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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.™

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NEW PAMPERING FACIAL OILS THAT WOW ME - FROM KJAER WEIS, BIOSSANCE AND MORE - BEST FACIAL OILS FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACIAL OIL FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

Feb 23

Feb 23 NEW PAMPERING FACIAL OILS THAT WOW ME - FROM KJAER WEIS, BIOSSANCE AND MORE - BEST FACIAL OILS FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACIAL OIL FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX 911 OINTMENT - BEST SLUGGING CREAM, BEST FACE CREAM FOR MASKNE

Feb 18

Feb 18 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX 911 OINTMENT - BEST SLUGGING CREAM, BEST FACE CREAM FOR MASKNE

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AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, dry skin, best moisturizer, anti-aging creams, dehydrated skin, face cream for dry skin, best anti-aging, best natural skincare, clean beauty, clean skincare, natural skincare, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, Best cleansers, best face cream, Hyaluronic Acid

MY #SLUGGING ESSENTIALS: SKINFIX 911 OINTMENT AND SKINNIES WATERLESS SUNGEL SPF 30 - BEST SLUGGING CREAM, BEST FACE CREAM FOR SLUGGING

Feb 16

Feb 16 MY #SLUGGING ESSENTIALS: SKINFIX 911 OINTMENT AND SKINNIES WATERLESS SUNGEL SPF 30 - BEST SLUGGING CREAM, BEST FACE CREAM FOR SLUGGING

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AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, dry skin, best moisturizer, anti-aging creams, dehydrated skin, face cream for dry skin, best anti-aging, best natural skincare, clean beauty, clean skincare, natural skincare, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, Best cleansers, best face cream, Hyaluronic Acid

PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX | BARRIER+ FOAMING OIL CLEANSER - BEST HYDRATING CLEANSER, BEST CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN

Feb 12

Feb 12 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX | BARRIER+ FOAMING OIL CLEANSER - BEST HYDRATING CLEANSER, BEST CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, dry skin, best moisturizer, anti-aging creams, dehydrated skin, face cream for dry skin, best anti-aging, best natural skincare, clean beauty, clean skincare, natural skincare, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, Best cleansers, best face cream, Hyaluronic Acid

PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX BARRIER+ TRIPLE LIPID-HYALURONATE SERUM - BEST HUMECTANT SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM WITH HYALURONIC ACID

Feb 11

Feb 11 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX BARRIER+ TRIPLE LIPID-HYALURONATE SERUM - BEST HUMECTANT SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM WITH HYALURONIC ACID

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, dry skin, best moisturizer, anti-aging creams, dehydrated skin, face cream for dry skin, best anti-aging, best natural skincare, clean beauty, clean skincare, natural skincare, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, Best cleansers, best face cream, Hyaluronic Acid

MY WINTER SKIN SAVIOR: SKINFIX BARRIER+ LIPID REPLENISHING SKINCARE - BEST ANTI-AGING CREAM, BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN

Feb 9

Feb 9 MY WINTER SKIN SAVIOR: SKINFIX BARRIER+ LIPID REPLENISHING SKINCARE - BEST ANTI-AGING CREAM, BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN

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AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, dry skin, best moisturizer, anti-aging creams, dehydrated skin, face cream for dry skin, best anti-aging, best natural skincare, clean beauty, clean skincare, natural skincare, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, Best cleansers, best face cream, Hyaluronic Acid

PRODUCT REVIEW: HUMANRACE HUMIDIFYING CREAM - BEST GREEN FACE CREAM, BEST SUSTAINABLE SKINCARE

Feb 5

Feb 5 PRODUCT REVIEW: HUMANRACE HUMIDIFYING CREAM - BEST GREEN FACE CREAM, BEST SUSTAINABLE SKINCARE

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PRODUCT REVIEW: HUMANRACE LOTUS ENZYME EXFOLIATOR - BEST GLYCOLIC ACID FACE CREAM, BEST SKIN EXFOLIANT WITH GLYCOLIC ACID

Feb 4

Feb 4 PRODUCT REVIEW: HUMANRACE LOTUS ENZYME EXFOLIATOR - BEST GLYCOLIC ACID FACE CREAM, BEST SKIN EXFOLIANT WITH GLYCOLIC ACID

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PRODUCT REVIEW: HUMANRACE RICE POWDER CLEANSER - BEST CLEANSING POWDER, BEST GREEN SKINCARE

Feb 3

Feb 3 PRODUCT REVIEW: HUMANRACE RICE POWDER CLEANSER - BEST CLEANSING POWDER, BEST GREEN SKINCARE

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BRANDS I LOVE: HUMANRACE - PHARRELL WILLIAMS' SURPRISINGLY CLEAN, SUSTAINABLE & REFILLABLE SKINCARE - BEST CLEAN FACE CREAM, BEST EASY SKINCARE ROUTINE

Feb 2

Feb 2 BRANDS I LOVE: HUMANRACE - PHARRELL WILLIAMS' SURPRISINGLY CLEAN, SUSTAINABLE & REFILLABLE SKINCARE - BEST CLEAN FACE CREAM, BEST EASY SKINCARE ROUTINE

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PRODUCT REVIEW: COSRX PHA MOISTURE RENEWAL POWER CREAM – BEST BRIGHTENING FACE CREAM, BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER

Jan 3

Jan 3 PRODUCT REVIEW: COSRX PHA MOISTURE RENEWAL POWER CREAM – BEST BRIGHTENING FACE CREAM, BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER

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PM Regimen, AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best natural skincare, K-beauty, PM ROUTINE, Vitamin C, natural skincare, dark spots, brightening serums, brightening, best anti-aging serum, anti-aging serums

PRODUCTS I LOVE: SWEET CHEF NATURAL SKINCARE VITAMIN SHOTS - BEST NATURAL ANTI-AGING SERUMS

Dec 17

Dec 17 PRODUCTS I LOVE: SWEET CHEF NATURAL SKINCARE VITAMIN SHOTS - BEST NATURAL ANTI-AGING SERUMS

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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 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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PM Regimen, AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best natural skincare, K-beauty, PM ROUTINE, Vitamin C, natural skincare, dark spots, brightening serums, brightening, best anti-aging serum, anti-aging serums

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

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, antioxidants, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best natural skincare, brightening, brightening serums, brightening creams, clean beauty, clean skincare, natural skincare, Niacinamide, PM ROUTINE

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: 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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