
About this product
A lightweight hydrating serum with 10% glycerin, polyglutamic acid, and ectoin, designed to plump skin and support hydration and barrier function.
Full ingredients
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglutamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ectoin, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract, Erythritol, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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Mixed
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This serum draws consistent praise for its hydrating power and lightweight gel texture, particularly among those with dehydrated skin seeking long-lasting moisture. The polyglutamic acid and ectoin work as humectants that pull water into skin, delivering visible plumping within hours, and the formula holds hydration through the day even for high-need skin. The main split: some find it pills on application regardless of how they layer it, while others experience occasional mild temporary discomfort that fades quickly. Those with oily skin may want to apply it under a moisturizer to manage the slight shine, but the short ingredient list and generous 1.7-ounce size at roughly $28 make it a solid pick for drier and sensitive skin types seeking affordable hydration.
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A lightweight hydrating serum with 10% glycerin, polyglutamic acid, and ectoin, designed to plump skin and support hydration and barrier function.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 63%.
Prequel Multi-Quench Plumping Hydration Serum holds a Guru Score of 63%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 9 expert reviewers we have collected.
Prequel Multi-Quench Plumping Hydration Serum is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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