There is no place on Earth like New Zealand
Located 42 degrees south of the Equator, it is a land of two islands shaped over millions of years into a unique, self-contained ecosystem. Enveloped in oxygen-rich forests and home to thousands of native plant species found nowhere else, New Zealand offers an abundance of powerful, skin-enhancing ingredients. Our low population density and untouched landscapes mean the air is pure, the rainfall clean, and the flora thriving. In this environment, plants have adapted to extreme conditions—intense UV rays, sudden temperature shifts, and harsh weather—by developing potent natural defences like antioxidants and vitamins. These protective compounds help plants survive and thrive, making them not only stronger but also richer in nutrients that can benefit your skin.
We harness the intelligence of these resilient botanicals to power our skincare formulations
By carefully extracting nature-sourced ingredients, we create high-performance products that deliver visible results. Our formulations combine New Zealand’s lush native extracts with globally-sourced, cutting-edge bioactives—never synthetic substitutes disguised as “nature identical.” While many brands add a few organic ingredients to synthetic bases, our formulations are certified organic by BioGro. Even our fragrances are crafted from natural essential oil components, selected for safety and purity. At the heart of our brand is a deep respect for nature’s design—its ability to protect, repair, and hydrate. That’s why we let nature lead, blending its most powerful compounds into skincare that keeps your skin healthy, resilient, and radiant.
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.*
Certifie organic
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.