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Non-Drying Glycolic Acid Cleanser.

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Non-Drying Glycolic Acid Cleanser
Cleansers

Guru Score

85%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
3Gurus
3Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What the gurus are saying

Unanimous yay from 3 reviewers. The Budget Dermatologist, AliceintheRabbitHole, and Dr. Sam Ellis all rate it highly. Top take: "The one I'm using today is by Prequel. This has 5% glycolic acid in it", The Budget Dermatologist.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take May 2026

Type

Cleansers

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What the gurus are saying.

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The Budget Dermatologist
The Budget Dermatologist
723k subs
✓Yay
"The one I'm using today is by Prequel. This has 5% glycolic acid in it"
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AliceintheRabbitHole
59k subs
✓Yay
"This is Prequel's newest cleanser, a Non-Drying Glycolic Acid Cleanser. I have to be really careful with glycolic acid, but I think we can use it in a cleanser because you're getting short contact therapy, and it's also a high glycerin product, so it's more hydrating while you wash your face. My skin does not feel dried out. I cannot believe I just used a non-harsh glycolic acid cleanser. Another wonderful addition to the Prequel brand, which has grown a lot."
Dr. Sam Ellis
Dr. Sam Ellis
882k subs
✓Yay
"If you have more sensitive skin or are looking for an exfoliator without any little scrubbies, or maybe you just want an exfoliation step that you can use every day in the shower without having to think about it, I'm obsessed with my Prequel Non-Drying Glycolic Acid Cleanser. It's the one with the navy cap. It just has 5% glycolic acid, so you get this very gentle chemical exfoliation that's just like a little nudge for your skin. You can safely use it head to toe, and it works amazing for shaving."
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All 2 takes from Dr. Sam Ellis
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"If you have more sensitive skin or are looking for an exfoliator without any little scrubbies, or maybe you just want an exfoliation step that you can use every day in the shower without having to think about it, I'm obsessed with my Prequel Non-Drying Glycolic Acid Cleanser. It's the one with the navy cap. It just has 5% glycolic acid, so you get this very gentle chemical exfoliation that's just like a little nudge for your skin. You can safely use it head to toe, and it works amazing for shaving."
Introducing Prequel's NEW Gleanser + Glycolic Non-Drying Glycolic Acid Cleanser | Dr. Sam Ellis
"I love glycolic acid in a rinseoff product. It's such an effective way to exfoliate and encourage skin renewal for that smoother, more radiant, youthful skin."

Frequently asked.

Is Prequel Non-Drying Glycolic Acid Cleanser worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

What is Prequel Non-Drying Glycolic Acid Cleanser's Guru Score?

Prequel Non-Drying Glycolic Acid Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

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