Stark Skincare
EQUINOX Calm + Smooth Hydration Serum
EQUINOX Calm + Smooth Hydration Serum
Soothing Hyaluronic Acid alternative serum for dewy, plump skin.
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Key Functions: Hydrating, Soothing, Repairing, and Plumping.
Best for: All skin types, Aging, Combination, Dry, Mature, Normal, Oily, Problem, Sensitive, Transitional Seasons, Cold / Dry Weather, and Hot / Humid Weather
Some Key Ingredients: Aloe vera, Green tea, Helichrysum, Panthenol, and Centella Asiatica.
30 ml
Product Description
Product Description
Our Hydration Serum for all skin types, soothes, smooths and calms skin whle delivery deep hydration.
- Delivers deep hydration with a skin-friendly pH of 5
- Contains dual Helichrysum extracts for powerful soothing benefits
- Provides immediate and sustained moisture with multiple humectants
- Versatile enough for use around eyes and lips
Equinox, formerly known as Everlasting, is a botanical gel serum formulated to deliver comprehensive hydration while addressing multiple skin concerns. This lightweight, fast-absorbing formula is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive complexions.
Helichrysum-rich formula for skin resilience
The serum features Helichrysum as a central botanical element, incorporating both Helichrysum italicum flower water and Helichrysum stoechas extract to maximize soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits. This dual Helichrysum approach works alongside Alpine-sourced Edelweiss extract, which helps reinforce barrier function while providing protection against environmental factors.
Deep Hydration Strategy
Equinox employs a multi-layered hydration strategy combining botanical waters from chamomile and rose with effective humectants including Sodium PCA, glycerin, and trehalose. This approach ensures immediate moisture delivery and sustained hydration. The addition of panthenol (vitamin B5) and allantoin enhances the formula's soothing capabilities while supporting cellular renewal. Green tea leaf extract and spirulina provide antioxidant benefits and support skin resilience.
The serum's blue gel texture melts effortlessly into the skin, providing an immediate cooling sensation that feels refreshing for irritated skin. Equinox delivers immediately noticeable results, addressing fine lines, reducing redness, and creating a smooth, hydrated canvas for subsequent products or makeup. The versatile formula can be used around the delicate eye and lip areas, simplifying multi-step routines.
Ingredients INCI
Ingredients INCI
Ingredients INCI:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Water, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water, Sodium PCA, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Stoechas Extract, Propanediol, Lactobacillus/Nereocystis Luetkeana Ferment Filtrate, Hydrocotyl (Centella Asiatica) Extract, Glycerin, Leontopodium Apinum (Edelweiss) Extract, Hydrolyzed Oats, Panthenol (B5), Allantoin, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Trehalose, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate
Shipping, Customs, Duties & Tariffs
Shipping, Customs, Duties & Tariffs
- Ships from Ottawa, Canada on Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday.
- Shipping fees: $10 flat-rate shipping in North America.
- Free Shipping: In Canada & USA for orders over $100.
- November 2025: Ships completely tariff-free to the USA (no surpirse fees!)
- International: No surface shipping. Please choose a tracked method if available. Customs & Duties depend on your country.
- Plant-Based Formulas
- Science-Backed Actives
- Tested on CEOs not Animals
Soothing Hyaluronic Acid alternative serum for dewy, plump skin.
The Proof is in the Reviews
Using this Gel
Experience it
EQUINOX is a distinctive blue gel texture that feels instantly cooling and refreshing as it glides over the skin, delivering an immediate surge of hydration that absorbs within seconds. The natural scent profile is a harmonious blend of fresh grassy notes with delicate floral undertones. Upon absorption, the skin feels noticeably plumper with a dewy finish that looks naturally radiant, creating the perfect canvas for makeup or an ideal hydration layer under facial oils.
How to Use it
Apply EQUINOX to freshly cleansed, slightly damp skin both morning and evening, dispensing one to two pumps onto fingertips and pressing gently into the face, neck, and décolletage. For morning use, layer EQUINOX beneath your moisturizer and sunscreen to create a protective hydration barrier, or mix a pump with your foundation for added dewiness. In your evening routine, EQUINOX serves as the perfect companion to active treatments—apply before retinol products to buffer potential irritation, or use after acid exfoliants to calm and rehydrate skin; for an intensive overnight treatment, apply EQUINOX followed by facial oil to create a moisture-locking sleep mask.
Why You Need it
Our gel serum works at multiple skin levels to actually improve barrier function while providing immediate relief to stressed complexions. The versatile formula serves as both a preventative and corrective treatment—defending against environmental aggressors while simultaneously repairing existing damage—making it essential for any skincare regimen regardless of skin concern.
Key Ingredients in EQUINOX Calm + Smooth Hydration Serum
Edelweiss (Leontopodium Alpinum) Extract
Harvested from the resilient alpine flower that thrives in harsh mountain conditions, edelweiss extract is packed with powerful antioxidants that help protect your skin from environmental damage. This remarkable botanical contains natural compounds that help strengthen your skin's barrier, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and promote collagen production. Its ability to survive extreme conditions translates into exceptional protective benefits for your skin.
Sodium PCA
A naturally occurring component in your skin derived from amino acids, sodium PCA is one of skincare's most effective humectants—attracting and binding moisture to keep skin hydrated throughout the day. This water-soluble ingredient can hold several times its weight in water, providing lasting hydration without heaviness or greasiness. Sodium PCA helps maintain your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) that depletes with age and environmental exposure. By replenishing moisture levels and supporting your skin's barrier function, it leaves even the driest complexions feeling soft, smooth, and comfortable with a healthy, dewy finish.
Panthenol (vitamin B5)
Panthenol, a derivative of vitamin B5, is a moisture-binding ingredient derived from plants. When applied to skin, it converts to pantothenic acid, which deeply hydrates by attracting and holding water while calming irritation and supporting the skin's natural barrier function. Beyond its skin benefits, panthenol also strengthens hair strands and soothes the scalp, making it an ideal ingredient for both facial products and hair care. Its ability to provide lightweight yet effective hydration makes it suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
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I love this formula so much. It's ultra calming, healing and smells so great. The perfect hydrating and soothing serum. I've been using it to do facials for clients and they also love the hydration effect as well as the scent.
I've been using Stark for years now and I get compliments on my skin all the time. I'll be 48 soon and people are always shocked when I tell them my age and it's because I take care of myself and invest in amazing products like this.
I originally planned to repurchase the MIDNIGHT Resiliency Boost Oil Serum, which I absolutely loved, but the new EQUINOX Calm + Smooth Hydration Serum popped up on my Facebook feed and immediately caught my eye. The only thing I wished from the Midnight serum was for it to be slightly less oily, although it never bothered me and it worked wonderfully on my dry skin. EQUINOX sounded like the perfect balance of hydration and lightweight texture, and I also could not resist the beautiful blue color in the photos. I was especially excited to see Helichrysum in the formula.
Since there was an early Black Friday sale, I ordered two. I trust Jess’s products and felt confident I would not regret it. I have been using EQUINOX for several days now and I truly love it. It is still beautifully moisturizing with just the right amount of oil, and my skin feels amazing right after I apply it.
I also ordered the Aurora balm and the Astral eye serum, and within just a few days my skin improved so much. This morning, my foundation went on so smoothly with no creasing and no dry patches. I was honestly so happy to see how well my skin held the makeup.
I had been wandering from product to product ever since my first Stark Skincare order a few years ago, but I found myself returning again. Now I think I am finally ready to end my skincare wandering for good.
My skin tends to be oily and dry in different areas. Equinox balances both areas and calms my skin. I ran out and tried other serums, but my skin was unhappy. So happy that I received Equinox in my mailbox this morning! I used it right away!
Equinox is a hydrating treat for my mature sensitive skin. I love all my Stark products. This is my favorite because it feels and smells so refreshing .
Plant-Powered
Our clean, in-house bio-active formulas are vegan, cruelty-free and plant-based, synergistically boosted with scientifically-based actives for ultimate results.
Female-Founded
Forget the beauty-industry's soulless mega-corporations...Stark is a tiny, independent, female-led company, entirely funded by our beloved customers.
Made in Canada
Stark is proudly Canadian! Each product is fully handmade in small batches in our tiny studio, with our unique climate in mind.
Unique Formulas
No generic pre-made "stock" formulas here! Stark products are unique, thoughtful formulations created over a decade of research and customer feedback.
Plant-Powered
Our clean, in-house bio-active formulas are vegan, cruelty-free and plant-based, synergistically boosted with scientifically-based actives for ultimate results.
Female-Founded
Forget the beauty-industry's soulless mega-corporations...Stark is a tiny, independent, female-led company, entirely funded by our beloved customers.
Made in Canada
Stark is proudly Canadian! Each product is fully handmade in small batches in our tiny studio, with our unique climate in mind.
Unique Formulas
No generic pre-made "stock" formulas here! Stark products are unique, thoughtful formulations created over a decade of research and customer feedback.
