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This 'holy grail skin care product' is dermatologist-approved — only $9

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Among Amazon‘s best-sellers in the skin care category is an alcohol-free witch hazel toner that over 4,000 reviewers swear by.

The beloved natural astringent is Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner ($9). Its main ingredients include rose petal water, aloe vera and a proprietary Witch Hazel extract. Despite its simple formulation, fans of the skin care hero say it cleans out pores, moisturizes and controls oil production.

“I have to say, this is my holy grail skin care product. It is simply amazing,” raves one happy customer. “Even after double-cleansing with cleansing oil and a foam cleanser, this toner never fails to shock me with the gunk it wipes off. It leaves my face feeling clean and refreshed …Overall, this toner is a godsend.”

The editors at Yahoo Lifestyle are committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. At times, we may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page.

If the Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner isn’t for you, the brand offers different blends, including cucumber and lavender. (Photo: Amazon)
If the Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner isn’t for you, the brand offers different blends, including cucumber and lavender. (Photo: Amazon)

So, what makes this toner so unique and efficacious?

“Thayers Witch Hazel toners have the highest level of therapeutic tannins, which have both antioxidant and astringent properties,” explains Miami-based board-certified dermatologist Lucy Chen to Yahoo Lifestyle. “Thayers toners are gentle [because] they are alcohol-free and therefore do not dry out skin.”

Chen says toner is a means to cleanse skin, control excess oil production and restore hydration. It essentially helps balance the skin — and Thayers’ combination of ingredients makes for the perfect blend. “Certified organic witch hazel purifies skin, balances pH and tightens pores. Aloe vera and rose petal water have nourishing and hydrating properties,” she says of the formula. “[It] contains natural ingredients and it’s very important that it is alcohol-free.”

Here’s what reviewers have to say:

It’s great for acne: “If you suffer from hormonal or cystic acne, this product is a godsend,” says a reviewer. “I cannot sing this product’s praises loudly enough. If you know all too well the frustration of having raised, itchy or painful acne that sometimes does not come to a head that can lasts for weeks without relief, do your skin a favor and try this product out for one month; you won’t regret it.”

It clears out pores: “This product has miraculously made my pores appear much smaller. I’ve bought all kinds of products that have promised to minimize pores and done no such thing. I wasn’t even expecting that from this toner, but it has made a noticeable difference.

It feels gentle: “This has exceeded all my expectations! All toners I have tried including sensitive skin and alcohol-free formulas burn my face. This is the first product that gentle, removes stubborn makeup and smells great!”

It keeps oil under control: “This product is incredibly amazing on my skin! I have very oily skin and a lot of toners overdry cause of the alcohol and pull the good oils from my skin causing my skin to breakout worse! This witch hazel actually hydrates my skin adding moisture back into my pores causing my skin to brighten and clear. I would Highly recommend you won’t be disappointed!”

Overall, it is a must-have: “My skin is renewed. Fine lines minimized, skin fresh, acne gone and it smells amazing. I haven’t had a single pimple since buying this. I use it twice a day and so does my husband. We now can’t live without it and bring it everywhere when we travel. It definitely needs to be added to your beauty routine. Don’t question it.”

Shop it: Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner, $9, amazon.com

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