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Gleanser

Sensitive SkinCleanser

Gleanser — Reddit Reviews

by Prequel

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Updated September 23, 2026

50% glycerin cleanser that cleans well without stripping; hit-or-miss on acne-prone skin.

What the community says

A glycerin-heavy foaming jelly cleanser that a lot of rosacea and tret folks use as their main wash. It suits dry, dehydrated, and reactive skin best. Acne-prone users sometimes report film, clogged pores, or breakouts.

From Reddit

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

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What people love

  • Glycerin bomb that keeps skin from feeling tight
  • Actually removes SPF and grime without the stripped feeling
  • Rosacea and tret regulars call it a holy grail

Watch out for

  • Can leave a film or feel hard to rinse off
  • Breaks out some acne-prone or clog-prone faces
  • Too drying or irritating for a minority

Product details

Where to buy

Real Reddit threads — 406 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
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“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:”

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“Bottle lasts a longggggg time.”

Positive
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“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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