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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 PM Regimen

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: SKINCEUTICALS TRIPLE LIPID RESTORE 2:4:2 - BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE CREAM FOR VERY DRY SKIN

Nov 21

Nov 21 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINCEUTICALS TRIPLE LIPID RESTORE 2:4:2 - BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE CREAM FOR VERY DRY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: YON-KA PHYTO 52 – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST AROMATHERAPY MOISTURIZER

Nov 20

Nov 20 PRODUCT REVIEW: YON-KA PHYTO 52 – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST AROMATHERAPY MOISTURIZER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX BARRIER+ TRIPLE LIPID-PEPTIDE FACE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER FOR COLD WEATHER

Nov 19

Nov 19 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX BARRIER+ TRIPLE LIPID-PEPTIDE FACE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER FOR COLD WEATHER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY ULTRA REPAIR CREAM – THE BEST FACE CREAM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DRY, SENSITIVE SKIN

Nov 18

Nov 18 PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY ULTRA REPAIR CREAM – THE BEST FACE CREAM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DRY, SENSITIVE SKIN

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

Nov 17

Nov 17 WINTER MOISTURIZERS PART I – SOME OF THE BEST FACE CREAMS FOR DRY SKIN AND ALL SKIN TYPES IN COLD WEATHER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS VITAMIN C FACE & BODY TREATMENT – BEST VITAMIN C MASK, BEST BRIGHTENING MASK

Nov 16

Nov 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS VITAMIN C FACE & BODY TREATMENT – BEST VITAMIN C MASK, BEST BRIGHTENING MASK

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PRODUCT REVIEW : DECIEM'S NIOD HYDRATION VACCINE - BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN

Nov 15

Nov 15 PRODUCT REVIEW : DECIEM'S NIOD HYDRATION VACCINE - BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN

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This one product changed how I moisturize my skin.

PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE EMERALD CBD + ADAPTOGENS DEEP MOISTURE GLOW OIL – BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE OIL WITH CBD

Nov 14

Nov 14 PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE EMERALD CBD + ADAPTOGENS DEEP MOISTURE GLOW OIL – BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE OIL WITH CBD

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SKIN AQUA UV SUPER MOISTURE MILK PINK SPF 50 – ONE OF THE BEST SUNSCREENS FOR OILY SKIN

Nov 13

Nov 13 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKIN AQUA UV SUPER MOISTURE MILK PINK SPF 50 – ONE OF THE BEST SUNSCREENS FOR OILY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS PUMPKIN ENZYME MASQUE – BEST ENZYME MASK, BEST EXFOLIATING FACE MASK

Nov 12

Nov 12 PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS PUMPKIN ENZYME MASQUE – BEST ENZYME MASK, BEST EXFOLIATING FACE MASK

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PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS ANTIOXIDANT CACAO MASQUE – BEST ANTIOXIDANT MASK, BEST CLAY MASK FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 11

Nov 11 PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS ANTIOXIDANT CACAO MASQUE – BEST ANTIOXIDANT MASK, BEST CLAY MASK FOR DRY SKIN

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KPS ESSENTIALS FLIGHT OF MASKS – BEST FACE MASKS FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE MASKS FOR OILY SKIN

Nov 10

Nov 10 KPS ESSENTIALS FLIGHT OF MASKS – BEST FACE MASKS FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE MASKS FOR OILY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SWEET SPOT BUFF & BRIGHTEN BODY EXFOLIATING PADS – BEST NATURAL DEODORANT WITH GLYCOLIC ACID

Nov 9

Nov 9 PRODUCT REVIEW: SWEET SPOT BUFF & BRIGHTEN BODY EXFOLIATING PADS – BEST NATURAL DEODORANT WITH GLYCOLIC ACID

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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST CAFFEINE EYE SERUM - BEST EYE CREAM FOR PUFFINESS

Nov 8

Nov 8 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST CAFFEINE EYE SERUM - BEST EYE CREAM FOR PUFFINESS

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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY NATURAL MOISTURIZING FACTORS + HA – BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 6

Nov 6 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY NATURAL MOISTURIZING FACTORS + HA – BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY SQUALANE CLEANSER – ONE OF THE BEST CLEANSERS FOR DRY SKIN (AND ALL OTHER SKIN TYPES, TOO!)

Nov 5

Nov 5 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY SQUALANE CLEANSER – ONE OF THE BEST CLEANSERS FOR DRY SKIN (AND ALL OTHER SKIN TYPES, TOO!)

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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE 10% + ZINC 1% – ONE OF THE BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUMS FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

Nov 4

Nov 4 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE 10% + ZINC 1% – ONE OF THE BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUMS FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

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THE ORDINARY'S THE BALANCE SET – BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE ORDINARY

Nov 3

Nov 3 THE ORDINARY'S THE BALANCE SET – BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE ORDINARY

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