Thayers Rose Petal Facial Mist for oily skin
Witch Hazel
Aloe Barbadensis
Rose Extract
GlycerinAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for oily skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Highly suitable for your oily skin due to Witch Hazel Extract Bark Twig Leaf and Glycerin, which help balance sebum production and hydrate without adding excess oil. It offers moderate hydration and general skincare benefits, supporting oily shine, but lacks targeted ingredients for your primary concern.
- The presence of Rosea Centifolia Flower Water and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract provides additional soothing and moisturizing effects beneficial for oily skin.
- The product is generally safe for your skin, with a low risk of irritation from fragrance and alcohol.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine every day to keep skin fresh.
- Apply this product after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
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
How well does Thayers Rose Petal Facial Mist work for oily skin?
Thayers Rose Petal Facial Mist works moderately well for oily skin, as witch hazel and glycerin help balance oil and hydrate without adding excess shine. Oily skin often needs lightweight hydrators paired with oil-controlling ingredients like sodium hyaluronate or beta-glucan to manage shine and maintain balance.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily skin?
Witch hazel extract and glycerin help balance oil and hydrate your skin without adding extra shine. Aloe vera and rose extract also provide gentle soothing and moisture.
What does Witch Hazel do for oily skin?
Witch Hazel helps calm irritated skin and may reduce redness and swelling. It is unlikely to cause irritation and is generally well tolerated by sensitive skin types.
What does Aloe Vera do for oily skin?
Aloe vera helps calm oily skin while keeping it comfortable and protected. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and it provides soothing and skin-protective properties that support a clear, smooth look.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This hydrating toner goes into your morning routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer and sunscreen. It is generally safe for your skin with a low risk of irritation.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing and before your retinol treatment. It is generally safe for your skin, though an oily skin routine often benefits more from targeted ingredients that specifically address your primary concerns.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this toner every morning as part of your regular routine. It helps balance oil and keeps skin hydrated without feeling heavy, though oily skin often needs extra targeted ingredients to fully address primary concerns.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it contains witch hazel and glycerin to balance oil and hydrate without adding excess shine. It also features soothing aloe and rose water, and has a safe profile with a very low risk of irritation.
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, 2018A 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, 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, 2001Witch 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, 2025Topical 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
Why other toners fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
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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