Beautifully crafted, hydrates skin need a bigger Jar!

From the colour to the scent to the lasting moisture and protection, I love this product. Recently, I applied it before a 10k trail run and I was thrilled with how my skin felt even after the workout in cold & windy temperatures. It is perfect.

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.

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!

Just what my skin needs to protect my skin for a good walk on a cold Canadian day!

Solstice is a salve in every sense of the word. I purchased with hopes of increased hydration in the transition to winter weather, and this balm delivers in spades. A little goes a long way: I use it on along my hairline, down my neck/chest, and on my face's driest points — including around my nose, which is my favourite place to apply because I get to enjoy the incredible scent. The vibrant colour makes an already-divine product feel even more luxe. No notes!

I am a long time Stark user and very loyal to Aurora balm and City oil, but Solstice is a new top contender. I use it mixed with a serum overnight when i want deeper hydration or just rub some into my skin before going outside when the winter weather is harsh. It does not irritate or breakout my dry sensitive skin and prevents tightness or flaking from sub zero weather.

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.

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!

Amazing product, I found this in my sister's skincare routine. My kids were so happy to find the little goodies shipped with my skincare. Thank you Jess for making their day! <3

I love Solstice! I was using a moisturizer at the end of last year, and my skin still felt really dry afterward. But with this balm, my skin feels hydrated. It's a beautiful, vibrant blue color, and I love the scent. I always want to have a jar of this in my routine.

Long time user of Aurora but solstice might be taking its place. It’s so soothing! And I’ve been using us as a protective barrier when I’m out in winter wind and as a slug over retinol cream before bed. My winter skin loves it. Aurora is still my go-to for a deep cleanse and hydrating mask, but solstice is what I use when I need soothing and protection.

Soft putty texture (in a good way) in the jar, immediate melts down in my hand to apply smoothly

I'm truly obsessed with this product. The quality of the balm is impeccable, it's so soft and moisturizing and it smells lovely. This is a staple in my daily skincare routine and I can't go a day without it. Jess is a genius!

I use this when my skin is super dry or gonna be super dried out.

The fragrance that every product I receive from Stark is so blissful and complimentary that I use them sparingly so as to save them forever. Solstice is another of my new favorites. When I use it, I feel I am taking better care of myself. Thank you

It arrived just in time for a -22C week and made such a difference! Instead of feeling my face dry up while waiting for transit, it felt like I had a nice moisture shield protecting my face. It didn't feel heavy fat all either! I am so impressed with Solstice!

This balm is just perfect. It took a bit of trial and error for me to find how best to work with it. Putting it on damp skin was a game-changer: I use mist, serum, cream/oil, more mist, Solstice. For me, it takes a bit to settle over everything, but it’s still my preferred use. It doesn’t fully sink in for a bit, but I love its cushiony feel and I wake up to skin that feels and looks happy and calm (and yummy? I don’t why that adjective comes to mind, but it does, consistently, when I use Solstice!). On very dry winter days, I use it in the morning, too, and the slight tack that it leaves makes a fantastic primer for my SPF and makeup.

I wake up the next morning and have never had softer skin and applies like a dream!

Let Solstice warm up in your hand and it becomes a serum that can be layered with other products. Apply it full strength as a moisturizer or even slug it on at night and let your skin benefit from an overnight solstice mask. It just soaks in and voilà, insta-glow in the morning! I have used Solstice in all of these ways since it’s launch with only positive results !

Winter is finally here.Lovin Solstice...keeps my skin hydrated and incredibly soft. Very happy with my choice .

This is a lovely, creamy serum balm that is super soothing and moisturizing

I love the smell! I've used this on my son's cheeks, too. I have to hide it now because he asks for it. :)

I’ve been using Stark products for several years but have found my skin to be irritated, chapped and dry lately (especially during winter). The Solstice Comfort Balm Serum is exactly what my skin was craving. I put this on last and find it really helps soothe and smooth the dry patches on my face.