MĀNUKA ESSENCE
Experience skin clarity and line-smoothing with our highest concentration of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory Mānuka honey. With an easy-absorbing liquid texture, our naturally active essence delivers lasting support to the skin’s barrier and its deepest layers while increasing cellular turnover to boost collagen, reduce dark spots, and quench skin with reparative ceramides.
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ABOUT THE BRAND
ABOUT THE BRAND
AUNU was founded by Jenn Krouse, a seasoned fashion and beauty executive who set out to create a new paradigm for skincare that is rooted in medical-grade naturals, and backed by rigorous science. After years spent navigating a crowded skincare market often split between harsh actives and underpowered “clean” ingredients, Jenn partnered with New Zealand–based Comvita—the global leader in Mānuka honey— to exclusively bring its pure, potent, Comvita™ Medihoney® medical-grade Mānuka Honey to the beauty market for the first time.
The result is an edited lineup of essentials that supports skin health and barrier function with luxurious, sensorial formulas that have been clinically-tested for efficacy, and third-party-validated for even the most sensitive skin.
SKIN CONCERNS
SKIN CONCERNS
AUNU products are specifically formulated for sensitive skin and hold both EWG Verified® and National Eczema Association (NEA) certifications—rigorous third-party validations for safety and gentleness.
- Free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, and all known irritants
- Dermatologist-developed and clinically tested
- Proven gentle: 91-97% of users reported no irritation in clinical trials, and 50% of participants self-identified as having sensitive skin
Unlike many "sensitive skin" formulations that simply remove ingredients or use minimal actives, we take a restorative approach. We add beneficial ingredients specifically chosen to strengthen sensitive skin—led by medical-grade Mānuka honey's anti-inflammatory, microbiome-balancing, and barrier-strengthening properties. This means you get both gentleness and powerful results.
As with any new skincare, we recommend patch testing if you have known sensitivities or concerns.
WHY WE LOVE IT
WHY WE LOVE IT
We love clean ingredients that don't sacrifice efficacy, so when we tried AUNU, we were immediately drawn to the medical grade ingredients, the natural anti-inflammatory properties, and the gentle antioxidants. Great news for those sensitive to Vitamin C serums, their formulations have increased stability, less irritation, and increased barrier support than a traditional Vitamin C. The gorgeous packaging doesn't hurt either.
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