Defined by Design
Everything we create pays homage to the unique character and distinct visual identity of the ecosystem that inspired it. Original hand-drawn artwork, bespoke molds and meticulously sourced components come together in a product worthy of ritual, every day use.
Rooted in Research
We study how plants, fungi and other organisms adapt to environmental stress, then apply those survival strategies into formulations designed to support skin longevity. Carefully researched bioactives formulate products with a distinct role within our framework.
Defined by Design
Everything we create pays homage to the unique character and distinct visual identity of the ecosystem that inspired it. Original hand-drawn artwork, bespoke molds and meticulously sourced components come together in a product worthy of ritual, every day use.
Learn MoreRooted in Research
We study how plants, fungi and other organisms adapt to environmental stress, then apply those survival strategies into formulations designed to support skin longevity. Carefully researched bioactives formulate products with a distinct role within our framework.
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Research x Design
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Research x Design
Design
Everything we create pays homage to the unique character and distinct visual identity of the ecosystem that inspired it.
Defined by design.
Research x Design
Research
We study how plants, fungi and other organisms adapt to environmental stress, then apply those survival strategies into formulations
Rooted in research.
Our process begins with an ecosystem. We study its pressures, identify the adaptations that allow life to survive, then translate those strategies into skin functions.
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The landscape we study.
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The stressors it creates.
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The strategies life develops.
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The skin need it informs.
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The ritual it becomes.
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The landscape we study.
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The stressors it creates.
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The strategies life develops.
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The skin need it informs.
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The ritual it becomes.
A temperate oasis, surrounded by the sea
Sea and land. Cornwall holds both in quiet equilibrium; its coasts shaped by Atlantic exposure, its valleys sheltered and damp, its moorlands open and unyielding. It is a place where resilience builds slowly. Where beauty is not untouched, but weathered into being.
Explore EcosystemBiting wind, sea spray, and shifting light
Cornwall's pressures are slow and cumulative. Persistent salinity, transepidermal moisture loss driven by Atlantic wind, and tidal temperature swings erode rather than assault; the kind of stress that goes unnoticed until the damage is already done.
Explore EcosystemProtective coatings, constant defence
Life here adapts by sealing and retaining. Waxy epicuticular layers reduce transepidermal water loss, while concentrated polysaccharides bind moisture at a cellular level. These are not dramatic innovations; they are precise, incremental reinforcements, built for a barrier that must hold day after day.
Explore ecosystemBarrier balance and resilience.
Coastal polysaccharides help bind water to the skin, while plant lipids and wax-like compounds support the barrier that helps keep moisture in and environmental stressors out. The biology is different; the problem is familiar; hydration, protection and resilience under daily exposure.
Explore EcosystemFoundation
It begins with the barrier. Before skin can protect, renew or repair, it needs a stable foundation. The Cornish Collection supports this first step; helping skin hold moisture, maintain balance and build everyday resilience.
Shop Cornish CollectionScarcity, heat and unrelenting light
In development
The desert is a landscape of reduction. Space dominates. Life is sparse, concentrated and precise. Everything unnecessary has been stripped away. What remains is self-sufficient and entirely adapted to exposure.
Explore EcosystemRelentless sun, drought
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Here, the sun is the dominant force. Chronic UV exposure challenges the surface, while arid air pulls moisture outward. Together, light and dryness create constant pressure: defend the exterior, preserve what lies within.
Explore EcosystemPigments, osmolytes and water-binding.
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Desert life adapts through protection and retention. Pigments help intercept radiation and neutralise free radicals, while osmolytes and mucilaginous compounds bind water at a molecular level. Two pressures. Two responses: shield and retain.
Explore EcosystemProtection and hydration retention
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The Desert function is defence against exposure. Photoprotective pigments support the skin against oxidative stress, while water-binding compounds help retain hydration in dry conditions.
Explore EcosystemProtect.
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Without protection, the rest of your routine works harder. The Desert Collection forms the protective layer of the Mor & Meadow system, helping defend against daily exposure, preserve hydration and support long-term resilience.
Coming SoonCold, altitude and absolute exposure
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The alpine environment is defined by intensity. Thin air. Sudden weather. High UV. Extreme cold. Life here is exposed, but never passive. It survives through rapid repair, structural strength and the ability to recover under pressure.
Freezing wind, oxidative stress and cellular strain
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At altitude, stress is constant and layered. Cold slows function, wind strips moisture, and high UV increases oxidative pressure. Together, they create an environment where damage can build quickly unless repair begins just as fast.
Stress proteins, antioxidants and repair systems
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Alpine life adapts through resilience and recovery. Protective compounds help defend against oxidative stress, while cellular repair mechanisms support renewal after exposure. Some organisms produce antifreeze-like proteins and stress-response systems to keep functioning in extreme conditions.
Recovery and renewal
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The Alpine function is recovery under stress. Antioxidants and adaptive repair compounds support the skin’s ability to recover from environmental pressure, while strengthening ingredients help restore comfort and resilience. Repair what is stressed. Renew what is depleted.
Repair.
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Exposure leaves a trace. Skin needs time, support and the right conditions to recover. The Alpine Collection forms the repair layer of the Mor & Meadow system — supporting renewal, recovery and resilience when skin feels depleted, stressed or exposed.
Coming SoonHumidity, density and living pressure
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The rainforest is an environment of abundance. Heat. Moisture. Shade. Constant biological activity. Life here is not fighting scarcity, but excess. It survives through balance, defence and the ability to stay clear within a crowded, living system.
Humidity, microbes and surface imbalance
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In tropical conditions, pressure comes from saturation. Moisture lingers, surfaces stay active, and microbial life thrives. Together, they create an environment where balance can shift quickly unless the surface is kept clear, regulated and resilient.
Antimicrobials and enzymes
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Rainforest life adapts through cleansing and control. Plants produce antimicrobial compounds, enzymatic systems and protective surface chemistry to manage microbial pressure and prevent overgrowth.
Microbiome balance
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The Rainforest function is surface reset. Botanical actives and balancing compounds support the skin’s need to stay clear, fresh and regulated, while helping maintain conditions for a resilient microbiome.
Reset.
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Before skin can absorb, strengthen or repair, it needs a clear surface and balanced conditions. The Rainforest Collection forms the reset layer of the Mor & Meadow system, supporting clarity, balance and renewal when skin feels congested, unsettled or overloaded.
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Four ecosystems. One Routine
Our framework begins in Cornwall, where land meets sea. From this foundation, each ecosystem brings a distinct role to the routine; supporting the skin’s innate ability to strengthen, protect and repair.
Our framework begins in Cornwall, From this foundation, each ecosystem brings a distinct role to the routine; supporting the skin’s innate ability to strengthen, protect and repair.
The first layer in the system. Designed for daily barrier balance and skin resilience.
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An arid landscape shaped by extreme temperature, scarce water, and ultraviolet abundance.
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A cold, mineral environment shaped by altitude, wind, and reflected light.
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A dense, humid environment shaped by abundant rainfall and constant biological renewal.
ExploreOur Method. Research to Ritual.
How each stage of the process translates the adaptive intelligence of ecosystems into intentional beauty.
Study how plants, fungi, and other organisms adapt to environmental stressors across specific ecosystems; identifying the biological strategies that allow life to endure, regenerate, and rebalance.
Learn MoreIt begins with the barrier
Two expressions of the Cornish coast: Bloom to invigorate and strengthen the skin barrier; Shade to calm and restore. Fine facial mists.
