SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Daily Mask for dry sensitive skin
Carrot Seed Oil
Beta-Carotene
Glycerin
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
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
- Offers moderate nourishing effects for your dry and sensitive skin, as Glycerin and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride provide essential humectant and emollient actions to hydrate and improve skin texture.
- The presence of Carrot Seed Oil and Beta-Carotene offers general skincare benefits that support hydration and skin texture, though more occlusive ingredients could further enhance benefits for dry or flaky skin.
- The formula is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your sheet mask 3 times a week and increase to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it.
- Apply the sheet mask right after cleansing and toning, but always before your rich moisturizer .
- Unfold the sheet mask gently and smooth it evenly over your face, avoiding any harsh pulling or rubbing.
- Place the sheet mask onto clean, slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture for flaky areas.
- Avoid the sensitive 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
How well does SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Daily Mask work for dry sensitive skin?
This nourishing mask offers moderate benefits for your dry and sensitive skin, as glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride help hydrate and smooth your skin while remaining very unlikely to cause irritation. However, a product of this type needs richer hydrating ingredients like collagen, sodium hyaluronate, and soothing extracts to fully lock in moisture and care for dry or flaky skin.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin, caprylic capric triglyceride, carrot seed oil, and beta-carotene make this mask work for dry sensitive skin by helping hydrate and soften the skin. This product offers moderate care, but a nourishing mask for dry sensitive skin needs richer ingredients like water collagen, sodium hyaluronate, and soothing extracts to lock in moisture and calm dry areas.
What does Carrot Seed Oil do for dry sensitive skin?
Carrot seed oil helps calm dry sensitive skin while providing soothing antioxidant benefits. It is unlikely to irritate when used properly, though certain plant extracts can sometimes carry a risk of sensitivity. This skin type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients that lock in moisture and calm redness.
What does Beta-Carotene do for dry sensitive skin?
Beta-carotene helps calm dry sensitive skin by acting as an antioxidant that protects against environmental damage and oxidative stress. It may also improve skin aging parameters and reduce sun sensitivity, though a product of this type for dry sensitive skin additionally needs soothing, hydrating ingredients like ceramides or hyaluronic acid to repair the weak skin barrier.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This nourishing mask goes into your weekly evening routine after your cleanser and before your treatment and moisturizer. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation for your dry and sensitive skin, though a product of this type needs richer, sealing ingredients to better protect dry or flaky skin.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, applying it before your treatment step on your weekly mask day. This product is unlikely to irritate your skin, but a dry skin type needs richer, heavier sealing ingredients to truly lock in moisture.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine for dry sensitive skin. Daily application of moisturizers helps improve skin moisture and barrier function.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your dry sensitive skin. Its ingredients are generally safe and gentle, though a product for this skin type also needs heavier sealing ingredients to truly lock in moisture.
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 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, 2017Topical 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, 2011Pre-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 dry 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, 2016Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 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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