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Target Brand: Up & Up witch hazel antiseptic

Compare to T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel Astringent  Facial cleanser Helps soothe and relieve minor skin irritations Active ingredient: Witch hazel 86% Inactive ingredient: Alcohol 14% by volume Size 16 fl oz (473.1mL) Price: $2.49 Pros: Fragrance free  Short and simple ingredient list  Soothing and calming to skin  Good inexpensive alternative toner  Great for acne prone skin or oily skin  Good alternative to salicylic acid based toner or astringents if you find those too drying  Cons: Contains alcohol so it may be drying for certain skin types  The smell may not be easy for everyone to tolerate  I've always wanted to try T.N. Dickinson witch hazel, but read reviews about the smell of the product. I had to grab this one and see what the fuss was about. I have to say the smell is not pleasant at all and it was really hard for me to overcome it. It's hard to explain exactly what that smell is. It has a very medicinal or herbal kind of smell to it. T

Giovanni D:tox System Replenishing Facial Moisturizer

For your skin to be soothed and positively extraordinary, you need a deeply penetrating moisturizer that can smooth skin pure. With green tea and fig antioxidants to help fight the damaging effects of free radicals and super antioxidants acai and goji berry to help recharge cells this moisturizer may be one of the most potent available to keep face looking and feeling youthful. pH balanced. For all skin types. To Moisturize: Apply after cleansing and scrubbing, until completely absorbed. Beauty from the Elements is Chic on the Street®  With super antioxidants acai and goji berry  Hypoallergenic  Dermatologist tested  Clinically tested  Eco Chic Technology™  I got this from Whole Foods during a skincare event they were having that week for under $10. Sorry I forgot to get the exact price before I toss out the receipt. My thoughts: For a moisturizer under $10, this one works fairly well and is very affordable for a natural product. It's been pretty tough going natur