I threw out my moisturizer for a month. Just Prequel Multi-Quench Serum and sunscreen. My skin didn’t freak out — it finally calmed down.
The real shocker? My T-zone stopped producing its own personal oil slick by day 12. That never happens.
It’s a milky, glycerin-heavy serum with 5% polyglutamic acid. Costs $16 for 2 oz — cheaper than most drugstore moisturizers. The claim: you don’t need a separate moisturizer if you use this. I called bullshit. Then I tried it.
Polyglutamic Acid (PGA)
Holds 4x more water than hyaluronic acid — not a gimmick, actually measurable
5% Niacinamide
High enough to fade my maskne scars, low enough to not sting
No Fragrance, No Dye
Smells like nothing. Literally nothing. My sinuses thanked me.
Three humectants stacked like a hydration ladder, plus a lipid for barrier support. The ingredient list reads like a derm’s personal shopping list — no filler, no fluff.
- Glycerin: The real MVP — draws water deep into skin
- Polyglutamic Acid: Locks it in longer than HA ever did
- Niacinamide: Calms redness, tightens pores, evens tone
- Squalane: The only oil-like thing here — keeps barrier intact
It pours like thin milk. Absorbs in 12 seconds flat — no sticky residue, no waiting around. I layered it twice on dry days and it still sank in like a thirsty sponge.
Week 2, I got lazy and skipped a day. My skin looked fine. That’s when I knew it was doing real work — not just masking dehydration temporarily.
Fine lines around my eyes? Less noticeable. Pores on my nose? Smaller. But my forehead still gets a little tight by 5 PM if I skip the second layer. Not perfect — just really, really good.
It’s not magic. It’s just smart formulation that actually works for most skin types. I’m keeping it in my routine — and ditching my moisturizer for good.