Ingredients from nature

“The ancient wisdom of nature reveals itself when you are willing to look deep enough. The mycelium network beneath trees reveals the brilliance of nature – an intricate, intelligent system that nurtures life. We observe and embrace the wisdom of the natural world to unlock its secrets within every formulation.”

Elizabeth Barbalich, Antipodes founder & CEO

There is no place on Earth like New Zealand

42 degrees south of the Equator, we call New Zealand home: two islands surrounded by water that have evolved over millions of years to form a unique ecosystem, rich in skin-enhancing ingredients.

Enveloped by trees, oxygen-rich and bursting with thousands of unique plant species found nowhere else on Earth – these water-drenched forests are the backdrop to our New Zealand skincare products.

Our low-density population is surrounded by vast regions of untouched terrain. This means that our air is pure, our rainfall is clean, and our plants are thriving. From this flora we carefully extract nutrient-dense ingredients for our world-class formulations.

A unique curation of natural ingredients and innovative natural compounds

Our trailblazing formulations set us apart from other skincare brands. We combine lush New Zealand botanicals with innovative and high-tech bioactives from around the globe to create our high-performance skincare formulations.

Whilst many natural skincare brands use ‘nature identical’ ingredients – which simply means ‘synthetic’ – we always search for nature-sourced solution for every aspect of our formulation.

Unlike skincare brands that add organic ingredients into a synthetic formulation and declare the product ‘organic’ – our organic formulations are audited against the strict criteria of Biogro, the Pacific’s largest certifier of organic produce and products.

Even our incredible fragrances are from nature – we use components of essential oils (fractions and molecules of citrus). These are either COSMOS-certified, organic certified, or 100% natural origin, and included at very low, safe levels.

Manuka honey

For hundreds of years, manuka honey been revered by Māori for its healing properties. Unique to New Zealand, this world-famous superfood contains a wellspring of qualities that benefit health and skin. Manuka honey hydrates, moisturises, nourishes, rejuvenates, and restores skin’s natural glow. It is not like other honeys. Manuka honey is globally researched for its potential antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties– making it an essential cruelty-free skincare ingredient to promote healthy-looking skin.

Our manuka honey is collected by bees from the flowers of the manuka tree, which grows in remote terrain throughout New Zealand. Our honey is sourced sustainably by our responsible partners, who are based just several hours from Antipodes HQ and known for their integrity-based approach.

Vinanza® Grape

Scientists discovered that the seeds of sauvignon blanc grapes grown on New Zealand’s world-renowned Marlborough vineyards have up to double the levels of polyphenolic antioxidants of grapes grown anywhere else in the world. Antioxidants are essential skincare ingredients to help counter free radical damage caused by pollution and UV exposure.

Carefully sourced from sustainable, pollution-free vineyards, these grape seeds along with other New Zealand-grown superfruit such as kiwi, boysenberries and blackcurrants, come together in the revolutionary Vinanza® range.

This range has been proven to help improve elasticity and firmness in the skin, reduce redness and inflammation, brighten skin, fade age spots, and reduce free radicals that can damage your skin’s surface.*

*Vinanza® antioxidants carry strong clinical results showing their ability to address signs of aging from two independent organisations: New Zealand Extracts, and the New Zealand Government's pastoral R&D company AgResearch.

Our international certifications

Certified organic ingredients

Our organic skincare formulations are independently certified by BioGro New Zealand, the Pacific’s largest certifier of organic produce and products. The entire Antipodes skincare range is natural-origin, but to meet BioGro’s strict standards, our organic skincare products contain at least 70% organic ingredients. We partner with suppliers who use sustainable practices, including organic and biodiverse farming methods.

Certified vegan

Antipodes’ vegan skincare products are free from animal-derived products including manuka honey. They are independently certified by the UK Vegetarian Society (VegSoc), the oldest and most recognised vegetarian organisation in the world. Our vegan skincare is free from animal testing, free from animal ingredients or by-products, free from genetically modified organisms, and free from cross-contamination during the production process.

Certified vegetarian

Our products are certified vegetarian by the UK Vegetarian Society (VegSoc), the oldest and most recognised vegetarian organisation in the world. Our vegetarian skincare unites New Zealand bioactives with nutrient-rich plant oils and sustainably sourced manuka honey to nourish and balance the complexion. We look at the life cycle of a product from plant to (recycling) plant. Annual audits ensure that our vegetarian and vegan skincare status remains authentic.

Discover our natural ingredients

We respect the intelligence of nature and learn from it – natural ingredients form the central nervous system of our brand. With the ability to achieve powerful skin benefits that surpass their synthetic counterparts, we search the world for unique botanicals and high-high tech natural compounds that deliver scientific results.

Manuka Honey

Leptospermum scoparium

  • Antibacterial
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Hydrates

Bulgarian rose

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Calms
  • Balances

Wild blackcurrant

  • Purifies
  • Moisturises
  • Antioxidant protection

Lime caviar

  • Cell renewal
  • Collagen support
  • Brightens

Vinanza® Grape & Kiwi

  • Brightens
  • Moisture protection
  • Redness reduction

Peony

  • Brightens
  • Calms
  • Anti-inflammatory

Organic oat extract

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Targets redness and irritation at its source.

Avocado Oil

Persea gratissima

  • Collagen support
  • Moisturises
  • Nutrient-rich

Bamboo ferment

  • Balances the microbiome
  • Strengthens the skin barrier
  • Antioxidant protection

Harakeke flax

Native New Zealand botanical

  • Hydrates
  • Balances
  • Soothes

Coconut oil

  • Conditions
  • Protects
  • High in essential fats

Plant hyaluronic acid

  • Hydrates
  • Freshens & plumps
  • Protects against moisture loss

Kawakawa

  • Antioxidant protection
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Balances

Lavender

  • Calms
  • Soothes
  • Balances

Red algae

  • Reduces puffiness
  • Defence against photo-ageing
  • Hydration

Hibiscus flower

  • Gently exfoliates
  • Freshens
  • Balances

Coffee berry

  • Reduces puffiness
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Skin conditioning

Raspberry seed oil

  • Hydrates
  • Antioxidant-rich
  • Anti-ageing

Zinc oxide

  • Blocks UVA & UVB rays
  • Non-irritating
  • Suitable for sensitive skin

Ceramide III

  • Strengthens skin barrier
  • Restores lost moisture
  • Targets signs of premature ageing

Manuka flower oil

  • Antibacterial
  • Soothes
  • Revitalises

Jasmine flower peptides

  • Smooths lines and wrinkles
  • Balances skin tone

Pheohydrane

  • Enduring hydration
  • Protects against moisture loss
  • Skin barrier defence

Jojoba beads

  • Gently exfoliates
  • Moisturises
  • Softens

Pohutukawa bloom

  • Conditions
  • Moisturises
  • Antioxidant protection

Raisin Vinanza®

Sustainable antioxidant-rich extract

  • Brightening
  • Skin elasticity
  • Protection

Sepilift™ DPHP

  • Smooths fine lines
  • Collagen support
  • Moisturises

Evening primrose oil

  • Nourishes
  • Moisturises
  • Anti-inflammatory

Kakadu plum

  • Protects
  • Brightens
  • Collagen support

Mamaku black fern

  • Cell renewal
  • Collagen support
  • Skin-firming

Huile de rose sauvage

  • Collagen support
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Rich in essential fatty acids

Vinanza® Oxifend

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Soothes
  • Calms

Blue chamomile

  • Calms
  • Cleanses
  • Revitalises

Macadamia oil

  • Softens
  • Moisturises
  • Plumps

Mineral-rich mud

  • Balances
  • Revitalises
  • Removes excess oil

Cacay oil

  • Softens signs of ageing
  • Boosts collagen
  • Firms & smooths

Kiwi seed oil

  • Vitamin C-rich
  • Hydrates
  • Antioxidant protection

Jojoba oil

  • Anti-ageing
  • Balances
  • Moisturises

Prickly pear

  • Antioxidant-rich
  • Improves elasticity
  • Skin-softening

Kalibiome probiotics

  • Strengthens the skin barrier
  • Balances the microbiome
  • Reduces redness

Bakuchiol

  • Smooths fine lines
  • Protection
  • Anti-inflammatory

Marigold bloom

  • Soothes
  • Improves skin tone
  • Anti-inflammatory

Melanostatine™ 5 peptide

  • Reduces pigmentation
  • Corrects uneven skin tone
  • Brightens

Proudly free from animal testing

Antipodes never tests on animals. Our dedication to using natural ingredients extends beyond skincare efficacy – it’s also about our impact on the planet and its creatures. We believe that beauty thrives without harm, when every choice we make starts from a place of respect for our planet and all living beings.