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Gleanser

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Gleanser — Reddit Reviews

by Prequel

90nextscore255 verdicts

Updated October 3, 2026

50% glycerin cleanser that cleans hard without stripping; film complaints linger.

What the community says

A glycerin-heavy foaming gel cleanser that many tret and rosacea users keep on repeat. It suits dehydrated, sensitive skin that still needs real sunscreen and makeup removal. Texture is polarizing, and some people get film, tightness, or breakouts.

From Reddit

Backed by 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.

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What people love

  • 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

Product details

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Real Reddit threads — 429 mentions across 30 threads

Prequel Gleanser on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.

“AM: Prequel gleanser”

Positive

“PM: Garnier micellar water, The Inkey List cleansing balm, Prequel gleanser”

Positive

“I really didn’t change my skincare routine to get rid of the acne.”

Positive
r/30PlusSkinCareAfter + Before: 39/F
1.7k

“Morning Routine: • Prequel face wash”

Positive

“Evening Routine: • Prequel face wash”

Positive

“Oh man I don’t think I’ll ever use a different face wash since I started the prequel one!”

Positive

“Im currently using the Prequel Gleanser and I love it.”

Positive

“My current faves:”

Positive

“Bottle lasts a longggggg time.”

Positive
1k

“Night: Prequel Gleanser”

Positive

“Night: Prequel Gleanser / Fabior Foam .1% / Prequel Multi-Quench / Zeroid Intensive Oint Cream”

Positive

“My Routine - Night: Prequel Gleanser”

Positive

“Prequel’s Gleanser facial cleanser”

Positive

“Quite a bit!”

Positive

“1. Prequel’s Gleanser facial cleanser”

Positive

“either wash with prequel “gleanser”, or micellar water.”

Positive

“remove makeup with a combo of micellar & gleanser.”

Positive

“How do you like the Prequel, Lucent Vitamin C?”

Positive

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