Thayers Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Facial Mist Toner with Aloe Vera, Unscented, Soothing and Hydrating, for All Skin Types, Trial Size, 3 oz Review

4.7 (18,900) Amazon rating$4.39

Our verdict

Thayers' unscented Witch Hazel Facial Mist is an alcohol free, aloe vera based toner built to tone, balance, soothe and hydrate all skin types. With 18,900 reviews at 4.7 stars, it's one of the most proven toners in this entire lineup.

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Best for

All skin types looking for a widely trusted, fragrance free witch hazel toner with aloe vera.

Skip if

You want a scented mist or an acid based exfoliating toner, since this formula is unscented and soothing rather than treatment focused.

  • Priced 77% below the category median ($19.20 across 452 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.7/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 18,900 owner ratings

  • Popularity5.0/5

    18,900 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

This mist is built around witch hazel and aloe vera in an alcohol free, unscented formula meant to tone, balance, soothe and hydrate. The ingredient list leans natural and organic, and the brand positions it for all skin types rather than a specific concern like acne or dryness alone.

At 3 ounces, this listing is a trial size, priced at $4.39, making it an easy and affordable way to keep witch hazel on hand or test it before buying a larger bottle. Because it skips alcohol, the formula is built to lean soothing rather than stripping.

With 18,900 reviews at a 4.7 star average, this is one of the most reviewed and highest rated toners available, reflecting long standing, widespread trust in the unscented Thayers formula even in this smaller trial size.

Pros

  • Alcohol free witch hazel and aloe vera formula suited to soothing and hydrating
  • Unscented, making it a safe pick for fragrance sensitive skin
  • Natural and organic ingredient profile
  • Extremely large review base of 18,900 at a 4.7 star average
  • Affordable trial size price point

Cons

  • Trial size 3 ounce bottle needs frequent repurchasing for daily use
  • Not formulated with acids, so it won't provide exfoliating benefits some toners offer
  • Recent monthly purchase count on this specific trial listing is modest

Performance notes

Witch hazel is a classic toning ingredient, and removing the alcohol that traditional witch hazel extracts often carry helps this formula lean toward soothing rather than stripping. Aloe vera works alongside it to support hydration, which is part of why the brand positions this as an all skin types, tone, balance, soothe and hydrate formula rather than a treatment toner.

What buyers say

With 18,900 reviews at a 4.7 star average, this is one of the most reviewed and highest rated toners in the category, reflecting long standing, widespread buyer trust in the unscented Thayers formula.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this toner good for sensitive skin?

Yes, it's unscented and alcohol free, which are two common triggers for sensitive skin removed from the formula. Aloe vera is included to help support a soothing feel on application.

Does this toner exfoliate?

No, this version is built around witch hazel and aloe vera rather than an acid, so it's meant to tone, balance and hydrate rather than exfoliate. Anyone wanting exfoliation would need to pair it with a separate acid based product.

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