Toner Talk: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel

Before I officially replace my current toner which has been working for me for years, I believe it deserves a post. (I’m still using it! Still my HG Toner.)

For the past 5 years, I’ve been religiously using Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel as my toner. Definitely my HG. Washing my face never feels completely clean if I don’t use it.

I’ve tried other toners before such as Clinique (also works for me but I find it pretty expensive because I’m a cheapskate), Nieva Visage Refreshing Toner (made my skin itchy) and Mary Kay (also works for me, but hard to find and slightly pricey, too).

The only toner that really produced results for me is Dickinson’s Witch Hazel.


I came across this brand when I was still active in GirlTalk. People were raving about it. They were saying that every time they go to the store to buy it, it was always out of stock because it was so in demand! I got so intrigued that I had to try it out for myself.

It definitely does what a toner should do. Cleans your face of the dirt and oil that your facial wash wasn’t able to and tones your face, making your pores more refined. And for some reason it brightens (not lighten) up my face even if it doesn’t have any whitening agents.

Uses natural witch hazel extract used in most toners, and has 14% natural alcohol

What I didn’t like at first though was the smell. It took some time getting used to. I keep telling people it smells like tequila! And boy, do I hate the smell of tequila. (Makes me remember the nights that I couldn’t remember, hehe) But eventually I got used to it.

And ever since, I’ve been using Dickinson’s Witch Hazel toner. Until now. I *might* replace it soon with another brand. I started using the new brand today but I’ll give it a week to see if it’s good enough to replace Dickinson’s. (This toner is still the best! I went back to it, after a month of using another product.)

If you’re interested in trying Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel, it is available in any Healthy Option branch. Remember to get the YELLOW variant because the blue one is used mainly as an antiseptic. 🙂

The big 475mL bottle costs around P300. Definitely affordable and will last you forever! 😛

Let me know if it works for you!

Lia
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34 responses to “Toner Talk: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel”

  1. Bea Avatar
    Bea

    Have you tried Celeteque’s toner with witch hazel? I wonder how that compares with this.

  2. Lia Avatar
    Lia

    Never tried Celeteque. The Celeteque moisturizer didn’t agree with me so I didn’t pursue the brand even though it’s supposed to be one of the most gentle brands around (water-based, etc).

    And I was already happy with Dickinson’s 🙂 Their available in small bottles, too if you want to try it out! 🙂

  3. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    Hmm, matry nga. I’m always on the lookout for a good toner, I really can’t feel the diff naman whether I use them or not kasi. I want a toner that will really make me feel like toning is important, haha.

  4. Lia Avatar
    Lia

    Haha! 🙂 I notice the difference in my pores when I forget to tone, and sometimes I get pimples too!

    The only reason why I thought of changing my toner was parang nag dr-dry pa rin face ko with Dickinson’s but not as much as the other toners I’ve used 🙂 My face is super dry kasi! 😛

  5. Monique Avatar
    Monique

    I have tried this toner and i love it!
    Here’s my 2 cents: http://lifesbestsecrets.blogspot.com/2011/02/meet-witch-hazel-search-for-best-toner.html

  6. Lia Espina Lopez Avatar
    Lia Espina Lopez

    Hi Monique! Thanks for passing by 🙂 Happy to see another Dickinson Witch Hazel fan.

  7. john Avatar
    john

    is this also good for men with oily face?

  8. Lia Espina Lopez Avatar
    Lia Espina Lopez

    Hi John, I’m not sure about men, but women with oily faces also use this as a toner and end up with good results 🙂

    Best to try it. You can buy the small bottle first to see if it works for you 🙂

  9. betsy Avatar
    betsy

    hi lia…how’s ur new product so far? does ur new product works better than dickinson?would like to try this one coz ive heard lots of beautiful review from different women outhere! i’ll post my review once i’ll use the product

  10. glai Avatar
    glai

    hello Lia..may i now where can i buy that product? and how much? im interested..thank you!

  11. James Avatar
    James

    ate Lia, ang cool naman ng mga reviews nyo…
    ask ko lng sana kung nkakaliit ba sya ng pores, i have huge pores ksi tpus oily din poh ako.. aabot poh ba sya ng 2-3 months? sana poh meron nito sa Festival Mall Alabang or Alabang Town Center, sayang kasi kung pupunta kmi tpus out of stock >.<

    anyway thanks poh sa review ^^

  12. xtineordinary Avatar
    xtineordinary

    Hi, I just bought this a week ago…I have a acne prone skin, combination of oily and dry skin…i always have at least 3-5 cystic acne every month and small pimples all over..I almost tried everything like BP, had consulted a derma and didnt work, tea tree oil, retinoic acid, pimple toner from lets face it, all didnt work. this toner worked like charm and its only a week. i stopped using retinoic acid and tried this one. I just wash my face using clean and clear acne cleanser and this toner. my face is a lot better now. My cystic acne begun to heal. still have small pimples. it brigtens my face too..I’ll keep using it and hopefully it’ll help to remove my pimples..thanks

  13. jemmy Avatar
    jemmy

    ahhh i really want to try this kya lng ang layu nmn ng store manila pa, syang walang healthy options d2 :(((((((((((
    sinong nauwi ng cavite dyan, pwede magpbili? haha

  14. Andrea Jaraza Avatar
    Andrea Jaraza

    I so love this toner. I’ve been using it for more than 6 months now. I used to have major breakouts because of hormonal imbalance. I use this twice a day and it works wonders. My skin cleared and I don’t experience major breakouts anymore. I usually wash my face, put on the toner and massage egyptian magic cream on my face. My reddish scars are less visible. I will definitely recommend this product! Two thumbs up!

  15. joyce Avatar
    joyce

    i’m using Celeteque’s Alcohol-free toner for 2 weeks now, i still can’t see/feel the effect it promised. Will switch to Dickinson’s after i finished the bottle.

  16. Lia Espina Lopez Avatar
    Lia Espina Lopez

    Hi Joyce, let me know if this toner works for you! 🙂 I can’t live without it.

  17. Alexis Avatar
    Alexis

    Where i can get this product ? :))

  18. Lia Espina Lopez Avatar
    Lia Espina Lopez

    Hi Alexis, you can buy it at any Health Option branches 🙂

  19. jhen Avatar
    jhen

    where can i buy witch hazel pls?

  20. jENNY Avatar
    jENNY

    where can i buy witch hazel?

  21. Lia Espina Lopez Avatar
    Lia Espina Lopez

    Hi Jenny, you can buy it at any Healthy Options branch 🙂

  22. jermyn prado Avatar
    jermyn prado

    Hi po ask ko lng..im athlete kasi pede bang magpa init..kung gagamit ako nito ty so much..po

  23. Lia Espina Lopez Avatar
    Lia Espina Lopez

    Hi Jermyn, yup it shouldn’t be a problem. Don’t forget to use sunblock! 🙂

  24. angelique Avatar
    angelique

    is it available in the watsons po? we dont have any Healthy Options branch kasi dito sa amin

  25. dyet Avatar
    dyet

    Hi,’ do you mind if I ask where did u buy the dickinson witch hazel toner, . ? . Thanks.

  26. Lia Espina Lopez Avatar
    Lia Espina Lopez

    Hi Dyet, you can buy at any Healthy Options 🙂

  27. Lia Espina Lopez Avatar
    Lia Espina Lopez

    Hi Angelique, sa Healthy Options ko lang sya nakikita 🙂

  28. Macky Avatar
    Macky

    I’ve read about witch hazel in the Internet before but i wasn’t sure if it’s available here in manila … good to know that there’s some stores here in manila who sell witch hazel toner : )

  29. shyb Avatar
    shyb

    Parang nag increase na ata price sa healthy optiona. Sana d nala dagdagan pa ): was about to buy earlier but out of stock.

  30. michael ipapp cruz Avatar
    michael ipapp cruz

    i bought celeteque hydration facial toner. na may witch hazel. ok sa skin ko! gusto ko na ngang ihinto ang maxipeel ko.. ubusin ko na lang maxipeel.. sana meron na stock nito sa healthy option..

    thanks!

  31. Femia Avatar
    Femia

    Hello do you have witch hazel for the armfit or something like to whiten the armfit? How much? And were to buy. Im from q.c

  32. del Avatar
    del

    Is it ok to use if you’re breastfeeding?

  33. Diana Avatar
    Diana

    Hi.. is there anyone know where i can get this product in manila?

  34. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    There is a Healthy Options in Mall of Asia and SM Manila . But the price increased , the big size is 400 plus pesos .

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