients (and are free from BHA/BHT, formaldehyde, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, triclosan and petrolatum).
Our pure, active, sustainable manuka honey is sourced from a highly respected New Zealand company, Watson & Son, which harvests honey from more than 40,000 hives around New Zealand. The premium honey is wild-harvested from remote regions of New Zealand’s North Island, to ensure the health of the hives and the bees, and the purity of the honey.  We use beeswax in our Moisture-Boost Healthy Lipsticks, a natural waxy substance that helps our long-lasting, healthy lipsticks retain moisture. Again, this is produced sustainably by bees that harvest the nectar of the wild manuka plant in remote parts of New Zealand.

Are Antipodes products vegan?
A total of 26 Antipodes products are certified vegan by the Vegetarian Society UK VegSoc, the oldest and most respected vegetarian organisation in the world. This includes all our serums, bodywashes, and hand and body creams, plus our entire Skin-Brightening range and Calming & Clearing range.
VegSoc audits every Antipodes product annually to ensure it meets its strict criteria for approved vegetarian and vegan status. This independent verification means users can be confident that Antipodes products and their ingredients are not tested on animals, are free from animal ingredients and genetically modified organisms, that there’s no cross-contamination during the production process and that our products contain only clean, sustainably sourced and biodegradable ingredients (and are free from BHA/BHT, formaldehyde, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, triclosan and petrolatum).


Are Antipodes products certified organic?
Ten Antipodes products are certified organic, with at least 70% of the ingredients certified by BioGro New Zealand, the Pacific’s largest and best-known certifier of organic produce and products. Because BioGro is internationally recognised and accredited, you can be sure you’re getting formulations free from toxic ingredients you can genuinely trust.

Are Antipodes products cruelty free or do you test on animals?
Antipodes products are cruelty-free and are NOT tested on animals. Our products are certified by VegSoc, to ensure they are not tested on animals.

Where are your products made?
Antipodes skincare products are proudly made in New Zealand. We use local ingredients wherever possible, reaching into our backyard for the purest ingredients from New Zealand nature. We are also proud to source locally including our environmentally friendly packaging and are committed to using infinitely recyclable glass jars, aluminium tubes and cardboard. By working with local partners and suppliers, we can work towards full traceability in our packaging supply chain.
Vanity Group Australia produce a range of skincare items for hotel groups. These formulations differ slightly to the brand's retail range, to meet the strict criteria of hotels across the globe/stability and extreme altitudes for air travel.

Where do you source your ingredients?
We use local ingredients wherever possible, reaching into our backyard for the purest ingredients from New Zealand nature. Not all brands know where their ingredients come from – but we do. We are privileged to partner with local New Zealand growers and producers who share our vision of sustainability. In fact, we’ve worked with many of the same suppliers since Antipodes Skincare was founded.
Thanks to these long-standing trusted relationships, we know our partners and natural skincare ingredients on a deeper level. That’s allowed us to achieve 100% traceability of ingredients, from forest to face.

What is the shelf life of your products?
Antipodes skincare has a shelf life of either three or four years, with expiry dates clearly printed on the packaging. Antipodes lipsticks have a shelf life of six years. The expiry date appears in this format: E 06/2025.
Our products contain natural ingredients, so once opened and exposed to the air, they have a shelf life of six months.

How do I check the expiry date of my products?
The expiry date is printed on the packaging – the product label and the box, if it comes in a box. The expiry date appears in this format: E 06/2025

What order should products be used?
Apply your Antipodes skincare regime in this order:
1. Cleanser, washing off according to instructions.
2. Face mask, if using, washing off according to instructions. Antipodes’ face masks are suitable for day or night.
3. Toner – apply to cleansed skin, or throughout the day as your skin requires.
4. Serum – if layering several serums, apply light water-based serums first, before heavier gels or oils.
5. Eye cream or eye gel
6. Moisturiser

Are Antipodes products safe for pregnant women?
Our products are considered safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We use essential oils instead of artificial fragrances to create the exquisite Antipodes signature fragrances, however the concentration of these is extremely low so has no therapeutic effects on the body. We recommend patch testing for all products as skin can become more sensitised during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. If you are still unsure, we recommend you seek advice from your doctor.

Can I buy Antipodes shampoo and conditioner?
Antipodes’ shampoo and conditioner are part of our exclusive hotel-only range, so unfortunately the products are not available for sale. They are distributed by Vanity Group Australia to hotels across the world.

Does Antipodes use plastic wrapping?
Antipodes aims to ensure that our green beauty ethos is reflected in all elements of our business, including the packaging of our premium natural skincare and makeup. We opt for safe packaging that preserves our natural beauty products and their efficacy. We’ve introduced a biodegradable tamper seal which eliminates the need for individually shrink-wrapped products, which we are rolling out across all our glass jars.
Antipodes minimises all plastics and uses the most environmentally friendly options available including recyclable glass jars, aluminium tubes and cardboard. We print with vegetable inks and are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved for sustainability. This extends to our secondary packaging. It also sees us maintaining a high-quality, low-consumption approach to our package sizes, achieving an environmentally friendly balance when addressing market demands for changes. In addition, Antipodes believes in working with local partners and suppliers and is proud to work towards full traceability in our packaging supply chain. As new sustainable packaging options become available, Antipodes continues to innovate.

What has happened to the plastic wrapping on Antipodes products?
We are on a journey to being 100% plastic free, and we take a low packaging approach overall, using as few components as possible. For these reasons, in 2022, we began removing plastic shrink-wrapping from our products in favour of an innovative biodegradable tamper seal on product boxes, made from wood pulp.

Are your products suitable for sensitive skin?
Our products are made with clean, toxin-free natural ingredients, so we consider our range suitable for most if not all skin types. We always recommend patch testing before use.
Several of our products have been dermatologically tested and shown to be safe for sensitive skin. These products are:
• Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser
• Flora Probiotic Skin-Rescue Hyaluronic Mask
• Ananda Antioxidant-Rich Gentle Toner
• Apostle Sensitive Skin Renew Serum


Are your products suitable for acne-prone or blemish-prone skin?
Our probiotic Calming & Clearing range is formulated for blemish-prone skin, or skin that is inflamed, stressed, or sensitive.
• Flora Probiotic Skin-Rescue Hyaluronic Mask
• Credo Probiotic Ferment Revitalise Serum
• Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream
Other products suitable for blemish-prone skin include:
• Juliet Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser
• Aura Manuka Honey Mask
• Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask
• Manuka Honey Skin-Brightening Eye Cream
• Harmony Manuka Honey Day Cream
• Rejoice Light Facial Day Cream

What products would you recommend for dry skin or ageing skin?
Our nourishing, science-backed Anti-Ageing range is formulated for dry or mature skin, with innovative natural ingredients such as collagen-boosting avocado oil, nutrient-rich rosehip and kiwi seed oils, and soothing manuka honey.
• Hallelujah Lime & Patchouli Cleanser & Makeup Remover
• Divine Face Oil
• Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream
• Lime Caviar Collagen-Rich Firming Cream
• Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream
• Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream

What products would you recommend for dehydrated skin?
Our water-rich Skin Hydrating range is formulated for dehydrated skin, with soothing hyaluronic acid and manuka honey.
• Ananda Antioxidant-Rich Gentle Toner
• Hosanna H₂O Intensive Skin-Plumping Serum
• Anoint H₂O De-Puffing Eye Gel
• Baptise H₂O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel
• Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream


Can your products help with hyperpigmentation?
Our vitamin C Skin-Brightening range is formulated dull, lacklustre skin, and can help address uneven skin tone and pigmentation such as dark spots.
• Gospel Vitamin C Skin-Glow Gel Cleanser
• Glow Vitamin C Daily Serum
• Kiwi Seed Gold Luminous Eye Cream
• Diem Vitamin C Pigment-Correcting Water Cream

Can your products help with dark circles?
Our Manuka Honey Skin-Brightening Eye Cream and Kiwi Seed Gold Luminous Eye Cream can help alleviate dark circles and illuminate the under-eye area.

Are your products suitable for all ages?
Yes, our products can be enjoyed by all ages.

Should I patch test Antipodes products?
Regardless of your skin type or skin concerns, we always recommend patch testing products prior to use so you can make sure your Antipodes product is suitable for your skin.
All Antipodes products contain information on the package concerning product usage. Please refer to this prior to usage.

Where can I buy your products near me?

You can find our global stockists on our Where to Buy page.