Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad — Reddit Reviews
by Skinfood
Updated September 16, 2026
Carotene toner pads provide light hydration and calm sensitive skin; fragrance irritates some.
What the community says
These calming toner pads are popular for lightweight hydration and soothing irritated skin, especially pre-makeup. They're favored by sensitive skin types but contain fragrance that can cause breakouts or irritation. Not ideal if acne or fragrance sensitivity is a concern.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Contains fragrance that irritates sensitive and acne-prone skin
- Reported to cause breakouts in some users with acne-prone skin
- Uncommon size may require trimming or careful handling on face
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 15 mentions across 11 threads
Skinfood Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 1 more, summarized.
“The carotene / carrot masks were quite trendy like a year or two ago”
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“Their carrot carrotene toner was popular a year or two ago.”
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“Skinfood was pulled from some US retailers but they still have the same aesthetic and all.”
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“I’ll 3rd the Mary & May collagen box and also include the Skinfood Carotene box.”
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“vt, skinfood, mediheal etc…”
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“they sell tubs of 30 sheet masks”
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“Skinfood carrot carotene calming water pad”
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“Too much fragrance and not acne safe.”
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“The pad's size is big so I could also use it as a mask.”
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“Skinfood Carrot toner pads”
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“SKINFOOD Carotene toner pads are pretty popular for pre-makeup prep due to how lightweight the toner is.”
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“I use the carrot carotene calming water pads every morning. They have been so good for my sensitive skin!”
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“skinfood carrot toner pads”
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“I have the skinfood carrot carotene daily masks and love those!”
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“They are perfect if you are wanting light hydration”
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