Thayers Witch Hazel or Dickinson's all-natural Witch Hazel?

Which is the better witch hazel product? Thayer's I'm sure smells better, but does the added aloe vera make it a better witch hazel than Dickinson's?

Which do you choose? Quality over quantity?

What ever works for you is what is better. Personally, I use Dickenson's.

Generic.

Neither is better than the other, but if you want to deviate from the norm of witch hazel and go alcohol free Thayer's is for you. Personally I use Dickinson's as the scent isn't worth worrying about because it dissipates in about 5-10 seconds.

DFSDAILY said:

Neither is better than the other, but if you want to deviate from the norm of witch hazel and go alcohol free Thayer's is for you. Personally I use Dickinson's as the scent isn't worth worrying about because it dissipates in about 5-10 seconds.

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The smell goes away very quickly. I find Dickinsons to be highly effective.

I like the Thayers. Hate the generic (smell)

Dennis said:

Generic.

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Dennis said:

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Yup. $1.50.

I have and use them both. Dickinson's for regular shaves; Thayer's when layering scents.


marty

Walmart generic. Smell doesn't bother me, and if it did, its gone in a few seconds. And because its so cheap, I'm not worried about splashing it all around and losing a little down the drain.

I use the generic stuff, but would advise you to atleast try one Thayers variety. Until you do, you'll never know what it's all about. At less than $10 a bottle, you can't really go wrong.

I personally find that Thayers and Dickinsons are quite different in feel on your face. To me, Dickininsons feels like water going on, and absorbes/evaporates much like water does. To be honest, I didn't feel much benefit from it other than cooling very minor irritation and a little skin tightening. Thayers on the other hand, not counting the Unscented because it's like water also, has a thicker consistency and you can feel it. It gives the same cooling and soothing effect as Dickinsons but adds a layer of skin conditioning I think under your AS. It can get a little sticky feeling also if you use too much or your face is already well moisturized or a little oily. For me I think the difference is pretty substantial and honestly, I think the only way to really know that difference is to experience it yourself by comparing the two.

I have the Thayer's Rose, and I really like how it feels. It never stings, unlike most aftershaves and balms.

Thayers Lavender here. Real nice.

The alcohol in Dickinson's is nice because it can act as a disinfectant if you have weepers.

I'm using it mainly because Grocery Outlet had a giant container of it on sale two years ago (twice the normal size.) Still using it!

I use Vijon Witch Hazel from Walmart, like $1.50 for 16oz...speaking of which, I'm almost out and need to restock.

I bought Thayer's lemon witch hazel from Whole Foods market. This smells really nice, but does not stay on for a long time. I don't feel it really cleaning my face at all. I'll give it another whirl when I finish shaving and see if any results work.

Btw, I only got this because no one had peach.

Check out Up & Up generic at Target. $1.44 a bottle around where I live.


CHEERS,

--T

My first bottle (almost gone) is Dickinson's. The next time I see it, I'll pick up a new bottle (either it or the generic WH, whichever one I see first).

I just use generic as it works great. I don't mind the smell but I sometimes scent it with EO just for something different.