The affordable toner has a celebrity fanbase (Image: Thayers)When a budget-friendly toner is endorsed by celebrities like Lily Collins, aka Emily in Paris, Zendaya, and Bimini, you know it’s going to be a great product. Priced at £14.99, Thayers’ Hydrating Alcohol-free Facial Toner is infused with rose petals, soothing aloe vera, and witch hazel, and is loved for not only hydrating the skin but also for closing pores and leaving a gorgeous glow. As a product that’s been around for 175 years, Thayers’ star seller is this toner, which is made without alcohol and is gentle on the skin. It uses pure-grade witch hazel to visibly reduce pores and improve skin texture. Having been a best-seller in the US, Australia, and Canada, this iconic Thayers toner is now available at Boots for £14.99. Skincare enthusiasts are raving about it, with numerous five-star reviews praising its transformative and nourishing properties. READ MORE: New Look slashes price of ‘gorgeous’ green coat shoppers say is ‘warm and cosy’ READ MORE: My eyebrows are so light I can’t see them in photos but this £40 buy works wonder One reviewer even praised it for being the ‘only toner that doesn’t break me out’, which is a significant advantage. Emily in Paris star Lily Collins recently appeared in Vogue’s Beauty Secrets series and said: “I’ve always used this toner with witch hazel because it’s just such a classic,” reports the Manchester Evening News. Beauty lovers agree. The ‘vintage’ style packaging is simple, including a white bottle adorned with an image of Henry Thayers, the doctor who founded the brand and finished with a bright red cap. One customer said: “This has to be one of the best toners out there, from the vintage vibe packaging to the recognisable exquisite ingredients, perfectly blended, which is so important, a captivating subtle hint of rose and yet incredibly hydrating.”
Thayers Hydrating Alcohol-free Facial Toners, £14.99
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Another added: “This leaves my skin feeling so soft and hydrated after a good wash. My skin has improved since using this and my skin doesn’t feel like it’s been stripped and dried after using it.” A third commented: “Thayers toner is golden. It has a lovely scent and gives you a nice glow. I’ve been using it for years now and I’m not sure when I’ll stop.” A fourth shopper said: “Absolutely adore this, a bottle really lasts and it does fantastic things to my skin. If I could only use one product on my face this is what I’d choose. I’m nearly at the point of gifting the minis to all my friends for birthdays I feel that evangelical about it.” For one individual battling rosacea, the toner has been a game-changer. They shared their experience: “I have rosacea, and this not only doesn’t aggravate my skin, but even seems to soothe it a little. “Not a treatment, but helpful. I apply about a teaspoon with clean hands after a gentle face wash every night.”
The toner can be used day and night as part of your skincare regime
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Its potent fragrance put some customers off. A customer left a three-star review, noting: “Good toner and does the job, but the smell is very strong and perfume like.” Another user liked the scent but mentioned that the toner was “very drying” for them, adding: “I have to put lotion or a serum on straight away.” Given that witch hazel can sometimes cause dryness, those affected may prefer the brand’s Snow Mushroom Milky Toner, which promises hydration and comfort. It’s described as “a blend of snow mushroom, hyaluronic acid and elderflower water, this pH-balanced milky toner hydrates and comforts skin while removing impurities”. The brand’s acclaim isn’t limited to toners; its Let’s Be Water Cream is also celebrated for its ability to smooth skin texture and minimise pores, thanks to ingredients like azelaic acid, hyaluronic acid, and licorice root. A satisfied customer reported: “My skin feels smoother than before and leaves a nice glow.” The product is available here and is recommended for use following the brand’s pH-balancing daily cleanser to achieve a hydrated, radiant complexion. For those pursuing radiance but hesitant about witch hazel, consider the Pixi Glow Tonic, priced at £10, featuring 5% glycolic acid a favourite among buyers who say: “Makes me so glowy! ” On the higher end, Charlotte Tilbury’s Glow Toner comes with a £40 price tag, boasting ingredients like peptide royalepigen P5, exfolactive, Red Clover Flower, sodium hyaluronate, and niacinamide for enhanced brightness, pore refining, and smoothing. To get your hands on Thayers’ century-old recipe products, such as their renowned toner, head over to the Boots website here.Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnBeautyLily CollinsSkincareBoots