SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Daily Mask for acne-prone skin
Carrot Seed Oil
Beta-Carotene
Glycerin
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 combination skin, as carrot seed oil and beta-carotene hydrate and improve skin texture without causing excessive oiliness.
- Glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride provide general hydration and emollient actions, which are supportive but not targeted for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your combination 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 PM routine. Start using your sheet mask 3 times a week, and build up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply your sheet mask after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer. Relax with it on for ten to fifteen minutes.
- Take the sheet mask out and gently smooth it over your face so it fits well. Pat any leftover essence into your skin without rubbing.
- Put the sheet mask on clean and dry skin for the best comfort. This helps your pores take in all the good ingredients.
- Avoid getting the product too close to your sensitive eye area. Do a small patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
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 acne-prone skin?
This mask works reasonably well for acne-prone skin, providing moderate hydration and smoothing texture without feeling overly oily. However, a product of this type needs soothing and targeted ingredients like niacinamide, retinol, or ceramides to truly address breakouts and balance acne-prone skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Life, 2023
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Carrot seed oil and beta-carotene help hydrate and smooth acne-prone skin without adding excess oil. To work best for this skin, a product of this type needs soothing and calming ingredients that target breakouts without causing irritation.
What does Carrot Seed Oil do for acne-prone skin?
Carrot Seed Oil helps keep oily, breakout-prone skin balanced and soft. Its natural plant properties may help calm irritation and keep pores clear without feeling heavy. A product for acne-prone skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that nourish without clogging pores.
What does Beta-Carotene do for acne-prone skin?
Beta-carotene helps calm acne-prone skin by acting as an antioxidant against daily environmental stress. It may also help reduce redness and dryness, keeping the skin more comfortable while using strong blemish treatments.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2014Experimental Dermatology, 2011
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This nourishing mask works as a general hydrating step, though acne-prone skin needs products with targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing actives for the best results.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in the same routine as retinol by applying the mask after your retinol treatment to help keep your skin soft and comfortable. This type of product works best for acne-prone skin when it includes targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing agents alongside gentle hydration.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask can be used regularly to help keep your skin hydrated and smooth. Because it provides general hydration rather than targeted breakout care, acne-prone skin needs a product with specialized blemish-fighting ingredients alongside soothing agents.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts since it uses carrot seed oil and beta-carotene to hydrate your skin without making it overly oily. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for acne and blemishes, acne-prone skin needs a product with specialized blemish-clearing ingredients to get the best fit.
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, 2011A 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 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, 2023Pre-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 acne-prone skin better
Co-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, 2023A 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, 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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