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ECLIPSE Enzyme Facial Cleanser + Mask

ECLIPSE Enzyme Facial Cleanser + Mask

Gentle Enzyme Facial Cleanser & Exfoliating Mask

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

Key Functions: Cleansing, Exfoliating, Hydrating, Nourishing, Soothing, Brightening, and Protecting.

Best for: City Dwellers, Hot / Humid Weather, Oily, and All skin types

Some Key Ingredients: Aloe vera, Green tea extract, Enzymes, and Panthenol

120 ml

Product Description

Gentle Daily Enzyme Facial Cleanser and Mask for all skin types

  • The 2024 & 2026 Beauty Shortlist Awards: Winner for Best Enzymatic Mask
  • pH-optimized (5.5) formula respects skin's natural acid mantle
  • Dual-action as daily cleanser or intensive 10-minute mask
  • Fruit-derived AHAs gently exfoliate without harsh scrubbing
  • Beard-friendly formula suitable for all skin types and genders

Enzyme Facial Cleanser That Supports Your Skin Barrier

Eclipse is a gentle enzyme facial cleanser and mask that combines gentle exfoliation and hydration through a balanced blend of fruit-based Alpha Hydroxy Acids and supporting botanicals.

The 2024 & 2026 Beauty Shortlist Award Winner for Best Enzymatic Mask is pH optimized at 5.5 to respect your skin's natural acid mantle. Fruit enzymes derived from bilberry, sugar cane, orange, lemon, and sugar maple provide chemical exfoliation by loosening the bonds between dead skin cells without harsh physical scrubbing.

Aloe vera delivers soothing hydration while green tea and licorice root extracts contribute antioxidant properties. White willow bark, a natural source of salicylic acid, helps clear pores and refine skin texture. The formula includes panthenol (vitamin B5) to support skin's moisture retention and allantoin to calm and condition the skin surface.

The transparent black gel has a pleasant cardamom cake with orange zest scent that makes cleansing a sensory experience. Use it as your daily in-shower cleanser or leave on for 10 minutes as a weekly mask treatment for enhanced exfoliation. Suitable for all skin types, including those with facial hair. Sustainably sourced and vegan.

Ingredients INCI

Ingredients INCI:

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aqua, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Charcoal Powder, Essential oils, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate.

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.
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Using this Gel

Experience it

This award-winning black gel transforms from an intriguing transparent texture to a light lather, enveloping your senses with warm notes of cardamom and bright orange zest. The pH-balanced formula works gently yet effectively, dissolving dead skin cells without the harshness or irritation typically associated with exfoliants. After rinsing, skin feels remarkably refreshed and hydrated rather than stripped, with a noticeable improvement in texture and luminosity that continues to develop with regular use.

How to Use it

For daily cleansing, massage a small amount onto damp skin in the shower, allowing the fruit enzymes to naturally dissolve impurities before rinsing thoroughly with warm water. Once or twice weekly, elevate your routine by applying a thicker layer to clean, dry skin and leaving it on for 10 minutes to function as an intensive exfoliating mask. Those with beards will appreciate how the gel penetrates beneath facial hair to cleanse and treat the skin underneath without leaving residue or causing dryness.

Why You Need it

Unlike conventional exfoliants that often compromise your skin barrier, this multitasking formula respects your skin's acid mantle while effectively addressing multiple concerns simultaneously. The strategic combination of fruit-derived AHAs and botanical extracts works to gently resurface skin, fade hyperpigmentation, and clear congestion while panthenol and allantoin actively replenish moisture and soothe irritation.

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Key Ingredients in ECLIPSE Enzyme Facial Cleanser + Mask

Panthenol (vitamin B5)

Panthenol penetrates into skin and converts to pantothenic acid, which your cells use to produce energy and repair themselves. Attracts and holds moisture, reduces redness, and strengthens the skin barrier. One of those ingredients that quietly makes everything better.

Glycerine

The unsung hero of skincare. A humectant that pulls moisture from the environment into your skin and holds it there. Found naturally in your skin's lipid barrier, so it's recognized and used immediately. Works in every climate and with every skin type.

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Extract

Contains EGCG, one of the most studied antioxidant compounds in skincare. Peer-reviewed research consistently demonstrates its ability to reduce UV damage, calm inflammation, and regulate sebum production. Anti-everything-bad, basically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use an exfoliating cleanser every day?

It depends on the formula. Harsh acid or scrub-based exfoliants aren't designed for daily use and can compromise your barrier over time. Eclipse is formulated for daily use — its fruit enzyme complex and pH of 5.5 work gently enough that it functions as your regular morning or evening cleanser, with the option to leave it on for 10 minutes once or twice a week as a more intensive mask treatment. Most skin types can use it daily without irritation.

What's the difference between enzyme and acid exfoliation?

Both dissolve dead skin cells chemically rather than physically, but they work differently. AHAs and BHAs require a low pH environment to be effective, which can cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity — especially for reactive skin. Enzymes work independently of pH and are more selective in what they break down, making them gentler and better suited to daily use or sensitive skin. Eclipse is pH-optimized at 5.5 and uses fruit enzymes specifically to deliver effective exfoliation without the harshness of acid-based formulas.

Can face masks expire?

Yes — face masks contain active ingredients that degrade over time, particularly enzyme-based formulas where fruit-derived AHAs lose potency as they break down. Eclipse has a shelf life of 12 months once opened. The preservative system uses sodium levulinate and sodium anisate — natural, effective preservation that maintains the formula's integrity throughout that period.

Are face masks supposed to burn or tingle?

A mild tingling is normal with enzyme or AHA-based masks, particularly on first use. Burning, however, is not — it signals the formula is too acidic or your skin is sensitized. Eclipse is pH-optimized at 5.5, matching your skin's natural acid mantle, which is specifically why it exfoliates effectively without causing the burning or irritation associated with stronger acid treatments. If you feel significant discomfort, rinse immediately.

Do face masks actually work?

Yes, when formulated correctly. The key is matching the mask to what your skin actually needs. Eclipse uses fruit-derived enzymes from bilberry, sugar cane, orange, lemon, and sugar maple to chemically dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells — a process that's well-supported by research on alpha hydroxy acids. The difference between a mask that works and one that doesn't is usually pH and the concentration of actives.

How often should you use a face mask?

For most skin types, once or twice a week as an exfoliating treatment is ideal. Eclipse is gentle enough to use daily as a regular facial cleanser — simply rinse after a minute or two — or left on for 10 minutes as a weekly mask for deeper exfoliation. Oily or congested skin can tolerate more frequent masking; sensitive skin should start once weekly and adjust.

Why is exfoliating important?

Skin naturally sheds dead cells every 28–40 days, but that cycle slows with age, stress, and environmental exposure — leaving skin looking dull and feeling rough. Regular exfoliation clears that buildup, improving texture, allowing skincare products to absorb more effectively, and supporting a more even skin tone over time. Enzyme exfoliants like Eclipse are particularly well-suited to sensitive skin because they work biochemically rather than through physical abrasion.

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  • 5 stars: 81 (94%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 1 star: 2 (2%)
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Nestor L.R.

I've always loved this beautiful Cleanser. I have Dry/Sensitive skin...it's gentle, with soft Bubbles. I absolutely love it 💞

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Amanda T.
Love it!

I have been using Eclipse in the mornings, and Aurora at night. I think Eclipse is a perfect cleanser. It smells fresh, feels nice, cleans well, and is not drying in the least. My skin is generally on the oily side, so I like to cleanse in the mornings. I've also used it as a morning mask twice: I applied it to a dry face, let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, then hopped in the shower. I felt my skin looked a little extra perky on those days.

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Sandra
Great skin starts with clean skin

Nice cleanser, good for morning wash or at the end of the day. Skin doesn't feel tight afterwards, just clean and supple.

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Sherry K.
Perfect second cleanse

I love the scent - it’s so nice to have a pleasant cleansing experience at the end of the day. I use Boreal to take off spf and makeup and then Eclipse follows. I also like to mix a Boereal or Aurora with some Eclipse in my hand, apply like a mask and then wash off at the end of my shower.

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Cathi C.

I enjoy Eclipse especially in the warmer months or when I feel like I need a really good clean (ie lots of sunscreen or sweating ). Makes a nice quick mask, too. Slight licorice scent to my nose (no synthetic scents here!) Rinses clean and leaves my skin feeling soft.

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Carina
Eclipse is a holy grail type product for me

Eclipse is a holy grail type product for me all year round. But it's particularly a godsend during the very humid, hot months of Summer where I live. I haven't found another cleanser that can do exactly what Eclipse does. It cleans excess oil and grime, clears my pores without stripping my skin in the least and it somehow leaves my skin calmer than before I used it. Eclipse helps keep my skin calm, clear and happy.

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Katherine J.
Gentle but very effective enzymatic cleanser.

Love this enzymatic cleanser that can also be left on as a ten-minute shower or bath mask. It's an elegant product that's formulated to exfoliate to a new level of soft skin without potentially skin-damaging mechanical exfoliation. My nose loves the subtle cardamom and orange scent, and my skin loves the gentle mix of botanicals that leave my skin renewed without irritating it. I'm a return customer who placed my order for the Stark line based around my love of Eclipse. Jess is a master formulator, and that shows in Eclipse.

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Jennifer M.
Trop agressif !

Produit beaucoup trop décapant et irritant

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Jacquelyn C.
Must have!

I don’t only use this to wash my face, I also use this as a face mask. Calms my skin down when it is flaring up. I have really sensitive skin.

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Katie B.
Simply The Best

Gorgeous and effective formula! I find a single bottle lasts quite a while, and hits the precious balance of removing makeup etc while being gentle and not drying. For some reason (skincare addiction, being perpetually influenced on social media) I had drifted away from this cleanser and was using other big-name brands for a minute, but Eclipse is truly the best. :heart_eyes:

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Lisa A.
Refreshing face cleanser

This is my third time buying the Eclipse Enzymatic Cleanse. It is the best face cleanser I’ve ever tried, leaving my skin clean and refreshed yet not at all dry. I find I can use just a tiny dab with the same results, even after wearing makeup. A superb product.

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Teresa S.
Too early to tell. I

Too early to tell. I have only used it once.

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Mary G.
Another Stark Product to Love!

I absolutely love the small and the feel of this new cleanser and mask, not to mention that it does a great job of gently cleaning off makeup.

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Krista E.
Love!

I have sensitive skin, and this serum is fantastic! I have not had any breakouts, and I love that it is also a mask. I wear it as a mask at least once a week. I am so happy to have found something that works and is excellent for my skin without all the terrible chemicals I have seen in other skincare items.

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Rebecca O.
Double Cleanse Hero!

I love this cleanser after I've removed all my make up with Aurora and a steamy facecloth. For a double cleanse once or twice a week I follow with Eclipse! The gentle gel is soothing but leaves my skin squeaky clean. It's my double cleanse hero.

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Hilary B.
Perfect cleanser

I have been buying Stark products since 2020 and can honestly say they have completely transformed my acne-prone skin. I use this cleanser every day!

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Connie S.
Love the experience

The product is effective as a cleanser and I also use in the shower as a “flash mask” when I am feeling congested. I enjoy the scent / experience of using eclipse as well.

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Amy B.
Favorite cleanser of all time.

Love washing my face with eclipse. I’ve had absolutely zero issues with my skin while using Stark products. My skin looks fresh and healthy at 46 :heart:️

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Véronique O.
Great cleanser!

The smell is great. It is very refreshing to use it during hot days, but I think it will also be great in winter.

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cynthia y.
i always have a bottle of this cleanser

i have oily skin. i use this as a second cleanse and i do notice that it helps to exfoliate and my skin is so smooth

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Samantha R.
My favourite skincare line

I’ve been using Stark skincare for 2+ years now and plan to continue as long as it’s available for me to purchase. After spending what felt like weeks going down skincare rabbit holes looking for the best, healthiest, natural skincare line, I finally decided to give Stark a try and I was not disappointed. From the smells to the textures to the way my skin looks and feels, I have no complaints about any of the products I’ve tried so far. My everyday lineup is the eclipse cleansing mask, followed by the everlasting serum and city daytime oil, though I’ve also tried the petrichor toner and midnight oil serum in the past as well. You can tell a ton of thought and care goes into each of these products and I just feel so good about putting them on my face every day. Plus, they’re the perfect size to carry around for someone who is often on the move, and a little goes a long, long way (we’re talking biannual purchases at most, for me at least). Thank you Jess and thank you Stark!!!

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Pascale R.
Gentleness

This I feel cannot wash my face the same way the balm can, but it does deep cleanse and make my skin feel healthy! And it helps little arising blemishes!

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Jessy C.
Enzymes=everything

I love this mask. I use it in the shower at least once a week, it goes on light and smooth, and when it rinses off your skin feels nourished. I have no idea how it exfoliates but it totally does, without anything abrasive! Love it, and the smell is always on point with stark products. 5 stars

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Lauren S.
The best!

I always make sure I have this and Aurora on hand at all times at a minimum. I have adult acne and use a couple prescription topicals so I love that this makes me feel nice and clean but not completely stripped. I also love being able to use this as a mask when I feel I need just a little more oomph in my cleanse.

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Jessica J.
Eclipse

I wouldn’t put anything else on my face. The smell is so uplifting and my face feels completely nurtured and clean. 10/10.

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Nilanjana C.
When you need a deep cleanse

Does the job. Cleanses thoroughly without stripping or drying at all. A favourite cleanser my skin feels a little congested.

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Ann T.
Eclipse cleanser

Nice product. I bought for my husband because he has oily skin and is prone to clogged pores. He enjoyed the light scent especially since it has a unisex scent. It cleanses his skin but did not dry it out. I also used Eclipse on my slightly dry mature skin and I am enjoying the uniqueness of the product. It’s a gel about the same color as a boba pearl. It doesn’t really lather but is not a creme cleanser. You need only a small amount. I am really enjoying it and I am happy about the purchase.

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Winnie S.
Repeat buyer. Heavenly scent

I love the scent of this cleanser - it transports me back to Pacific Northwest every time I use it. It’s a luxurious experience and I feel like I’m having a spa day every time I wash my face. I used the original version in the past, but this updated version feels even nicer. I usually leave it on as a mask in the shower and rinse it off at the last step. Awesome second cleanse product.

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Krista H.
Love the scent

Gentle, multipurpose, with outstanding smell per usual.

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Lisa P.
Love. Love. Love.

I recently ordered this during the Stark sale, and I won’t lie…I was hesitant to add to cart. I am so glad I did! The texture, the scent, the results :heart_eyes:. I haven’t used it as a mask yet, but I’m planning to!

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Handmade in Canada in small, fresh batches.

Resilient, Glowing Skin for Every Season.

Potent Formulas for All Skin Types.

Boreal-Plant Powered.

Handmade in Canada in small, fresh batches.

Resilient, Glowing Skin for Every Season.

Potent Formulas for All Skin Types.

Creating Resilient Skin Since 2011