I bought Prequel Multi-Quench for my dry-ass cheeks. Then I accidentally used it on my cuticles. Then my split ends. Then my boyfriend’s razor burn.
Now I have three bottles. One in the shower, one on my desk, one in my bag. That’s not normal for me. I get bored of products fast.
It’s a glycerin-heavy serum that costs $16 for 2 oz. The claim that got me: “5% polyglutamic acid” — which supposedly holds 4x more water than hyaluronic acid. I’m a sucker for a humblebrag ingredient.
Polyglutamic Acid
Holds water better than hyaluronic, but doesn’t pill under makeup. Rare combo.
Saccharide Isomerate
Sounds fake. It’s not. Locks moisture into skin without feeling sticky.
Glycerin Base
Not fancy. But it’s 3rd on the ingredient list, which means it actually does something.
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No silicones, no fragrance, no bullshit. It’s basically a hydration cocktail for people who hate feeling like they’re wearing product. The polyglutamic acid is the star, but the glycerin does the heavy lifting.
- Polyglutamic Acid: 4x more water retention than HA, no flaking
- Glycerin: The real MVP — keeps skin plump for 12+ hours
- Saccharide Isomerate: Binds moisture to skin like a magnet
- Pentylene Glycol: Helps everything absorb in 10 seconds flat
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It’s a watery gel — think runny honey but thinner. Rubs in clear, dries in 10 seconds, and doesn’t leave that “I just put on serum” tackiness. I actually forgot I applied it twice.
Week 2: My cuticles stopped peeling. No joke. I started using it on my elbows after shaving and got zero razor bumps. The one downside? It’s not hydrating enough for deep winter if you have Sahara-level dry skin. You’ll need a cream on top.
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My face felt less tight by day 3. My flyaways looked tamed (weird flex, but true). My boyfriend’s post-shave redness went down in 20 minutes. It didn’t fix my fine lines — nothing does overnight — but my skin stopped feeling like parchment.
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It’s not a miracle. It’s a really good basic that happens to work on 8 different body parts. For the price, buy it for your face and steal it for everything else.