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 offers great value with hydrating and soothing cleansers, though some users note packaging issues. Lovi rates Prequel-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Prequel products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are Prequel's best products?
Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream, Urea Advanced Relief Moisturizing Milk, Gleanser, and Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser for Face and Body are Prequel's best products. Lovi rates Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream Superior for sensitive and dry skin, and Urea Advanced Relief Moisturizing Milk and both Gleanser products High for dry skin.
Which Prequel moisturizer is best for dry skin?
UREA ADVANCED RELIEF MOISTURIZING MILK is the best choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for that skin type. The Prequel products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Does Prequel cause breakouts?
Prequel is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Prequel products on this page are designed to be gentle and hydrating for the skin. Lovi rates acne-prone skin fit as Average for GLEANSER, UREA ADVANCED RELIEF MOISTURIZING MILK, and Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream.
Is Prequel fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Prequel products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Prequel products?
Prequel products feature key ingredients such as glycerin, urea, and multi-ceramides that help maintain moisture and support the skin barrier. The Prequel products on this page are also fragrance-free.
How do I build a Prequel skincare routine?
To build a Prequel skincare routine, start by washing with Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser for Face and Body or Gleanser, then follow with Urea Advanced Relief Moisturizing Milk and Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream to keep skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates Prequel routines Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. The Prequel products on this page are completely fragrance-free.
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 is slightly better overall because Lovi rates the Prequel-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High or Superior ratings for CeraVe. Reviewers also frequently mention the great value and hydrating cleansers from Prequel.
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 and GLEANSER NON-DRYING GLYCERIN CLEANSER FOR FACE AND BODY are the Prequel cleansers for oily skin, with GLEANSER listed first as the best choice. 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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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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