Prequel Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser For Face And Body by Prequel
Prequel

Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser For Face And Body

Face Cleansers

76/100
Low risk

Pregnancy-focused rating

Some ingredients carry a low-risk flag. Read the formulation context before deciding.

19 of 20 ingredients rated1 not assessed

Is it suitable during pregnancy?

MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Prequel Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser For Face And Body as Low risk (76/100). Review the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation before deciding.

Why this rating?

The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Phenoxyethanol (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.

19 of 20 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 1 entry does not have all of those fields. Unmatched or unrated entries are marked Not assessed in grey; missing evidence does not establish safety.

How we assess products

Ingredient breakdown

The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.

Ingredient ratings and evidence

Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.

Phenoxyethanol

Low risk

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative permitted in EU cosmetics up to 1.0%. The SCCS concluded it is safe for cosmetic use at that level, including when considering higher cosmetic exposure scenarios in infants and young children. Main practical concern is irritation/stinging on very sensitive or compromised skin rather than a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific risk.

Sources: SCCS/1575/16: Phenoxyethanol opinion https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/phenoxyethanol_en

Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl

Not assessed

No matched ingredient rating is available yet. Not assessed does not mean safe or unsafe.

Glycerin 50%

No known risks

Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Water

No known risks

Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.

Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

No known risks

Mild amphoteric surfactant used in cleansers and shampoos to boost foam and reduce harshness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support present cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified; the main practical caveat is irritation or allergy in some users, sometimes linked to sensitising impurities.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Related Amidopropyl Betaines as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

No known risks

A mild amphoteric cleansing surfactant. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that disodium cocoamphodiacetate is safe as used; the original conclusion was reaffirmed on re-review, while the current group reassessment proposes non-sensitising formulation controls. Impurities may contribute to occasional irritation or allergy.

Sources: CIR: Final Report on Cocoamphoacetate and Related Ingredients, J Am Coll Toxicol 9(2):121-142, 1990; current CIR reassessment and original-report history https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment?id=650ade8c-833f-a428-bb22-fa7740c7229b

Sodium Chloride

No known risks

Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and texture in formulations; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Inulin

No known risks

A plant-derived polysaccharide used for conditioning and formula texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers included inulin in the plant polysaccharide gums group and concluded that the group is safe in current practices of use and concentration. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/plpogu092014slr.pdf

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

No known risks

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice is commonly used for soothing and hydration; topical use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks, although rare sensitivities can occur.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour

No known risks

Finely milled oat kernel material used for soothing, absorbency and skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Avena sativa kernel flour is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-sensitising. People with oat sensitivity may still react, and loose powder should not be deliberately inhaled.

Sources: CIR: December 2025 Quick Reference Table, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour conclusion, IJT 38(Suppl. 3), 2019 https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Glyceryl Glucoside

No known risks

A sugar-derived humectant or starch hydrolysate used to retain moisture and support formula texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed saccharide humectants and hydrogenated starch hydrolysate are safe in current practices. Dermal absorption of larger carbohydrate materials is expected to be limited.

Sources: CIR: Saccharide Humectants safety assessment; Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate final report, September 2015; CIR December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Polyquaternium-10

No known risks

A large cationic cellulose polymer used to condition hair and improve product texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Polyquaternium-10 is safe in current cosmetic use; human testing did not indicate irritation or sensitization at reviewed concentrations. No pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polyquaternium-10, cited in the CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/safe-092017posted122017.pdf

Citric Acid

No known risks

pH adjuster used in small amounts to maintain product stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework

Ethylhexylglycerin

No known risks

Preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure when used as intended.

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)

Hydroxyethylcellulose

No known risks

Cellulose-derived thickener used to build viscosity and improve texture. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR Quick Reference Table / ingredient status (Hydroxyethylcellulose, Final Report 03/2009); EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

No known risks

Chelating agent used to bind trace metals and improve formula stability. CIR concluded it is safe as used in cosmetics; normal topical use is not associated with a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate and Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Lecithin

No known risks

Emulsifier and skin-conditioning ingredient composed of phospholipids. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)

Xanthan Gum

No known risks

Natural polysaccharide thickener used for stability and texture. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework

Pentylene Glycol

No known risks

Humectant and preservative booster. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Sodium Hydroxide

No known risks

pH adjuster used in very small quantities to balance formulations. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework

Full recorded ingredient list

Glycerin 50%, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Inulin, Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Glyceryl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.

Questions about this assessment

Why does Prequel Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser For Face And Body have a Low risk rating?

The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Phenoxyethanol (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. Incomplete ingredient documentation does not establish safety; see the coverage answer and grey entries below.

Has every ingredient in Prequel Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser For Face And Body been assessed?

19 of 20 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 1 entry does not have all of those fields. Unmatched or unrated entries are marked Not assessed in grey; missing evidence does not establish safety.

Does this assessment apply to my Prequel Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser For Face And Body?

Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.

Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?

No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.