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Natural skincare brand · Nelson, New ZealandOnline orders ship Mon–Fri
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Kōwhai Skincare

Natural skincare made in Nelson, New Zealand

Native botanicals for sensitive skin

Cleansers, serums and balms made in Nelson with kawakawa and harakeke, in refillable glass. Vegan, cruelty-free, gentle on sensitive skin.

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  • Made in New Zealand
  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Refillable glass bottles
A woman applying kawakawa balm to her hands in a sunlit Nelson skincare studio
Close-up of a refillable glass serum bottle beside fresh harakeke leaves on a wooden bench
A woman smiling gently while holding a glass skincare bottle in a plant-filled Nelson room

Made in New Zealand

Crafted by hand in Nelson

Vegan and cruelty-free

Kind to skin, never tested on animals

Refillable glass bottles

Designed to be used again

Online orders ship Mon–Fri

Dispatched from Nelson

Our ranges

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Find the right step for your skin, from first cleanse to last touch of balm.

Glass cleanser bottles and a muslin cloth arranged on a stone bench in soft morning light

Cleansers

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Amber serum bottles with dropper lids standing among harakeke leaves

Serums

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A jar of balm open beside kawakawa leaves on a linen cloth

Balms

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A wrapped gift set of skincare bottles tied with natural twine

Gift sets

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Loved for sensitive skin

The cleansers, serums and balms our customers reach for again and again.

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Kawakawa Calming Mist — a slim amber glass spray bottle with a matte black atomiser releasing a fine visible mist, heart-shaped kawakawa leavesKōwhai SkincareKawakawa Calming Mist$36.00Daily Moisturiser — an open clear glass jar of light white face cream with a brushed brass lid resting against it, a swirl of cream visible, a kawakawa leaf beside itKōwhai SkincareDaily MoisturiserFrom$59.00Tōtara Clarifying Serum — a clear glass dropper bottle with a matte black dropper holding a pale golden serum, a small piece of reclaimed tōtara wood beside itKōwhai SkincareTōtara Clarifying Serum$72.00The Balm Trio — three balm jars and a small brass lip balm tin grouped among kawakawa leaves, deep green backdropSaleKōwhai SkincareThe Balm Trio$79.00Was $88.00Rich Night Cream — an amber glass jar of rich cream with a matte black lid,, evening lightKōwhai SkincareRich Night Cream$66.00Kūmarahou Gentle Gel Cleanser — an amber glass pump bottle with a matte black pump and a plain cream label on a pale river stone, a sprig of green kūmarahou leaves beside itKōwhai SkincareKūmarahou Gentle Gel CleanserFrom$39.00Rosehip & Kōwhai Face Oil — an amber glass dropper bottle of golden facial oil surrounded by bright yellow kōwhai flowers, warm lightKōwhai SkincareRosehip & Kōwhai Face Oil$64.00The Daily Ritual Set — three amber glass skincare products — a pump bottle, a dropper bottle and a jar — arranged together beside a small woven flax pouch and kōwhai flowersSaleKōwhai SkincareThe Daily Ritual Set$149.00Was $166.00

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Why Kōwhai

Why choose Kōwhai

The reasons our customers trust us with their skin.

Native botanicals

Kawakawa and harakeke, grown and made in New Zealand.

Vegan and cruelty-free

No animal ingredients, never tested on animals.

Refillable glass

Bottles made to refill, not throw away.

Shipped from Nelson

Online orders ship Monday to Friday.

Our story

Made by hand in Nelson

Small batches, native ingredients, quiet care.

Kōwhai Skincare began in Nelson with a simple idea: skincare as gentle as the plants it comes from. We work with kawakawa and harakeke, native to New Zealand, and keep every batch small.

Every bottle is made to be refilled, every formula made for sensitive skin.

About Kōwhai
A maker pouring natural balm into small glass jars on a wooden table in a Nelson workshop

In use

Kōwhai in daily life

Our cleansers, serums and balms, worn and used.

A woman massaging facial oil into her cheeks in natural window light

Serum, morning routine

A few drops of kawakawa serum before daylight.

Serums
Hands washing with a natural cleanser over a stone basin

Cleanser, evening wash

A gentle cleanse to close the day.

Cleansers
A balm jar open on a bathroom shelf beside a folded linen towel

Balm, everyday care

For dry hands, elbows and everything between.

Balms
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Gift set, ready to give

A set of favourites, wrapped and ready.

Gift sets

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Questions

Before you shop

What customers ask us most.

Is Kōwhai Skincare made in New Zealand?

Yes. Every product is made in Nelson, New Zealand, using native botanicals like kawakawa and harakeke.

Is it vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. All our products are vegan and cruelty-free.

What packaging do you use?

Our bottles are refillable glass, made to be used again rather than thrown away.

Is Kōwhai Skincare suitable for sensitive skin?

Our cleansers, serums and balms are formulated with sensitive skin in mind, using gentle native ingredients.

When will my order ship?

Online orders ship Monday to Friday.

What ranges do you offer?

Cleansers, serums, moisturisers, balms and gift sets.

Still have a question?

Call us and we'll help you find the right routine.

Call 03 555 014803 555 0148

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Give your skin native care

Cleansers, serums and balms made in Nelson, in refillable glass.

Shop nowCall 03 555 0148