The Acne Kit

Name: The Acne Kit
Brand: AunuBeauty
Price: 229.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Three formulas. One smarter approach to clearer skin.

The Mānuka Essence, Mānuka Salve and the Mānuka Mask work together to target acne-causing bacteria, calm inflammation, and strengthen the skin barrier—without stripping or clogging acne-prone skin.

Target bacteria + hydrate

The Mānuka Essence is our highest concentration of medical-grade Mānuka honey — 20% Medihoney® in a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula. It eliminates acne-causing bacteria, boosts cellular renewal, and hydrates for a clearer, calmer skin barrier.

Calm + strengthen the barrier

The Mānuka Salve targets the compromised barrier driving acne inflammation. Colloidal oatmeal (3%) calms irritation and redness, while linoleic acid and lightweight squalane help correct the lipid imbalance common in acne-prone skin — repairing and strengthening the barrier without clogging pores.

Intensive 4-in-1 treatment

The Mānuka Mask is made with 100% medical-grade Mānuka honey — our most concentrated formula, delivering the full 4-in-1 hydrating, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant benefits of Medihoney®. Its antibacterial activity targets acne-causing bacteria at the source, while its anti-inflammatory properties calm the redness and irritation that come with a compromised barrier, deeply hydrating skin without stripping it. Can be used as a powerful all-over mask or as spot treatment for breakouts.

key benefits

ESSENCE

Potent concentration of 20% Medihoney® to target and eliminate acne-causing bacteria
Easy-absorbing lightweight fluid texture for maximum efficacy and hydration
Natural actives increase cellular turnover, without irritation
Brightens the skin, reduces discoloration and targets fine lines and wrinkles

SALVE

Repairs the compromised barrier that fuels ongoing breakouts and inflammation, addressing the root cause, not just the bacteria
Calms the redness, irritation, and itch that acne treatments (actives, exfoliants, spot treatments) often leave behind
Rebalances skin's natural lipids to reduce future breakouts, rather than just treating existing ones
Delivers deep hydration without clogging pores or triggering excess oil production, so skin doesn't overcompensate
Gentle and steroid-free, safe for daily use even on reactive, treatment-irritated skin

MASK

Mānuka's unique antibacterial property MGO heals breakouts by targeting bad bacteria while preserving microbiome-protecting good bacteria
Reduces redness and inflammation
Locks in moisture and soothes irritation

Note: Mānuka honey is naturally slightly acidic and pH-balancing. If your skin currently has a higher (less acidic) pH, you may experience mild redness to start, which will naturally settle as your skin barrier strengthens.

How to Use

Shake a few drops of the Essence into hands, then apply to face and neck, allowing for full absorption. Use each morning and night, after cleansing and before applying the Salve.

Warm a small amount of the Salve between fingertips and massage over the face as your final step after the Essence, sealing in hydration and repairing the barrier. Use morning and night as your daily moisturizer, or on severely compromised spots as needed.

Apply a generous layer of the Mask onto clean skin 1-3 times per week or as needed to soothe inflammation and calm breakouts. Leave on for 20-30 minutes to regenerate, protect, and hydrate compromised skin. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. For spot treatment, apply directly to compromised areas, leave on for a minimum of 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Safe for Sensitive Skin

Acne Kit Ingredients

ESSENCE:AQUA/WATER, MEL (MĀNUKA HONEY), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN,HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH, BETA VULGARIS (BEET) ROOT EXTRACT, CETYL GLYCERYL ETHER, XANTHAN GUM, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PHRAGMITES COMMUNIS EXTRACT, PORIA COCOS EXTRACT, POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT, SPHINGOLIPIDS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, P-ANISIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL

SALVE: AQUA/WATER, MEL (MĀNUKA HONEY), GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COLLOIDAL OATMEAL, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, GLYCERYL STEARATES, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM (TOMATO) FRUIT EXTRACT, NARCISSUS TAZETTA BULB EXTRACT, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, LINOLEIC ACID, LINOLENIC ACID, OLEIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, HYDRATED SILICA, CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM NITRATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PHENOXYETHANOL

MASK: MEL (MĀNUKA HONEY)

Awards

Comvita™ Medihoney®

Made with 10% (Cleanser), 20% (Essence), and 8% (Salve) medical-grade Mānuka honey

Glycerin

Mānuka Cleanser

Draws in moisture without stripping skin

Resveratrol BT

Mānuka Essence

Promotes healthy skin by neutralizing free radicals

Beet root extract

Mānuka Essence

Brightens the skin, reduces discoloration and targets fine lines and wrinkles

Pure Oats

Mānuka Salve

Soothes irritation with plant-based support to help maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier

botanical comfort complex

Mānuka Salve

Plant-based ingredients, including purified tomato extract, that act as an alternative to topical steroids when combined

Anti-Aging

Antioxidant

Soothes

Anti-Inflammatory

Cleanses

Anti-Microbial

Barrier Support

Hydration

97%

Mānuka Cleanser

Said the Cleanser left their skin feeling clean and moisturized

100%

Mānuka Essence

Showed improvement in skin hydration and appearance

+90%

Mānuka Essence

Measured increase in skin hydration immediately after application

+97%

Mānuka Salve

Measured improvement in skin's moisture and smoothness

+94%

Mānuka Salve

Measured improvement in overarching symptoms of skin irritation from dry skin, including redness and itching

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Unrivaled purity for even the most sensitive skin.

Our formulas are created with Comvita™ Medihoney® medical-grade Mānuka honey, and are safe and efficacious for all ages and life stages, including during pregnancy.

The National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance™ confirms a product is safe for eczema-prone and sensitive skin. To qualify, formulas must meet strict ingredient standards and undergo expert review.

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a nonprofit that evaluates ingredient safety and transparency. Their EWG VERIFIED™ mark is one of the strictest standards in personal care: every ingredient in a formula must score between 0–1 on EWG’s 10-point scale for safety and cleanliness, ensuring products meet the highest benchmark for non-toxicity and transparency.

We are, proudly, Leaping Bunny Approved Cruelty-Free.

Fragrance Free

Sulfate Free

Dermatologist Tested

Paraben Free

Silicone Free

Safe for Sensitive Skin

Mānuka Magic

Our Comvita™ Medihoney® medical-grade Mānuka is the base ingredient in an FDA-cleared medical device used worldwide in hospitals for wound and burn care.

This extraordinary honey is rich in over 2,000 compounds, with 30% more phenolics and twice the antioxidant activity of other honeys—qualities that give it rare antibacterial and healing power, making it one of nature’s most complex and potent remedies for skin health.

OUR SOURCING

WHAT MAKES MEDICAL-GRADE MĀNUKA DIFFERENT?

Medical-grade Mānuka honey must meet a minimum MGO level of 357+. However, MGO alone can be chemically manipulated and isn't sufficient to validate authentic Mānuka honey.

Comvita Medihoney® goes far beyond this baseline. Every batch undergoes 34+ rigorous tests measuring multiple markers of authenticity and quality. This comprehensive testing protocol ensures the highest therapeutic potency and validates genuine Mānuka honey across all scientific markers, not just MGO.

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IS ALL MĀNUKA HONEY FDA-CLEARED?

WHAT IS THE MĀNUKA HONEY PENETRATION IN YOUR PRODUCTS?