
About this product
A lightweight, fragrance-free fluid moisturizer formulated with peptides, ceramides, glycerin, squalane, and rice protein to support skin hydration and barrier function.
Full ingredients
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Propanediol, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Triolein, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Glyceryl Oleate, Undecane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Dioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Tridecane, Betaine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Pca, Sodium Benzoate, Serine, Alanine, Palmitic Acid, Glycine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol
Guru Score
Yay
7 experts · Strong agreementWhat they liked
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What the gurus are saying
This balm layers exceptionally well and absorbs without stickiness or greasiness, making it a flexible option for both oily and dry skin types. The ceramide blend and peptide content earn praise for barrier support, though the peptide profile is modest (a basic duo rather than a comprehensive anti-aging complex), so those relying on it solely for anti-aging may be left wanting. A slight odor from the base bothers some, and it works best as part of a fuller routine rather than as a standalone anti-aging treatment.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.
Source: DermNet
Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.
Source: DermNet
Peptides are short protein fragments meant to signal repair. The evidence for them is thinner than for retinoids or vitamin C, and it varies a lot by the specific peptide, so the category is more promising than proven.
A lightweight, fragrance-free fluid moisturizer formulated with peptides, ceramides, glycerin, squalane, and rice protein to support skin hydration and barrier function.
Mostly yes. 6 of the 7 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 79%.
Prequel Half & Half Peptides & Ceramides Fluid Moisturizer holds a Guru Score of 79%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 expert reviewers we have collected.
Prequel Half & Half Peptides & Ceramides Fluid Moisturizer is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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