Three daily functions shaped by the Cornish ecosystem to help skin stay balanced, supported and resilient.
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.
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.
Protective coatings, constant defence
Life here adapts by sealing and retaining. Waxy epicuticular layers reduce trans-epidermal 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.
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.
Foundation. Your Routine starts here
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.
Shade supports the skin's natural rhythm of rest and renewal. As the day’s stresses recede, this fine mist works with the evening hours — soothing, restoring, and quietly fortifying the skin barrier overnight.
Reishi and Chaga mushrooms, Atlantic seaweeds, and botanical extracts form the heart of the formulation, supported by betaine, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid to lock in comfort. Lavender, Sage, and Geranium hydrosols bring a soft, herbaceous calm to the ritual of winding down.
Aqua, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium)
Flower Water, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water,
Glycerine, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Ganoderma Sichuanense (Reishi) Extract, Inonotus
Obliquus Extract (Chaga) Extract, Betaine, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract,
Phytol, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Gigartina Stellata Extract,
Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Isomalt, Phenoxyethanol,
Ethylhexylglycerine, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Lavandula (Lavender)
Angustifolia Extract, Terpineol, Linalool, Geraniol, Camphor, Citronellol, Pelargonium Graveolens
(Geranium) Flower Oil.
PrimaryInonotus obliquus (Chaga), Chondrus Crispus (Irish Moss)
Secondary: Ganoderma Sichuanense, Gigartina Stellata (Carrageenan Seaweed), Salix alba (Willow)
Supporting: Salvia Officinalis (Sage), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose), Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium), Physcomitrella patens (Earthmoss), Pyrus Malus (Apple), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel)
Sodium Hyaluronate: A naturally occurring humectant that draws moisture into the skin for intense, long-lasting hydration and plumping effects.
Allantoin: A soothing compound derived from plants like comfrey, prized for calming irritation, promoting skin renewal, and enhancing smoothness.
Panthenol: Pro-vitamin B5 that deeply moisturizes, strengthens the skin barrier, and supports a healthy, radiant complexion.
Isomalt: A gentle carbohydrate humectant from sucrose that provides lightweight moisture and supports skin's natural balance.
Betaine: A natural zwitterion from sugar beets that hydrates, protects against dryness, and soothes for resilient skin.
Citric Acid: A mild AHA from citrus that gently adjusts pH for optimal skin compatibility and enhances ingredient efficacy.
Glycerin: A versatile plant-based humectant that attracts and locks in moisture, leaving skin soft, supple, and comfortably hydrated.
Pentylene Glycol: A lightweight multifunctional glycol that boosts hydration, enhances preservation, and improves product spreadability.
Sodium Benzoate: A gentle preservative from benzoic acid, ensuring product stability and freshness while protecting against microbial growth.
Potassium Sorbate: An effective preservative derived from sorbic acid, maintaining formula purity and extending shelf life safely.
Phenoxyethanol: A reliable broad-spectrum preservative that safeguards the formula, keeping it safe and effective for longer use.
Ethylhexylglycerin: A skin-friendly booster that enhances preservation while conditioning skin for a smooth, supple feel.
Visual Identity
"Defined by deep blues, mineral tones, and coastal materials, the Cornish identity reflects a landscape shaped by constant environmental movement."
