Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask

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 bought this mask while I was on summer holiday as I read a review about how hydrating it was. I needed it as even with sunscreen my face was dry, rough and dehydrated. It exceeded my expectations, it made my skin so soft and moisturised. I wouldn't normally use a hydrating mask on my chin area (due to acne), but I read in the instructions that it was anti-bacterial and helps with acne as well. So this is the absolute perfect mask for me. The tube is a really decent size, and I probably only use about a 50cent coin worth of product each time. The product is not exposed to air being in the tube, and is very convenient to use. I think the price is fair, as it is a high quality luxurious product. It smells amazing, I can mostly smell vanilla in it. This is definitely a product I will keep purchasing. I always feel amazing afterwards, my skin glows for days.

I got this face mask as a treat with some Airpoints dollars that hubby had collected. I'm glad I did because it is lovely. I use this once a week and apply a generous amount with a brush. I don't wet my face first. I leave it on for 10-15 mins and when I wash it off my skin is visibly moisturised and looks great. This mask smells great and has a lovely thick creme texture to it. It doesn't dry out so isn't uncomfortable after being left on for a while. I was surprised when I got it how big the tube was and it's lasted me for ages using it once a week. I will be repurchasing this when I run out that's for sure!

I am a real fan of Antipodes products, I own quite a few. I have been looking at the mask for ages but would not pruchase it until I had finished another one I had on the go.

This mask comes in a 75g cream tube with a little black screw lid. The consistancy of the mask is quite creamy and rich, you really can almost feel the moisture seeping into your skin. Its just lovely. You leave the mask on for around 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Your skin is left feeling beautiful. It feels nourished and soft and looks clear.

This mask contains manka honey which is magic. What it does for your skin is amazing. It helps heal any blemishes you may have.

I use this mask once a week and I look forward to it every time.

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 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.

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 was given a tube of this when I was researching natural skincare products that specifically used Manuka Honey as an ingredient.

You can't beat (medical grade) Manuka Honey as a skincare ingredient, so combining this in a completely natural skincare product offers all skin types a great, healing treatment.

The only big dislike I have about this product, is that it comes in a metal tube. The tube creases up easily (really not great to travel with), which not only looks awful, it also made it difficult to get the last of the product out. This put me off quite a bit.

The mask itself is a great product. It's a pale yellow/cream colour, and has a fresh, soft scent.

My skin is quite dry/sensitive, so the nourishing properties of this mask really appeal to me. It applies more like a moisturiser, and doesn't dry out on the skin over time (although I found I needed to apply quite a generous amount initially, as it my skin did soak it up quickly).

It's really soothing and hydrating, and left my skin feeling soft, calm and refreshed. As for using it as a spot treatment, I'm not sure it gives the immediate effects that you tend to expect from such claims.

I apply a generous layer after cleansing and exfoliating, and leave it on for about 20/30 minutes before rinsing off with a warm cloth.

I would recommend this to anyone, but in particular those with dry, sensitive and/or inflamed skin. It's a lovely at-home treatment.

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.

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.