Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Astringent 16 oz

Overview

Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel is a 16 fluid ounce liquid astringent distilled from witch hazel, formulated for all, normal, oily and sensitive skin. It is positioned for cleansing, oil control and pore care, with camphor, eucalyptol and menthol among its active ingredients.

As a distilled witch hazel astringent rather than a modern hydrating toner, this leans toward oil control and pore tightening more than moisture. Menthol, camphor and eucalyptol give it a cooling sensation on application, which some skin types tolerate better than others despite the sensitive-skin listing. It is dye, paraben, phthalate and sulfate free, and ranks 218th among facial toners and astringents on Amazon.

• 16 fluid ounce bottle
• Camphor, eucalyptol, menthol and witch hazel
• Dye, paraben, phthalate and sulfate free
• Ranked 218th in facial toners and astringents

Who it's for

Suits people with oily or normal skin who want a traditional astringent for excess oil and clogged pores. Those with reactive or very dry skin may find the menthol and camphor cooling agents too stimulating despite the sensitive-skin listing.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Witch hazel works as an astringent by tightening pores and drawing out excess oil, and the added menthol and eucalyptol contribute a cooling, tingling sensation on contact that many users read as a sign it is working, though that same sensation can register as irritation on more reactive skin. The 16 ounce size and liquid format suit daily use with a cotton pad.

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