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.
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Thayers Lavender Alcohol-Free Toner with Witch Hazel Aloe Vera
THAYERS Lavender Facial Toner visibly improves the quality of skin, revealing glowy, moisturized skin that looks and feels healthier. Our alcohol-free, gentle, non-drying toner acts like a remedy to hydrate skin all day, helping skin feel purified, balanced and renewed. Skin texture is visibly smoother, pores appear smaller, and skin tone looks more even.
Founded by Dr. Henry Thayer, Thayers Natural Remedies’ time-honored formula is made with our unique, proprietary blend of Aloe Vera and non-distilled Witch Hazel, grown exclusively for Thayers on a family farm in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Our method of extracting Witch Hazel avoids distillation and does not require the use of alcohol, ensuring that our Witch Hazel is alcohol-free. Tried and true, Thayers Natural Remedies has been a fixture in medicine cabinets for generations – once you use them, you’ll know why.
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I was really excited to be able to review this as I had seen advertising for this EVERYWHERE. Its unique label had me intrigued.
I have used Thayers Alcohol-Free Lavender Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera Formula for about 3 days now and I am a little disappointed as it didnt suit my skin type.
I have psoriasis so chose the lavender option as it is suitable for sensitive skin. It claimed to be a gentle toner that does not irritate skin. However after each use it did leave my skin feeling a little dry and especially so around the eyes.
I found it definitely helped to remove any excess oil or dirt from my face however wasn't able to use more than once a day.
This product has a lot going for it. It is alcohol-free, is made with witch hazel, aloe vera, and lavender all of which are all plant based natural ingredients. The scent is light and while mainly lavender, the witch hazel does come through ever so slightly but is not over bearing.
I wanted to like this product given its price point (around $15 for 355ml) but this did irritate the area around my eyes. I am currently using an eye cream so it may not pair well with that. I did stop the usage of the eye cream for 2 days to see if the irritation stopped but it didn’t.
It definitely did remove excess oil and dirt from my face but left my face feeling slightly dry. Given the irritation, this isn’t a product that I would be able to add to my regular skin care routine.
I've always wondered what toners really do? How do they benefit and improve the skin overall? From the toners I have tried I would say that this has been my favourite one. It's light and refreshing once applied to the skin and smells divine! But in saying that I'm still left wondering what toners do? Overall there has been no lasting improvements to my skin. I find that all the things I like about this product are very short term. I like that it is easy to apply with a quick swipe of a product soaked cotton pad post cleansing, it's hydrating and calming, it doesn't feel like its stripping my skin and the light lavender scent is yummy. But it dries so quickly that these benefits don't feel like they last, and if the product is fully being absorbed into my skin I don't think it has added anything to my skincare regime. I applied it both morning and night and it says it hydrates your skin all day. The only way I think it would do that was if you were applying it multiple times a day. Having a handy spray bottle of this in your handbag would be great, I'm planning on actually doing that. I think it would be a great hydrating and cooling mist, the lavender is just perfect, subtle but effective and calming. It also says that skin texture is visibly smoother and more even with smaller pores after a week of use. I haven't seen any of this! But I'll keep using it, and wait and see (and hope) if it does. I do think that the size of the product is fantastic, a little goes a long way so it will last forever. I can see it being great value for money for people that really benefit from toners.
Tips: Try it with a spray/mister bottle?