Pre-Gleanse Cleansing Balm — Reddit Reviews
by Prequel
Updated November 10, 2026
Solid-first balm for sunscreen and makeup removal; pair with second cleanser.
What the community says
A solid-first cleansing balm built for the evening step, especially sunscreen and makeup removal. Reddit routines often pair it with a second cleanser, and the available discussion says little about emulsification, residue, or irritation.
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Product Traits
Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
What TikTok says
From 3 TikTok videos1 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
One unsponsored creator 1 says the balm melts quickly, emulsifies well and removes makeup easily, though it stung her eyes at first1. Sponsored creator 2 says it cleansed without leaving a film, feeling heavy or causing acne2. Both creators report eye irritation12, and sponsored creator 2 advises caution around the eyes12. Video 3 compares other Prequel cleansers and does not assess this balm3.
Sponsored means the creator disclosed a brand partnership or the video ran as a paid ad.
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Where to buy
Full ingredient list · 24
Prequel Pre-Gleanse Cleansing Balm ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Ectoin, Linoleic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Phospholipids, Linolenic Acid, Phytosterols, Ubiquinone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Water (Aqua) (Eau), Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 5 mentions across 5 threads
Prequel Pre-Gleanse Cleansing Balm on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more, summarized.
“pm: prequel cleansing balm”
Positive
“pm: prequel cleansing balm prequel gleanser”
Positive
“routine posted below in case it helps”
Positive
“Also please add a cleansing oil or balm to your routine to at least properly remove your sunscreen.”
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“Prequel has great options and is sold at Target.”
Mentioned
“a cleansing oil or balm”
Mentioned
“PM: Prequel cleansing balm”
Positive
“My routine is:”
Positive
“Prequel cleansing balm”
Positive
“Prequel cleansing balm to remove makeup and sunscreen”
Mentioned
“I pair it with the Prequel cleansing balm, which is an oil cleanser but its basically solid first”
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