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Welcome to Skincarma.

These are the musings of Carmine Montalto, NYC-based writer, skincare junkie and brand guru. The former copywriter at Kiehl’s, Carmine has more than 25 years of experience in beauty. Through the Skincarma Blog, he puts all of his product wisdom to work demystifying the ever-evolving world of skin care.

You can change your skin’s destiny.™

All in AM Regimen

PRODUCT REVIEW: GOOD SCIENCE BEAUTY 001-PU PURIFYING FACE MASK – BEST CLAY MASK, BEST MASK FOR OILY SKIN, BEST CLEANSING MASK

Dec 14

Dec 14 PRODUCT REVIEW: GOOD SCIENCE BEAUTY 001-PU PURIFYING FACE MASK – BEST CLAY MASK, BEST MASK FOR OILY SKIN, BEST CLEANSING MASK

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PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE PHOENIX ROSEHIP ANTI-AGING FACE OIL – BEST ANTI-AGING FACE OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE OIL FOR WINTER

Dec 13

Dec 13 PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE PHOENIX ROSEHIP ANTI-AGING FACE OIL – BEST ANTI-AGING FACE OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE OIL FOR WINTER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: COSRX GALACTOMYCES ALCOHOL-FREE TONER – BEST HYDRATING TONER, BEST FERMENTED TONER WITH PROBIOTICS

Dec 11

Dec 11 PRODUCT REVIEW: COSRX GALACTOMYCES ALCOHOL-FREE TONER – BEST HYDRATING TONER, BEST FERMENTED TONER WITH PROBIOTICS

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PRODUCT REVIEW: MISSHA TIME REVOLUTION NIGHT REPAIR – BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST FERMENTED SERUM WITH PROBIOTICS

Dec 10

Dec 10 PRODUCT REVIEW: MISSHA TIME REVOLUTION NIGHT REPAIR – BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST FERMENTED SERUM WITH PROBIOTICS

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PRODUCT REVIEW: COSRX TRIPLE C LIGHTNING LIQUID – ONE OF THE BEST VITAMIN C SERUMS FROM K-BEAUTY

Dec 9

Dec 9 PRODUCT REVIEW: COSRX TRIPLE C LIGHTNING LIQUID – ONE OF THE BEST VITAMIN C SERUMS FROM K-BEAUTY

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NIACINAMIDE IS THE GAME CHANGER YOU NEED TO DEFEND AGAINST SKIN DAMAGE AND MAINTAIN OPTIMAL SKIN HEALTH - THE BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUMS FROM PAULA'S CHOICE, THE ORDINARY, SOBEL SKIN RX AND MORE

Dec 8

Dec 8 NIACINAMIDE IS THE GAME CHANGER YOU NEED TO DEFEND AGAINST SKIN DAMAGE AND MAINTAIN OPTIMAL SKIN HEALTH - THE BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUMS FROM PAULA'S CHOICE, THE ORDINARY, SOBEL SKIN RX AND MORE

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PRODUCT REVIEW: DERMA E HYDRATING MIST – BEST FACE MIST, BEST NATURAL TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

Dec 7

Dec 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: DERMA E HYDRATING MIST – BEST FACE MIST, BEST NATURAL TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX BARRIER+ NUTRIENT WATER MISTING TONIC – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

Dec 6

Dec 6 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX BARRIER+ NUTRIENT WATER MISTING TONIC – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: MARIO BADESCU FACIAL SPRAY WITH ALOE, HERBS AND ROSEWATER – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

Dec 4

Dec 4 PRODUCT REVIEW: MARIO BADESCU FACIAL SPRAY WITH ALOE, HERBS AND ROSEWATER – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE HYALURONIC ACID BOOSTER - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM

Dec 3

Dec 3 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE HYALURONIC ACID BOOSTER - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM

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PRODUCT REVIEW: LANEIGE CREAM SKIN MIST – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONERS FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

Dec 2

Dec 2 PRODUCT REVIEW: LANEIGE CREAM SKIN MIST – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONERS FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

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FAVORITE FACE MISTS FOR KEEPING SKIN HYDRATED IN THE COLD – BEST FACE MISTS, BEST HYDRATING TONERS FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

Dec 1

Dec 1 FAVORITE FACE MISTS FOR KEEPING SKIN HYDRATED IN THE COLD – BEST FACE MISTS, BEST HYDRATING TONERS FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE BANANA SOUFFLÉ MOISTURE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEAN MOISTURIZER

Nov 30

Nov 30 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE BANANA SOUFFLÉ MOISTURE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEAN MOISTURIZER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: AYOND TAOS BLUE DAY CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST NATURAL MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 29

Nov 29 PRODUCT REVIEW: AYOND TAOS BLUE DAY CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST NATURAL MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE ADAPTOGEN DEEP MOISTURE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER WITH ADAPTOGENS TO CALM IRRITATED SKIN

Nov 28

Nov 28 PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE ADAPTOGEN DEEP MOISTURE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER WITH ADAPTOGENS TO CALM IRRITATED SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: JAXON LANE RELAX AND REPAIR – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE CREAM FOR MEN

Nov 27

Nov 27 PRODUCT REVIEW: JAXON LANE RELAX AND REPAIR – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE CREAM FOR MEN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: LANEIGE WATER BANK MOISTURE CREAM - BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE CREAM FOR COMBINATION SKIN

Nov 26

Nov 26 PRODUCT REVIEW: LANEIGE WATER BANK MOISTURE CREAM - BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE CREAM FOR COMBINATION SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: JOSIE MARAN SKIN DOPE INNER STRENGTH PROTEIN BOOST CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER FOR COLD WEATHER

Nov 25

Nov 25 PRODUCT REVIEW: JOSIE MARAN SKIN DOPE INNER STRENGTH PROTEIN BOOST CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER FOR COLD WEATHER

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WINTER MOISTURIZERS PART 2 – SOME OF THE BEST FACE CREAMS FOR DRY SKIN AND ALL SKIN TYPES IN COLD WEATHER

Nov 24

Nov 24 WINTER MOISTURIZERS PART 2 – SOME OF THE BEST FACE CREAMS FOR DRY SKIN AND ALL SKIN TYPES IN COLD WEATHER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SUPERGOOP! CLOUD 9 100% MINERAL SUN BALM SPF 40 – BEST ANTI-AGING SUNSCREEN, BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 23

Nov 23 PRODUCT REVIEW: SUPERGOOP! CLOUD 9 100% MINERAL SUN BALM SPF 40 – BEST ANTI-AGING SUNSCREEN, BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN FOR DRY SKIN

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