Gleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Prequel
Updated October 22, 2026
50% glycerin cleanser hydrates without stripping; rinse thoroughly to avoid film.
What the community says
A concentrated, foaming glycerin cleanser built for removing daily grime without that tight, post-wash feeling. Dehydrated, tret-treated, and sensitive skin communities reach for it repeatedly, though the slippery texture can leave a film and trigger breakouts for some.
What this means for you
Backed by 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- 50% glycerin gives an unusually cushioned, non-stripping cleanse
- Tret-friendly; users report less peeling and irritation
- Pea-sized amount makes the large bottle last ages
Watch out for
- Filmy, slippery finish takes serious rinsing
- Breakouts and closed comedones are recurring dealbreakers
- Can burn, itch, or flare reactive skin despite the gentle reputation
Product details
Use caution
Values
Product Traits
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 481 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”
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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”
Positive
“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”
Positive
“Prequel’s Gleanser facial cleanser”
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“Quite a bit!”
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“1. Prequel’s Gleanser facial cleanser”
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“either wash with prequel “gleanser”, or micellar water.”
Positive
“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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