Thayers Lavender Alcohol-Free Toner with Witch Hazel Aloe Vera

This was my first time using a Thayers product. I used the toner at the end of the day as a cleanser and toner. You only need a small amount on a soft cloth and then wipe over your face. It's refreshingly clean. I was looking forward to the lavender fragrance, it is subtle and not over powering. The ingredients make this a gentle toner and there's no dryness that you can get with other toners. My skin felt more nourished and hydrated. I have sensitive skin and no reactions. I would definitely be buying this again.

I have recently had very sensitive skins due to hormonal changes and age. I found this toner to be very soothing and has helped to clear up patches of dry, peeling skin. The smell is subtle which I enjoy and a few drops on a cotton ball goes a long way. The bottle is attractive so looks nice on my dresser. I have enjoyed using this product and have seen a change in my skin with it getting clearer and more settled.

I am very impressed with this product. I don't usually use toners but when adding this to my skincare routine, i could tell a difference in the texture of my skin the next day! I have been very unhappy with my skin's complexion lately and I wasn't sure why it was happening. Instantly the next morning, my skin looked more even & nourished!

I was a bit hesitant with this toner, purely because it was scented. However, I have been quite happy with the results. The lavender scent is not overwhelming at all. When using, my skin feels refreshed and extra clean, but it doesn’t dry my skin out, which I find a lot of toners do (hence why I stopped using them). I get hormonal pimples when it’s my time of the month. They can get a bit sore and inflamed looking. This month, my pimples weren’t inflamed and red, the they were barely even sore. The only thing that’s changed, is the introduction of this toner! So I’m am putting it down to that :)

Extremely happy with this toner, and will definitely be repurchasing once this bottle runs out. It’s a big bottle - I have been using twice a day for almost 2 weeks and I’ve barely put a dent in it :)

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

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.

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.

Having the opportunity to trial this toner couldn't have come at a better time, as I was wanting to kick my skincare routine up a notch. This toner has been the perfect product to add into my routine. I have noticed since using this product my skin is looking brighter and seems less congested than it was before I started using it, and it definitely picks up anything you miss with your cleanser. I am always a little skeptical about trying toners as they usually make my skin feel really tight and sting during application, more than likely due to the alcohol content in the ones I've tried. This toner is non-distilled witch hazel (so alcohol free), which doesn't sting my skin at all and I don't need to rush to put moisturiser on straight away as there is no tightness when drying. I'm loving the lavender scent that goes with this toner as its very calming but not too overpowering. I'm impressed with how versatile this toner is because not only can you use it to cleanse and tone your skin, I've found that it works perfectly as a setting spray thats great for your skin - and at the low cost of $15.99 per 355ml bottle, its a fraction of the $50+ I spent on my last setting spray! Easily accessible as it can be purchased either in-store or online from the Chemist Warehouse. Such a generous sized bottle that has gone a long way so far. The packaging is simple but works well for the product, and it would be easy to spot on the shelf when purchasing. The bottle cap allows only a small amount to be dispensed at a time which works great since the product has the same consistency as water. I tip a very small amount onto a microfibre cleansing pad/cloth and apply to my face, or you could also use a cotton pad. This is a product I am definitely keeping permanently in my skincare routine, and I've even got my sister with very sensitive skin wanting to give it a go as well. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about it, its a great product!

A bit of background: I've used toner in the past, and eventually gave it up because it seemed an unnecessary step in my already layer-ful skin routine. Plus it tended to sting my skin. Then I got to trial Thayers...

The fragrance: Yummy. Yes, it's lavender-y, but not stale, flowery, granny lavender. It's light and fresh, with almost warm vanilla undertones, and I absolutely love it.

The formula: It's the usual, very liquid toner texture. But that's where any similarity with other toners I've used ends. There's no stinging. No drying. No tightness. My skin immediately feels refreshed and super-clean but deeply moisturised.

The results: For context... my skin's dry and 54 years old. It feels tight after every cleanse, even though I use ultra-gentle cream cleansers only. And it often feels uncomfortably dry during the day and in the morning when I wake, even though I pile on moisturiser every day and night to combat this. Enter Thayers. For the two weeks of the trial, I used it morning and night, and my skin has never felt so hydrated and happy. It's dewy. Actually dewy! I'm using less moisturiser than normal in the morning, yet by the end of the day my skin's still bouncy and plump - with no 'top-ups' during the day. Same thing in the morning. I'm gobsmacked, frankly. I had no idea a toner could make such a difference.

Conclusion: Thayers claims that this is a 'gentle, non-drying toner that acts like a remedy to hydrate skin all day' and that it will give you 'glowy, moisturized skin that looks and feels healthier'. In my case, this is not an exaggerated claim. It absolutely does exactly what it says. I'm delighted I got to try it, and even more delighted that NZ stores now stock this item. I'll be buying more.