- “This is actually one of the best sunscreen lip balms I've ever tried”0:37–0:42
- “It doesn't taste and smell like sunscreen”0:41–0:44
- Source: Purchase or pass on viral lip balms - Mar 20, 2026
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Lip Visor Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30"This is actually one of the best sunscreen lip balms I've ever tried."$13.99
Half & Half Peptides + Ceramides Fluid Moisturizer"This is a very, very light, thin moisturizer."$21
Universal Skin Solution Hypochlorous Acid Spray"It's a significantly lower price point than the Tower 28 spray."$17
Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser"I absolutely love it."$18
Pre-Gleanse Cleansing Oil"I've already repurchased."$20
AM/PM Modern Moisturizer"This is just like a solid middle of the road moisturizer."$23.39
Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream"I cannot get rid of this. Not that I want to. I do have another one of this ready to go in the drawer, but it's so huge and for the price, it's such a bargain."$18
Redness Reform Soothing Serum"He has really seen a difference in the redness in his skin, which for a man, it's hard for them, no offense, to notice those things and he actually did with that product."$39.98
Multi-Quench Plumping Hydration Serum"I love this stuff so much."$27.99
Sun Barrier Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50"It's really lightweight, really moisturizing, and I find that it still gives me a glowing look even though it is a mineral sunscreen."$21.99
Lucent-C Vitamin C Serum"I wouldn't call Prequel's vitamin C serum a true dupe because it's more of an evolution of the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic because instead of having vitamin E, it has a different antioxidant called ergothioneine."$28.99
Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant"Once I started working with professional makeup artist one thing that they all do is put ointment on your lips at the very beginning of your makeup session."-
Foot Rescue Advanced Restorative Treatment"Wow, this is so thick. You cannot walk once you put this one on."$39.60
Hand Wrap Hand Shielding Lotion"I really loved this and I was sad to finish it up."$7.99Multi-Acid Milk Peel"I think it is a great affordable dupe for a super popular expensive exfoliant."$23
Facial Gleanser Cleanser"This one is from Prequel. This is their cleanser. This is made with mainly glycerin which is a humectant and so it's very hydrating."$17.99
Redness Reform Sulfur Cleanser"This has a pretty thick cream texture that honestly is not like the nicest or most luxe of all time. It kind of reminds me of putty a little bit."$18
Solar Shade Sunscreen"This is a chemical sunscreen that is just absolutely gorgeous under makeup."$22.49Browse more
- “This has been my go-to SPF lip balm since I've had these in my possession”11:22–11:31
- “It's a great SPF lip balm”
- “It doesn't taste like sunscreen, which is the biggest selling point for me”11:34–11:38
- “You do trade it off with a very strong mint scent and flavor”11:45–11:51
- “If you're not a fan of minty lip balms, this would probably I would say skip this”11:51–11:56
- “I love the pigmentation on these”11:56–12:00
- “They just feel really nice, very comfortable on the lips”12:25–12:30
- “It's going to be more of that slippery type of texture, but they do still have some pretty good hold on the lips”12:29–12:35
- Source: New drugstore makeup first impressions and reviews - Jun 7, 2026
- “My brand Prequel launched an SPF 30 lip gloss last year, and I am so proud of the formula”8:56–9:01
- “We used organic UV filters instead of zinc, which allowed us to get a truly sheer, lightweight gloss, which you just can't get when you formulate with zinc because zinc is a white powder”9:01–9:08
- “It also has a sweet minty taste and has none of that gross chemical sunscreen flavor”9:11–9:17
- Source: Science-backed skincare dupes saving patients thousands - May 29, 2026
- “The lip visor tastes awful, like sunscreen”47:59–48:07
- “You still get that really chemically kind of taste at the end. So, unfortunately, this is a pass”48:19–48:26
- Source: Lip balm ranking: top 7 picks from 30+ viral products - May 9, 2026
- “This is a very, very light, thin moisturizer”0:55–1:00
- “This just gives the skin a beautiful glow”1:00–1:04
- “It plumps up the skin”1:03–1:08
- “It's a really great prep for makeup”1:05–1:09
- “The best thing about this product is it's really affordable, too”1:15–1:20
- “It's a big bottle. It'll last forever”1:20–1:25
- “It's so so fantastic”
- Source: 2025 Beauty Awards: My Top Makeup + Skincare Favorites (Over 40 Friendly!) - Dec 21, 2025
- “I really like the Prequel Half and Half as well”47:49–47:54
- “I like to use this almost more as a serum. So, there's like peptides in here”47:52–48:00
- “It is slightly less replenishing and more hydrating”48:00–48:07
- “Both are really really lovely”48:05–48:08
- Source: Best of beauty 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
- “This has a really similar texture to Haru Haru, although it does feel a little bit lighter on the skin”3:55–3:59
- Source: Barrier repair on a budget: $50 core routine plus $75 complete upgrade - May 21, 2026
- “It's a significantly lower price point than the Tower 28 spray”6:20–6:26
- “I kind of like them equally”6:36–6:39
- “I feel like the formulas are very comparable to each other”6:38–6:43
- “I really like the Prequel packaging instead”6:43–6:50
- “This one has such a finer mist”6:52–6:57
- “The downside of a fine mist is that you end up going through it a lot quicker because there's more of the mist kind of lost in the air”7:02–7:09
- “I personally still really enjoy the Prequel packaging because this one is just a little bit too intense and jarring”7:29–7:34
- “I really enjoyed both of them”
- Source: Every product I've emptied in 2026 and what I'd rebuy - May 24, 2026
- “I've also really enjoyed the Prequel hypochlorous acid spray”17:52–18:00
- Source: Best cleansers of 2025 for oily, dry, and combination skin - Nov 22, 2025
- “I've really been liking it so far”12:30–12:34
- “The quality feels similar to what I would expect like a 30, 40, or even $50 facial spray to be, but it's only $17”
- “For the price point, the ingredients and the quality of the sprayer, I just there's no denying it's a really good product”13:33–13:37
- “I definitely recommend it and totally understand why it's gotten the award”
- Source: I tried every Allure 2025 beauty winner (here are the best) - Dec 19, 2025
- “This one is very comparable to the Tower 28 SOS spray”
- “I didn't like the mister at first. I felt like it was too fine and it didn't spray in the center of the face”13:36–13:45
- “I feel like some hypochlorous acids can leave a weird film or kind of like a hypochlorous acid scent on the skin. This does not do that. Neither does the Tower 28 one”14:15–14:22
- Source: Everything I emptied the last three months - May 1, 2026
- “I absolutely love it”
- “You get so much product in that cleanser”27:03–27:07
- “It's so good”
- Source: 50 products I actually used up (beauty empties I loved + hated) - Apr 22, 2026
- “I do still absolutely love the Prequel cleanser”4:32–4:35
- “I feel like that's going to be a really good go-to for me if my skin is feeling just like a little bit dry and tight and I want something a bit more gentle”4:34–4:37
- Source: The PM Skincare Routine That Gave Me the Best Skin of My Life - May 3, 2026
- “Prequel cleanser is also amazing if you want something that's super dry skin friendly”
- “I've already repurchased”
- “This removes all of the sunscreen, the moisturizer, makeup really well”5:01–5:11
- “I absolutely love it”
- Source: Fragrance free product reviews for sensitive skin - Jun 16, 2026
- “It has been amazing at removing makeup or just sunscreen or whatever”0:47–0:53
- “This has not bothered that at all”0:46–0:49
- Source: Repurchase or pass? Popular new skincare, makeup, and beauty reviews - May 7, 2026
- “This is probably my second bottle of the Prequel cleansing oil and I have a backup for when I run out”0:12–0:15
- “This is the best affordable cleansing oil ever, in my opinion”0:17–0:22
- “It is thin, it breaks down even the toughest waterproof makeup and mascara and most importantly, it doesn't leave a greasy residue on the skin”0:19–0:26
- “Wipes away really, really clean”0:28–0:30
- “You just can't get better than this and you can't get better than this for the price”0:29–0:32
- “So I always have a backup”0:32–0:35
- Source: My most loved and used skincare products of 2026 so far - Mar 10, 2026
- “This is just like a solid middle of the road moisturizer”7:28–7:37
- “I've tried it. I like it”7:35–7:38
- “I don't like it as much as do Instant Angel or even the molecular mesh from Experiment, but I think it's nice”7:37–7:41
- “It has ferment peptide complex ceramides and skin hydrators like hyaluronic acid. So, it is a great moisturizer. It's just nothing fancy”7:43–7:47
- Source: My 2026 empties are top tier - Mar 14, 2026
- “It feels plush. It's creamy. It's soft. It's smooth. But it's definitely not something that's light enough for me to reach for it in the daytime”13:14–13:17
- “It's definitely on the thicker side”
- “I don't think that I'll repurchase it after I use it up, at least for the time being”13:09–13:14
- “It's definitely something that I would recommend if you are looking for a moisturizer that kind of has that level of thickness because it's super nice”13:15–13:19
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “I cannot get rid of this. Not that I want to. I do have another one of this ready to go in the drawer, but it's so huge and for the price, it's such a bargain”10:14–10:17
- “It's just incredibly effective, especially if your skin is pissed off, angry, irritated”10:41–10:46
- “This is somehow very lightweight, but still rich at the same time. It's going to sink into the skin, but it's not going to disappear by the morning”11:30–11:36
- “Morning results. Definitely redness reduced when your skin is irritated. Your skin's going to feel calmer, much less irritation, and overall kind of more balanced kind of damage control feeling to your skin”11:42–11:48
- Source: Testing overnight masks for better skin by morning - Jan 18, 2026
- “It is just really, really easy to blend onto the skin”2:33–2:40
- “On the days that I'm wanting to move quicker, I've been grabbing this”2:45–2:48
- “I feel like for everyday use, this is incredible”2:48–2:52
- “It's very, very moisturizing”
- Source: Fragrance free product reviews for sensitive skin - Jun 16, 2026
- “He has really seen a difference in the redness in his skin, which for a man, it's hard for them, no offense, to notice those things and he actually did with that product”7:17–7:22
- “This is a nice gel formula for a serum”7:02–7:06
- “This can be used day and night because it doesn't include any active ingredients”7:13–7:18
- Source: My 2026 empties are top tier - Mar 14, 2026
- “I love this stuff so much”
- “It feels really nice on the skin”6:57–7:01
- “It feels a little bit hydrating”7:00–7:03
- “It's been great”
- “I really really recommend this”7:29–7:33
- “I love this as a wonderful hydrating serum”6:45–6:52
- Source: Fragrance free product reviews for sensitive skin - Jun 16, 2026
- “It supports your natural moisturizing factor, this is going to help your skin barrier”1:12–1:15
- “If you feel like you have drier skin and you need some kind of hydrating serum, that one is a really great one”1:44–1:49
- Source: Repurchase or pass? Popular new skincare, makeup, and beauty reviews - May 7, 2026
- “It's really lightweight, really moisturizing, and I find that it still gives me a glowing look even though it is a mineral sunscreen”0:42–0:46
- “There's no white cast”0:49–0:51
- “It looks amazing under makeup”0:51–0:55
- “It's just truly the best SPF 50 in the whole world”0:52–0:57
- Source: Best products of the year 2025 favorites - Jan 5, 2026
- “I wouldn't call Prequel's vitamin C serum a true dupe because it's more of an evolution of the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic because instead of having vitamin E, it has a different antioxidant called ergothioneine”2:26–2:31
- “It was still formulated with the same goals of giving brighter, healthier skin and it's under $25”2:37–2:42
- Source: Science-backed skincare dupes saving patients thousands - May 29, 2026
- “Once I started working with professional makeup artist one thing that they all do is put ointment on your lips at the very beginning of your makeup session”2:13–2:19
- “While you're getting your makeup done this is sitting on your lips hydrating moisturizing getting rid of those little crusties”2:27–2:33
- Source: My Favorite Makeup as a Dermatologist - Nov 22, 2024
- “Wow, this is so thick. You cannot walk once you put this one on”5:04–5:12
- “This hydrates my foot so intensely. My feet have never looked smoother or felt smoother”5:15–5:25
- “The bottom of my feet have never been softer”5:35–5:39
- Source: April Favorites 2026: Fashion, Beauty, Skincare & More - May 7, 2026
- “I really loved this and I was sad to finish it up”15:21–15:27
- “I do think it helped protect my skin when I was like washing a lot of dishes”15:27–15:32
- “I feel like it worked it was really nice”15:43–15:48
- “I love Prequel as a brand and this is something that I would recommend and I would also consider repurchasing”15:45–15:51
- “It feels a little extra if that makes sense. Like you don't need a hand lotion and this. And this isn't like the most moisturizing thing. Like an additional step that you don't need, but is nice to have”16:07–16:10
- Source: Beauty and skincare empties with repurchase thoughts - May 7, 2026
- “I think it is a great affordable dupe for a super popular expensive exfoliant”
- “It has lactic acid in it and it has some other alpha hydroxy acids. It's a lightweight hydrating milky toner”
- “You get quite a bit of product in this bottle”
- “It does effectively hydrate and gently gently exfoliate rough skin texture”
- “This is a great option not only for rejuvenating dry dull rough skin texture”
- “It can be used on the body, but it's also really wonderful if you have keratosis pilaris”
- “This does what that does, but much less expensive. Very good formulation. Highly recommend that, and it's on sale”
- Source: Dermatologist's top Amazon big spring sale skincare deals 2026 - Mar 25, 2026
- “This one is from Prequel. This is their cleanser. This is made with mainly glycerin which is a humectant and so it's very hydrating”
- “I want to wash my face and have it feel moisturized and that's what these both do”11:59–12:05
- Source: Budget friendly anti-aging skincare that actually works - Jun 12, 2026
- “This has a pretty thick cream texture that honestly is not like the nicest or most luxe of all time. It kind of reminds me of putty a little bit”7:23–7:31
- “Once I do, it glides and slides really nicely. It's smooth. It's soft. It's not something that feels like it's heavy or sticky or suffocating my skin”7:45–7:51
- “I have absolutely noticed a difference in my skin when it is feeling dry and reactive in using this”7:54–7:58
- “When I felt like my skin was extra reactive and just the thought of a gel or foaming cleanser made my skin burn, I would reach for this and I absolutely felt a difference”8:06–8:13
- “I have continued to reach for this when I feel like, oh, my skin's starting to feel a little bit more tight than normal or if I feel a breakout coming on or have an active breakout, of course”8:20–8:27
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “This is a chemical sunscreen that is just absolutely gorgeous under makeup”1:34–1:38
- “It's a really nice lightweight liquidy texture rubs in super well and has a very nice moisturizing finish”1:38–1:45
- “It's not going to be too glowy too wet where your makeup's sliding around but it's also not matte so you don't have to worry about your makeup looking dry or cakey”1:48–1:52
- “I absolutely love this under makeup and I've actually had a few very well-known makeup artists tell me that they love this too”1:58–2:03
- Source: My Favorite Makeup as a Dermatologist - Nov 22, 2024
Brand note
Prequel is a dermatologist-founded brand that focuses on straightforward, effective skincare at accessible prices. Their hypochlorous acid spray is a standout — comparable to pricier options like Tower 28 but with a finer mist and better packaging, though the fine mist means you go through it faster. The brand's cleansers and moisturizers are generally well-liked for being gentle and non-irritating, but the Lip Visor sunscreen balm has mixed reviews due to a strong minty taste that some find off-putting.
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