We'd like to say a big thank you to our amazing customers for all your support over the past year. It's thanks to you that we're able to do what we do! We'd love to share some fantastic news with you - we won seven awards at the iinternational Beauty Shortlist Awards 2025 including SIX outright category winners. Wow!
The Beauty Shortlist is one of the most trusted, respected and prestigious international competitions for natural skincare, receiving entries from all over the world and we're so grateful to have our products recognised on the global stage.
Here are our winners...
Winner, Best Plastic Free Beauty Product - Natural Sun Defence SPF40
then the Frankie over the top and it’s lovely and light and I'm never sunburnt the end of the day, it’s so good and it goes along way you don’t need much. I also gave a pot to the kids teachers at school this year it was very much appreciated and quite different from the usual chocolates." - Ashleigh H
"Hi I tried the small size first to see how it was. I love it, it feels lovely when applying it, easy to rub in and it doesn't make my skin sweat when it's on likes some sun screen does. It's ideal to pop into your bag. I have just bought the larger size to use at home." - Julie P
Winner, Solid Bar Category - Best Cleansing Bar &
Winner, Cleanser Category - Best Cleansing Bar
- Kūmarahou + Cocoa Butter Facial Cleansing Bar
Our Kūmarahou Facial Cleansing Bar has taken out two category winners, picking up the Best Cleansing Bar in both the Solid Bar Category and the Cleanser Category. This bar is always in demand, so if you haven't tried it, make sure you do. It's received fantastic feedback thanks to its gentle creamy cleansing milkA with many commenting on just how long it lasts - upwards of 290 washes per bar when stored on a well-draining soap dish so it's dry between use.
"I absolutely love the Kūmarahou Facial Cleansing Cake. I am onto my second bar and cannot imagine using anything else. It is so gentle on my skin and makes it feel wonderfully cleansed and smooth. An absolute fave in my skincare regime. :)" - Rochelle M
"I will definitely recommend to my friends and relatives as i can feel my skin feel so clean and soft after using it for just few days!! Amazing!!" - Melissa
"Love it!! THE BEST for perimenopausal skin!" - Connlaodh C.
Winner, Best Face Oil - Balancing - Bakuchiol Rejuvenate Serum
Last year Bakuchiol Rejuvenate Serum won the Editor's Choice Award and this year it's won Best Facial Oil for balancing skin. As well as being a skin rejuvenator and brightener, if you're experiencing acne, hormonal or otherwise, this beautiful serum will help to balance your skin. Our Rejuvenating Bakuchiol Serum using a high-potency bakuchiol extract (99%+ pure), and a blend of light, vitamin-rich oils - all high-performers in their own right - it's so great to see this skin-illuminator recognised.
"Problem skin be gone! I’m 45 and have had oily spot prone skin my whole life. My skin is now getting older and a bit drier in places but thanks to the serum it looks and feels more healthy all over." - Vicky B
"My skin is noticeably smoother and more hydrated after a month of using the serum. My face recently recovered from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) syndrome so was dry and thin skin. This serum did not irritate it at all and I trust the Frankie brand to join me on my skin journey recovering from TSW. I’ve started applying it on my neck which has elephant skin atm." - Nat W
"I love this product so much. The harsh pharmacy equivalent products burn my skin leaving it red and hot for days. This gentle product leaves my skin feeling fresh and supple." - Holly S
Winner, Best Conditioner Bar - Vanilla & Kawakawa Conditioning Bar
Last year our ever-popular Vanilla & Kawakawa Conditioner Bar won the Editor's Choice Award - this years, it's gone one better, taking out the Best Condtioner Bar Award! If you've used this bar, you know how good it is. And just how long it lasts - absolutely ages when stored dry between use! This bar is small-batch handmade to perfection with a formulation that's hydrating with a beautiful creamy emulsion that leaves hair feeling fresh and soft.
"I love the shampoo and conditioner bars and have been using them for some time now. Amazing work guys xx" - Amanda P
"Please always make this bar exactly the way it is! Conditioning perfection. It is a treat smelling this vanilla fragrance in the shower every day. Other conditioner solid bars I’ve tried have not lived up to this one for me. This leaves my hair feeling soft, silky and knot free. Big thumbs up.!" - Justine Y
"Best conditioner ever ! No Bull! This stuff smells and feels amazing! My curls are the best they have ever been! Have used this while away camping and it was so easy! The bar eaves your hair so smooth even before you rinse it off. I will not go back to other conditioners . I havnt had to brush my hair after washing it my hands run right through the wet and dry curls ! Bloody love this conditioning bar ! Thank you." - Dana T
Winner, Best Body Oil - Kawakawa Body Oil
What a lovely surprise to see our nourishing Kawakawa Body Oil win Best Body Oil - wow! For those who know, this oil is imbued this the beatiful scent and rich, green hue of native kawakawa. Like all our infused oil, this one infuses over many weeks with care, attention and blessing over it. We know this adds a special goodness to the products we create. Loved by all as a moisturiser for sensitive skin, baby masssage oil, cradle cap remedy and bath oil, it's a long-time Frankie favourite that's one of our all-time best sellers.
"I have used this product for years. Firstly for general hydration and then during pregnancy and now post partum. A staple in my routine!" - Sydney C
"Worked amazing for my babies head cradle cap that nothing would work for. Amazing!" - Hibo M
Commended, Kūmarahou + Kawakawa Shampoo Bar
This bar is a cult favourite right up there with the Vanilla & Kawakawa Conditioner Bar! We receive so much love for the Kūmarahou & Kawakawa Shampoo Bar with many customers saying it lather's beautifully, and leaves hair feeling cleansed, soft and with just the right amount of body. the best shampoo bar they've tried. Ifyou want to give our duo a try, you can buy both and save with a Hair Care Duo pack.
"Originally tried this shampoo bar to treat an itchy scalp but I've never gone back to my old shampoo. My hair looks & feels healthier & the bar lasts for ages. Definitely recommend - this." - Julie J
"In the past few months, I've been experiencing much drier skin than usual and outbreaks of mild psoriasis all over my body, and my scalp was no exception. I knew I had to try something new when my scalp became very itchy and sore, and having had great success with the Frankie Body Oil and Balm on my skin flare-ups, I decided to try the shampoo and conditioner and see if that helped. I've used them together four or five times now, and have noticed a massive improvement, pretty much immediately. My scalp is much soothed with hardly any itching, and my fine/thick/wavy hair is soft and smooth and happy. Happy to have the full Frankie lineup in my shower now!" - Anna F
"Top notch shampoo bar ever. Lathers up excellent after second shampoo. Leaves my hair looking and smelling great. Thanks." - Lyn
"Absolutely love this shampoo bar, my hair is so shiny and clean!! Had to use something else when away for the holidays and so glad to return back to this - it'll be packed for next holiday!!" - Emma C
Thanks again for your tautoko/support and we look forward to sharing more award-winning products with you soon!
Arohanui,
Georgina & Matt x
