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About this product

A glycerin-based facial and body cleanser designed to gently remove makeup and impurities while hydrating the skin.

Guru Score

76%

Yay

6 experts · Moderate agreement
6Gurus
4Yay
2Mixed
0Nay

What the gurus are saying

The 50% glycerin content makes this an unusually hydrating cleanser, especially for dry skin, though it divides reviewers on its best use: some prize it as a facial wash, others find it truly shines as a body cleanser. Sensitivities have been reported by some, so patch-testing first may be wise.
Synthesized from 6 expert reviews · most recent take August 2025

What the gurus are saying.

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Yay
"Their cleanser is actually a glycerin based cleanser, which is pretty rare to find. This actually doesn't. It really does work, but it uses that glycerin to break apart some of the dirt, debris, and makeup whilst also hydrating and nourishing."
Mixed
"There have been some folks who have had some um allergic reactions or some sensitivities to this cleanser."
Yay
"I finished up the prequel Ganser g l e a n s e r really enjoyed that not only is it a great facial cleanser but it's also a really good body wash"
Yay
"This is a really great cleanser for most skin types like I said but what makes it especially great for people with dry skin is that it has this 50% glycerin in it"
Mixed
"The Prequel Gentle Cleanser is made with fifty percent glycerin, it feels different, stringy in texture but it still foams up nicely and it's very gentle, gentler than most cleansers on the market. As a facial cleanser I expected it to be earth shattering and it actually felt familiar, similar to the cream and non foaming cleansers I already use, so I felt a little let down even though it's not a bad product, it's a great dupe for the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser and it isn't limited to the face. When I took it into the shower and used it as a body cleanser, that is where it really came through, I have never tried a body cleanser like this in my life. It's a fully fragrance free, non stripping face and body cleanser and I really appreciated that gentle cleansing especially in the winter. So the hype did come through for me, but not as a facial cleanser, as a body cleanser."
Yay
"Glener has become a beloved hero product within the prequel lineup it has gone viral so many times it has sold out so many times"
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"Glener has become a beloved hero product within the prequel lineup it has gone viral so many times it has sold out so many times"

Frequently asked.

What is Prequel Gentle Cleanser?

A glycerin-based facial and body cleanser designed to gently remove makeup and impurities while hydrating the skin.

Is Prequel Gentle Cleanser worth it?

Mostly yes. 4 of the 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

What is Prequel Gentle Cleanser's Guru Score?

Prequel Gentle Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 expert reviewers we have collected.

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Prequel Gentle Cleanser: a Guru Score of 76% from 6 experts on The Guru Index

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