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Prequel GLEANSER for dry sensitive skin

Prequel GLEANSER

High

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for dry sensitive skin; a few cleansers fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers high suitability for your dry skin as Glycerin and Glyceryl Glucoside provide effective humectant action to combat dryness and flakiness.
  • The formula also contains Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, which offer soothing benefits for your sensitive skin.
  • The cleansing agents, cocamidopropyl betaine and disodium cocoamphodiacetate, are present in suitable concentrations for effective impurity removal without causing irritation.

How to apply

  • Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your face fresh. Start slowly once a day if your dry skin feels sensitive at first.
  • Apply your cleanser first thing in your routine before any toner or moisturizer. Follow the usual steps for your AM or PM daily routine.
  • Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to protect your dry skin.
  • Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help it clean gently without stripping moisture. This method is very safe for sensitive and dry skin types.
  • Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and avoid the delicate eye area. Always do a patch test before using the product for the first time.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviews

A significant number of reviews also highlight its excellent value and large size. Some users find the unique, viscous texture unappealing and report difficulty rinsing the product completely, while a small number experienced breakouts or irritation.

Highlights

  • Very hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin felt like I'd applied a very light moisturizer”
    • “kept me hydrated while cleansing”
    • “saved my skin from peeling”
    • “no tight dry feeling anymore”
  • Great value Often Mentioned
    • “massive by face-wash standards”
    • “can't think of a better value”
    • “13.5 oz bottle lasts forever”
  • Soothes sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “calmed my redness”
    • “didn't sting my sensitive skin”
  • Luxurious texture Sometimes Noted
    • “bouncy and a little viscous”
    • “luxurious texture”
    • “thick and lovely”
    • “feels like a cushion”
  • Difficult to rinse Sometimes Noted
    • “hard to wash fully off”
    • “leaves a weird film”
    • “feels like it hasn't rinsed off”
    • “need a washcloth to remove it”
  • Unappealing texture Sometimes Noted
    • “texture reminds me of snot”
    • “thick and slimy”
    • “consistency is like lube”
    • “too gooey”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “broke out my blemish free skin”
    • “turned my face bright red”
    • “caused clogged pores”
    • “gave me the worst flare”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump doesn't lock”
    • “leaked in the box”
    • “bottle slipped and top broke”
    • “hard to travel with”

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Questions and answers

What makes Prequel GLEANSER a great fit for dry sensitive skin?

Prequel GLEANSER is a great fit because glycerin and glyceryl glucoside help combat dryness and flakiness, while aloe leaf juice and oat kernel flour soothe sensitive skin. Its gentle cleansing ingredients remove impurities without causing irritation.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry sensitive skin?

Glycerin and glyceryl glucoside make this cleanser a great fit by drawing in moisture to fight dryness and flakiness on dry skin. Additionally, aloe barbadensis leaf juice and colloidal oat flour help soothe sensitive skin.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012

What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?

Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008

What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for dry sensitive skin?

Aloe vera leaf juice helps keep dry skin hydrated and increases water content in the outer skin layer. It is unlikely to cause irritation and is well tolerated by sensitive skin, though a product for this skin type also needs soothing ingredients and barrier-repairing components like ceramides.

Skin Research and Technology, 2006Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

This cleanser fits into both your morning and evening routine, used as the first step in the morning and following your makeup remover at night. Using a mild cleanser as part of a consistent daily routine helps improve visual dryness and keeps skin comfortable.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this cleanser with retinol by applying it before your retinol treatment to clean your face gently. Using a gentle cleanser with soothing ingredients like glycerin and oat flour helps keep dry sensitive skin calm and less likely to feel irritated.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser twice a day in your morning and evening routine. Using a mild cleanser daily helps improve dry skin and supports your skin barrier.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as reviewers rarely report breakouts with this product. Its gentle formula cleanses without heavy oils that typically block pores.

Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?

This cleanser is a great fit for the thin skin around your eyes and your body because its gentle cleansers and soothing ingredients like aloe and oat flour clean without irritation. Its glycerin and glyceryl glucoside also help combat dryness and flakiness on delicate or dry areas.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical application of glyceryl glucoside significantly increased AQP3 mRNA levels and reduced transepidermal water loss compared with vehicle-controlled areas in volunteer subjects.

    Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012
  • Topical oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions containing glyceryl glucoside, natural moisturizing factors, and ceramide significantly improved skin hydration and barrier function while reducing visible dryness and tactile roughness in subjects with very dry skin compared to untreated sites and vehicles.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
  • The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.

    Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003

Ingredients

Glycerin, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Inulin, Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Glyceryl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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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