Our Inception

Intentionally Natural was born to take the overwhelm out of navigating “natural” in the beauty and wellness industry in Aotearoa (New Zealand) replacing it with clarity, transparency and ease.

Guided by Integrity

Curated for Clarity

As a certified natural skincare and cosmetics formulator, former makeup artist and mum of two in my 40s, I know first-hand how important it is for natural choices to feel effortlessly transparent.

Prioritising bioavailable natural products that genuinely support your health and wellbeing should be easy to recognise and accessible to all. You should never need to spend hours deciphering Latin labels or navigating the ins and outs of formulation science to feel safe.

Yet the market is clouded with greenwashing, grey areas, synthetics and misleading claims, leaving little room for calm or clarity. From this came my inspiration to create a sanctuary where every product and offering is selected with intention, integrity and expertise — not for quick fixes but for enduring wellbeing.

Because every ingredient matters. What we absorb shapes how we look, how we feel and how we live. This is why I established Intentionally Natural: to serve as your sanctuary, a place where your beauty, health and wellness needs are met naturally and without compromise.

— Lara Fountain, Founder

OUR NATURAL ONLY PROMISE

Natural is not a claim, it’s our standard. Every product is chosen with uncompromising care, guided by expertise and integrity at every step from sourcing to formulation.

Because to us, “natural” is never an ideal to be stretched but a truth to be upheld. It is the clarity, purity and assurance you deserve, woven into everything we choose to share with you.

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Our Philosophy

Philosophy is practice. Every step — from sourcing to formulation — is transparent. Performance means bioavailable formulations that unite purity with proven results.

Each product is examined with expertise and integrity, ensuring it is always 100% natural, ethical, cruelty-free and aligned with your highest wellbeing.

Our Founder’s daughter exploring nature reflecting Intentionally Natural sustainability values in New Zealand

Sustainability

Never an Afterthought

At Intentionally Natural, sustainability is instinct, not initiative. As natural as breath, it moves through all we do with the same care and intention that guides our curation. Every order becomes a conscious act of regeneration: restoring ecosystems, offsetting carbon, removing ocean plastics and renewing marine biodiversity.

To be Intentionally Natural is to live this commitment, intrinsic to our purpose and ensuring an enduring positive impact on the planet. As a small independent family business in New Zealand, we honour, restore and replenish, giving back as much as we take. Because without nature there is nothing

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What makes Intentionally Natural different from other NZ beauty and wellness stores?

Intentionally Natural is New Zealand’s sanctuary for natural beauty, health and wellness offering a refined curation that is as elegant as it is effective. Guided by founder Lara Fountain, a certified natural skincare formulator, every product is chosen with uncompromising integrity so you can shop with confidence and clarity.

What is a hand-picked natural always on the INside ?

With every order we include a carefully chosen natural treat hand-selected to complement your purchase. These gifts are never generic or wasteful; each one is meaningful, purposeful and aligned with our values. We believe in offering something real for you to experience and enjoy — a natural you can feel not a token destined for the bin.

How do you choose the brands you stock?

Each brand is chosen with intention through a careful process that prioritises integrity, transparency and results. We partner only with those who share our commitment to 100% natural formulations, sustainability and ethical practices so every product reflects purity and proven effectiveness.

What if I have allergies or ingredient sensitivities?

Many of our products are formulated for sensitive skin and those with ingredient concerns. Each listing clearly outlines key ingredients so you can make confident choices. If you would like tailored guidance our team is here to help you personally. You can also explore our

Dermatologically Tested + Approved skincare especially chosen for sensitive skin and formulated to meet the highest safety standards.

How and when will my order arrive?

Orders are dispatched from our Auckland base and delivered quickly across New Zealand. Most arrive within 1 to 3 working days. Every parcel is carbon neutral, carefully packed and sent with the same intention and care that guides our curation. visit our Shipping & Returns info.

Can I receive personalised recommendations?

Yes. Whether you are beginning your natural journey or seeking advanced solutions we are here to support you. Our team can guide you toward products that best meet your needs offering clarity and confidence with every choice.

Contact us for expert support.

One of our favourite homegrown brands — Mother Made Reishi mushroom capsules to support calm, restful sleep and ease anxiety in the chaos of modern living.
Treats in every order — hand-picked samples of our exclusively natural skincare, beauty, health, and wellness brands, curated to help you discover your next favourite from Intentionally Natural.
Woman holding a luxurious bottle of Vanessa Megan Group Eleven Active Mist — a 100% natural face mist designed for advanced organic skincare and radiant hydration.
Close-up of  INCI (ingredient label ) with 100% natural, cruelly free and product certification and information on the Vanessa Megan Group Eleven Mist.
Intentionally Natural home‑compostable FSC‑certified bamboo shipping box, hand‑stamped ‘Handle Me With Care – Beauty Lies Within’
Close-up of  INCI (ingredient label ) with 100% natural, cruelly free and product certification and information on the Vanessa Megan Group Eleven Mist.

From Our Sanctuary to Yours

Dispatched from Auckland and delivered throughout New Zealand with care — arriving swiftly, securely and carbon-neutral.

Intentionally Natural the 100% natural ingredient standard in beauty health and wellness pure non synthetic toxin free

100% Natural Products

Pure by standard, not by claim. Never synthetic, always natural.

Intentionally Natural stands for 100% sustainably sourced ingredients eco friendly ethical sourcing living wages and regenerative impact models

Sustainably Sourced

Ingredients chosen with care for nature and your wellbeing.

Intentionally Natural is forever 100% cruelty free never tested or exploited compassionate natural beauty skincare and wellness

Forever Cruelty-Free

Compassion without compromise. Never tested or exploited.