Rose Petal Facial Toner — Reddit Reviews
by Thayers
Updated August 18, 2026
Incorporates salicylic acid and witch hazel for mild exfoliation and pore refining
What the community says
This toner combines hydration from hyaluronic acid with salicylic acid's acne-fighting properties. It suits those wanting lightweight, alcohol-free formulas but can irritate sensitive or dry skin, especially if the barrier is compromised. Users report mixed experiences, often due to witch hazel content.
What this means for you
Backed by 19 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 6 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Incorporates salicylic acid and witch hazel for mild exfoliation and pore refining
- Alcohol-free and includes hyaluronic acid for lightweight hydration
- Favored by users looking for a gentle toner step with some astringency
Watch out for
- Witch hazel can cause redness, irritation, and barrier disruption especially for dry or sensitive skin
- Fragrance and astringents in the formula often dry out or worsen redness for many users
- Frequently reported to be too harsh for use with retinoids or compromised skin barriers
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Real Reddit threads — 73 mentions across 19 threads
Thayers Rose Petal Facial Toner on Reddit, in one place — 19 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 6 more, summarized.
“Thayers Witch hazel, Tea Tree Oil, Vitamin E serum, Salicylic acid....all stuff that works really well”
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“Lastly I use salicylic acid (any brand will do ) every morning in addition to Witch Hazel toner water.”
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“To me , the simpler the better.”
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“Wash with CeraVe Foaming Cleanser and then use Thayers toner”
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“Morning routine:”
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“But here it is:”
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“Thayer’s Witch Hazel Toner”
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“Morning”
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“Thayers witch hazel”
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“Routine:”
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“AM - micellar water, thayers rose water toner, laroche posay triple barrier repair moisturizer, supergoop radiant mineral SPF 40-50”
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“thayers rose water witch hazel”
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“Keep things basic to my CHI shampoo/conditioner, Cetaphil flare up relief body wash for face and body, thayers rose water witch hazel”
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“I’m allergic to a lot of cleansing products”
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“I use some rose Thayers toner water to wet the adhesive to apply them at night before bed.”
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