Gleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Prequel
Updated September 8, 2026
Glycerin-rich cleanser cleans deeply yet hydrates; may cause breakouts and dryness.
What the community says
This is a glycerin-heavy gel cleanser aimed at sensitive, dehydrated, and rosacea-prone skin users. It cleans without stripping moisture but has a unique texture that can feel hard to rinse for some. It may cause breakouts and dryness, particularly for acne-prone and reactive skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- High glycerin content hydrates while cleansing without stripping moisture
- Approved by rosacea.org; well-tolerated by many sensitive skin users
- A little goes a long way; concentrated formula for long-lasting use
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Real Reddit threads — 372 mentions across 30 threads
Prequel Gleanser on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more, summarized.
“AM: Prequel gleanser”
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“PM: Garnier micellar water, The Inkey List cleansing balm, Prequel gleanser”
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“I really didn’t change my skincare routine to get rid of the acne.”
Positive
“Morning Routine: • Prequel face wash”
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“Evening Routine: • Prequel face wash”
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“Oh man I don’t think I’ll ever use a different face wash since I started the prequel one!”
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“Im currently using the Prequel Gleanser and I love it.”
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“My current faves:”
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“Bottle lasts a longggggg time.”
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“Night: Prequel Gleanser”
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“Night: Prequel Gleanser / Fabior Foam .1% / Prequel Multi-Quench / Zeroid Intensive Oint Cream”
Positive
“My Routine - Night: Prequel Gleanser”
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“Prequel’s Gleanser facial cleanser”
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“either wash with prequel “gleanser”, or micellar water.”
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“remove makeup with a combo of micellar & gleanser.”
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“How do you like the Prequel, Lucent Vitamin C?”
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