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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 dehydrated skin

PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE CBD OIL + RETINOL - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST RETINOL FACE OIL

Jan 23

Jan 23 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE CBD OIL + RETINOL - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST RETINOL FACE OIL

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PRODUCT REVIEW: GHOST DEMOCRACY FLOODGATE HYALURONIC ACID SERUM - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM

Jan 22

Jan 22 PRODUCT REVIEW: GHOST DEMOCRACY FLOODGATE HYALURONIC ACID SERUM - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, clean beauty, clean skincare, PM ROUTINE, dehydrated skin, dry skin, Hyaluronic Acid

EXCLUSIVE SKINCARMA GIVEAWAY! THE ORDINARY'S THE BALANCE SET – BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE ORDINARY

Jan 21

Jan 21 EXCLUSIVE SKINCARMA GIVEAWAY! THE ORDINARY'S THE BALANCE SET – BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE ORDINARY

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PRODUCT REVIEW: DERMA E ULTRA HYDRATING ALKALINE GEL BOOSTER - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM

Jan 20

Jan 20 PRODUCT REVIEW: DERMA E ULTRA HYDRATING ALKALINE GEL BOOSTER - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, clean beauty, clean skincare, PM ROUTINE, dehydrated skin, dry skin, Hyaluronic Acid

MY FAVORITE HUMECTANT SERUMS FROM PAULA'S CHOICE, THE INKEY LIST, GHOST DEMOCRACY AND MORE - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUMS, BEST HYDRATING SERUMS

Jan 19

Jan 19 MY FAVORITE HUMECTANT SERUMS FROM PAULA'S CHOICE, THE INKEY LIST, GHOST DEMOCRACY AND MORE - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUMS, BEST HYDRATING SERUMS

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, clean beauty, clean skincare, PM ROUTINE, dehydrated skin, dry skin, Hyaluronic Acid

PRODUCT REVIEW: THEN I MET YOU LIVING CLEANSING BALM – BEST CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEANSING BALM

Jan 2

Jan 2 PRODUCT REVIEW: THEN I MET YOU LIVING CLEANSING BALM – BEST CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEANSING BALM

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, clean beauty, clean skincare, best natural skincare, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, Best cleansers, cleansing, dry skin, face cleanser, sensitive skin, Best exfoliators, best cleansers, dehydrated skin, K-beauty

THE SKINCARMA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: BALM LABS | CLEAR BALM SERUM HYDRATOR - BEST ACNE REGIMEN, BEST FACE SERUM WITH CBD, BEST ACNE CLEANSER

Dec 30

Dec 30 THE SKINCARMA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: BALM LABS | CLEAR BALM SERUM HYDRATOR - BEST ACNE REGIMEN, BEST FACE SERUM WITH CBD, BEST ACNE CLEANSER

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THE SKINCARMA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: BALM LABS 3-STEP REGIMEN - BEST ACNE REGIMEN, BEST FACE SERUM WITH CBD, BEST ACNE CLEANSER

Dec 29

Dec 29 THE SKINCARMA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: BALM LABS 3-STEP REGIMEN - BEST ACNE REGIMEN, BEST FACE SERUM WITH CBD, BEST ACNE CLEANSER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: LANEIGE CREAM SKIN MILK OIL CLEANSER – BEST MOISTURIZING CLEANSER, BEST CLEANSING MILK

Dec 23

Dec 23 PRODUCT REVIEW: LANEIGE CREAM SKIN MILK OIL CLEANSER – BEST MOISTURIZING CLEANSER, BEST CLEANSING MILK

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, best face cream, best moisturizer, dehydrated skin, dry skin, moisturizer, face cream for dry skin, Best cleansers, Best toners, cleansing, face cream for oily skin, K-beauty, oily skin, oily skin moisturizer, Toners

SKIP CARE AND THE LANEIGE CREAM SKIN COLLECTION – BEST MOISTURIZING TONER, BEST MOISTURIZING CLEANSER

Dec 22

Dec 22 SKIP CARE AND THE LANEIGE CREAM SKIN COLLECTION – BEST MOISTURIZING TONER, BEST MOISTURIZING CLEANSER

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, best face cream, best moisturizer, dehydrated skin, dry skin, moisturizer, face cream for dry skin, Best cleansers, Best toners, cleansing, face cream for oily skin, K-beauty, oily skin, oily skin moisturizer, Toners

PRODUCT REVIEW: GOOD MOLECULES NIACINAMIDE TONER - BEST BRIGHTENING TONER, AMONG THE BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUMS

Dec 16

Dec 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: GOOD MOLECULES NIACINAMIDE TONER - BEST BRIGHTENING TONER, AMONG THE BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUMS

Carmine Montalto

antioxidants, AM Regimen, PM Regimen, Best toners, Toners, AM ROUTINE, brightening serums, Niacinamide, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, brightening, brightening creams, dehydrated skin, hyperpigmentation, K-beauty

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

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging, best moisturizer, best natural skincare, PM ROUTINE, best organic skincare, organic skincare, clean beauty, clean skincare, dehydrated skin, dry skin, Facial oils, moisturizer, natural skincare, organic, face cream for dry skin

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

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, K-beauty, PM ROUTINE, Best toners, cleansing, dehydrated skin, dry skin, Microbiome, Probiotics, probiotic skin care, Toners

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

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, K-beauty, PM ROUTINE, brightening serums, brightening, best anti-aging serum, anti-aging serums, anti-aging, anti-aging creams, antioxidants, best anti-aging, dehydrated skin, Microbiome, probiotic skin care, Probiotics

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

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, best moisturizer, AM ROUTINE, dehydrated skin, dry skin, Hyaluronic Acid, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, moisturizer, oily skin moisturizer

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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