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Gleanser

Sensitive SkinCleanser

Gleanser — Reddit Reviews

by Prequel

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Updated September 16, 2026

Glycerin-rich cleanser hydrates and cleans without stripping; can irritate sensitive skin.

What the community says

A gel-like glycerin-heavy cleanser that removes grime effectively without harsh stripping. Loved in routines for dry, sensitive, or rosacea-prone skin needing moisture retention. Can feel hard to rinse and sometimes irritates or flakes sensitive or acne-prone users.

From Reddit

Backed by 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.

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What people love

  • High glycerin content hydrates while cleansing without stripping skin
  • Non-foaming but effective at removing sunscreen and makeup residue
  • Recommended for sensitive, dry, rosacea-prone skin types

Watch out for

  • May cause irritation or flares on very sensitive or rosacea skin
  • Can leave a filmy residue that some find hard to rinse off
  • Reported to trigger breakouts or clogged pores in acne-prone users

Product details

Where to buy

Real Reddit threads388 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.

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r/30PlusSkinCareAfter + Before: 39/F
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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

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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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