Looking for clean skincare alternatives to REN?

Here’s why REN users are discovering Antipodes as their next trusted brand

When a beloved brand like REN Skincare closes its doors, it’s more than just a change in your skincare routine – it can feel like the end of an era. REN wasn’t just about clean ingredients or beautiful textures; it was about trust, transparency, and formulas that made a visible difference.

As fellow champions of natural efficacy and sustainable beauty, we want to warmly welcome REN fans into our world.

Antipodes and REN have shared values: clean, conscious, and effective

Antipodes has championed clean beauty before it was a trend – formulating without harsh ingredients, choosing sustainability at every turn, and keeping our focus firmly on skin wellness.

We formulate with:

  • Pure, natural ingredients – no parabens, synthetic fillers, or synthetic fragrances.
  • Vegan, vegetarian and organic certifications. Antipodes has never tested on animals.
  • Sustainability at the core, from packaging to production.Our entire range of moisturisers and eye creams are housed in plastic-free packaging. This has prevented over 15 million plastic containers from polluting the planet.

If you loved REN’s transparency and eco-conscious formulations, Antipodes offers a natural continuation–with deep roots in clean beauty and a firm eye on the future.

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Antipodes and REN’s similar approach to formulation

Like REN, Antipodes believes that great skin comes from balance– not stripping or overloading. Instead of harsh synthetic actives, we use proven botanicals and high-tech extracts from nature.

  • Bakuchiol and cacay oil – natural alternatives to retinol, without the side effects
  • Kakadu plum – nature’s richest source of vitamin C
  • Plant hyaluronic acid – cruelty free, bioavailable, and provides enduring hydration
  • Peptides and ceramides – for firming and barrier repair
  • Vinanza® grape seed antioxidants – clinically studied brightening extracts
  • Mānuka honey, mamaku black fern and Harakeke flax – soothing New Zealand botanicals with a deep history.

Our approach is results-led, not trend-led. Every product is made with purpose, and every ingredient earns its place.

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Rooted in nature, proven by science

We’re proud to be from Aotearoa New Zealand, where nature is raw, powerful, and unspoiled – and we bottle that energy into every product. But we don’t stop at natural. Our commitment to scientific testing ensures every product delivers on its promise.

Our products are:

  • Scientifically tested in-vitro for collagen-boosting properties and protection from oxidative stress.
  • Tested on real people, never animals
  • Designed for long-term skin health, not quick fixes.

Antipodes and REN offer regimes tailored by skin concerns

REN’s thoughtful, concern-based collections made it easy to build a tailored routine. You’ll find that same approach at Antipodes.

Whether you’re dealing with sensitivity, dullness, dehydration, or signs of ageing, our rangesare designed to meet you where your skin is at– and help it thrive.

Whether you’re looking to rebuild a routine or simply replace your old favourites, Antipodes makes it easy to transition to a new regime – with a natural twist.

Antipodes regimes by skin concern

Sensitivity and redness

Soothe, cool and calm stressed skin with nurturing natural skincare, featuring clinically proven probiotics, soothing plant-based hyaluronic acid and organic oat extract to quieten red, irritated skin. 

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Dullness, dark spots and uneven tone

Brighter skin is yours with our Vitamin C skincare range packed with high-tech extracts from nature to target dullness & pigmentation and gently reveal a radiant, luminous complexion.

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Dryness and dehydration

Our natural hydration range is packed with plant hyaluronic and high-tech extracts from nature to quench thirsty skin. This water and nutrient-rich range is clinically shown to provide enduring hydration and prevent water loss without heaviness.

Visible signs of ageing

This luxurious natural skincare range is scientifically shown to boost collagen, smooth wrinkles, and improve skin elasticity.

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Blemish-prone skin

Our Anti-Blemish regime features the globally awarded Kalibiome probiotic to combat hormonal acne, clear blemishes and unblock pores like no other natural skincare brand.

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Unsure what you’re looking for?

To introduce you to your new favourite products, try our regime builder. Simply answer three questions about your skin to get matched with your perfect ritual. 

FIND MY REGIME

An example: what to use instead of REN Ready Steady Glow AHA Tonic

For many, REN’s glow tonic was a daily staple – loved for its ability to smooth texture, brighten dull skin, and boost radiance.

Antipodes takes a more holistic approach with Glory Vitamin C Triple-Action Glow Toner. This powerhouse formula from Antipodes offers everything you loved about REN – but with even more skin benefits.

  • Gentle AHAs from lime caviar exfoliate without irritation, helping to refine skin texture and boost glow.
  • Kakadu plum, with 100x more vitamin C than oranges, supports collagen production and brightens dull skin.
  • Tone-correcting peptides help inhibit excess melanin production, targeting dark spots and uneven tone over time.
  • New Zealand grape seed extract adds antioxidant protection, helping to shield skin from environmental stress.

Glory is just one example of how Antipodes echoes what REN customers love, while going one step further

SHOP GLORY VITAMIN C TRIPLE-ACTION GLOW TONER

Toners are back – and better than ever.

Once seen as a harsh, skippable step, today’s formulations are anything but. These lightweight liquids have evolved into hardworking essentials that refine, rehydrate, and reset the skin after cleansing. If you’ve ever wondered whether toner really belongs in your routine, it might be time to take a second look.

Welcome to your next skincare chapter

Moving on from a favourite brand can be hard. If you’ve loved REN, we hope you’ll feel at home with Antipodes. Thoughtful formulas. Trusted results. A deep respect for skin and planet.

We’re here when you’re ready.

Natural substitutes for your favourite REN products

Glory Vitamin C Triple-Action Glow TonerWith Peptides for Pigmentation
Glory Vitamin C Triple-Action Glow Toner 100ml

Target pigmentation and dullness with this exfoliating toner with three active brightening ingredients.

Skin Concern
Target pigmentation & dull skin
$40.00 NZD
Diem Vitamin C Pigment-Correcting Water Cream Reduces Pigmentation Label
Diem Vitamin C Pigment-Correcting Water Cream 60ml

Target pigmentation, dullness, and uneven skin tone with this light-textured hydrating moisturiser.

Skin Concern
Target pigmentation & dull skin
$64.00 NZD
Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream Helps Balance Microbiome Label
Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream 60ml

Restore calm to stressed or blemished skin and balance your skin’s microbiome with this probiotic water cream.

Skin Concern
Target redness & blemishes
$72.00 NZD
Glory Vitamin C Triple-Action Glow TonerWith Peptides for Pigmentation
Glory Vitamin C Triple-Action Glow Toner 100ml

Target pigmentation and dullness with this exfoliating toner with three active brightening ingredients.

Skin Concern
Target pigmentation & dull skin
$40.00 NZD
Diem Vitamin C Pigment-Correcting Water Cream Reduces Pigmentation Label
Diem Vitamin C Pigment-Correcting Water Cream 60ml

Target pigmentation, dullness, and uneven skin tone with this light-textured hydrating moisturiser.

Skin Concern
Target pigmentation & dull skin
$64.00 NZD
Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream Helps Balance Microbiome Label
Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream 60ml

Restore calm to stressed or blemished skin and balance your skin’s microbiome with this probiotic water cream.

Skin Concern
Target redness & blemishes
$72.00 NZD