Thayers Rose Petal Facial Mist for acne-prone skin
Witch Hazel
Aloe Barbadensis
Rose Extract
GlycerinHigh
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few toners fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers excellent hydration for your combination skin due to the presence of glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf extract, which provide effective moisturizing effects.
- Witch hazel extract bark twig leaf and aloe barbadensis leaf extract offer mild anti-inflammatory support, providing moderate benefits for your acne and blemishes.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine. Start 3x a week and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply your hydrating toner after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers with various skin types, including sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin, report that the mist effectively hydrates, soothes, and refreshes their complexion without causing irritation. Many note noticeable improvements in skin texture, reduced redness, and a healthy, dewy glow after consistent use.
Highlights
Refreshing and hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “makes my skin feel refreshed and hydrated”
- “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and supple”
- “keeps my skin moisturized, especially in winter”
- “hydrates skin all day”
Pleasant rose scent Often Mentioned
- “has an amazing scent and is not too overpowering”
- “pleasant and authentic rose petal scent”
- “light rose smell and it smells like baby powder”
- “love the natural rose scent”
Convenient mist Sometimes Noted
- “mist option is a convenient way to apply”
- “eliminates the need for a cloth applicator”
- “convenient way to use it in a spray whenever I want”
- “easy to use throughout the day”
Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
- “suitable for all skin types, doesn't irritate”
- “highly recommended for those with sensitive skin”
- “one of the few toners that my skin doesn't react negatively to”
- “safe and gentle on your skin”
Overpowering fragrance Rarely Noted
- “rose fragrance is a bit too strong”
- “smells heavily of baby powder and roses”
- “has parfum listed, which irritated my nose”
- “scent lingers longer than I would prefer”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “may clog follicles or strip skin”
- “caused a slight stinging sensation”
- “experienced some redness after using this mist”
- “broke me out after a few days”
Worsens dryness Rarely Noted
- “can strip moisture and worsen dryness”
- “left my face feeling a bit tight”
- “not hydrating enough for my very dry skin”
- “felt like it dried out my cheeks”
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Questions and answers
What makes Thayers Rose Petal Facial Mist a great fit for acne-prone skin?
This hydrating toner is a great fit because glycerin and aloe vera provide effective moisture while witch hazel and aloe vera offer mild support to help calm blemishes. It is also safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This toner is a great fit for acne-prone skin because witch hazel and aloe vera help calm redness and blemishes, while glycerin provides gentle moisture without irritation. These ingredients work together safely to soothe your skin while keeping it feeling soft and smooth.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Witch Hazel do for acne-prone skin?
Witch Hazel helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness and soothing irritated areas. Studies show that its bark extract may help lower inflammation tied to breakouts while being gentle on the skin.
What does Aloe Vera do for acne-prone skin?
Aloe vera helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness, swelling, and the number of blemishes. It works well to soothe irritated areas while keeping the skin smooth and comfortable.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This hydrating toner is used after cleansing and before moisturizing in your morning routine. It is also included in your weekly routine following cleansing, enzyme powder, and a cleansing mask, and it is a great fit because it helps keep your skin calm and balanced.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this hydrating toner with retinol by applying the toner first to damp skin and following with your retinol treatment once it absorbs. This helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation since the formula is gentle and free of harsh ingredients.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this toner daily in your morning routine as a hydrating step after cleansing and before moisturizing. It is safe for your acne-prone skin, providing gentle moisture and mild support for blemishes without causing irritation.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on acne-prone skin because it is safe and free of harsh ingredients. It helps calm blemishes gently with witch hazel and aloe leaf extract while keeping your skin comfortable.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (geraniol and citronellol).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Hamamelis bark proanthocyanidins strongly increased the proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes and reduced transepidermal water loss and erythema formation in SLS-irritated skin, whereas the polysaccharide fraction had no effect.
Phytochemistry, 2001A Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract increased LOXL1 expression twofold, decreased elafin synthesis, restored functional elastic fibers, reduced nonfunctional elastin aggregates, decreased wrinkles, and improved skin firmness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018Witch hazel bark extract and hamamelitannin showed pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, supported keratinocyte migration in a wound healing assay, and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth, whereas their skin microbiota metabolite ellagic acid stimulated inflammatory mediator release.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025Hamamelis virginiana bark extract inhibited Cutibacterium acnes-induced IL-6 release and TNF-α-induced IL-8 release in human keratinocytes without showing antibacterial or antibiofilm activities.
Antioxidants, 2022Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.
Skin Research and Technology, 2006Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Witch Hazel Extract Bark Twig Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rosaa Centifolia Flower Water Rose Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Geraniol, Citronellol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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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