- “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
Prequel
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Half & Half Peptides + Ceramides Fluid Moisturizer"This is a very, very light, thin moisturizer."$21
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- “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
- “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
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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