your friendly neighbourhood DEPANNEUR
but on the internet (and with better stuff)

What's a Dépanneur?

Dépanneur /de.pa.nœʁ/.
aka the dep.


It's the French-Canadian word for a corner-store or bodega, but it comes from the verb "Dépanner"; to help out. Here, Stark's curated Dépanneur helps you discover other indie-brands who are creating items we are obsessed with.

Shop our Brands

Each brand has been hand-selected by Jess (you're welcome!)

Routine Deodorant & Scent

Discover why SO many formerly stinky people have been converted to a deodorant that is not only natural, but is more effective than conventional. Fun and versatile, these life-changers will second as your signature scent. Legendary. From Calgary, AB.

Minori Beauty

Minori is makeup for people who don't wear makeup! No-fuss, easy-to-use, multitasking makeup essentials. From NY, NY.

Amaterasu Beauty

Designed in Vancouver by makeup artist Sara Au Yeong, but crafted in Japan, these cult products are beautifully subtle yet incredibly long-wearing... even on oily skin!

Paume Luxury Handcare & Sanitizer

Your hands deserve a skincare routine. From Vancouver, BC.

Ava Isa Mineral Sunscreen

Ava Isa is a line of sunscreen products that aims to challenge the misconception that mineral sunscreens can not be as beautiful as conventional ones. It is possible to have a fully protective all-mineral SPF that has zero white cast, can be used by all, can be silky, fluid or light-weight. We can do it all with no sacrifice. From Ontario, CA.

Rosewood & Silver

Rosewood + Silver is a clinical-herbalist formulated herbal brand, offering functional and accessible products to offer plant allies to our daily practices.

Hurraw Balms

Made with organic, vegan & raw ingredients. Made in Colorado, USA.

House of Hecate

Created based on 20 years of experience selling high-end skincare, candles and fragrances, House of Hecate bottled up our favourite scent profiles- rich oud, damask rose, and sandalwood, to name a few- we created a varied profile of scents to bring warmth and the magic of scent to your life. Made in Bowen Island, BC.

Nada

Billions of disposable toothbrushes are thrown away every year. Meet Nada, a beautiful, eco-friendly toothbrush that doesn’t roll over, collect germs or end up in landfill. Made in Toronto, ON.

Before Toothpaste & Floss

Toothpaste got a major reboot! Every ingredient, every material and every element of Before's award-winning self care products is consciously chosen to ensure quality and sustainability is number one. A purely new brushing experience. Made in Vancouver, BC.

Good Juju Body

Zero Waste with Zero Compromise. From Vancouver, BC.

XXL Scrunchie & Co.

Go big or go home! XXL Scrunchie is embracing the nostalgic accessory in a big way. The sweetest family business of handmade scrunchies. Made in Belleville, ON.

Blume Superfood Lattes

Supporting a no compromise wellness journey by recreating your favourite lattes with the magic of superfoods. From Surrey, BC.

AURORA Cleanse + Hydrate Balm

$52.00
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Removes SPF and makeup with a single swipe, rinses it off for a plumping, dew-inducing glow, or leave on to rebalance, moisturize and soothe skin... Aurora is skincare's best kept secret.

Our best-selling, multi-purpose balm is perfect for all skin types and climates, effortlessly removing makeup and SPF as a first-cleanse while nourishing and soothing your skin with a delicious & intentional blend of oils and butters. Formulated to balance Linoleic acid in skin, so that dry, irritated and acne-prone skin can find benefits from Aurora. Emulsifies with warm water for thorough cleansing, but can also be left on skin to reap the soothing, softening benefits. Use with a warm washcloth for the ultimate ah-home spa indulgence!

Scent & texture:
This thick, emollient, mousse-like yellow balm is scented of cocoa and blood oranges, with a hint of palo santo. 

How to Use:

  • Massage a chickpea-sized amount onto dry or wet skin, let it be absorbed, then gently wipe away with a warm, wet cloth or hop in the shower and rinse it away! Removes all makeup and SPF.
  • Add a few drops of warm water, serum, or mist to create a cleansing or hydrating lotion (yes, it emulsifies!)
  • Use on it's own as a moisturizing balm for face, body, lips, hair and anywhere
  • Mix with honey, clay, serum, or mist to create a custom mask

Sustainably sourced and vegan.
2 and 4 oz/60 and 120 ml.

Ingredients

INCI: Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Garcinia indica (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma cacao (organic cocoa) butter, Mangifera indica (Mango) seed butter, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Glycine soja (non-GMO) butter, Camellia sinensis (organic green tea) seed oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Supercritical CO2 Seabuckthorn) Fruit Oil, Cetyl Alcohol,  Daucus Carota (Carrot) Root Extract, Bisabolol, Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherol (non-GMO vit. E), lecithin, pure essential oils.

Preservation

This product is preservative-free because it is water-free, so please wash and dry hands before scooping product out and to prevent mold, do not get any water in the jar. Do NOT store jar in the shower or bath. With proper handing, this product can stay fresh for up to 18 months.

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