Thayers Gentle Facial Astringent - Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel & Rose Petal
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylyl glycol + 1 moreWorks
“Plus, it prepares skin to soak in moisturizers and is a great make up base.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40-b, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sd alcohol 40-b~8.4–12.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about Sd alcohol 40-bGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinParfum~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium hydroxide~1.2–1.8%
Caprylyl glycol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractCymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.6%
Rubus fruticosus leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractUrtica dioica extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sd alcohol 40-b, Glycerin, Parfum, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Rubus fruticosus leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Urtica dioica extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ThayersGentle Facial Astringent - Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel & Rose PetalYOUR PRODUCT | Youth To The PeopleSuperfood Firm and Brighten Vitamin C Serum | Thayers Natural RemediesMilky Hydrating Face Toner with Snow Mushroom and Hyaluronic Acid | celimaxSkin Repair Bee Tox Therapy Mask | |
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| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $27.68 | $4.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Sodium Hyaluronate | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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