July lunchtime meeting - Elizabeth Barbalich, CEO of Antipodes New Zealand Ltd

Antipodes® Scientific Organic Beauty™ brand is owned by Wellingtonian Elizabeth Barbarlich, and driven out of New Zealand’s capital city. Meeting the market by bringing consumers around the world a skincare range differentiated by the fact that end formulas (not just the parts) are scientifically validated and premium ingredients are sourced from New Zealand’s nature. 

Antipodes® has developed a range of 24 award winning skincare products and recently introduced its stunning collection of lipsticks and Mineral Makeup. Sold in eleven countries, International retailers include the big names such as Whole Foods Market, Selfridges, Sephora, Planet Organic, David Jones, MYER, Fenwick and online retailer ASOS.

The star ingredient of Antipodes®’ products is Vinanza Grape®, a potent antioxidant extracted from the seeds of Marlborough sauvignon blanc grapes. Scientifically shown to have the world’s highest level of antioxidants*, these grape seeds extracts are the powerhouse behind Antipodes® products' ability to help protect skin from signs of ageing. 

* Independent study by New Zealand Extracts