Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask

Love this mask, its a little pricey compared to your entry level masks but oh so luxurious. The small is devine and it goes on so well and feels so soft. The tube also means you can roll it up like a toothpaste tube once you get to the end to ensure you get every last bit of this lovely product out.

To begin, I was incredibly confused with applying this, as dumb as that makes me sound. As it said to apply a thick layer, but because the product is relatively thin, I was unsure if I was meant to layer it up or not. In the end I chose not to layer it, and it didn't take away from the results...

Now that that is out of the way.. I LOVE this mask. My skin feels amazingly supple and smooth afterwards, not to mention intensely hydrated! I wasn't familiar with masks like this, as I had only used clay masks before, so was not prepared for the amount of time you have to wait before removing, however, it's definitely worth the wait!

Not to mention, it smells heavenly! Made me fell like something sweet to eat!

I really felt like the manuka honey in it acted as a great natural "antiseptic" as I noticed that in the week following use of this mask, I never get any form of break outs.

Because you have to wait at least 15 minutes before washing off, I only tend you use it once a fortnight or so (as I don't have the patience) however this is all this mask needs to do its thing!

I’ve stuck with this mask through several tubes now, as it is so nice to use (and occasionally given away as a bonus product in Antipodes excellent multi-purchase bundles). It’s soft and creamy and easy to apply and doesn’t give me that annoying urge to wash it off quickly like masks that dry on your skin often do. A lovely, gentle fragrance. Easy to wash off after a long soak in a warm bath. Good to use once a week or more.

I have a tube of this lovely face mask, it's in a easy to use tube just squirt a bit out, quite hygienic to use as no sticking your fingers in it. It says it contains 100% avocado oil and pohutukawa bloom so it's loaded with antioxidants. I can smell the vanilla and honey (yum) quite a heavenly smell. It's a beautiful cream that is easy to apply to your face and neck. It's not greasy and it's a light cream that's quite soft to apply. I do put a reasonable amount on as my skin does soak it in quite a bit. So on the down side of that a tube doesn't last me long. It's not a mask that dries and tightens, it stays quite moist so it's quite pleasurable to leave on, no feeling uncomfortable and trying to wash it off in a hurry. It says it's the ultimate solution for spots and blemishes, in that department I haven't noticed anything, I have stuck some on the occasional spot but nothing overly noticeable happened, no amazing vanishing. But it's a delightful indulgence in a very moisturising face mask. It's lovely but I find it quite pricey as it doesn't go far.

This is a lovely, gentle and hydrating mask. It is a thick, cream-coloured cream that applies smoothly and doesn't dry and feel tight or itchy on the skin. It leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated but it doesn't seem to make a difference as a spot treatment (which is a suggested alternative use).

I had my eye on this mask for quite a while but had not come around to purchasing it as I already have sooo many masks, but i caved in and got it anyways! And im so glad I did!

Some people say they use it as a night cream every day, but I prefer to use it as a mask. About twice a week I squeeze out about a teaspoon (maybe more...) amount onto my fingers and layer it up on my freshly cleaned face. Then I go about my stuff as usual and wash it off after about 20 minutes. Instantly your skin feels so refreshed and hydrated and sooo soft and smooth.

The mask itself has a sweet smell similar to the antipodes avocado pear night cream. It has a medium creamy white consistency, thicker than moisturisers.

I do not suffer from acne but do get pimples and blemishes from time to time. The mask hasn't done much for blemishes however it is nice and soothing on them.

Overall I am pleased with the product. It looks and feels amazing on your skin, however not entirely sure if it it worth the hefty price! Will only repurchase if its on special!

I was introduced to this product by a friend who used it and now I'm converted! It has a mild sweet smell, and a thick creamy consistency. Easy to smooth onto your skin and doesn't go all tight as it dries. You can leave it on for 20 minutes or overnight, either way it leaves your skin feeling so soft, smooth and hydrated when you wash it off. I haven't tried using it on spots / blemishes when they have come up, but then I don't get a lot, Usually if I get one it's because I haven't used the mask in awhile.. oops! It is a little pricey but I find it lasts awhile & does a great job so worth the price! Best mask I have ever tried.

I have been mask crazed lately and I had been eyeing this mask up for a long time so when there was a discount for this I didn't hesitate to get it. This mask has a lot of manuka honey and avocado oil. The ingredients list reads water, manuka honey, avocado oil, glycerine, cetearyl alcohol, stearic acid, glycerol stearate, gluconolactone, sodium benzoate, calcium gluconate, vinanza grape grapeseed extract, carrot oil, pohutukawa flower extract, vitamin E and essential oil fragrances of vanilla & mandarin. The lovely thing about manuka honey is that it really is a beneficial ingredient for any skin type. If you have oily and acne prone skin the honey is soothing and antibacterial and if you have really dry skin or sensitive skin, manuka honey can soothe and moisturize it. I smooth this mask on after I've done a clay or mud or deep cleansing mask to put the moisture back in my skin and calm down any irritation from using a peel. Now the one thing a bit confusing about this mask is that the instructions say to smooth a thick layer or this mask on. I find that a bit difficult since although the formula is luxurious and creamy, it isn't a really thick formula. So when you spread it on it thins out and if you want a thick layer you have to add more layers. That being said I find the thin layers work just as well and use up less product. The instructions say to leave this on for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water. I usually leave it on for longer and haven't had any issues. Now as far as a spot treatment, I don't think this has helped my pimples clear up faster but what I do like about this is that it treats my dry skin and soothes my skin without giving me more pimples or making my existing breakouts bigger. Which means when I have a few pimples, which is probably about 90% of the time so I do like a moisturizing mask that suits my skin 90% of the time. I do wish this was a bit more affordable but that being said the tube will last me a really long time.

I have acne prone skin which can be oily, but also very dry. The healing properties of the manuka in this mask really helped clear up my blemishes and my skin felt well moisturised afterwards without feeling oily. It doesn't dry up when you wear it, so I use it as my lazy face mask that can be left on to watch tv without having to wash it off. I found that with regular use the product was more effective.