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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

SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: DRY SKIN? YOU MAY BE LOW ON LIPIDS! SKINFIX TRIPLE LIPID-PEPTIDE FACE CREAM AND FIG. 1 BEAUTY CERAMIDE MOISTURIZER – BEST FACE CREAMS FOR DRY SKIN

Dec 14

Dec 14 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: DRY SKIN? YOU MAY BE LOW ON LIPIDS! SKINFIX TRIPLE LIPID-PEPTIDE FACE CREAM AND FIG. 1 BEAUTY CERAMIDE MOISTURIZER – BEST FACE CREAMS FOR DRY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: STRIVECTIN SUPER-B BARRIER STRENGTHENING OIL – BEST BRIGHTENING FACIAL OIL, BEST FACE OIL WITH NIACINAMIDE

Dec 13

Dec 13 PRODUCT REVIEW: STRIVECTIN SUPER-B BARRIER STRENGTHENING OIL – BEST BRIGHTENING FACIAL OIL, BEST FACE OIL WITH NIACINAMIDE

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SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: SYNERGIE SKIN TRIDRATION B - BEST BRIGHTENING MASK, BEST HYDRATING MASK

Dec 7

Dec 7 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: SYNERGIE SKIN TRIDRATION B - BEST BRIGHTENING MASK, BEST HYDRATING MASK

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PRODUCT REVIEW: OLEHENRIKSEN PHAT GLOW FACIAL MASK – BEST PHA EXFOLIATING MASK, BEST FACE MASK WITH POLYHYDROXY ACID

Dec 6

Dec 6 PRODUCT REVIEW: OLEHENRIKSEN PHAT GLOW FACIAL MASK – BEST PHA EXFOLIATING MASK, BEST FACE MASK WITH POLYHYDROXY ACID

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PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOSSIER FUTUREDEW OIL SERUM HYBRID – BEST BRIGHTENING FACIAL OIL, BEST FACE OIL FOR DULL SKIN

Dec 2

Dec 2 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOSSIER FUTUREDEW OIL SERUM HYBRID – BEST BRIGHTENING FACIAL OIL, BEST FACE OIL FOR DULL SKIN

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SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: FACIAL OILS I LOVE THAT MAKE ME EXCITED FOR COLD WEATHER - PART TWO – BEST FACIAL OILS, BEST FACE OILS FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 30

Nov 30 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: FACIAL OILS I LOVE THAT MAKE ME EXCITED FOR COLD WEATHER - PART TWO – BEST FACIAL OILS, BEST FACE OILS FOR DRY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM VITAMIN C FACE OIL – BEST FACIAL OIL WITH VITAMIN C, BEST BRIGHTENING FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 28

Nov 28 PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM VITAMIN C FACE OIL – BEST FACIAL OIL WITH VITAMIN C, BEST BRIGHTENING FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: NIOD HYDRATION VACCINE (HV) - BEST HYDRATING CREAM, BEST CREAM TO FIX DEHYDRATION

Nov 27

Nov 27 PRODUCT REVIEW: NIOD HYDRATION VACCINE (HV) - BEST HYDRATING CREAM, BEST CREAM TO FIX DEHYDRATION

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PRODUCT REVIEW: BIOGRAPHY GOLDEN RAY GLOW DROPS – BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST ANTIOXIDANT FACE OIL

Nov 26

Nov 26 PRODUCT REVIEW: BIOGRAPHY GOLDEN RAY GLOW DROPS – BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST ANTIOXIDANT FACE OIL

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PRODUCT REVIEW: MAELOVE LOVE 31 PRECIOUS FACE OIL – BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST ANTIOXIDANT FACE OIL

Nov 25

Nov 25 PRODUCT REVIEW: MAELOVE LOVE 31 PRECIOUS FACE OIL – BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST ANTIOXIDANT FACE OIL

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SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: FACIAL OILS I LOVE THAT MAKE ME EXCITED FOR COLD WEATHER - PART ONE – BEST FACIAL OILS, BEST FACE OILS FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 23

Nov 23 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: FACIAL OILS I LOVE THAT MAKE ME EXCITED FOR COLD WEATHER - PART ONE – BEST FACIAL OILS, BEST FACE OILS FOR DRY SKIN

Carmine Montalto

PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, best natural skincare, clean beauty, clean skincare, natural skincare, anti-aging, brightening serums, best organic skincare, Facial oils, organic, organic skincare, Vitamin C, dehydrated skin, dark spots

PRODUCT REVIEW: NIOD COPPER AMINO ISOLATE LIPID 1 % (CAIL) - BEST PEPTIDE SERUM, BEST SLEEPING MASK

Nov 22

Nov 22 PRODUCT REVIEW: NIOD COPPER AMINO ISOLATE LIPID 1 % (CAIL) - BEST PEPTIDE SERUM, BEST SLEEPING MASK

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SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: THE BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE ORDINARY AND NIOD THAT GET ME EXCITED FOR COLD WEATHER!

Nov 16

Nov 16 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: THE BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE ORDINARY AND NIOD THAT GET ME EXCITED FOR COLD WEATHER!

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PRODUCT REVIEW: GHOST DEMOCRACY COCOON REPLENISHING CERAMIDE RICH CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER WITH CERAMIDES

Nov 12

Nov 12 PRODUCT REVIEW: GHOST DEMOCRACY COCOON REPLENISHING CERAMIDE RICH CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER WITH CERAMIDES

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PRODUCT REVIEW: REPLENIX GLYCOLIC ACID 20% RESURFACING CREAM – BEST EXFOLIATING FACE CREAM, BEST MOISTURIZER WITH GLYCOLIC ACID

Nov 11

Nov 11 PRODUCT REVIEW: REPLENIX GLYCOLIC ACID 20% RESURFACING CREAM – BEST EXFOLIATING FACE CREAM, BEST MOISTURIZER WITH GLYCOLIC ACID

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SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: SYNERGIE SKIN HYDROLOCK INTENSE NIGHT HYDRATOR - BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST HYDRATING MOISTURIZER

Nov 9

Nov 9 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: SYNERGIE SKIN HYDROLOCK INTENSE NIGHT HYDRATOR - BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST HYDRATING MOISTURIZER

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, Niacinamide, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, brightening, oily skin, sensitive skin

PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST MADECASSOSIDE MASK – BEST SOOTHING MASK, BEST FACE MASK FOR IRRITATED SKIN

Nov 8

Nov 8 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST MADECASSOSIDE MASK – BEST SOOTHING MASK, BEST FACE MASK FOR IRRITATED SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE AQUARIUS PORE PURIFYING BHA CREAM – BEST OILY SKIN MOISTURIZER, BEST FACE CREAM FOR OILY SKIN

Nov 4

Nov 4 PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE AQUARIUS PORE PURIFYING BHA CREAM – BEST OILY SKIN MOISTURIZER, BEST FACE CREAM FOR OILY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: ALGENIST ULTIMATE ANTI-AGING CREAM – BEST DRY SKIN MOISTURIZER, BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 3

Nov 3 PRODUCT REVIEW: ALGENIST ULTIMATE ANTI-AGING CREAM – BEST DRY SKIN MOISTURIZER, BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN

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SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: MOISTURIZERS I LOVE THAT MAKE ME EXCITED FOR COLD WEATHER - PART TWO – BEST MOISTURIZER FOR OILY SKIN, BEST FACE CREAMS FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 2

Nov 2 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: MOISTURIZERS I LOVE THAT MAKE ME EXCITED FOR COLD WEATHER - PART TWO – BEST MOISTURIZER FOR OILY SKIN, BEST FACE CREAMS FOR DRY SKIN

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