Love the smell and the feel, but my hair looks dry and almost frizzy after use. It's hard for me to marinate for 5-10 mins in the shower, could it be that I'm just not giving it enough time? <3
The feel and smell of this balm is divine. I like to put it in dry before a shower and soak up all the goodness before rinsing it off.
Best balm ever. Cleases beautifully, never strips the skin. And sinks in beautifully as a moisturizer. The perfect product for a minimalist routine/travel.
The holy grail for fine wavy/curly hair. Never stop making this, Jess! I went from using 4 salon quality products (shampoo, conditioner, leave-in, mask) to tame the frizzies to just this! And my hair and scalp (and pockerbook!) have never been healthier.
Amazing product. Cools and hydrates on contact. Perfect all alone with sunscreen in summer or under the aurora balm for extra hydration in winter.
Fun blue stuff in a bottle that feels cooling and absorbs well, no stickiness at all. I really like the fact that I can use it around my eyes and on my lips. It's wonderful!!
An absolute treat to use. Cleans and hydrates! I use it to wash my face and after putting on Equinox I put a very small amount on top before bed.
If you can choose something to treat yourself with try this cleanser you won't regret it.
It is not heavy at all, just absolutely beautiful.
Awesome Jess, thank you again!! :)
I got this for my partner, who hates skincare but needs some kind of comforting, semi-occlusive balm for his grumpy, rosacea-y face. Scents bug him and plain Vaseline and Aquaphor type stuff was *too* occlusive. (Made his face "hot," also bad for laundry.) The unscented version of this has been a real boon. It's quite expensive compared to the drugstore alternatives, but 1) it has further skincare benefits, 2) it's more ecologically sound, and 3) most important, he actually ENJOYS using it. And I'd rather buy from a small business, anyway. Now I have to keep him in pricey blue face balm forever, but I do not mind at all. <3 Thanks, Stark.
This stuff is really interesting, and I'm genuinely glad I bought it. Its stand-out property, for me, is that I can use it on days when my face needs something but is also saying "No, go away, don't touch me, I want to be naked!" It is wonderfully inoffensive and nongreasy. The one star off is simply because I don't find it as hydrating as the description seems to imply, or as others have experienced. From the "gel" description, I expected something with very slightly more body. This could be just a how-my-individual-face-acts thing, and the aforementioned inoffensive nongreasiness makes a fine trade-off. Note for my fellow COVID-aware folks: This is the thing you can put on when you need some skincare but still need an adhesive mask/Readimask to stick to your face.
I have honestly never been able to use a Vit C product for any length of time, and I have tried many! I’ve always ended up with irritated, sensitive skin and was fully expecting that with this product. To my huge surprise, I have been using City for a month now with zero irritation, absolutely none. It is a lovely texture and colour and not at all greasy, which will make it particularly good in the summer.
This is a really amazing product and I would encourage anyone on the fence to give it a try.
Thank you, Jess!
I absolutely love this product! I use it to remove my makeup- and it’s so gentle and doesn’t strip skin at all. I have sensitive skin but this product is soothing and non irritating. I love the smell and consistency as well. Definitely recommend!
I am so glad I took a chance and ordered this cleansing balm. It is fantastic!! Silky smooth balm that melts into my skin and gently rinses away once emulsified with some water. My sensitive skin is LOVING it! Also the aurora scent is AMAZING. I am very sensitive to heavy perfume. This is perfection. This jar smells amazing but once rinsed away there is no lingering aroma on my skin. Skin is left soft and ready for lotion. So happy to have found this!!
I ordered a trial/sample size so I could make sure my dry, somewhat acne prone skin would accept this serum. I can say that my dryness did improve, however the sample of Solstice balm I also ordered, recommended to pair with it was a bit too much for me (if I were in an Alberta or Ontario winter I think I could have handled it better! I’m back in BC so I may have over done it with the amount of Solstice balm I used) That being said, I do like the serum very much! (and I just need to dial back the amount of Solstice, and maybe spot treat, no harsh words for Solstice here!)
The scent is natural and not overpowering and does not linger. It sinks in quite nicely when my face was slightly damp (as recommended) and I have to say a blue serum is just fun. I would recommend Equinox to anyone with sensitive dry skin. I find it difficult to find products for dry acne prone skin, it’s mostly for oily acne prone so I’m glad I tried Equinox. This serum’s light almost watery texture doesn’t dry me out like a hyaluronic acid type one does. Thank you Jess for making yet another scrumptious treat for my skin!
I have super reactive and sensitive skin and this was 100% safe for me. Very soothing and comforting for daily use! When I experiment with different products and end with a reaction this always saves me. Obsessed!
This is the second time I have gone back to revisit Helios. I was using it a few years back also.
It takes getting used to, as it does not froth and foam at the mouth like a typical shampoo, but it is indeed doing the work!
After suffering some serious neuropathy (causing itching and pain) I decided to try this again for any relief.
I am not sure if it will eliminate my issue because it is nerve related - but it already feels more soothing. And it does leave hair clean and soft!
I finally clued in that I could use a shower cap to "marinate" the product, and that has helped so much!
I had not gotten City oil since the updated formula, and I was pleasantly surprised! I love the smell and the texture and how it feels to apply.
This is a versatile product that can be applied morning or evening. It feels great!
Nice oil before bedtime. I don't use a lot because it spreads so nicely. Skin stays moisturized till the morning.
Nice cleanser, good for morning wash or at the end of the day. Skin doesn't feel tight afterwards, just clean and supple.
This is a great kit! The Aurora balm not only smells wonderful but melts down easily and removes makeup including mascara and washes off clean. Equinox serum afterwards absorbs well, no irritation, and makeup goes on nicely overtop. My skin feels wonderful after using them.
I was hesitant to order products from Stark because my barrier was already compromised and I didn't know if the botanicals would irritate my skin more. I've used other brands with botanical heavy ingredients and that led to more irritation, burning, stinging, dermatitis, etc. I am so happy that I had no reaction to this product and that it feels so deeply nourishing and healing. Living in dry Alberta with harsh winters has my skin drinking this balm up. Thank you Jess, excited to try more from you!
I love Petrichor. New holy grail product for me — the scent, the feel, the hydration/bounce. I have to restrain myself from recklessly re-applying all day long. On my next order I'll probably purchase 2. My skin simply adores.
I took a plunge with this one — my hair is fine, but not wavy, so I wasn't sure how Helios would work for me. But I truly love it. I've been using it as both a solo cleanse and as a full-head conditioner following a clarifying shampoo, alternating my approaches to use to make sure my strands don't get weighed down. My hair is bouncy, hydrated, never tangled (a big issue for me, typically) and air drying SO nicely. The scent is also gorgeous; reminds me of a salon!
This is basically an all in one product for me! It’s given my wavy hair body and fullness while keeping it soft and shiny. And the scent is delightfully complex, earthy, and fresh. Thank you for your work in formulating this Jess!
This oil serum feels like such a luxury to use—I look forward to the fresh, bright scent with deep earthy undertones every time I wash my face. It sits beautifully u see my sunscreen and causes no sensitivity or irritation. Love and will order again!
This heavenly aromatic creamy cleanser is a dream to use. I look forward to using it and hope that its moisturizing effects are as great as it smells and feels. Love it!