- “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
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Half & Half Peptides + Ceramides Fluid Moisturizer"This is a very, very light, thin moisturizer."$21
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
AM/PM Modern Moisturizer"This is just like a solid middle of the road moisturizer."$23.39
Reactive Skin Solutions Cream"This is like an even more effective Aquaphor."$25.00
Solar Shade Sunscreen"This is a chemical sunscreen that is just absolutely gorgeous under makeup."$22.49Browse More
- “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
- “I have been a big fan of peptides for a long time”22:46–22:50
- “For my skin type, they feel reparative. They have done so much for me”23:11–23:18
- “Those two have some competition in half and half, and I just didn't expect it”23:15–23:20
- “This is 5.7 fluid oz”
- “I'm not ready to call this an absolute holy grail yet, but I'm continuing to use it”23:33–23:41
- “This could end up being my favorite lightweight moisturizer of 2026”23:41–23:46
- Source: Honest ranking of prequel skincare - Jun 5, 2026
- “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
- “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
- “These are great”
- “Colloidal oatmeal has the ability to improve moisture content. It's a humectant. It also can create a lightweight film on the skin to reduce transepidermal water loss and it's got avenanthramides, which are anti-inflammatory”10:41–10:44
- “It's really, really good for eczema”10:15–10:20
- “It's a skin protectant, so it will protect the skin from irritants”
- “They're both fragrance free”
- “The non-rich, lighter blue tube... you may prefer to lean into that for the summer”
- “They go on a little bit streaky, not as bad as the AmLactin we just talked about, but they do go on a little bit streaky”
- “Overall, they leave the skin nice and moisturized, and the hydration, I would say, lasts about 48 hours”14:44–14:50
- Source: Body care empties a dermatologist would buy again - Jun 16, 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
- “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
- “This is like an even more effective Aquaphor”11:03–11:15
- “I used this in targeted areas where I was dealing with reactions”11:25–11:29
- “This was such a helpful product”11:39–11:46
- “This is a product that I was so happy to have around when I was dealing with those issues”11:49–11:56
- “This could in time prove to be a holy grail”12:03–12:11
- Source: Honest ranking of prequel skincare - Jun 5, 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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