SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad for oily acne-prone skin
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil
Β-Carotene
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other toners fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 your oily skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide hydration, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The presence of carrot root extract and allantoin offers excellent soothing and calming effects, reducing redness and irritation, which is beneficial for your skin.
- The product is safe for your oily 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 soothing toner 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your soothing toner after cleansing, and before your moisturizer or SPF . This helps prepare your oily skin for the next steps.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Avoid rubbing the product to keep your skin calm.
- Apply the soothing toner on clean and slightly damp skin to help with better absorption . This keeps your skin feeling fresh and comfortable.
- Always do a patch test before first use to check for any sensitivity. Avoid the eye area and stop use if irritation occurs.
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
How well does SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad work for oily acne-prone skin?
This soothing toner works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide good hydration, but it lacks enough ingredients to properly control oil. While it safely calms redness and irritation, a product of this type needs pore-minimizing and oil-controlling ingredients to truly thrive on this skin.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate bring hydration to your oily skin, while carrot root extract and allantoin help calm redness and irritation. A product of this type needs pore-minimizing and oil-controlling ingredients, alongside effective components for blemishes, to work best for oily acne-prone skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
What does Carrot Root Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Carrot Root Extract helps calm and hydrate oily acne-prone skin while supporting clearer skin without causing irritation. It works well in formulas that provide antioxidants and soothe redness to keep skin looking smooth and balanced.
Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020
What does Carrot Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Carrot seed oil helps hydrate oily, acne-prone skin and leaves it soft and smooth without feeling heavy. Plant-based lipid carriers with carrot extract may improve skin hydration and support anti-acne responses safely.
Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This soothing toner goes in your morning routine right after cleansing and before your moisturizer. While it provides gentle hydration and helps calm redness for oily skin, an average fit for this skin type also needs ingredients that help control oil and balance shine.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner alongside retinol by applying it right after cleansing to calm your skin and add hydration before your treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation, but oily skin of this type also needs ingredients for oil control.
How often should I use it?
This toner works well for your oily skin to keep it calm and hydrated, though an oily skin type needs a product that also provides oil-controlling ingredients. You can use it daily as part of your routine.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as it has a safe formula with no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. To fit this skin type best, a product of this type needs extra ingredients for oil control.
Is it 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, 2017A 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
Why other toners fit oily acne-prone skin better
A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019A 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, 2024Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
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
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