Skincare without compromise.
Simple, effective skincare powered by proven ingredients and designed for real routines. Pestle & Mortar creates formulas that deliver visible results without overcomplicating your skin.
A note from our founders
"We started this with one product, one ingredient, and one rule. The formula has to be kind enough to use every day, and good enough to keep using.”
THE JOURNEY SO FAR
A timeline.
Slow growth, careful formulation, and a stubborn refusal to launch anything we wouldn't use ourselves. The shape of the brand over twelve years.
2014
Pestle & Mortar launches.
Pestle & Mortar begins with Pure Hyaluronic Serum — one clear glass dropper bottle, one hero formula and one belief: skincare should be simple, effective and easy to use every day.
2015
Pure Hyaluronic becomes a cult favourite.
The serum gains momentum for its lightweight texture, instant hydration and monochromatic look — clean, modern and unmistakably Pestle & Mortar.
2017
Sold out on QVC USA in seven minutes.
Pestle & Mortar becomes the first Irish skincare brand to appear on QVC USA and sells out in just seven minutes — a breakthrough moment that brings the brand to millions of homes across America.
2018
IMAGE Entrepreneur of the Year.
Founder Sonia Deasy is named Entrepreneur of the Year at the IMAGE Businesswoman of the Year Awards, marking a defining moment of recognition for the brand and its founder.
2019
A standout year for Irish business.
Pestle & Mortar wins Overall Winner at the National Enterprise Awards, and Sonia Deasy is selected as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist in the Emerging Category.
2021
The collection expands.
The brand grows beyond one hero serum into a wider range of targeted solutions for hydration, glow, texture, barrier support and everyday skin health.
2023
Simple gets stronger.
More targeted formulas. Better textures. Smarter routines. The same standard: every product has to earn its place.
2026
Always moving. Always innovating.
From Spot Dots to seven Korean-made products, including six face and lip masks, Pestle & Mortar continues to create smarter skincare for real life.
OUR SCIENCE STARTS WITH SIMPLICITY
Our formulation philosophy.
We believe great skincare does not need to be complicated. Each formula is built around proven ingredients, considered textures and a clear place in your routine. Nothing unnecessary. Nothing confusing. Just skincare that works.
Proven ingredients
Powered by trusted actives and skin-supporting ingredients with a clear purpose.
Visible results
Formulas created to support hydrated, healthy-looking, radiant skin.
Simple routines
Designed to layer easily, feel beautiful and fit into everyday life.
Made with purpose
Every product earns its place in your routine, created to solve a real skin need simply and effectively.
Inside HQ
Behind the scenes at our HQ.
Our HQ is where the brand comes to life, from product development and campaign planning to customer care and daily operations. It is the space where ideas are shaped, details are refined, and every part of Pestle & Mortar is brought together with purpose.
FOUNDER
Sonia Deasy
A mother of five and lifelong believer that skincare shouldn’t be complicated. Less is more, and consistency is key. Sonia Deasy is the Founder and CEO of Pestle & Mortar. Her approach to skincare is shaped by real life: busy mornings, family routines, and the need for products that work without adding more steps to the day. Inspired by her family’s six generations of Indian natural healing wisdom, Sonia founded Pestle & Mortar in 2014 to make effective skincare feel simple, considered, and easy to use every day. Warm, intuitive, and deeply hands-on, Sonia leads the brand across product ideas, formulation direction, customer experience, and creative vision. Her belief has always been the same: simple routines, effective ingredients, beautiful results.
Our promise
The standards we keep.
We hold ourselves to clear standards across every product, from formulation and safety to packaging and responsibility.
- 01 EU compliantOur products are developed in line with EU cosmetic regulations and safety standards.
- 02 PETA approvedWe are PETA approved, reflecting our commitment to cruelty free skincare.
- 03 Safety assessedEvery product is reviewed through the required cosmetic safety assessment process before launch.
- 04 Batch traceabilityEach product is batch coded to support quality control, traceability, and accountability.
- 05 90% recycled or recyclable packaging90% of our packaging is made from recycled materials or is recyclable.
- 06 Repak memberAs a Repak member, we support responsible packaging recovery and recycling in Ireland.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Simple solutions for beautiful skin.
100,000+ subscribers for skincare tips, product launches, exclusive offers, and more.