Prereq, On the Go
Because real life happens everywhere.
On-the-Go Self Care for Pre-Teen + Teen Skin
Obsessively safe skincare designed to keep you
fresh, calm, and confident wherever the day takes you.
"Gen Alpha isn’t taking beauty too seriously, and brands are happy to provide products that fit into their simplified routines"
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The Collection
Everyday essentials for school days, practice, and everything after. Dermatologist-Approved, Safe Skincare & First Deodorant for Tweens + Teens
The Daily Duo: Hydration & Odor Defense Kit for Pre-teens + Teens
Instant Hydration + Odor Defense
From $28.99
Giving Me Life | Hydrating Mist for Pre-Teens + Teens
Instant Hydration + Skin Barrier Support
From $15.99
Reset Mode Deo Multi-Mist: NEA-Approved, Aluminum-Free Pre-teen + Teen Deo-Mist | Prereq
Odor Defense + Microbiome Support
From $15.99
Buy the Bottle Once, Pop in a Refill When You Need It
Less Pressure. More You.
We believe skincare should be easy. No complex 10-step routines. No pressure to be perfect. Just safe, simple wins for your face that fit into your day and help you feel good in your skin.
For You, By You
Co-founded with 50 real pre-teens and teens who helped design products that actually fit your lifestyle. Leak-proof, portable, and ready for real life.
Science-Led + Derm-Approved
We prioritize facts over trends, which is why we partnered with Strategic Advisor Dr. Tiffany Libby. Every formula is vetted to support the skin barrier without harsh ingredients.
Made to Refill
Better for the planet, better for your wallet. Buy the bottle once, then just pop in a refill when you run out.
Our Standards
What we say yes to — and what we leave out — so changing skin stays healthy
50 Real Teens. Lots of Strong Opinions.
Most brands guess what you want. We just asked. We teamed up with 50 real preteens + teens who made every decision along the way. They picked the name. They chose the colors. They voted on the scents. They called out everything that didn't work. They're the real co-founders. This isn't "inspired by" teen feedback—it's built on it.
Real Ones Ambassador
“I would make all skincare healthy and make sure it was safe for kids.”
Olivia, 12
“On the back of each product, it says how and when to use it and ingredients and why those ingredients are good for your skin.”
“Have things in the product that are actually good for you.”
“It should feel super soft on your skin."
“It shouldn’t make your skin worse.”
“I wish more skincare brands put more effort into people with sensitive skin.”
“Skin care actually made for OUR skin.”
“Make skincare easy and simple.”
“It would be a pack of a few essentials.”
“Make people feel good about their skin.”
“Make products safe for everyone.”
“Protect the planet.”
“Include everyone.”
“Teach people about skincare.”
“Skincare that won’t make me break out.”
“I hope that prices for small bottles can stop being so expensive.”
“I want it to not be harmful to my skin.”
“Does not take more than 15 minutes to apply.”
“Not going overboard.”
“It is safe for everyone’s type of skin.”
“Fun packaging and a light scent!”
“It would smell fresh and pure.”
“It would absorb into the skin super easily.”
“It doesn’t make my skin dry.”
“Colorful packaging!”
Frequently Asked Questions
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While every body is different, many find that ages 9 to 12 are the 'sweet spot' for a first deodorant. As you get more active, your body naturally changes (which is a total win!) and your skin chemistry starts to change. We designed Reset Mode as the ultimate aluminum-free starter. Unlike heavy adult products that use harsh chemicals or pore-clogging waxes, our NEA-approved mist gently neutralizes odor while supporting your skin’s natural microbiome.
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Absolutely not—in fact, we formulated all Prereq products without Parabens, Phthalates, or Synthetic Fragrances, which are often linked to hormonal interference. We focus on clean, bio-compatible ingredients that work with teen’s changing biology, not against it. By protecting the skin barrier and the microbiome, we ensure their self-care happens safely and naturally.
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As Dr. Tiffany Libby points out, teen skin is highly absorbent. During puberty, a teen's endocrine system is working overtime to navigate growth spurts and skin changes. The last thing you need is 'Endocrine Disruptors', chemicals found in many adult products that can mimic or interfere with natural hormones.
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We don't believe in "guessing" when it comes to young skin. Because teen and tween skin is more permeable and undergoing significant hormonal shifts, we put every Prereq formula through a rigorous, multi-phase clinical testing process:
- HRIPT (Human Repeat Insult Patch Test): This is the gold standard for safety. Rather than a simple one-time skin test, HRIPT involves repeated applications of our formula over several weeks under clinical supervision. This proves our products are non-irritating and safe for sensitized, developing skin.
- NEA Seal of Acceptance™: Our Reset Mode Deo Multi-Mist has been officially vetted and approved by the National Eczema Association. This means it is free from known irritants and safe for even the most sensitive, eczema-prone skin.
- Hormone-Safe & Endocrine Disruptor Free: We cross-reference every ingredient against global safety databases to ensure our line is free from parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances that could interfere with a teen’s developing endocrine system.
- Backpack-Ready Compatibility Testing: To support our refillable mission, we conduct extensive compatibility testing. This ensures our formulas remain stable, sterile, and effective within our portable packaging, even when exposed to the heat and movement of an active on-the-go lifestyle.
- Dermatologist-Vetted: We built our formulas to meet the specific needs of active teens, and have partnered with Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Tiffany Libby as a Strategic Advisor to vet our ingredients and clinical standards. Every Prereq product is Dermatologist-Approved and adheres to a "Barrier-First" philosophy that is safe for developing skin.