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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 dry skin and sensitive 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 Thayers-focused routine Superior for oily skin, and several of its toners and cleansers fit oily skin well.

Is Thayers worth it?

Thayers is worth considering for dry, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for these needs. Aloe vera is a key ingredient across the products that helps with skin healing and hydration. Furthermore, the Thayers products on this page list no fragrance, making them a gentle option for sensitive users.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Which Thayers moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best moisturizer for dry skin on this page is Barrier Bestie Ultra Whip Cream. Lovi rates this moisturizer High for dry skin, and aloe vera in Thayers products helps soothe and calm dry skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Does Thayers cause breakouts?

Thayers is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as reviewers sometimes note causes breakouts while the brand offers many gentle products. Lovi rates the Thayers-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

Is Thayers fragrance-free?

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

What are the key ingredients in Thayers products?

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

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

How do I build a Thayers skincare routine?

To build a Thayers routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Hydrating Milky Cleanser and Hydrating Milky Toner, followed by a moisturizer and SPF. For your evening routine, use a pre-cleanser, the Hydrating Milky Cleanser, a serum or treatment, and a moisturizer. Once a week, you can add a nourishing mask into that evening routine. Lovi rates the Thayers-focused routine Superior for dry skin.

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

Thayers products are sold in Canada and on this page range in price from CA$12.48 to CA$26.39, with most costing between CA$17.98 and CA$26.39.

What are good alternatives to Thayers?

Good alternatives to Thayers include brands like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates Thayers-focused routines as Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Thayers vs CeraVe: which is better?

Thayers and CeraVe perform comparably, as Lovi rates the Thayers-focused routines and the CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone 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 dry skin?

Yes, Thayers is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Thayers-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The Thayers products on this page list no fragrance, and the brand features key ingredients like aloe vera that helps soothe and support skin health. Furthermore, Lovi rates the Facial Toner, Hydrating Milky Cleanser, and Barrier Bestie Ultra Whip Cream as Superior for dry 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, followed by the Hydrating Milky Cleanser and Blemish Clearing Cleanser, which both have an Average fit. Aloe vera is a key ingredient across the Thayers range that helps soothe skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Is Thayers good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Thayers is good for sensitive skin and features aloe vera and witch hazel across its products. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin, and reviewers frequently mention that the cleansers and toners are gentle and soothing. The Thayers products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps prevent irritation.

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 and Hydrating Milky Toner as Superior for it. The Thayers products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Research behind Thayers's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

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