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Thayers skincare

Thayers is an American skincare brand founded in 1847 and owned by L'Oréal since 2020.

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Thayers's products on this page cover toners, cleansers, serums, and moisturizers, built around aloe vera and witch hazel. Thayers products fit acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the 2% AHA Toner highest; for skin with dark spots, the Facial Toner; and for mature skin, the Hydrating Milky Toner. Its key ingredients: witch hazel increases cell growth and reduces skin irritation.

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This page covers some of the most popular Thayers products; for the whole Thayers range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 59.7k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Thayers for gentle hydration, effective blemish clearing, and soothing sensitive skin. The most common complaints are skin irritation and difficulty removing heavy makeup.

Highlights

  • Gentle and non-drying toners Mostly Mentioned
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and not tight at all — Facial Toner”
    • “no stinging on sensitive skin — Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “doesn't burn or sting — Blemish Clearing Toner”
  • Gentle and soothing cleansers Mostly Mentioned
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — pH Balancing Daily Cleanser”
    • “calms my redness — Hydrating Milky Cleanser”
    • “leaves skin feeling soft still — pH Balancing Daily Cleanser”
  • Hydrating cleansers Mostly Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and cushioned — Hydrating Milky Cleanser”
    • “healed my moisture barrier — Hydrating Milky Cleanser”
    • “feels like a cloud — Hydrating Milky Cleanser”
  • Effective pore and texture refiners Often Mentioned
    • “texture looks smoother — Blemish Clearing Toner”
    • “pores look smaller — 2% AHA Toner”
    • “skin feels smoother — 2% AHA Toner”
  • Cleanses and clears acne Often Mentioned
    • “cleared my cystic acne — Blemish Clearing Toner”
    • “cotton pad was dirty even after washing my face — Facial Toner”
    • “helped soothe the redness around my nose — Facial Toner”
  • Natural or pleasant texture highlights Sometimes Noted
    • “feels like a serum — Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “smells like fresh lemons — Blemish Clearing Toner”
    • “96% natural origin — pH Balancing Daily Cleanser”
  • Scent dislike or sensitivity Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like floor cleaner — Blemish Clearing Pads”
    • “Smells similar to a household cleaner. — Blemish Clearing Cleanser”
    • “rose smell is too strong and artificial — Facial Toner”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “gave me cystic acne — Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “broke me out in tiny bumps all over — Facial Toner”
    • “caused massive breakout — Blemish Clearing Toner”
  • Poor makeup removal and product residue Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves makeup residue — Hydrating Milky Cleanser”
    • “leaves a filmy layer — Hydrating Milky Cleanser”
    • “doesn't remove heavy makeup — pH Balancing Daily Cleanser”
  • Lather issues in cleansers Sometimes Noted
    • “foams up when rubbed — Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “doesn't foam at all — Hydrating Milky Cleanser”
    • “doesn't foam up much — pH Balancing Daily Cleanser”

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Questions and answers

Is Thayers good for dry skin?

Yes, Thayers is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates Facial Toner, Hydrating Milky Toner, and Hydrating Milky Cleanser Superior for dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention that these cleansers and toners are gentle, soothing, and hydrating.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Is Thayers worth it?

Thayers is worth it for shoppers seeking gentle, fragrance-free skin care, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, sensitive, and combination skin, and Superior for oily and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention its effective pore-refining and acne-clearing benefits, and the brand features key ingredients like aloe vera.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Which Thayers moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best Thayers moisturizer for dry skin is the Barrier Bestie Ultra Whip Cream, which Lovi rates High for dry skin. The Thayers products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Does Thayers cause breakouts?

Thayers is unlikely to cause breakouts as reviewers sometimes note this effect, while the Thayers products on this page feature gentle ingredients like aloe vera that help soothe the skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Is Thayers fragrance-free?

Yes, the Thayers products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers sometimes note scent dislike or sensitivity.

What are the key ingredients in Thayers products?

The key ingredients found across the Thayers products on this page are aloe vera and witch hazel. Aloe vera helps support skin healing and moisture.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Where can I buy Thayers, and how much does it cost?

Thayers products are available on Lovi with prices in stores across the United Arab Emirates generally ranging from AED 62.92 to AED 73.38, starting from AED 54.98 up to AED 75.00.

What are good alternatives to Thayers?

Good alternatives to Thayers include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi.

Thayers vs CeraVe: which is better?

Thayers and CeraVe both fit skin types very well, with CeraVe rating slightly higher for sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Thayers-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily skin, matching CeraVe's top tier for oily skin.

Who owns Thayers, and where is it from?

Thayers is an American brand founded in 1847, owned by L'Oréal since 2020.

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Is Thayers cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Thayers as cruelty-free.

Is Thayers good for sensitive skin?

Thayers is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates Facial Toner, Hydrating Milky Cleanser, pH Balancing Daily Cleanser, Facial Mist, and Barrier Bestie Ultra Whip Cream High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that these cleansers and toners are gentle and soothing, though some note occasional scent dislike or sensitivity. Aloe vera, a key ingredient in the products, helps soothe and heal the skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Which Thayers cleanser is best for oily skin?

The pH Balancing Daily Cleanser is the best choice for oily skin, followed by the Hydrating Milky Cleanser and the Blemish Clearing Cleanser. Lovi rates the pH Balancing Daily Cleanser High for oily skin.

Is Thayers good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Thayers is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the brand cleanses and clears acne effectively. Aloe vera helps support skin healing and wound prevention in products containing it.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Is Thayers good for mature skin?

Yes, Thayers is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates Facial Toner, Hydrating Milky Toner, Hydrating Milky Cleanser, and Facial Mist High for mature skin. The Thayers products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Research behind Thayers's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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