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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 oily skin and 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 oily skin?

Yes, Thayers is good for oily skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines for oily skin as Superior. Key ingredients like aloe vera and witch hazel help soothe and refine oily skin.

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Is Thayers worth it?

Thayers offers affordable options, with products on this page generally costing between $10.99 and $14.86, and its routines rate Superior for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin. Reviewers often mention its gentle and soothing cleansers and toners, alongside effective pore and texture refiners. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry and sensitive skin.

Which Thayers moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Barrier Bestie Ultra Whip Cream is the best Thayers moisturizer for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin.

Does Thayers cause breakouts?

Thayers is unlikely to cause breakouts as reviewers sometimes note causes breakouts. The Thayers products on this page feature key ingredients like aloe vera and witch hazel, which help soothe skin and refine pores.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Is Thayers fragrance-free?

Yes, the Thayers products on this page are fragrance-free. Every product listed on the page contains no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Thayers products?

The key ingredients in the Thayers products on this page are aloe vera and witch hazel. Aloe vera helps soothe and supports skin healing.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

How do I build a Thayers skincare routine?

Building a Thayers skincare routine for dry skin involves starting the morning with Hydrating Milky Cleanser, followed by Hydrating Milky Toner, a moisturizer, and an SPF. The evening routine uses Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, Hydrating Milky Cleanser, Blemish Clearing Pads, and a moisturizer. Once a week, the routine adds a nourishing mask to those same steps.

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

Thayers products on this page are available on Amazon US. Prices range from $9.97 to $14.99, with most items falling between $10.99 and $14.86.

What are good alternatives to Thayers?

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

Thayers vs CeraVe: which is better?

Thayers and CeraVe both fit oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin at a Superior level. However, CeraVe rates higher for dry skin and sensitive skin, where Lovi rates CeraVe as Superior and Thayers as High.

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 dry skin?

Yes, Thayers is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Facial Toner and Hydrating Milky Cleanser Superior for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that these cleansers and toners are gentle and hydrating, and the Thayers products on this page list no fragrance. Aloe vera helps soothe the skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Which Thayers cleanser is best for oily skin?

The pH Balancing Daily Cleanser is the best Thayers cleanser for oily skin, rating High for that skin type. The Hydrating Milky Cleanser and Blemish Clearing Cleanser are also on the page, but both rate Average for oily skin.

Is Thayers good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Thayers is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand's cleansers and toners High to Superior for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that these cleansers and toners are gentle and soothing, and the Thayers products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Is Thayers good for mature skin?

Thayers is a good choice for mature skin, as Facial Toner, Hydrating Milky Toner, and Facial Mist all rate Superior for this skin type. Lovi rates the brand's fit as High for dry skin and High for sensitive skin. Key ingredients such as aloe vera help soothe and support the skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Research behind Thayers's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

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