Thayers skincare
Thayers is an American skincare brand founded in 1847 and owned by L'Oréal since 2020.
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.
Aloe vera
Witch hazelThis 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.
Thayers toners and essences
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 59.7k+ reviewsReviewers 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?
Thayers is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Thayers-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The Thayers products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, and key ingredients like aloe vera help soothe and heal the skin.
Is Thayers worth it?
Thayers is worth it for shoppers seeking gentle skincare, as Lovi rates the Thayers-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the cleansers and toners are gentle and soothing, and the Thayers products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are Thayers's best products?
Thayers products fit best on dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines for dry, sensitive, and oily skin as Superior.
Which Thayers moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best moisturizer on this page for dry skin is Barrier Bestie Ultra Whip Cream. Lovi rates this moisturizer High for dry skin.
Does Thayers cause breakouts?
Thayers is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as reviewers sometimes note breakouts but the Thayers products on this page feature gentle ingredients like aloe vera and witch hazel. Lovi rates Facial Toner and Hydrating Milky Toner High for acne-prone skin.
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Is Thayers fragrance-free?
Yes, the Thayers products on this page are fragrance-free because every product lists 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 to soothe the skin and supports wound healing.
How do I build a Thayers skincare routine?
To build a Thayers skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Hydrating Milky Cleanser and Hydrating Milky Toner. In the evening, cleanse again with the Hydrating Milky Cleanser, and once a week incorporate a nourishing mask into your routine. Lovi rates the Thayers-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy Thayers, and how much does it cost?
Thayers products on this page are sold at stores in Singapore. Prices range from S$11.35 to S$26.70, with most falling between S$11.35 and S$26.70.
What are good alternatives to Thayers?
Similar brands with pages on Lovi are CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands offer various options that may fit similar skincare routines.
Thayers vs CeraVe: which is better?
Thayers and CeraVe both perform very well, with Lovi rating Thayers-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Thayers offers gentle, non-drying toners and soothing cleansers with key ingredients like aloe vera and witch hazel.
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Who owns Thayers, and where is it from?
Thayers is an American brand founded in 1847, owned by L'Oréal since 2020.
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 Thayers-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The Thayers products on this page list no fragrance, and key ingredients like aloe vera help soothe and hydrate 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, while the Hydrating Milky Cleanser and Blemish Clearing Cleanser are rated Average. Lovi rates the pH Balancing Daily Cleanser High for oily skin.
Is Thayers good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Thayers is good for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates Facial Toner and Barrier Bestie Ultra Whip Cream High for sensitive skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the cleansers and toners are gentle and soothing, and the Thayers products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Thayers good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Thayers is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the products cleanse and clear acne effectively.
Is Thayers good for mature skin?
Yes, Thayers is good for mature skin, with multiple products providing high or superior fit ratings. Lovi rates Facial Toner and Hydrating Milky Toner Superior for mature skin. Aloe vera, a key ingredient across the products, helps prevent skin aging.
Research behind Thayers's key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Combination of microneedling and glycolic acid peels for the treatment of acne scars in dark skin
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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