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CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser vs Prequel Gleanser: which is better?
The comparison comes down to a basic foaming cleanse for oily skin versus a more moisturizing cleanser that many find gentler.
Reddit’s pick
Prequel Gleanser
- Rated higher: Prequel Gleanser — 90 vs 68 nextscore
Prequel Gleanser gets the nod for a gentler, more moisturizing cleanse: Reddit praises its glycerin-heavy feel and one-pass sunscreen removal, though some mention film, breakouts, or dryness.
Choose CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser if
- you have oily or combination skin
- you want a basic foaming cleanse
Choose Prequel Gleanser if
- you have dry skin
- you want a more moisturizing cleanse
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At a glance
| CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser | Prequel Gleanser |
|---|---|
| $0.05/ml | — |
| 68 · 199 verdicts | 90 · 267 verdicts |
| Niacinamide, Ceramides | — |
What Reddit says
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
What Reddit likes
- Foams up and rinses clean
- Niacinamide plus ceramides for a basic barrier-supporting cleanse
- Works well on oily or combo skin
Watch out for
- Can feel drying or tight fast
- Breaks out some acne-prone and sensitive users
- Rosacea and eczema folks report stinging or flare-ups
Prequel Gleanser
What Reddit likes
- 50% glycerin makes it weirdly moisturizing
- Actually removes sunscreen in one pass
- A lot of tret and rosacea folks call it HG
Watch out for
- Leaves a film for some people
- Can break out acne-prone or rosacea-prone skin
- Too drying for a minority, especially with overuse
Compare full ingredient lists · 4 in common
In both · 4
- Aqua / Water / Eau
- Glycerin
- Citric Acid
- Xanthan Gum
Only in CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser · 20
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Niacinamide
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Propylene Glycol
- Ceramide Np
- Ceramide Ap
- Ceramide Eop
- Carbomer
- Methylparaben
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Cholesterol
- Disodium EDTA
- Propylparaben
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Phytosphingosine
Only in Prequel Gleanser · 19
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Inulin
- Dihydroxypropyl Arginine HCL
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- Polyquaternium-10
- Hexylene Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Disodium Phosphate
- Sodium Phosphate
- Polysorbate 60
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Lecithin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Sodium Hydroxide