Prequel AM/PM Modern Moisturizer — Efficacy 4.2/5.0, Safety 4.7/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Prequel AM/PM Modern Moisturizer
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Prequel AM/PM Modern Moisturizer

MoisturizerBarrier Repair
Efficacy
Strong
4.2 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a genuinely well-engineered barrier-focused moisturizer that earns its hype by formula, not marketing fluff. The efficacy score is driven by a robust mix of humectants (glycerin, saccharide isomerate, sodium hyaluronate), multiple ceramides plus essential fatty acids for barrier repair, and a peptide–ferment complex, all in a pH ~5.5 system with a balanced emollient base; there are no gold-standard anti-aging actives, but for hydration and barrier support this is high-performing and technically coherent.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilSqualaneCeramide NPSodium HyaluronateCeramide ASCeramide NSCeramide EOPCeramide APBacillus/Sea Salt Ferment FiltrateTocopheryl AcetateTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic PolyglyceridesSaccharide IsomerateLinoleic AcidAcetyl Heptapeptide-4HydroxyacetophenoneAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerLinolenic AcidBoron NitrideDicaprylyl EtherAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
What Each Ingredient Does
Water (Aqua)
Solvent base
Glycerin
Humectant for hydration
Dimethicone
Silicone emollient, skin protectant
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Emollient oil, texture enhancer
Squalane
Lightweight emollient lipid
Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifier and emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol emollient, thickener
Stearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol emollient, structurant
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient, essential fatty acid delivery
Ceramide NP
Barrier-replenishing lipid
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifier, surfactant
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifier, refatting agent
Saccharide Isomerate
Long-lasting humectant
Lecithin
Emulsifier and lipid helper
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifier, lipid stabilizer
Linoleic Acid
Essential fatty acid, barrier support
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic acid salt humectant
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Peptide, barrier and hydration support
Stearic Acid
Fatty acid, structurant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant and preservative booster
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Polymer thickener, stabilizer
Ceramide AS
Barrier-supporting ceramide
Ceramide NS
Barrier-supporting ceramide
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Dimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Saccharide Isomerate, Lecithin, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Linolenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate, Isohexadecane, Boron Nitride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polysorbate 80, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Myristic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate.

Frequently Asked

Is Prequel AM/PM Modern Moisturizer worth it?

Prequel AM/PM Modern Moisturizer scores 4.2 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Strong) and 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a genuinely well-engineered barrier-focused moisturizer that earns its hype by formula, not marketing fluff. The efficacy score is driven by a robust mix of humectants (glycerin, saccharide isomerate, sodium hyal

What are the key active ingredients in Prequel AM/PM Modern Moisturizer?

Prequel AM/PM Modern Moisturizer contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Prequel AM/PM Modern Moisturizer contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Prequel AM/PM Modern Moisturizer. It scores 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Prequel AM/PM Modern Moisturizer scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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