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SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Daily Mask for dry skin

SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Daily Mask

Average

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate nourishing effects for your dry skin, as carrot seed oil and beta-carotene provide hydration and improve skin texture.
  • Glycerin and carrot seed oil offer emollient and humectant actions, making the formula highly suitable for dry skin.
  • The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use your sheet mask PM or AM whenever your skin feels dry. Start 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
  • Place the sheet mask on your face after cleansing and toner, and before moisturizer.
  • Unfold the sheet mask and smooth it gently over your face without rubbing. Relax for ten minutes and let the essence soak in.
  • Put the sheet mask on clean and slightly damp skin for the best hydration boost. Pat the remaining liquid softly into your skin.
  • Avoid getting the essence too close to your eyes. Do a quick patch test before your very first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this mask is ideally suited for sensitive, combination, and dehydrated skin, immediately cooling heated skin and reducing redness. Users consistently report a lightweight, non-sticky finish that makes it perfect for daily morning use or pre-makeup skin prep. This should definitely be taken into account.

Highlights

  • Lightweight Hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves my skin feeling refreshed and hydrated without any stickiness.”
    • “The essence absorbs quickly and feels very lightweight.”
    • “Love the non-sticky, dewy finish it provides.”
  • Sheet Adherence Often Mentioned
    • “The sheet adheres perfectly to the skin, like a second skin.”
    • “It stays put and doesn't slide around, even when I move.”
    • “The thin material makes for excellent adherence.”
  • Soothing & Calming Often Mentioned
    • “Instantly cools down my irritated skin and reduces redness.”
    • “Great for calming down redness and soothing sensitive skin.”
    • “My skin felt so much calmer and less inflamed after using this.”
  • Convenient Packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “The tweezers are a nice touch for hygienic application.”
    • “Easy to grab a sheet each morning thanks to the packaging.”
    • “The box design is convenient for daily use.”
  • Makeup Prep Sometimes Noted
    • “My makeup applies so much smoother after using this mask.”
    • “It preps my skin perfectly for makeup, preventing a cakey look.”
    • “A quick 5-minute mask before makeup makes a big difference.”
  • Dries quickly Sometimes Noted
    • “The essence dries out very quickly if you leave it on for more than 15 minutes.”
    • “Not enough essence in the packet, and it dries out too fast.”
    • “This mask is not meant for long wear as it dries out rapidly.”
  • Fragile sheet Sometimes Noted
    • “The sheet is so thin it tears easily when unfolding.”
    • “Be careful when unfolding, the material is very fragile and can rip.”
    • “The sheet is extremely thin and difficult to handle without tearing.”
  • Fit issues Rarely Noted
    • “The shape doesn't fit my face well, especially around the nose and chin.”
    • “Wish it had cutouts for the eyes and mouth for better placement.”
    • “The fit is a bit awkward, not designed for all face shapes.”
  • Light moisture Rarely Noted
    • “It's hydrating but not rich enough for my very dry skin.”
    • “I need to follow up with a heavier moisturizer after using this.”
    • “For extremely dry skin, this might not provide enough moisture on its own.”
  • Scent Rarely Noted
    • “The herbal scent is a bit strong for my sensitive skin.”
    • “I found the carrot scent to be quite noticeable and not entirely pleasant.”
    • “Some users with sensitive noses found the fragrance overpowering.”

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Questions and answers

How well does SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Daily Mask work for dry skin?

This mask works for dry skin by offering moderate nourishment through carrot seed oil, beta-carotene, and glycerin, though other products fit it better. It helps keep skin soft and hydrated while remaining safe from irritation, but dry skin needs a nourishing mask with advanced hydration technology, barrier-repairing ingredients, and soothing extracts to maintain optimal moisture levels.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry skin?

Carrot seed oil, beta-carotene, and glycerin make this mask a good fit because they draw moisture into dry skin and help smooth its texture. A product of this type needs advanced hydrating ingredients, multiple moisture-locking agents, and barrier-repairing elements to keep dry skin comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Carrot Seed Oil do for dry skin?

Carrot seed oil helps soften and nourish dry skin by locking in lasting moisture. It also provides antioxidants that help keep your face smooth and healthy.

What does Beta-Carotene do for dry skin?

Beta-carotene helps protect dry skin against sun and infrared light damage by acting as an antioxidant on the skin surface. A product of this type needs soothing and moisturizing ingredients to properly soften and hydrate dry skin.

Experimental Dermatology, 2011Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2003

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This nourishing mask goes in your weekly routine, right after your cleanser and before your treatment and moisturizer. Dry skin works best with products that bring deep moisture and trap hydration using ingredients like glycerin and plant oils.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this mask in your weekly routine, applying it after cleansing and before your treatment and moisturizer. This product helps provide moderate hydration for dry skin, though dry skin generally needs richer creams with heavy oils and butters to stay soft and smooth.

How often should I use this mask?

You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine. Regular weekly use helps provide moderate hydration and improves skin texture for dry skin.

Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as its formula contains safe ingredients without harsh additives. To care for dry skin properly, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant oils to deeply soften dry areas.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Topical beta-carotene provided protection for the human skin of healthy volunteers against IR radiation by acting as a superficial antioxidant, though dermal carotenoid degradation was significantly higher for standard infrared radiator than for water filter infrared irradiation.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2011
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Pre-treatment with beta-carotene at 1.5 microM modulated UVA-induced gene regulation in HaCaT human keratinocytes through multiple mechanisms not restricted to singlet oxygen quenching, reducing the effect for 143 genes and enhancing it for 180 out of 568 UVA-regulated genes.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2005
  • Alginate hydrogel dressings co-loaded with cinnamon-mediated silver nanoparticles, beta-carotene nanocarriers, and Centella asiatica extract demonstrated antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli over a 24-h period while mitigating silver-induced cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in human keratinocyte cells.

    Gels, 2025
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Carrot Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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