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Stark Skincare

AURORA Multi-Purpose Cleansing Balm

Best-selling cleansing balm since 2011

a Goldilocks of options: 60mL 120mL

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Key Functions: makeup removal, Cleansing, Moisturizing, Nourishing, Soothing, and Hydrating.

Best for: All skin types, Sensitive, Transitional Seasons, Cold / Dry Weather, Normal, Mature, Acne-Prone, and City Dwellers

Some Key Ingredients: Cocoa butter, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Mango Seed Butter, and Seabuckthorn Oil.

Product Description

Multi-Purpose Cleansing Balm for All Skin Types

Best-selling multi-purpose cleansing balm loved for its versatility, scent and skin-feel
Balances linoleic acid in the skin to benefit all skin types, including acne-prone
Makeup melting balm that transforms from silky solid to milky emulsion for thorough, gentle cleansing
Can be used as makeup remover, skin cleanser, mask, and/or moisturizer

Best selling cleansing balm since 2011

Transform your cleansing routine with this versatile Canadian-made cleansing balm that effortlessly dissolves stubborn makeup and SPF while delivering deep nourishment to all skin types. Loved by customers since 2011.

Our golden cleansing balm features premium plant butters including mango and cocoa butter, plus seabuckthorn oil that provides vitamins and omega fatty acids for skin renewal. The olive-derived emulsifiers transform the balm from a rich solid to a milky emulsion upon contact with water, ensuring thorough removal without residue. Unlike most cleansing balms, Aurora can also be used as a leave-on treatment, providing nourishment to compromised skin.

Why Choose Aurora Cleansing Balm?

This natural cleansing balm serves as makeup remover, facial cleanser, treatment mask, and moisturizer - eliminating the need for multiple products. Perfect for travel or simplifying your routine while providing gentle yet effective cleansing for all skin types.

How to Use Your Cleansing Balm

Massage a chickpea-sized amount onto dry skin, add warm water to emulsify, then rinse. Can also be left on as an overnight treatment mask.

Ingredients INCI

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.

Shipping, Customs, Duties & Tariffs

Ships from Canada, Mon.-Fri.
September 2025: we are currently unsure how tariffs will affect our products. Shipping to the USA is paused temporarily.
Tracking available on All Canadian orders and most USA orders. Tracking number is automatically sent out.
Stark uses Canada Post and USPS 90% of the time.
International: No surface shipping. Please choose a tracked method if available. Customs & Duties depend on your country.

* USA: With the tariff rules rapidly changing, Stark cannot assume responsibility for changes in tariffs, customs or duties made by the US administration. If you are charged tariffs, customs or duties on a Stark order, we are in no way responsible for these extra fees, nor will we accept a return due to the extra fees.

Plant-Based Formulas
Science-Backed Actives
Tested on CEOs not Animals

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Best-selling cleansing balm since 2011

The Proof is in the Reviews

4.87 ★ (1451)

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Using this Balm

Experience it

This botanical cleansing balm transforms from a thick golden balm into a rich oil upon contact with skin, effortlessly dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and daily impurities while enveloping the senses in its delicious aromatic blend of cocoa and blood orange with subtle notes of Palo Santo. Aurora's ability to emulsify with water creates a milky rinse that leaves skin remarkably clean yet hydrated, with a noticeable plumpness and dewy glow that persists long after cleansing. Unlike typical cleansing balms, it also absorbs beautifully (and safely) as a moisturizer, resulting in incredibly softened skin.

How to Use it

Bring the Spa home: Incorporate this multi-purpose cleansing balm into your evening routine by massaging a chickpea-sized amount onto dry skin as your first cleanse, allowing the balm to melt makeup and sunscreen before emulsifying with warm water and removing with a soft cloth. For dehydrated or irritated skin, apply a thin layer as an overnight treatment mask, focusing on areas of dryness or sensitivity. During travel, this versatile cleansing balm serves multiple functions—use it as your primary cleanser, an emergency moisturizer for weather-stressed skin, or a cuticle treatment. It does it all!

Why You Need it

Our makeup melting cleansing balm thoroughly cleanses without disrupting your skin's natural moisture balance, improving skin condition with each use by balancing essential fatty acids while providing anti-inflammatory benefits that calm reactivity. This Canadian-made cleansing balm's versatility eliminates the need for multiple products, serving as cleanser, treatment mask, and moisturizer for face, lips, and body. A little goes a long way!

Key Ingredients in AURORA Multi-Purpose Cleansing Balm

Mango (Mangifera indica) Seed Butter

Extracted from the kernels of mango fruits, this velvety butter delivers deep hydration with a silky-smooth finish. Packed with vitamins A and E, mango seed butter helps soften and repair dry skin while its natural emollients lock in moisture for hours. Unlike heavier butters, it absorbs beautifully without clogging pores, making it ideal for all skin types. Regular use helps improve skin elasticity and creates a protective barrier against environmental stressors, leaving your skin supple and rejuvenated.

Seabuckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) Oil

Rich in rare omega-7 fatty acids and antioxidants, seabuckthorn oil is a skincare staple at Stark, extracted from the vibrant orange berries of the seabuckthorn shrub. This precious oil helps restore skin's moisture barrier, reduce inflammation, and can promote healing. It's especially beneficial for those with dry, sensitive skin or uneven texture, providing a natural glow while helping to protect against environmental stressors.

Bisabolol

Derived from chamomile, this gentle yet powerful ingredient soothes irritation and calms reactive skin on contact. Bisabolol's anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for sensitive or redness-prone complexions, while its subtle scent provides a naturally calming aromatherapeutic experience. Beyond its soothing abilities, bisabolol enhances the penetration of other beneficial ingredients, making your entire skincare routine more effective. This versatile botanical also offers antimicrobial benefits that help promote clearer, healthier-looking skin without disrupting its natural balance.

Amazing, all-around product for EVERYONE!

I LOVE this cleansing balm! It’s all I use! I have combination, acne prone skin and Aurora has seriously reduced my acne. I’m on second or third jar (can’t remember) so I waited to review it. Is my acne completely gone? No. But I also don’t know if it ever will be completely gone but this has reduced it so much more than anything else. If I try to use something else, I break out like crazy. As soon as I use this again, my skin calms down. I use it as a cleansing balm and as a moisturizer all year round and I have had acne since I was 15 or 16 so I have used my fair share of different skincare products. This is IT!

Lovely balm

Bought the Aurora cleansing balm as a gift for a friend because she loves it. Her skin has never looked better and her husband loves the scent.

My can't live without product

I've been using this balm since 2013 and I will never stop. It's a favorite part of my daily routine. Once you start you'll never stop!

Only used a month but great sensory product!

So far I am loving it! I bought it for my boyfriend but I’ve been using it daily. It absorbs very well and smells absolutely incredible. Will update further into my use! I will be ordering more.

Love it! Lives up to the hype!!

Love it! I'm often disappointed by products that do not live up to the hype. Not this one. Aurora lives up to the hype! I'm 56 with combination skin and this leaves my skin moisturized for hours, looking dewy and does not cause any breakouts (which can happen easily with the wrong product). It also is a lovely cleanser.

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Plant-Powered

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