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SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Relief Cream for oily skin

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  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 suitability for oily skin as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and barrier support, though it lacks targeted ingredients for optimal oil control.
  • The inclusion of allantoin and beta-glucan offers soothing benefits, which are generally supportive for oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
  • Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, the Skinfood Carrot Carotene Relief Cream is highly praised for its lightweight, gel-like texture that provides soothing hydration without feeling heavy or greasy, making it ideal for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types. Users report that it effectively calms redness and irritation, though those with very dry skin may find it lacks sufficient moisture for winter use.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “lightweight and perfect for hydration”
    • “doesn't feel overly rich at all”
    • “doesn't get greasy during summer”
    • “gel texture, quickly absorbed”
  • Soothes skin Often Mentioned
    • “strong soothing effect when I apply it after popping pimples”
    • “feels very soothing”
    • “relieves irritated skin”
  • Good for oily skin Sometimes Noted
    • “lifesaver for my oily skin”
    • “didn't cause any additional blemishes to pop up”
    • “strongly recommend for acne and oily skin”
  • Quick absorption Sometimes Noted
    • “absorbs well is seriously impressive”
    • “quickly absorbed, moisturizes”
    • “absorbs well, provides moisture throughout the day”
  • Not for dry skin Sometimes Noted
    • “those with very dry skin might find it disappointing”
    • “can be dry during winter because the texture is light”
    • “except for severe dry skin”
  • Inconvenient packaging Rarely Noted
    • “comes in a paper container, which made things really inconvenient”
    • “inconvenient whenever it got wet”
    • “paper container gets wet”
  • Small product size Rarely Noted
    • “amount of solution is not enough”
    • “expect a big size of jar but this one is a bit small”
    • “amount is a bit small for the price”

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Questions and answers

Why is Skinfood Carrot Carotene Relief Cream a weak match for oily skin?

This cream is a weak match because it lacks targeted ingredients for optimal oil control. Oily skin needs a moisturizer with peptides, light hydrating agents, and no heavy oils to keep the complexion fresh and matte without extra shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?

This cream is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks targeted ingredients for oil control. To properly fit oily skin, a moisturizer of this type needs peptides and hydrating agents that maintain a lightweight texture without heavy oils or ingredients that contribute to excess oiliness.

What does Carrot Carotene do for oily skin?

Carrot Carotene helps protect oily skin from sun and heat damage by acting as a superficial antioxidant. It is unlikely to clog pores and may help balance the skin.

Experimental Dermatology, 2011

What does Carrot Root Extract do for oily skin?

Carrot Root Extract helps balance oily skin by providing lightweight moisture while keeping your face feeling fresh and smooth. It is unlikely to clog pores and works well to keep your skin calm and clear throughout the day.

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This cream goes as the third step in your morning routine after a cleanser and hydrating toner, and as the final step in your evening routine after a makeup remover, cleanser, cleansing toner, and treatment. Because it is a weak match for oily skin, a moisturizer of this type needs targeted ingredients for oil control like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help manage excess shine.

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

You can use this cream with retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the cream to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. This type of skin needs a moisturizer with ingredients that provide oil control and balance oil production.

Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizer morning and evening as part of your daily routine. It helps keep skin hydrated and calm, but for oily skin, a product of this type needs targeted oil-control ingredients.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like allantoin and beta-glucan with no harsh components. However, oily skin needs lightweight hydrators and targeted oil control ingredients to stay balanced.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

This cream is generally safe to use around the eyes and on the body, though it is primarily designed as a facial moisturizer. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid along with soothing ingredients to protect and comfort that delicate area.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this cream 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

  • 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
  • Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hydrogel-conditioned nanostructured lipid carriers incorporating carrot extract, marigold extract, and azelaic acid improved antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-acne responses in treated subjects, achieving enhanced skin hydration up to 74% and elasticity up to 90% without adverse effects.

    Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020
  • Beta-carotene at low concentrations significantly decreased the major metabolites of arachidonic acid and linoleic acid in human epidermal homogenates and inhibited 13-hydroxy-cis-9, trans-11-octadeca dienoic acid formation by up to 80% compared with the control in a semi-in vivo skin penetration model.

    The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, 1996
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018

Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract, Isohexadecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

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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