Baptise H20 Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel

This weightless formula drenches thirsty skin in intense hydration. Baptise H2O moisturizes without weighing skin down or feeling greasy.

The formula absorbs easily and hydrates the skin day and night. World-famous New Zealand Manuka honey and hyaluronic acid hydrate the skin and provide long-lasting moisture. Harakeke (New Zealand flax), Mamaku fern and hibiscus flowers also support skin regeneration and strengthen the skin barrier.

• suitable for most skin types, especially beneficial for dry skin
• lightweight formula that provides intense hydration
• 52% more moisture after 24 hours (according to a 2019 Dermatest Australia study with 10 participants aged 38–58)
• contains plum extract, hyaluronic acid, flax (Harakeke), Mamaku fern, hibiscus flowers, Manuka honey, ginger and aloe vera
• the fresh rose fragrance invigorates your senses

Antipodes is committed to reuse, repurposing and recycling. All paper packaging comes from sustainable forestry, glass bottles and aluminium tubes are 100% recyclable, and the labels are printed with vegetable-based ink.

How to use

• Ideally, apply the Hosanna H20 Intensive Skin Plumping Serum beforehand.
• Apply the gel to your cleansed face, neck and décolleté in the evening and morning.
• Then gently massage this moisturizing gel into your face, neck and décolleté using upward movements.
• For gentle facial cleansing, try the Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser from Antipodes.

Note: As part of its initiative to become completely plastic-free, Antipodes has decided to remove the thin plastic film from its glass jars. The transition has begun gradually, and the latest jars no longer contain plastic film. Instead of this seal, the outer packaging is now sealed with a small adhesive. The adhesive is 100% biodegradable.

Active ingredients

• Hyaluronic acid (Hyaluronic Acid / Sodium Hyaluronate) stores up to 1,000 times its weight in moisture. Hyaluronic acid is a key component of the connective tissue between skin cells, filling and supporting it. Because of its ability to bind large amounts of water, it contributes to the skin’s moisture content. Hyaluronic acid also supports the firmness and elasticity of the skin. As we age, we lose our natural hyaluronic acid, which is one of the main causes of wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid helps fill fine lines and plump the skin.
• Honey (Mel / Honey / Leptospermum mel (manuka honey) extract) – Unprocessed honey is antiseptic and antimicrobial and helps cleanse the skin and thoroughly eliminate bacteria. Honey contains gluconic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid that has a brightening effect and helps fade age spots. Raw honey is rich in a variety of nutrients, including vitamin B, manganese, iron, potassium and calcium. When mixed with water, honey releases peroxide, which helps heal acne and inhibit bacterial growth. Honey is also a humectant that delivers moisture to the skin and supplies it with an abundance of nutrient-rich enzymes.
• Harakeke flax is moisturizing and has a skin-firming effect. Rich in essential fatty acids, it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
• Mamaku, or black tree fern, is a giant plant endemic to New Zealand. It has moisturizing and soothing properties and promotes cell turnover and regeneration.
• Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Powder / Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract) has also been called the “Botox plant” because of its firming and lifting properties for the skin. Hibiscus contains natural AHA, which can accelerate cell renewal, gently exfoliate the skin and help control acne breakouts. Hibiscus strengthens elasticity, promotes regeneration and moisturizes the skin and hair. The presence of anthocyanins helps pores appear smaller due to their astringent properties.
• Ginger (Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Oil) is rich in vitamin C and contains a variety of trace elements, such as magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium and phosphorus. Ginger has antibacterial and clarifying properties, stimulates the microcirculation of blood vessels and promotes a fresher, healthier and more radiant complexion. Entries.
• Aloe vera extract / juice (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract / Juice) provides natural moisture, prevents the skin from drying out and strengthens the natural skin barrier. Aloe vera contains vitamins, minerals, enzymes and essential amino acids. It supplies the skin with oxygen and is considered effective in supporting cell renewal. It binds moisture and has cooling, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

More active ingredients can be found in our A–Z active ingredient encyclopedia.

Ingredients

Aqua (water), glycerine, sodium acrylates copolymer & lecithin, dehydroacetic acid, benzyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, polysorbate 20, hyaluronic acid (plant-based), glycerine & water & Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) fruit extract, sodium citrate, lysolecithin & sclerotium gum & xanthan gum & pullulan, Phormium tenax (harakeke) flax extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa (hibiscus) flower extract, Leptospermum scoparium mel (manuka) honey, Cyathea medullaris (mamaku black fern) extract, Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf extract, mica, titanium dioxide, Rose Anatolia: citral, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol, linalool.

Formulated without: Antipodes products are completely free from: parabens; sulphates; phthalates; silicon derived ingredients; synthetic fillers; genetically modified (GM) ingredients; genetically engineered (GE) ingredients; animal ingredients (except ingredients from living bees, such as honey); artificial colors; artificial fragrances; chemical sunscreens; mineral oils; petrochemicals (like propylene glycol); BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole); ethanolamines and ethoxylated ingredients.

Note: Antipodes® does not use synthetic polymers, choosing instead to use only natural alternatives. The formulations for Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream and Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel contain a natural-origin substitute for polymers called Lecigel™. A natural, skin-friendly emulsifier, it is derived from soy and sunflower, which are hydrolysed to make it stable for use in skincare. On our packaging, it is listed as “sodium acrylates copolymer & lecithin.” This ingredient is vegan, meets 100% natural standards, and is free from microbeads and microplastics.