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Stark Skincare
Natural skincare lines are a dime a dozen these days, but not many come in as nice a package as Stark. The vegan, environmentally friendly Canadian brand is all about showcasing the resilience and power of nature, using a menu of plant-derived clays, oils and extracts in its formulations. Launched in February, Stark's inaugural 4-strong offering of a waterless cleansing and hydrating balm, green tea detox clay mask, a calming willow bark tonic and a regulating, anti-oxidant rich face oil are made locally in small batches every four weeks for top notch freshness. Last month, it added a fifth member, a simple Argan lip treatment that softens lips with a tiny slick. Conceived as a complement to busy city lives, this Montreal-based line's less-is-more mantra suits us perfectly.
Ranging from $12-$45; www.starkskincare.com
Writers: Pei-Ru Keh and Rosa Bertoli