Olympians Introduce Skincare Line Designed for Next-Gen Female Athletes

Medalist Skin's initial offering, The Locker Room Essentials Collection, launches ahead of the summer Olympics with a focus on universal skincare solutions for active women.

Olympians Introduce Skincare Line Designed for Next-Gen Female Athletes

A new skincare brand is going for gold.

Founded by AnnRagan Kearns, a former Division 1 Swimmer at Penn State University and Boston College and seasoned beauty brand builder, alongside Ilona Maher, 2020 and 2024 Rugby Olympian, Medalist Skin introduces an approach to skincare tailored specifically for the unique needs of active women and next-gen female athletes, per the brand.

Medalist Skin is born from our collective experiences as elite athletes and our commitment to providing effective skincare solutions that support and enhance an active lifestyle,” said co-founder, Ilona Maher. “We understand the challenges female athletes face, from dryness and acne to the rigors of training and competition. Our mission is to bridge the gap in the market with products that deliver real results, crafted by athletes for athletes.”

Locker Room Essentials Collection

Medalist Skin’s initial offering, The Locker Room Essentials Collection, launches ahead of the summer Olympics with a focus on universal skincare solutions for active women. These products are developed, tested and approved by an exclusive Athlete Tester Panel composed of varying athletic skill sets from Olympic Medalists, WNBA players, National Women’s Soccer League athletes, to those just beginning their athletic careers on JV and club teams in numerous sports.

Key to Medalist Skin’s philosophy is its commitment to “clean” beauty standards. All products are free from synthetic dyes, fragrance, phthalates, parabens and sulfates. The formulations are also gluten- and cruelty-free, and sustainably sourced, aligning with the brand’s dedication to environmental responsibility.

“We are proud to pioneer a new era in skincare where athleticism meets beauty,” said Founder AnnRagan Kearns. “Each product in our lineup addresses specific skin concerns faced by active women, offering instant benefits and long-term results. Whether it’s our No Fric Anti-Chafe Stick, Game Face Clear Skin + Cooling Hydrating Spray, or Clean Sweep Cooling & Cleansing Wipes, every formulation is designed to support women in feeling confident and comfortable in their skin so they can feel their best on and off the field.”

Mind-Focused Partnership

To mark its launch, Medalist Skin has partnered with The Hidden Opponent, an organization dedicated to mental health awareness among athletes, as its philanthropic partner. A portion of all proceeds will support initiatives aimed at promoting mental wellness in sports—a cause endorsed by the late Kobe Bryant and founded by a former Division 1 Volleyball player, Victoria Garrick Brown.

Medalist Skin is also reportedly the first athlete-cofounded brand to launch on TikTok Shop, leveraging its reach in the social media space to connect directly with its community of athletes and active women worldwide.

Additionally, the brand is working exclusively with current and former NCAA and high school athletes in their launch campaign, utilizing real athletes as models and ambassadors for the brand.

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