After more than 13 years in the trade, here is our philosophy.

Skin is smart and can take care of itself ... for the most part.

With funky climates, indoor & outdoor pollutants, life changes (like pregnancy or peri-menopause), and/or certain bad habits, it needs a little help adapting to stay strong (ie. looking it's best!)

That's where Stark comes in -

our mission is to support your skin to become more resilient over time.

the art & science of

crafting our formulas.

At Stark, we combine ancient plant wisdom with modern cosmetic science to create effective skincare.

Our carefully chosen adaptogenic & antioxidant-rich plant-based ingredients work alongside bio-engineered ingredients to fortify our formulas.

We prioritize waste elimination and freshness maintenance, perfected over a decade. Each product is handmade by our founder in small batches in our studio.

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SOLSTICE Comfort Balm Serum

Stark's balm serum SOLSTICE envelops skin in a silky blanket of unctuous, soothing ingredients to protect and soothe skin from harsh environments. Oh, and it's blue.

SOLSTICE Comfort Balm Serum combines the buttery-soft lipids found in out Aurora balm, with some of our favourite skin-barrier strengthening & soothing ingredients. This balm can be used as a "top coat" outer layer of skincare in harsh climates, or as a soothing bedtime balm.

Tremella Mushroom Extract aka Snow mushroom: has been shown to have photo-protective and skin barrier strengthening function, as well as being an effective humectant ("nature's hyaluronic acid") and soothing ingredient.
Shiitake Mushroom Extract: Rich in B vitamins to soothe and protect skin.
Ceramides provide a "building block" for the skin's acid mantle, ensuring the skin functions at it's best when put to the test.
Bisabolol, derived from chamomile, is an anti-irritant, anti-microbial and anti-fungal ingredient, beneficial for sensitive skin.
Edelweiss: Helps repair the skin's natural barrier, protects against pollution, and promotes a healthy complexion.
Glycerin... the best humectant to keep skin hydrated, fresh and protected!

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.