New Zealand’s Best Beauty Exports

When we think of New Zealand, Middle-earth landscapes, world-class Sauvignon Blanc, and an effortlessly laid-back cool come to mind. But lately, Kiwi beauty, particularly high-performance skincare, has become one of the country’s most coveted exports.

Much of this has to do with its unique (and sometimes harsh) landscape. To survive the country’s intense UV levels, native botanicals have had to get tough, producing some of the most potent, antioxidant-rich fruits and seeds in the world. The result? Plant-based ingredients that are effectively the global gold standard for glow.

Keep scrolling for the New Zealand cult favourites we’re currently obsessed with.

Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask

Nothing beats a hydrating mask when your skin is feeling a little dull, and this one is a forever favourite. Loaded with New Zealand-grown mānuka honey, this glow-boosting treatment balances, nourishes, and refreshes in one step. With antioxidant-rich Vinanza Grape and replenishing pōhutukawa, you’ve got a formula that leaves skin looking plump, clear, and oh-so-soft.

Sans [Ceuticals] Cellx 5 Lotion

The Sans [Ceuticals] Cellx 5 Lotion (formerly the Cellular Repair Body + Face Lotion) is a total skincare workhorse. Powered by a potent 5% niacinamide, this silky lotion tackles pigmentation, redness, and uneven tone while boosting collagen for firmer skin. Backed by impressive clinical results, it also supports recovery post-UV exposure and strengthens compromised skin.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

There’s a reason this oil has remained a cult favourite for the past two decades — it is the ultimate multitasker. Whether treating dehydration, fine lines, or uneven texture, this 100% organic formula delivers serious nourishment while supporting the skin’s natural repair process. Plus, with clinical results showing improvements in scars and wrinkles, it’s the go-to everyday oil for anyone chasing a healthy, resilient complexion.

Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Serum

If you’re looking to even out your tone and boost radiance without compromising skin health, this is the one to reach for. Emma Lewisham’s high-performance formula works overtime to target pigmentation at a cellular level, while niacinamide and hyaluronic acid deliver brightness and bounce. The result? Skin that looks smoother, clearer, and seriously well-rested. We give it major bonus points for the refillable packaging.

Aleph Beauty Radiance Balm

New Zealand may be lacking in home-grown makeup brands, but Aleph more than makes up for it. We love the Radiance Balm — a skin-loving highlighter that melts seamlessly onto the skin to add dimension across cheeks, lips, and eyes. Infused with antioxidant-rich totarol and hydrating cacao butter, it can be mixed with or layered over other products, or just worn alone to blur, smooth, and nourish the skin while delivering the most gorgeous glow.

Raeso Golden Nectar Manuka Honey Enzyme Cleanser

Designed to cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish, Raeso’s bestselling Golden Nectar Manuka Honey Enzyme Cleanser is basically the overachiever of cleansers. Its gel texture melts into a silky milk that clears away impurities while fruit enzymes and PHA get to work gently dissolving dead skin cells. With high-MGO mānuka honey and kawakawa to keep things calm and hydrated, it leaves your skin soft, balanced, and glowing.

CZE Hair Glossifying Mist

Meet one of New Zealand’s favourite styling products. CZE Hair’s Glossifying Mist is a lightweight leave-in treatment that delivers shine, strength, and protection. This multitasking spray detangles knots, boosts hydration, and shields strands from heat and UV damage — all while dialling up that glossy finish. Powered by Oléobooster and botanical oils, it keeps hair smooth, strong, and seriously swishable. The subtle citrus-vanilla scent just seals the deal.

Aotea Kawakawa Balm

If your skin is prone to irritation or inflammation, bring Aotea’s Kawakawa Balm into your routine. It’s an ultra-versatile, three-ingredient treatment that leans on native botanicals to soothe everything from dryness to flare-ups. Kawakawa calms and repairs, mānuka oil fights bacteria, and beeswax locks in moisture for long-lasting comfort.

Ethique Heali Kiwi Calming Solid Shampoo Bar

Overdid it on the styling products or dealing with a sensitive scalp? Ethique has you covered. Formulated with kiwifruit, neem, and oatmeal, the brand’s Heali Kiwi Calming Solid Shampoo Bar soothes itchiness and reduces flakiness while leaving hair clean and soft. It’s soap-free, pH-balanced, and plastic-free. The best part? One bar delivers up to 80 washes (the equivalent of three regular shampoo bottles), making it just as kind to your scalp as it is to the planet.

Tronque Vitamin C Body Oil

Tronque’s Vitamin C Body Oil means business, tackling dullness, uneven tone, and loss of firmness from the neck down. Powered by advanced THD vitamin C (one of the most effective forms of vitamin C) and a ceramide complex, it brightens, smooths, and strengthens the skin barrier while delivering deep hydration.

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