What the community says
Pros
- Alcohol-free formulation reduces dryness compared to witch hazel alternatives
- Light, hydrating texture that layers well over damp skin
- Frequently used as a gentle morning toner in minimalist routines
Cons
- Can exacerbate redness and irritation, especially for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin
- Mixed community feedback on efficacy for acne and dryness management
- Fragrance presence may cause sensitivity despite alcohol-free claim
Product details
Key Ingredients
Use caution
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/SkincareAddictionMentioned
10.5k pts · 361 comments
“To me , the simpler the better. Thayers Witch hazel, Tea Tree Oil, Vitamin E serum, Salicylic acid....all stuff that works really well out of a minimally designed and priced bottle.”
“Products I believe to be all marketing or useless :”
“The thing that I've figured out in recent years is diet is HUGE.”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
1.8k pts · 91 comments
“Wash with CeraVe Foaming Cleanser and then use Thayers toner”
“morning routine: Wash with CeraVe Foaming Cleanser and then use Thayers toner”
“and then use Thayers toner”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
1.7k pts · 101 comments
“Wash with CeraVe Foaming Cleanser and then use Thayers toner”
“I use this brand of natural whitening strips called Zimba.”
“Some of my products contain overlapping ingredients, like vitamin c and I may try to reduce the amount of serum I put on, especially since Olay contains vitamin c and other things as well.”
r/tretinoinMentioned
1.1k pts · 138 comments
“Thayer’s Witch Hazel Toner”
“Thayer’s Milky Toner”
“La Roche Posay Cleanser \nMicellar Water \nBubble Milky Toner”
r/tretinoinIn routine
966 pts · 56 comments
“AM: Miceller water to gently cleanse, Dickinsons rose water witch hazel toner, Azelaic Acid, Aveeno face moisturizer, Khiels Suncreen serum”
“PM: Miceller water, CeraVe Face wash, witch hazel toner, tret cream 0.25, and lastly Cetaphil moisturizing cream.”
“I have also been using as a Azelaic Acid.”