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?
Prequel is a great value according to shoppers who praise its hydrating and soothing cleansers, though some note packaging issues. The Prequel products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are Prequel's best products?
Lovi rates Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream as Superior for dry and sensitive skin. UREA ADVANCED RELIEF MOISTURIZING MILK and GLEANSER are also top choices that earn High ratings for keeping dry, sensitive, and mature skin feeling soft and smooth.
Which Prequel moisturizer is best for dry skin?
UREA ADVANCED RELIEF MOISTURIZING MILK is the best choice among the moisturizers on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it High. The Prequel products on this page are fragrance-free.
Does Prequel cause breakouts?
Prequel is unlikely to cause breakouts for most people, as Lovi rates its products Average to Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention its hydrating and soothing formulas.
Is Prequel fragrance-free?
Yes, the Prequel products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention that the cleansers feel hydrating and soothing on the skin.
What are the key ingredients in Prequel products?
Prequel products feature glycerin, multi-ceramides, urea, and niacinamide as key ingredients to help keep skin hydrated and strong. Reviewers often mention that the cleansers are especially soothing and hydrating. Lovi rates the Prequel-focused routines Superior for dry skin.
How do I build a Prequel skincare routine?
To build a Prequel skincare routine, you can use the brand's cleansers and moisturizers, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Prequel products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Where can I buy Prequel, and how much does it cost?
Prequel products are available on Amazon US. Prices on the page range from $19.99 to $43.96, with most items falling between $35.98 and $43.96.
What are good alternatives to Prequel?
Good alternatives to Prequel include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for shoppers to explore.
Prequel vs CeraVe: which is better?
Prequel and CeraVe both achieve a Superior fit across dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types. Lovi rates the Prequel-focused routine Superior for dry skin with a score of ninety-nine, compared to ninety for the CeraVe-focused routine.
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 among the choices here, with GLEANSER NON-DRYING GLYCERIN CLEANSER FOR FACE AND BODY also available. Lovi rates both products 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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Medical Board
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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