Grounded in skin science
At Antipodes, we don’t just treat symptoms – we target the root causes of your skin concerns with an intelligent blend of high-tech bioactives and the purest New Zealand botanicals. With over twenty years in skincare, we know what truly transforms the health of your skin. Our expert formulations are designed to work with your skin’s natural physiology to address four core areas of concern:
- Fine lines, wrinkles, and signs of ageing
- Dull, uneven skin tone
- Tight, dehydrated skin
- Inflammation and sensitivity on skin’s surface
Each of our specialised ranges is grounded in skin science – and powered by nature – to deliver visible results you can trust.
Key concern: FINE LINES & WRINKLES
ANTI-AGEING + NOURISHING
From around age 25, your skin’s collagen production begins to slow. Collagen is the structural protein that keeps skin smooth, firm, and elastic. Think of collagen as the scaffolding that holds your skin up. As it breaks down or depletes, the skin’s foundation weakens – causing sagging, lines, and wrinkles to form at the surface. Our anti-ageing formulations have been scientifically shown in-vitro to stimulate your skin to produce more collagen. Here’s how it works:
- Collagen-stimulating actives boost fibroblast activity, firming skin from within.
- High-tech antioxidant extracts reduce the breakdown of existing collage
- Nourishing botanicals feed your skin with the nutrients it needs for cellular renewal.
Result: Skin that stays firmer and resistant to signs of ageing for longer
Key concern: Dry, dehydrated, or tight-feeling skin
HYDRATION
Your skin loses water through a process called trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). When your natural moisture barrier is compromised, hydration escapes – leaving skin dry, flaky, or uncomfortable. Think of your skin like a sponge. When it’s well hydrated, it’s soft, plump, and flexible. But when it loses too much water, it becomes dry, rigid, and prone to cracks. Hydrating skincare helps re-saturate your skin to restore bounce, suppleness, and comfort. How our Hydration range helps:
- Humectants (like hyaluronic acid and mānuka honey) draw water into your skin
- Botanical oils and fermented extracts form a breathable barrier on the surface, sealing moisture in and reducing water loss.
- Ceramides and barrier-repair actives restore the skin’s lipid matrix, helping it hold onto hydration long-term.
Result: Skin becomes visibly plumper, less tight or flaky, and more resilient to water loss.
Key concern: Dull, rough skin, and dark spots
SKIN-BRIGHTENING
Healthy skin reflects light. But when the surface becomes uneven, dry, or congested with dead skin cells, your natural glow disappears — leaving your complexion looking flat, tired, or rough. Your skin is constantly renewing itself by shedding old cells and replacing them with new ones. When dead skin cells build up on the surface, they act like a dulling film – stopping light from reflecting and hiding the natural glow beneath. Brightening skincare gently lifts away that build-up, leaving the surface clean, smooth, and luminous. How our Skin-Brightening range helps:
- Natural exfoliants like AHAs dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells, helping them shed away to reveal the smoother skin underneath.
- Antioxidants from vitamin C protect skin from damage caused by UV exposure and pollution, which can lead to dullness and dark spots.
Result: A smoother, more luminous complexion that looks fresh, energised, and alive. Our Skin-Brightening range is also formulated to target the cause of dark spots (hyperpigmentation) for an even-toned complexion.
Key concerns: Redness, sensitivity, blemishes, inflammation
ANTI-REDNESS & ANTI-BLEMISH
Inflammation in the skin can be triggered by a clustering of bacteria, over production of sebum, or an impaired extra-cellular matrix. This can manifest as acne, sensitivity, or conditions like rosacea. Think of your skin like an ecosystem. When everything is in balance, it flourishes – but when the ecosystem of microbiota is imbalanced – your skin becomes irritated and out of sync. Probiotic skincare restores balance to your skin’s microbiome and calms inflammation. Heres how our Anti-Redness & Anti-Blemish ranges can help:
- Oil-regulating ingredients gently remove excess sebum without stripping the skin.
- Probiotics rebalance the skin’s microbiome by supporting beneficial bacteria
- Peptides protect against flare-ups and calm ongoing redness.
- Soothing botanical extracts act at the nerve-ending level to reduce discomfort.
Result: Clearer, calmer, more balanced skin that feels as good as it looks.
Addressing more than one concern? We’ve got you covered
Many skin concerns are connected – and your skin doesn’t experience them in isolation. That’s why several Antipodes formulations are designed to work across multiple concerns at once, offering a multi-action approach to support your skin more holistically.
To help you find the right match, we’ve labelled each product with a Venn diagram that highlights both its primary and secondary benefits. These dual-purpose visuals make it easy to build a personalised routine that targets your key concern, while supporting the broader needs of your skin.
