Prequel skincare
Prequel is an American skincare brand founded in 2023 and owned by The Center Brands LLC.
Prequel is loved for its thoughtful cleansers and moisturizers, which rely on carefully measured formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and compromised skin best because the nourishing ingredients support optimal barrier function. The standout products for particular concerns include the UREA ADVANCED RELIEF MOISTURIZING MILK for acne-prone skin, the Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream for skin with dark spots, and the GLEANSER for mature skin. These gentle preparations work together to calm irritation, lock in lasting moisture, and gently cleanse without disrupting the delicate skin surface.
This page covers some of the most popular Prequel products; for the whole Prequel range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 3.1k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Prequel for excellent value, deep hydration, and smooth skin texture. The most common complaints are difficulty rinsing and breakouts or irritation.
Highlights
Great value Mostly Mentioned
- “massive by face-wash standards — GLEANSER”
- “huge product — UREA ADVANCED RELIEF MOISTURIZING MILK”
- “tube is huge — Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream”
Hydrating cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “skin felt like I'd applied a very light moisturizer — GLEANSER”
- “skin feels moisturized — GLEANSER NON-DRYING GLYCERIN CLEANSER FOR FACE AND BODY”
Soothing cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “calmed my redness — GLEANSER”
- “no stinging — GLEANSER NON-DRYING GLYCERIN CLEANSER FOR FACE AND BODY”
Luxurious cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “bouncy and a little viscous — GLEANSER”
- “thick jelly consistency — GLEANSER NON-DRYING GLYCERIN CLEANSER FOR FACE AND BODY”
Packaging issues Often Mentioned
- “leaking from the top — UREA ADVANCED RELIEF MOISTURIZING MILK”
- “pump doesn't lock — GLEANSER”
- “pump arrived broken — GLEANSER NON-DRYING GLYCERIN CLEANSER FOR FACE AND BODY”
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Questions and answers
Is Prequel worth it?
Yes, Prequel offers great value for hydrating and soothing products, with prices mostly between AED 188.77 and AED 231.32. Reviewers mostly mention that the brand provides great value and luxurious cleansers.
What are Prequel's best products?
Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream is Prequel's best product, as Lovi rates it Superior for sensitive and dry skin. The Prequel products on this page are fragrance-free.
Which Prequel moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best moisturizer for dry skin is UREA ADVANCED RELIEF MOISTURIZING MILK, which Lovi rates High for dry skin. This product helps improve hydration and supports the skin barrier.
Does Prequel cause breakouts?
Prequel is unlikely to cause breakouts for most shoppers. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin.
Is Prequel fragrance-free?
Yes, the Prequel products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention that the cleansers leave skin feeling hydrated and smooth.
What are the key ingredients in Prequel products?
Prequel products feature key ingredients like glycerin, urea, and multi-ceramides to help hydrate and support the skin barrier, along with niacinamide to help manage dark spots and skin aging.
How do I build a Prequel skincare routine?
To build a Prequel skincare routine, start by washing your face with GLEANSER, and follow up with either UREA ADVANCED RELIEF MOISTURIZING MILK or Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream to keep your skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates Prequel-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Where can I buy Prequel, and how much does it cost?
Prequel products can be bought in the United Arab Emirates. Prices on this page range from AED 188.77 to AED 231.32.
What are good alternatives to Prequel?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are similar brands with pages on Lovi.
Prequel vs CeraVe: which is better?
Prequel and CeraVe both fit dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating the Prequel-focused routine Superior across all these skin types and the CeraVe-focused routine ranging from High to Superior depending on the skin type.
Who owns Prequel, and where is it from?
Prequel is an American brand founded in 2023, owned by The Center Brands LLC.
Is Prequel cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Prequel as cruelty-free.
Which Prequel cleanser is best for oily skin?
GLEANSER is best for oily skin, followed by GLEANSER NON-DRYING GLYCERIN CLEANSER FOR FACE AND BODY. Lovi rates both options Average for oily skin.
Research behind Prequel's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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