SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad for dry sensitive skin

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil
Β-Carotene
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best toners for dry sensitive skin.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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
- Highly suitable for your dry and sensitive skin, the carrot root extract and beta-glucan work synergistically to soothe inflammation and repair your skin barrier. Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin provide excellent humectant action, deeply hydrating your dry and flaky skin.
- The inclusion of allantoin further enhances the calming effect, reducing redness and irritation for your sensitive complexion.
- The product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and is formulated with soothing components.
How to apply
- You can use this soothing toner AM and PM every day. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this soothing toner after your cleanser and before your moisturizer .
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin and let it absorb. Avoid rubbing.
- Apply the soothing toner on slightly damp skin to help with absorption. This is great for dry skin.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsThese toner pads are highly praised for their ability to soothe redness and cool sensitive skin, with many users comparing them to a mini sheet mask due to their generous essence. The thick, soft, waffle-textured pads are a favorite for their hydration. Some users with very dry skin find them insufficient as a sole moisturizer, and a few feel the product is somewhat overhyped compared to less expensive options.
Highlights
Soothing and calming Mostly Mentioned
- “instant cooling effect on cheeks”
- “redness vanished in minutes”
- “saved my sunburned skin”
- “great for post-workout heat”
Thick waffle texture Mostly Mentioned
- “thickest pads I've tried”
- “super soft waffle weave”
- “doesn't scratch my skin”
- “holds so much liquid”
- “feels like a cushion”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “skin feels plump”
- “essence is very watery and hydrating”
- “no dry patches left”
- “leaves a nice glow”
- “quenched my dehydrated skin”
Versatile usage Sometimes Noted
- “easy to split in half”
- “doubles the value”
- “perfect cheek mask”
- “covers large areas”
- “stays on face well”
Price point Sometimes Noted
- “pricier than other brands”
- “wait for a sale”
- “expensive for daily use”
- “good but costly”
- “price per pad is high”
Splitting difficulty Sometimes Noted
- “hard to peel apart”
- “shreds when I try to split”
- “messy to separate”
- “ruined a few pads trying”
- “layers stick together”
Bulky packaging Rarely Noted
- “jar is huge”
- “hard to travel with”
- “takes up too much shelf space”
- “wish it had tweezers”
- “unhygienic to use fingers”
Slight stickiness Rarely Noted
- “leaves a sticky film”
- “takes a while to absorb”
- “slightly tacky after removal”
- “interferes with makeup if not dry”
- “feels heavy initially”
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Questions and answers
What makes SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad a great fit for dry sensitive skin?
This toner is a great fit because carrot root extract and beta-glucan help soothe irritation while repairing your skin barrier. Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin deeply hydrate dry and flaky skin, leaving it soft and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Carrot root extract and beta-glucan work together to soothe your dry, sensitive skin and repair your skin barrier. Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin deeply hydrate flaky areas, while allantoin calms redness and irritation.
What does Carrot Root Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Carrot root extract helps hydrate dry and sensitive skin, keeping it soft and smooth. Studies show it improves skin hydration significantly while remaining gentle and safe to use without irritation.
Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020
What does Carrot Seed Oil do for dry sensitive skin?
Carrot seed oil helps hydrate dry sensitive skin and improves skin softness and elasticity without irritation. It may also provide antioxidant and soothing benefits to keep skin calm and smooth.
Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020Fitoterapia, 2013
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This soothing toner goes right after cleansing in both your morning and evening skincare routines. It helps deeply hydrate your dry and flaky skin while keeping your sensitive complexion calm and comfortable.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner alongside retinol by applying the toner first to soothe and hydrate your skin before using your retinol treatment. This approach helps calm your skin and may reduce the irritation often caused by retinol.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this toner daily in both your morning and evening routines to help soothe your sensitive skin and keep it hydrated. It is very unlikely to cause irritation because it contains gentle, comforting ingredients.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging for dry sensitive skin. It is formulated with gentle, soothing components and contains no harsh ingredients, making it very safe for a delicate complexion.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Skin 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, 2021A 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, 2020Hydrogel-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, 2020Topical 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, 2011Beta-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, 1996Pre-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, 2005Alginate 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, 2025Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, 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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