Illuminate
Your Skin's
True Potential
Star addresses the visible signs of ageing with a unique, clinically proven blend of proprietary actives — sold directly to you, with full transparency and nothing to hide.
$78
30ml · 60-day supply
The concern
Ageing is visible.
So is the proof.
Loss of firmness. Fine lines. A complexion that reads tired before you do. Most oils promise to help — few can show you the numbers. Star was engineered around measurable, published efficacy so you can invest in quality with confidence, not marketing.
Firmness
Peptide-driven support for collagen density and lift.
Fine lines
Time-release retinal that smooths without the sting.
Luminosity
Antioxidant botanicals that restore a lit-from-within glow.
Clinical proof
Measured. Published.
Undeniable.
In an independent, IRB-reviewed 12-week study of 108 participants aged 30–55, Star delivered results you can quantify — not adjectives.
saw firmer, more lifted skin at 12 weeks
reported visibly reduced fine lines
measured increase in skin luminosity
participants, aged 30–55, independent study
Proprietary actives
Every drop, accounted for
No proprietary black boxes, no hidden concentrations. Star is anchored on a short list of high-efficacy actives — each named, each dosed, each chosen for published performance.
Lumactyl-9™
2% clinical dose
Our patent-pending peptide complex, shown in published testing to support collagen density and visible firmness.
Encapsulated Retinal
0.1% time-release
A gentler, faster form of vitamin A that renews and smooths without the irritation of conventional retinoids.
Bio-Ferment Squalane
Cold-pressed base
A weightless, non-comedogenic carrier that absorbs in under 90 seconds and locks actives into the skin barrier.
Antioxidant Botanicals
Sea buckthorn + rosehip
A defense blend of vitamin C, E and carotenoids that neutralises the free radicals behind premature ageing.
Why Star
The gaps others leave open
The Ordinary asks you to formulate for yourself. Drunk Elephant and Vintner's Daughter ask for your trust. Star gives you a single, complete ritual — with the receipts.
| What matters to a premium buyer | Star | The Ordinary | Drunk Elephant | Vintner's Daughter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published, independent clinical study | ||||
| Exact dose of every active disclosed | ||||
| One complete ritual — no self-mixing | ||||
| Fragrance & essential-oil sensitizer free | ||||
| Direct-to-consumer transparent pricing | ||||
| Premium single-SKU focus |
The ritual
Ninety seconds,
twice a day
Warm three drops
Press Star between clean palms to activate the botanicals.
Press into skin
Sweep upward and outward. It absorbs completely in under 90 seconds.
Let it work
Use morning and night. See the difference by week four — measured, not imagined.
Loved by 12,000+ members
The proof, in their words
“I've tried the cult favorites. Star is the first oil where I could actually see the study reflected on my own skin — firmer along the jaw within a month.”
“One bottle replaced a five-step routine. It absorbs instantly, never breaks me out, and my fine lines have genuinely softened.”
“What sold me was the transparency — real doses, a real study. The glow is the part my friends keep asking about.”
Star Facial Oil
- 30ml — a full 60-day supply
- Lumactyl-9™ at its full clinical 2% dose
- Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, vegan
- Ships free · 60-day Illuminate Guarantee
Questions
Everything you want to know
Star is a single, complete facial oil rather than a shelf of ten single-ingredient bottles or a proprietary black box. Where The Ordinary asks you to formulate for yourself and mass-market oils hide their concentrations, we publish the exact clinical dose of every proprietary active — and back it with a third-party 12-week study. One bottle, one ritual, full transparency.
Yes. Our efficacy data comes from a third-party, IRB-reviewed, 12-week study of 108 participants aged 30–55. We publish the measured outcomes — not marketing adjectives — and the proprietary actives are named on every carton.
Star is non-comedogenic and formulated to absorb in under 90 seconds. The lightweight base carries the actives into skin without leaving a film — most members use 3–4 drops morning and night.
A blend of proprietary actives with published efficacy, botanical antioxidants and cold-pressed carrier oils. Always free of synthetic fragrance, silicones, essential-oil sensitizers and fillers. Vegan and cruelty-free.
By selling a single hero SKU directly to you, we remove retail markups and pass the savings and the transparency straight through. Star is $78 — premium quality without the department-store multiple.
Every bottle is covered by our 60-day Illuminate Guarantee. If you don't see and feel a difference, we'll make it right — no return of the bottle required.
Begin your ritual
Order Star today, or join the waitlist for early access to new allocations, member pricing and clinical updates.