SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Daily Mask for sensitive skin
Carrot Seed Oil
Beta-Carotene
Glycerin
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A weak match for sensitive skin; the nourishing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 normal skin due to carrot seed oil and beta-carotene, which hydrate and improve skin texture, but these ingredients are not targeted for your redness and irritation.
- Glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride provide general hydration benefits, which are supportive but not primary for your specific concerns.
- The formula is generally safe for your sensitive skin, though the presence of fragrance and essential oils carries a slight risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start by using the sheet mask 3 times a week and increase if your skin feels good.
- Apply the sheet mask right after cleansing and toning, but always before your daily moisturizer or SPF.
- Unfold the sheet mask and gently press it onto your face, avoiding any harsh rubbing. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes.
- For sensitive skin, apply the sheet mask on completely dry skin to ensure better comfort and tolerance.
- Always avoid the delicate eye area and do a quick patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased 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
Why is SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Daily Mask a weak match for sensitive skin?
SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Daily Mask is a weak match because, while it offers some hydration and nourishment, its ingredients do not target redness and irritation, and it carries a slight risk of irritation. A product of this type needs effective soothing and hydrating ingredients that address redness without any risk of irritation, along with a complete absence of allergens.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for sensitive skin?
This mask is a weak match for sensitive skin because its ingredients are not targeted for redness and irritation, and the presence of fragrance and essential oils carries a slight risk of irritation. A nourishing mask for sensitive skin needs effective soothing ingredients that address redness and irritation without posing any risk of irritation, along with hydrating agents to maintain skin balance.
What does Carrot Seed Oil do for sensitive skin?
Carrot seed oil helps calm sensitive skin by reducing irritation and keeping the skin soft. It is unlikely to cause trouble when used properly, but an average or poor fit for sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients like plant extracts and gentle moisturizers that protect and repair the skin barrier without harsh chemicals.
What does Beta-Carotene do for sensitive skin?
Beta-carotene helps calm sensitive skin by acting as an antioxidant that protects against environmental damage and oxidative stress. This ingredient may also reduce skin redness and irritation, making it easier to keep your skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Experimental Dermatology, 2011The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, 1996
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This mask goes in a weekly routine for sensitive skin, coming after an enzyme powder and before a treatment and moisturizer. Because this is a weak match for sensitive skin and lacks targeted ingredients for redness and irritation, a product of this type needs calming ingredients and soothing botanical extracts to properly calm sensitive skin.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but a nourishing mask is generally a weak match for sensitive skin and needs soothing ingredients like centella asiatica or ceramides to calm redness and irritation. Apply the mask before your treatment step if you use it on your weekly schedule, though the formula carries a slight risk of irritation due to added fragrance.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask is intended for weekly use in a sensitive skin routine. Because this product is a weak match for redness and irritation, sensitive skin needs a mask featuring soothing, calming ingredients that specifically target redness.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, but the presence of fragrance and essential oils carries a slight risk of irritation. Sensitive skin needs gentle, fragrance-free products with soothing ingredients that calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier without causing flare-ups.
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, 2011Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023A 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, 2017Pre-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, 2025The 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
Why other nourishing masks fit sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
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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