Thayers Lavender Alcohol-Free Toner with Witch Hazel Aloe Vera

This lovely product comes in a fairly plain plastic bottle with a pop top that has a small dispenser top underneath. The bottle works fine. I have been accessing the product by using a make up pad, pouring it onto the pad and rubbing it into my skin.

The product is thin and watery and has a lovely soft scent of lavender. After applying it, it dries quickly and leaves a soft fresh feel, and as per the product claim, does not sting the sensitive areas of my skin, nor dry out my skin. It removes left over markup and grime very efficiently when I haven't cleansed my skin very well at the end of the day.

It comes in a large 355ml bottle and is $17.99 at Chemist Warehouse, a fair price for such a large bottle that will last for ages. I most certainly recommend it to people who like to use toner or who are after an easy, gentle answer to skin hydration.

I love that it doesn't contain alcohol. It does hydrate my skin and leaves it feeling fresh, clean and soft, which is what I want and expect in a good toner. I can't say my skin tone looks more even, but it does meet the other claims. So all in all, it is a very good product that mostly does what it says it will do.

I just want to say that I have only ever used a toner if I have had makeup on and want to get rid of every little bit of makeup before I go to bed - and I don't wear makeup very often.

The container has a flip top to pour out the toner or you could take off the top to tip onto a cotton pad if preferred. The flip top had an ingenious rim around the top that stopped product dripping down the bottle - loved that totally!

The toner had a lovely mild lavender aroma and my skin felt so soft and lubricated after using it. Other toners I have used have made my skin feel tight and dry after but not this one.

I had not used any makeup and was amazed how "dirty" the cotton pad was even though I had cleansed my skin.

I have found that my skin has been relativity pimple free since using the toner regularly which doesn't usually happen for me.

Highly recommend

I don't normally use facial toners so this was new to me. I do find it helps cleanse the skin more, (I thought my skin was clean, but there was always extra makeup on the toner pad). It had a nice light pleasant fragrance, and definitely felt cooling to apply. It absorbed quickly which I liked to, so I could carry on with my routine. I think my face does definitely feel slightly softer, but I havent noticed any other effects yet. I have actually had a few spots pop up which may be attributed to this toner.... I will definitely continue with this and see if the other results happen in time. I think this would work well in a misting/spray bottle to apply to your face for a cooling effect when needed as it states you can apply it as often as you like. Great for those hot flushes!! Another plus is the bottle will last a long time. Thank you for the opportunity to try this.

So I've never really caught on to the toner hype...until now. Now I get it. This toner is amazing! I've used it daily, multiple times a day for the past 2 weeks and my skin has loved me for it. It has balanced my skin like I've never seen before! Coming into colder temps, I noticed my skin starting to dry out around the nose, but this toner fixed that. I also noticed it really cleansed my face, even after I thought I had 'cleansed' my makeup off I was getting more with this toner. It's super nice, smells lovely, is gentle and also comes in a HUGE bottle.

First use it tingles slightly, but your skin gets used to it very quickly. I also have more sensitive skin than not, and had no reactions. I was also having a rosacea flare up (from foods) when I started using it and it didn't worsen it at all!

Thayers Lavender Alcohol-Free Toner with Witch Hazel is a spa day in a bottle! Not only does it smell like a field of lavender (which is basically the equivalent of a day at the spa), but it's also alcohol-free, so you won't feel like you just dumped a bottle of vodka on your face.

But seriously, this toner is amazing. It's perfect for those with sensitive skin (like moi) because it's gentle and soothing. And the witch hazel works wonders for reducing redness and inflammation. Plus, the lavender scent is so calming and relaxing, it's like a mini holiday for your skin.

And let's not forget about the packaging - the cute little bottle with the vintage-inspired label is just too adorable. It's like something out of a French apothecary! So, if you want to add a little spa-like luxury to your daily skincare routine, Thayers Lavender Alcohol-Free Toner with Witch Hazel is the way to go. Trust me, your skin (and your senses) will thank you.

I really enjoyed using this product. The light scent made it very pleasant to use.

I have sensitive skin, so I'm always wary when I try a new product, but this one felt gentle and hydrating on my face.

I also appreciated the bottle. It's a generous size and has an easy to use flip top lid - no fighting to get the product out! As an additional test, my clumsy self even dropped the bottle on my tiled floor and it didn't break. Yay for good packaging! A final note on the packaging - this product is cute. I love the simple, classic presentation. I'm happy to have this product out on the bench instead of tucked away in the cupboard.

So why not 5/5? It includes fragrance, an ingredient I try to avoid in my products. Fragrance is a name that can be used to cover any ingredient - safe or dubious - so I try to steer clear of products with fragrance.

This is a lovely product that is good for my skin. If you're more concerned about the end result than the ingredients, this is a good product to try.

This toner feels so luxurious when you use it. It smells relaxing and left my skin feeling soft and plump. It was hard to see visible skin results in such a short timeframe, but I’ll keep using it and I expect good things.

This toner feels like nothing at all. It feels like you're applying water on your skin but with the added benefits of lavender and toning your face.

It's alcohol free so there's no irritation. I even accidentally swiped it on my eyelids (forgetting it's not make up remover) and there was no stinging or reaction from this. My skin didn't dry from this formula.

The packaging is unique. I like that the label is paper-based so it can be recycled easily with the bottle.

I really wanted to like this toner as I’ve been hoping to add a toner into my skincare routine for awhile. Coming into the colder months, my skin is starting to get a bit dull and on the dryer side, so a toner with witch hazel and aloe seemed like a good fit. The packaging itself is nice, the design fits well with the brand and it looks nice enough sitting on my vanity. You also get a good amount of product in here compared to other toners which are often 250ml. The toner has a nice scent, it isn’t overpowering and it doesn’t linger too long on the skin, so fine for people who are a bit more sensitive to overly scented products. Unfortunately I just found the toner did nothing for my skin, and if anything it dried it out more than it already was. It feels refreshing and is nice to swipe over after removing my makeup to ensure I’ve got a totally clean base before applying moisturiser, but in terms of actual skin benefits, this product wasn’t for me. Perhaps if you had oily skin this would be a better fit.