Thayers Unscented Alcohol-Free Toner with Witch Hazel Aloe Vera

I usually stick to micellar water instead of a straight out toner... but this was actually not too bad. The bottle is a great size for the price at where I saw it at chemist warehouse.

It is rather refreshing to use and I had no stinging. I did however fins my sensitive skin dried out a little if I didn't moisturise but it definitely does the trick.

However, it doesn't have a noticeable effect on my skin. I don't break out from it at least, but the astringent effect is non-existent and my pores are still the same size. The good things about it are that it is cheap and alcohol-free. Also it's hydrating which is good for prepping the skin for other moisturisers and oils. I'm thinking about putting it in a spray bottle to save on cotton pads and toner.

Huge bottle of toner that retails at about $17 so lots to use & worth the price. Its a screw lid no pump which i prefer. I have acne prone skin & can be sensitive. When I used Thayers Unscented Alcohol-Free Toner with Witch Hazel Aloe Vera I thought awesome , great natural products & cruelty free , I support all that. I was surprised at first that it wasn't strong smelling which made it seem even better. I unfortunately had tiny needles poking feeling once I applied it on my cheeks. I have sensitive skin so I applied a little. After some time I tried it again & found it was still stingy & leaving red patches. I read the bottle & noticed it said citric * this may of been why. I gave it another go and found it was not to bad on my forehead & chin area, refreshing and applied smoothly. I will give this product another go, I do believe it gave me a hydrated fresh feeling.

I confess I haven’t used a toner regularly for a long time so was interested to see if this improved pore size especially around my nose area. As the product claims it is unscented and felt like water on my face. There was no irritation but felt slightly refreshing. Good to see this product is alcohol, paraben and phthalate free. Not sure why it would be gluten free as you wouldn’t drink it but good I guess if you were very allergic. The container is too large for a makeup purse so a smaller pack size would work well for travelling purposes. One disappointing aspect I felt was the lid as it didn’t close tightly and could potentially leak if packed lying down. I did feel there was an improvement in pore size even after using for only a couple of weeks.

I was lucky enough to get this to trial.

First off, it is a huge bottle and will last you forever - very good value for money. Even though it has no added fragrance, it has an aloe vera scent which I liked, but might not be for everyone.

My skin is oily/combo, acne prone and a little sensitive.

This toner has no alcohol or fragrance which is great for sensitive skin. It didn't cause any irritation or breakouts. It isn't the most hydrating toner since I'm used to super hydrating Korean toners but I think it does a good job as providing light hydration.

I like that it smooths the skin and provides an initial layer of hydration that allows further serums and toners to hydrate the skin. I have also liked using it through the day to add a bit of extra hydration.

I have stopped using cleanser in the morning to help my skin barrier for a while. I just use water. I have been using the toner as my water cleanser which I enjoy. It helps to clean and prep my skin for my Vitamin C essence and sunscreen.

If hydration is your key concern - then I would say skip this toner for a more hydrating Korean toner. If your key concern is smaller pores - I'd still recommend BHAs and AHAs rather than only relying on this. However, if you're after a basic gentle toner especially for teenagers or your first toner, I would recommend adding this into your routine.

The toner has no smell and leaves no residue. As it doesn’t have alcohol it doesn’t sting the eyes but I kinda like the alcohol toners as it makes me really feel like my skin is clean?! It has made my face feel hydrated and smooth. I did break out in a couple of underground pimples which may be hormone related rather than product. Overall I think it’s an ok product but I probably would stick to my normal brand.

Thayers Unscented Toner was interesting from the get-go. The label and style of bottle gives it that authentic, old school sort of vibe. Having ingredients grown in the town that it is made, 98% natural ingredients, vegan, cruelty free, no alcohol formula sure makes one feel like they're doing the right thing by choosing Thayers. Having very sensitive skin myself, I was admittedly a little apprehensive using a toner every day for this review as I have never used one on a regular basis before. I found it being unscented helpful, using a make up remover pad to apply, it was smooth, light and non-oily which was nice. I used this daily for the past week and aside from seeing residue which my cleanser obviously left behind using this toner, I couldn't really see much of a difference in this time. However, my skin has been rather oily this week. Could it be the season? Could it be the toner? It is hard to tell considering having only a week to write this review and based on not having used a toner before nor paid much attention to how my face feels every day it seems a little unfair to blame Thayers toner. I would like to continue to use Thayers Unscented Alcohol Free Toner with Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera as it might give me a fair idea of its long term benefits.

I really wanted this to work. My skin often needs refreshing during the day but, sadly, this product just didn't cut it. My skin didn't feel clean or refreshed much at all. I also found I developed a few small spots over the course of using it. Perhaps it just wasn't strong enough for my skin?? It might work in a spray bottle to use as a spritz but as a general toner I just didn't find it effective. Love the size of the bottle and the packaging though.