About the brand:
Antipodes is an organic skincare and beauty brand, the brand is found by a new Zealand founder Elizabeth Barbalich. Their products are 100% natural made from plant-based ingredients, and are, Certified vegetarian and vegan – VegSoc and Certified Organic where possible– BioGrow. their products are not tested on animals. What I also love about the brand is that their products come in biodegradable boxes and recyclable glass pots. I have been using their products since last year I believe, and I have been very impressed with their products. Their products are very effective. Today I am going to review three of their products which are the Avocado Pear Nourishing night cream, Hosanna H20 Intensive Skin-Plumping Serum.
Avocado Pear Nourishing night cream:
What it is?
Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream is a natural anti-ageing treatment which resurrects the skin whilst you sleep.
Suitable for all skin types, including the driest of complexions, Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream stimulates the synthesis of collagen production by up to 92% for exceptional anti-ageing benefits. Powered by the superior restorative qualities of 100% pure Avocado Oil, this facial night cream replenishes the skin with essential Fatty Acids and naturally high contents of Vitamins A & C.
Key ingredients:
Avocado oil: This nutrient-rich oil helps to hydrate the skin, increase collagen production and keep skin supple.
Manuka honey: Renowned for its health benefits, this superfood helps promote youthful, fresh and blemish-free skin
Vinanza Grape: This revolutionary antioxidant extract improves elasticity and firmness.
Full Ingredients list:
Shea Butter, Vegetable Extract, Avocado Oil, Active 20+ Manuka Honey, Macadamia Nut Oil, Calendula Oil, Coconut Oil, Vegetable Extract, Vinanza Grape© Grapeseed Extract, Vitamin E, Aqua, Butyrospermum Parkii, Squalene, Persea Gratissima, Leptospermum Mel, Macadamia Ternifolia, Calendula Officinalis, Cocos Nucifera, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Lecithin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Vitis Vinifera, Tocopherol, Essential Oil Fragrances Of Sandalwood Ylang Ylang And Patchouli, Benzyl Benzoate¹, Benzyl Salicylate¹, Citral¹, D-Limonene¹, Linalool¹, Eugenol¹, Farnesol¹, Geraniol¹, Isoeugenol¹, ¹ Component Of Essential Oil.
My Review:
During the whole lockdown thing, my skin went super dry. I have combination skin ( dry-oily t-zone), but the quarantine made my skin more on the drier side. I am always on a hunt for good moisturisers that would work for my skin type without breaking me out. I have been using the Avocado Pear Nourishing night cream every night, and I have been enjoying the moisturiser. The moisturiser is not that rich in texture which I thought it would be. It is on the light weight texture side. The moisturiser is packed with hydration. It does not feel heavy on the skin, it absorbs very well into the skin. If you have dry skin, this moisturiser is going to do wonders to your skin. The moister is very nourishing and leaves my skin soft and hydrated until the next day. It is a perfect night cream for my skin which ticks all boxes for me.
Hosanna H20 Intensive Skin-Plumping Serum:
what it is?
A water-charged and oil-free bioactive serum that immediately quenches thirsty skin and helps intensively improve skin appearance over time. The serum also claims to plump the skin.
Key ingredients:
Vinanza Grape: This revolutionary antioxidant extract improves elasticity and firmness.
Waiwera artesian water: This naturally mineral-rich artesian water is blessed with a variety of beneficial minerals.
Mamaku black fern: This bioactive New Nealand native helps to firm and protect your skin, and generate fresh cell growth
Full ingredients list:
Lavender Distillate, Waiwera© Artesian Water, Mamaku Black Fern Leaf Extract, Vinanza Grape©, Grapeseed Extract, Natural Preservative, Lavendula Angustifolia, Aqua, Cyathea Medullaris, Vitis Vinifera, Naticide, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Xanthum Gum, Essential Oil Fragrances Of French Rose Oil & Cardamom, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, D-Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linanool¹, ¹ Component Of Essential Oil, * Certified Organic Ingredient, Product Certified Organic By Asurequality.
My Thoughts:
It is a decent serum, which is perfect for dehydrated skin. The serum has a very fine watery texture. It instantly hydrates the skin and absorbs fast into the skin. I cannot comment on the effectiveness of plumping the skin, as I have not seen visible results with this serum. The negative part about the serum is the scent. The scent reminds me of baby products. If the scent was minimal or 0 fragrance I would have preferred that. In short, it is not my fav serum I have tried many serums across different brands and I prefer them over this one.
Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask:
What it is?
An intensely hydrating face mask which is ideal for all skin types including blemish prone skin, Aura Manuka Honey Mask utilises antibacterial Manuka Honey to powerfully draw moisture to the skin for an intense hydration hit. A multi-purpose moisturising, cleansing and anti-oxidising treatment, this balancing mask is an effective solution for clearing spots and blemishes for a clearer, healthier complexion.
Key ingredients:
Manuka honey: Renowned for its health benefits, this superfood helps promote youthful, fresh and blemish-free skin.
Pohutukawa: This bioactive extract from New Zealand is conditioning, deeply moisturising and antiseptic.
Vanilla pod: Rich in antioxidants, it can help slow down signs of ageing such as wrinkles and fine lines.
Full ingredients list:
Water, Manuka Honey Active 20+, Avocado Oil, Vinanza Grape© Grapeseed Extract, Carrot Oil, Pohutukawa Flower Extract, Vitamin E, Aqua, Leptospermum Scoparium Mel, Persea Gratissima, Glycerine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glycerol Stearate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Vitis Vinifera, Daucus Carota Sativa, Metrosideros Excels, Tocopherol, Fragrances Of Vanilla & Mandarin, Coumarin¹, D-Limonene¹, Linalool¹, ¹ Component Of Essential Oil.
My Thoughts:
The Aura Manuka honey mask has a beautiful creamy texture, which is lightweight in texture, yet packed with amazing ingredients as mentioned above. The mask feels very cooling, which I love. I also had a few breakouts before using the mask, and I notice my breakouts reduced in size, the mask claims to be ideal for blemish-prone skin, and I could not agree more. I do tend to get breakouts from time to time. I am in love with this mask, as the mask leaves my skin clean, smooth and soft. The fragrance is so good, it is refreshing and relaxing.
My application procedure: After cleansing my skin, I apply a thick layer of the mask on my clean, dry skin. I left the mask for 15 mins, as stated on the tube. The mask is so easy to wash off, it emulsifies with water. Antipodes also sells a travel size of the Aura manuka honey mask it is a great way to try a travel size before purchasing the full size.
Their products are available at Feel Unique and Look Fantastic. Will you picking any of these products?
Products kindly gifted by the brand, but all opinions are my own.
Alia Sam 