SOLSTICE Comfort Balm Serum is an innovative hybrid skincare solution that bridges the gap between traditional balms and potent serums, designed specifically to shield and nurture skin exposed to environmental stressors. This distinctive blue formulation represents the next evolution in protective skincare, combining the rich lipid profile of Stark's beloved Aurora balm with advanced barrier-strengthening ingredients for comprehensive skin defense. The unique blue hue comes from phycocyanin, a naturally-derived blue pigment with antioxidant properties, making this product as visually striking as it is effective.
At the heart of SOLSTICE's formulation is a powerful mushroom complex featuring Tremella (Snow mushroom) and Shiitake extracts. The Tremella mushroom, often referred to as "nature's hyaluronic acid," delivers superior hydration while simultaneously strengthening the skin barrier and providing photo-protection against environmental damage. Complementing this, Shiitake mushroom extract contributes essential B vitamins that calm irritation and bolster the skin's natural defenses. These fungal powerhouses work in concert with ceramides, which serve as fundamental building blocks for the skin's acid mantle, ensuring optimal skin function even under challenging conditions.
The balm serum further distinguishes itself with the inclusion of chamomile-derived bisabolol, renowned for its anti-irritant, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal properties that make it particularly beneficial for sensitive skin types. Alpine-sourced Edelweiss extract contributes additional barrier repair capabilities while offering protection against urban pollutants. The formula is anchored by glycerin, one of skincare's most reliable humectants, which maintains hydration levels and preserves skin's resilience.
This buttery-soft, unctuous formula creates a protective veil over the skin without feeling heavy or greasy, making it suitable for use as the final step in a skincare routine during harsh weather conditions or as a soothing overnight treatment. The distinctive herbal aroma profile of yarrow, vetiver, and geranium transforms application into a therapeutic ritual, inviting moments of self-care while delivering serious skincare benefits.
Scent & texture:
Herbal and a little medicinal. Yarrow, vetiver and geranium.
How to use:
Start with a pea-sized amount, massage into skin. Use on damp skin for best results. Pairs well with Equinox!
Vegan and sustainably sourced.
60mL jar.
Ingredients:
Garcinia indica (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma cacao (organic cocoa) butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Glycine soja (non-GMO) butter, Jojoba Esters, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Camellia sinensis (organic green tea) seed oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Propanediol (and) Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Mushroom) Extract, Propanediol (and) Lentinus Edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Ceramide NP, Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Soy Lecithin, Phycocyanin, Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Extract, Tocopherol (non-GMO vit. E), pure essential oils including yarrow.
