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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 hyperpigmentation

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

Feb 15

Feb 15 PRODUCT REVIEW: GHOST DEMOCRACY FLOODGATE HYALURONIC ACID SERUM - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM WITH HYALURONIC ACID

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AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, brightening, anti-aging creams, best sunscreen, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, sunscreen

PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE TRIPLE PEPTIDE + CACTUS HYDRATING + FIRMING OASIS SERUM - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM FOR FACE

Feb 14

Feb 14 PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE TRIPLE PEPTIDE + CACTUS HYDRATING + FIRMING OASIS SERUM - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM FOR FACE

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, brightening, anti-aging creams, best sunscreen, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, sunscreen

HYDRATING SERUMS I'M INTO FROM NATURIUM, YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE, PURITO AND MORE - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUMS, BEST HYDRATING SERUMS FOR FACE

Feb 10

Feb 10 HYDRATING SERUMS I'M INTO FROM NATURIUM, YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE, PURITO AND MORE - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUMS, BEST HYDRATING SERUMS FOR FACE

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, brightening, anti-aging creams, best sunscreen, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, sunscreen

PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT PROTINI POWERPEPTIDE RESURFACING SERUM – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

Jan 25

Jan 25 PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT PROTINI POWERPEPTIDE RESURFACING SERUM – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SUNDAY RILEY GOOD GENES ALL-IN-ONE LACTIC ACID TREATMENT – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

Jan 20

Jan 20 PRODUCT REVIEW: SUNDAY RILEY GOOD GENES ALL-IN-ONE LACTIC ACID TREATMENT – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

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PRODUCT REVIEW: BIOSSANCE SQUALANE + 10% LACTIC ACID RESURFACING NIGHT SERUM – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

Jan 18

Jan 18 PRODUCT REVIEW: BIOSSANCE SQUALANE + 10% LACTIC ACID RESURFACING NIGHT SERUM – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

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3 LACTIC ACID TREATMENTS TO GET YOUR COMPLEXION LIT IN THE NEW YEAR FROM DRUNK ELEPHANT, BIOSSANCE AND SUNDAY RILEY – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUMS, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUMS WITH LACTIC ACID

Jan 11

Jan 11 3 LACTIC ACID TREATMENTS TO GET YOUR COMPLEXION LIT IN THE NEW YEAR FROM DRUNK ELEPHANT, BIOSSANCE AND SUNDAY RILEY – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUMS, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUMS WITH LACTIC ACID

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE OMEGA+ EYE CREAM - BEST EYE CREAM FOR WRINKLES, BEST ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM

Dec 17

Dec 17 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE OMEGA+ EYE CREAM - BEST EYE CREAM FOR WRINKLES, BEST ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM

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PRODUCT REVIEW: FIG. 1 BEAUTY CERAMIDE MOISTURIZER – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER WITH CERAMIDES

Dec 16

Dec 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: FIG. 1 BEAUTY CERAMIDE MOISTURIZER – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER WITH CERAMIDES

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

Nov 1

Nov 1 PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY ULTRA REPAIR FIRMING COLLAGEN CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST SENSITIVE SKIN MOISTURIZER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PEACE OUT REPAIRING MOISTURIZER – BEST FACE CREAM FOR OILY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER FOR BLEMISHES

Oct 28

Oct 28 PRODUCT REVIEW: PEACE OUT REPAIRING MOISTURIZER – BEST FACE CREAM FOR OILY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER FOR BLEMISHES

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