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PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash vs Prequel Gleanser: which is better?

This comparison comes down to acne-focused strength versus a gentler daily cleanse with more moisturizing leanings.

Reddit’s pick

Prequel Gleanser

  • Rated higher: Prequel Gleanser — 90 vs 71 nextscore

Prequel Gleanser gets the nod for its cleaner reception and moisturizing feel, though some people report film, breakouts, or over-drying with use.

Choose PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash if

  • you want benzoyl peroxide for acne or bacne
  • you use a short-contact shower wash

Choose Prequel Gleanser if

  • you want a more moisturizing cleanse
  • you prefer a cleanser that removes sunscreen well

At a glance

PanOxyl Acne Foaming WashPrequel Gleanser
71 · 374 verdicts90 · 267 verdicts
Benzoyl Peroxide—

What Reddit says

PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash

What Reddit likes

  • OTC benzoyl peroxide punch
  • Works on face and body
  • Short-contact shower use

Watch out for

  • Wrecks dry, sensitive skin
  • Easy to overdo on tret
  • Can bleach towels and hairline
See the Reddit threads on PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash

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
See the Reddit threads on Prequel Gleanser
Compare full ingredient lists · 3 in common

In both · 3

  1. Glycerin
  2. Sodium Hydroxide
  3. Xanthan Gum

Only in PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash · 19

  1. Benzoyl Peroxide
  2. Carbomer Homopolymer Type C
  3. Carbomer Interpolymer Type A
  4. Decyl Glucoside
  5. Dimethicone
  6. Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
  7. Palmitic Acid
  8. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  9. Polyoxyl 40 Stearate
  10. Propanediol
  11. Purified Water
  12. Silica
  13. Sodium Chloride
  14. Sodium Citrate
  15. Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
  16. Sorbitan Stearate
  17. Sorbitol
  18. Stearic Acid
  19. T-Butyl Alcohol

Only in Prequel Gleanser · 20

  1. Water (Aqua)
  2. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  3. Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
  4. Inulin
  5. Dihydroxypropyl Arginine HCL
  6. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
  7. Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
  8. Glyceryl Glucoside
  9. Polyquaternium-10
  10. Hexylene Glycol
  11. Citric Acid
  12. Ethylhexylglycerin
  13. Phenoxyethanol
  14. Hydroxyethylcellulose
  15. Disodium Phosphate
  16. Sodium Phosphate
  17. Polysorbate 60
  18. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
  19. Lecithin
  20. Pentylene Glycol

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