Panacea Gender-Neutral K-Beauty Skincare Line Launch
This Gender-Neutral, K-Beauty-Inspired Line Was Created For All Skin Types
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Generalisations are tricky things, but here's one we feel safe in making: pretty much everyone — regardless of gender — wants clear skin. Thanks to the rise of KonMari and the idea of minimalism becoming trendy, people are also looking for a simple face-cleansing process that takes as few steps as possible. One new beauty brand called Panacea checks off both boxes, offering gender-neutral products while streamlining an excessive 10-step K-beauty routine into just three products designed to clear all skin types.
Since skin is so personal, creating products that work for all types of complexions might seem like a tough — or damn near impossible — task. But as with any millennial brand, the proof is in Panacea's fan base. Along with earning viral shout-outs from the likes of celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin and Milk Studios founder Jenna Lombardo, Panacea has also earned a 97 percent average of five-star reviews in the comments on its Aegis Kit ($92).
Reviewers who have sensitive skin praise the cleanser for not overdrying their face, yet those prone to oily complexions report a reduction in breakouts after continuous use. Can a product truly work on both types of skin? Let's take a look at this set.
Aegis Daily Facial Cleanser
This coconut-oil-derived rinse ($22) is made with hyaluronic acid, a chemical that locks in moisture without clogging pores. It also contains algae extract to firm skin, green tea extract to provide a softening effect, and fig extract to tighten things up. It goes on in a creamy, lathering foam, and one pro tip from the comments section is to only use a little bit of it while washing your face.
Daily Facial Moisturizer
The second step ($46) contains vitamin E to act as a moisturizing antioxidant while also serving as a UV shield. Laminaria Japonica, a Japanese seaweed, fights against the development of free radicals, while shea butter and fig extract come in to assist with hydrating skin. Fans love that the texture is light, is oily, and sits under makeup.
Daily Facial SPF
This SPF 25 ($38) is made of the Korean herb Houttuynia cordata extract, which soothes and depuffs skin. Meanwhile, sunflower oil works to slough away dead skin cells to reveal brighter ones underneath, which are moisturized by echium seed oil. Oh, and one reviewer wrote that it stayed on through a hot yoga class, so it sounds like the stuff is pretty long lasting.
