Prequel Pre-Gleanse

Prequel Pre-Gleanse

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate + 5 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“An oil based, first cleanse formulated with cica oil, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, rice bran oil and gentle surfactants that dissolve makeup, excess sebum, sunscreen and other impurities without clogging pores or stripping the skin.”
Source: Prequel

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.6–5.4%
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.5–5.2%
Peg-10 isostearateEffect: High~2.5–3.7%
Linoleic acidEffect: HighAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores~1.8–2.6%
Linolenic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation~1.4–2.1%
Sorbitan sesquioleateEffect: HighUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.35–0.85%
LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Sorbitan sesquioleate
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~22–33%est.
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
Linolenic acidAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammationMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Centella asiatica leaf extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.Medium~0.5–1.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~7.5–11.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-10 isostearate~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Oryza sativa bran oil~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Linoleic acid~1.8–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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Linolenic acid~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingCleansingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

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Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

More about Centella asiatica leaf extract
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Lecithin~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ingredient list view

Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Lecithin, Tocopherol

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