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Dry & dehydrated skin? Premature aging? Dullness?
It's not your fault. Blame it on the weather.
Adapting to -30°C winters, humid summers, indoor heating, outdoor pollution, and constant climate chaos is exhausting work for your skin.
Your skin is doing its job. It just needs better backup.
That's why we don't formulate for "skin types." We formulate for weather. Stark combines antioxidant-rich Boreal botanicals—Cranberry, Edelweiss, Snow Mushroom, Sea Buckthorn—with clinically proven actives to help your skin stop struggling and start thriving.
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AURORA Multi-Purpose Cleansing Balm
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AURORA Multi-Purpose Cleansing Balm
All-in-One Balm | Dry & Dehydrated | Nourishing4.84 / 5.0
(286) 286 total reviews
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CITY Brightening Antioxidant Serum | Vitamin C Oil
Hyperpigmentation |Environmental Damage4.91 / 5.0
(152) 152 total reviews
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PETRICHOR Antioxidant Serum Mist
Environmental Damage | Dehydrated | Acne-Prone4.79 / 5.0
(97) 97 total reviews
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MIDNIGHT Resiliency Boost Oil Serum
Environmental Damage | Dryness | Laxity4.92 / 5.0
(116) 116 total reviews
Regular price $78.00 USDRegular priceSale price $78.00 USD
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CITY Brightening Antioxidant Serum | Vitamin C Oil
Hyperpigmentation |Environmental Damage4.91 / 5.0
(152) 152 total reviews
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PETRICHOR Antioxidant Serum Mist
Environmental Damage | Dehydrated | Acne-Prone4.79 / 5.0
(97) 97 total reviews
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ECLIPSE Enzyme Facial Cleanser + Mask
Dullness | Oily & Acne-Prone | Gentle Exfoliation4.83 / 5.0
(83) 83 total reviews
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SOLSTICE Ceramide Barrier Balm Serum
Environmental Damage | Extreme Cold | Dryness5.0 / 5.0
(19) 19 total reviews
Regular price $68.00 USDRegular priceSale price $68.00 USD
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from 1478 reviewsThis is the only product that I see and feel instant results with. I have a skin condition that sometimes flares up causing dry patches and red spots. As a musical performer it’s embarrassing to have this problem. I must have tried at least 20-30 creams and oils from $30 dollars to $150 dollars and nothing worked. This oil makes everything calm down and look and feel better. Since I’ve been using this I’ve had almost no issues for years. I absolutely love this oil!!!!
Always a treat to use any Stark product. I savor them with each application. I have the Solstice Comfort Balm Serum which I use morning and night and also have been delighted with the Moondance Lip Mask. I even bought a sample size of the Moondance Lip Mask and keep it in my purse for all day application. I hope to always be able to get these incredible nourishing products as I thoroughly enjoy and benefit from them !
When I’m looking for a deeper clean or have some sunscreen and stubborn waterproof makeup to remove, Boreal gets the job done. I always felt Aurora was a little too heavy for me for the warm summer months, but this cleanser fills in that gap in my skincare routine. I highly recommend it!
And if you’re like me and are concerned about a woodsy smell, it’s actually very mild and I don’t mind it at all.
I’ve been using Stark products for over five years and Midnight serum has been my #1 staple. One little drop spreads smoothly over my face and neck leaving my skin so soft. I just top it up with a daily moisturizer with sunscreen and I’m good to go. I used to use Midnight morning and bedtime but since Jess introduced Deep Midnight with retinol that’s been my nighttime serum. A winning combination for my 66 year old skin!
Smells like an evergreen forest, melts perfectly in your hands, and leaves skin clean and moisturized overnight—no extra products needed. Also looks cool on my shelf.
Equinox is a hydrating treat for my mature sensitive skin. I love all my Stark products. This is my favorite because it feels and smells so refreshing .
Love this product. My hair has never been healthier and I get lots of compliments on how healthy my hair looks
Eclipse is a holy grail type product for me all year round. But it's particularly a godsend during the very humid, hot months of Summer where I live. I haven't found another cleanser that can do exactly what Eclipse does. It cleans excess oil and grime, clears my pores without stripping my skin in the least and it somehow leaves my skin calmer than before I used it. Eclipse helps keep my skin calm, clear and happy.
This is my favorite balm from stark. I've been using Jess's products for a decade and this is definitely my fave product. It feels like a barrier against my skin and the world. I work in construction and have a horse on a hobby farm and swim in the ocean daily. My face gets paint, dust, hay, sea water on it alllll day every day and this balm keeps my skin nice and hydrated even against all these weird elements I encounter.
Love this enzymatic cleanser that can also be left on as a ten-minute shower or bath mask. It's an elegant product that's formulated to exfoliate to a new level of soft skin without potentially skin-damaging mechanical exfoliation. My nose loves the subtle cardamom and orange scent, and my skin loves the gentle mix of botanicals that leave my skin renewed without irritating it. I'm a return customer who placed my order for the Stark line based around my love of Eclipse. Jess is a master formulator, and that shows in Eclipse.
I ordered this lip balm a couple of years ago and have compared every other lip balm I’ve used to it ever since, nothing compares. So I ordered it again when Stark recently had a sale. I’m in Australia so shipping used to be a deterrent but not anymore as I’ve realised it’s well worth it and the balm lasts a long time. This actually hydrates your dry lips and doesn’t wear off quickly. Texture is so good too!
This sublime comfort balm is aptly named ! It is just so beautiful in every way. I have been using it as my last skincare step to seal everything in, now that we’ve entered Winter in my part if the world. It’s a very interesting balm in that it is super hydrating yet ligtweight and easy to spread across the face (just warm it up between your fingers for extra smooth spreading :)
Also blue is my favourite colour and I love opening up that beautiful jar each night and marvelling at its beauty.
The ingredients are fantastic too as usual and I was particularly excited to use a product with Tremella Fuciformis as I’d been reading up about it and hearing about it online for internal use but this is the first time I’ve seen it in skincare.
Honestly, I am so impressed. I have used Stark skincare in the past but being from Australia shipping deterred me a little from continued purchase but it won’t anymore!
This sublime comfort balm is aptly named ! It is just so beautiful in every way. I have been using it as my last skincare step to seal everything in, now that we’ve entered Winter in my part if the world. It’s a very interesting balm in that it is super hydrating yet ligtweight and easy to spread across the face (just warm it up between your fingers for extra smooth spreading :)
Also blue is my favourite colour and I love opening up that beautiful jar each night and marvelling at its beauty.
The ingredients are fantastic too as usual and I was particularly excited to use a product with Tremella Fuciformis as I’d been reading up about it and hearing about it online for internal use but this is the first time I’ve seen it in skincare.
Honestly, I am so impressed. I have used Stark skincare in the past but being from Australia shipping deterred me a little from continued purchase but it won’t anymore!
I LOVE this cleansing balm! It’s all I use! I have combination, acne prone skin and Aurora has seriously reduced my acne. I’m on second or third jar (can’t remember) so I waited to review it. Is my acne completely gone? No. But I also don’t know if it ever will be completely gone but this has reduced it so much more than anything else. If I try to use something else, I break out like crazy. As soon as I use this again, my skin calms down. I use it as a cleansing balm and as a moisturizer all year round and I have had acne since I was 15 or 16 so I have used my fair share of different skincare products. This is IT!
I don’t only use this to wash my face, I also use this as a face mask. Calms my skin down when it is flaring up. I have really sensitive skin.
Boreal plants thrive in harsh conditions. We bottle that resilience for your ever-changing skin.
Boreal-Plant Powered.
Handmade in Canada in small, fresh batches.
Resilient, Glowing Skin for Every Season.
Potent Formulas for All Skin Types.
Boreal-Plant Powered.
Handmade in Canada in small, fresh batches.
Resilient, Glowing Skin for Every Season.
Potent Formulas for All Skin Types.
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AURORA Multi-Purpose Cleansing Balm
All-in-One Balm | Dry & Dehydrated | Nourishing4.84 / 5.0
(286) 286 total reviews
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MIDNIGHT Resiliency Boost Oil Serum
Environmental Damage | Dryness | Laxity4.92 / 5.0
(116) 116 total reviews
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EQUINOX Calm + Smooth Hydration Serum
Dehydrated & Stressed Skin | Dullness | Fine Lines4.99 / 5.0
(103) 103 total reviews
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ASTRAL Orbital Eye Serum
Brightens Dull Eye Area Weightlessly4.96 / 5.0
(27) 27 total reviews
Regular price $55.00 USDRegular priceSale price $55.00 USD
Our award-winning skincare products are formulated & made in-house with resilient botanicals and powerful antioxidants that strengthen your skin's natural defenses.
Our handcrafted blends respond intelligently to environmental stressors, seasonal shifts, and daily challenges. Since 2011, Stark founder Jess has been translating nature's tenacity into beloved skincare that builds cumulative resilience—not just temporary relief.
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SOLSTICE Ceramide Barrier Balm Serum
5.0 / 5.0
(19) 19 total reviews
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AURORA Multi-Purpose Cleansing Balm
All-in-One Balm | Dry & Dehydrated | Nourishing4.84 / 5.0
(286) 286 total reviews
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EQUINOX Calm + Smooth Hydration Serum
Dehydrated & Stressed Skin | Dullness | Fine Lines4.99 / 5.0
(103) 103 total reviews
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SOLSTICE Ceramide Barrier Balm Serum
Environmental Damage | Extreme Cold | Dryness5.0 / 5.0
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BOREAL Cleanse + Hydrate Balm
All-in-One Balm | Oily Skin | Dullness5.0 / 5.0
(14) 14 total reviews
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