Okay so my DMs have been blowing up about this one. My derm casually mentioned she uses Prequel Skin Gleanser on her *scalp* and I almost dropped my coffee. It’s a face wash that doubles as everything but your morning espresso.
The real flex? It’s gentle enough for a baby’s butt but actually removes my waterproof mascara without the sting. No fragrance. No foam. Just clean.
🪒 **Five Uses, One Bottle**
It’s a glycerin-based cleanser. $18 for 13.5oz — cheaper than your lunch. I bought it because a dermatologist on IG said it replaced her shave cream.
1. **Face Wash** — Dissolves SPF in 20 seconds flat. No double cleanse needed.
2. **Shave Cream** — Legit the slickest shave I’ve ever had. No razor burn. My boyfriend stole it.
3. **Scalp Scrub** — Massage it in before shampoo. My flakes? Gone in one wash.
4. **Body Wash** — My eczema patches stopped screaming. It’s that hydrating.
5. **Baby Safe** — My friend uses it on her 6-month-old’s cradle cap. Derm-approved.
🧴 **What’s Actually In It**
No trendy extracts. Just boring, smart ingredients that work.
– **Glycerin** — 50% concentration. Locks moisture in like a vault.
– **Oat Kernel Flour** — Calms irritation. Think of it as a blanket for angry skin.
– **Panthenol** — Heals barrier damage overnight.
– **Caprylyl Glycol** — Keeps it shelf-stable without parabens.
👶 **Texture Talk**
It’s a clear gel — thinner than CeraVe, thicker than water. Spreads like a dream. No foam, which freaked me out at first (I thought it wasn’t working). First impression: “This is… nothing?” But after rinsing, my face felt bouncy. Not tight. Not greasy. Just *right*.
Week 3 update: I stopped using moisturizer after washing. That’s how hydrating it is. The surprise? It actually removed my stubborn tubing mascara better than my oil cleanser.
💡 **One Thing** — Use it on damp skin. Dry application feels sticky.
🌿 **The Verdict**
My texture improved in 5 days. Less redness. No new breakouts. Still need a separate exfoliant for blackheads — this won’t dissolve them.
✅ **Buy if** — You have dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin and want one product for face + body + shave.
⏭️ **Skip if** — You need a deep pore unclogger or can’t stand non-foaming cleansers.
💰 **Worth it?** — $18 for 6 months of use? That’s $3/month. Yes.
💡 **Final Word**
This is the cleanser for people who hate washing their face. It’s boring in the best way — no drama, just clean skin that doesn’t hate you after.
**8.5/10** — Best multi-tasker in my shower
🛍️ **Where to Buy** — Direct from Prequel or Target. Buy the mini first if you’re scared of commitment.