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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.

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SKINCARE 101 : THE BUZZ ON CANNABIS (HEMP OIL) IN FACIAL SKINCARE

Jan 28

Jan 28 SKINCARE 101 : THE BUZZ ON CANNABIS (HEMP OIL) IN FACIAL SKINCARE

Carmine Montalto

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MY FAVE FACIAL SUNSCREEN PRODUCT : NIOD SURVIVAL 30

Jan 20

Jan 20 MY FAVE FACIAL SUNSCREEN PRODUCT : NIOD SURVIVAL 30

Carmine Montalto

antioxidants, best face cream, crows feet, eye care, eye treatments, facial skincare, facial treatments, skincare, anti-aging, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, anti-aging serums, anti-aging creams

BRANDS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : KPS ESSENTIALS SCIENCE-BASED FACIAL SKIN CARE

Jan 14

Jan 14 BRANDS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : KPS ESSENTIALS SCIENCE-BASED FACIAL SKIN CARE

Carmine Montalto

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : SONNE SUBSCRIPTION FACIAL SKIN CARE

Jan 7

Jan 7 PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : SONNE SUBSCRIPTION FACIAL SKIN CARE

Carmine Montalto

anti-aging, anti-aging creams, best anti-aging, best face cream, best moisturizer, face cream, facial skincare, facial treatments, moisturizer, PM Regimen, skincare, Treatments, AM Regimen, antioxidants

THE SKINCARMA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR : THE ORDINARY 100% L-ASCORBIC ACID POWDER

Dec 31

Dec 31 THE SKINCARMA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR : THE ORDINARY 100% L-ASCORBIC ACID POWDER

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, anti-aging, anti-aging creams, antioxidants, facial skincare, facial treatments, PM Regimen, skincare, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, Treatments

THE SKINCARMA CHALLENGE : CULT SKINCARE - EGYPTIAN MAGIC VS. DRUNK ELEPHANT

Dec 17

Dec 17 THE SKINCARMA CHALLENGE : CULT SKINCARE - EGYPTIAN MAGIC VS. DRUNK ELEPHANT

Carmine Montalto

BRANDS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : GOOD SCIENCE BEAUTY FACIAL SKINCARE THAT WORKS

Dec 10

Dec 10 BRANDS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : GOOD SCIENCE BEAUTY FACIAL SKINCARE THAT WORKS

Carmine Montalto

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : THE GLOW RECIPE AVOCADO MELT SLEEPING MASK

Dec 3

Dec 3 PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : THE GLOW RECIPE AVOCADO MELT SLEEPING MASK

Carmine Montalto

BRANDS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : THE INKEY LIST BS-FREE SKINCARE

Nov 19

Nov 19 BRANDS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : THE INKEY LIST BS-FREE SKINCARE

Carmine Montalto

SKINCARE 101 : HYDRATION AND THE K-BEAUTY 7-SKIN METHOD

Nov 12

Nov 12 SKINCARE 101 : HYDRATION AND THE K-BEAUTY 7-SKIN METHOD

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, anti-aging, best moisturizer, facial treatments, moisturizer, sensitive skin, skincare, antioxidants, best anti-aging, Best toners, facial skincare, PM Regimen

SKINCARE 101 : MY PM ANTI-AGING SKINCARE ROUTINE

Nov 5

Nov 5 SKINCARE 101 : MY PM ANTI-AGING SKINCARE ROUTINE

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, face masks, anti-aging creams, facial treatments, Treatments, anti-aging, best neck cream, neck cream, skincare, best face cream, best moisturizer, anti-aging serums, face cream, moisturizer, facial skincare, best anti-aging, facial masks

THE SKINCARMA CHALLENGE : Vaseline vs. Creme de La Mer

Oct 29

Oct 29 THE SKINCARMA CHALLENGE : Vaseline vs. Creme de La Mer

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, face masks, anti-aging creams, facial treatments, Treatments, anti-aging, best neck cream, neck cream, skincare, best face cream, best moisturizer, anti-aging serums, face cream, moisturizer, facial skincare, best anti-aging, facial masks

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : Skin Care While You Sleep, Laneige Sleeping Masks

Oct 22

Oct 22 PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : Skin Care While You Sleep, Laneige Sleeping Masks

Carmine Montalto

SKINCARE HACKS : GLYCOLIC ACID IS A SAFER, MORE RELIABLE DEODORANT!

Oct 15

Oct 15 SKINCARE HACKS : GLYCOLIC ACID IS A SAFER, MORE RELIABLE DEODORANT!

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, Best exfoliators, best moisturizer, Best toners, cleansing, Exfoliators, face cleanser, face masks, facial skincare, facial treatments, moisturizer, PM Regimen, skincare, Treatments

BRANDS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : Amperna Active Probiotic Skincare

Oct 8

Oct 8 BRANDS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : Amperna Active Probiotic Skincare

Carmine Montalto

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : NIOD Flavanone Mud Decongesting Mask

Oct 2

Oct 2 PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : NIOD Flavanone Mud Decongesting Mask

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, anti-aging, best anti-aging, Best cleansers, Best exfoliators, cleansing, Bets cleansers, Exfoliators, face cleanser, face masks, facial masks, facial skincare, facial treatments, masks, PM Regimen, skincare, Treatments

Flavanone Mud is a condensed, smooth-as-silk, rust-colored blend of purifying and decongesting clays. But it’s so, so much more than that.

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : Laneige Fresh Calming Mousse Moisturizer

Sep 24

Sep 24 PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : Laneige Fresh Calming Mousse Moisturizer

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, anti-aging, anti-aging creams, best moisturizer, facial treatments, moisturizer, sensitive skin, skincare

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : NIOD's Survival Antioxidant Networked Skin Protection

Sep 10

Sep 10 PRODUCTS I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN : NIOD's Survival Antioxidant Networked Skin Protection

Carmine Montalto

antioxidants, best face cream, crows feet, eye care, eye treatments, facial skincare, facial treatments, skincare, anti-aging, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, anti-aging serums, anti-aging creams

SKIN CARE 101 : Fermented Ingredients, Extracts & Products 🍶🥖🍚

Aug 27

Aug 27 SKIN CARE 101 : Fermented Ingredients, Extracts & Products 🍶🥖🍚

Carmine Montalto

PRODUCTS I 🖤 AND BELIEVE IN : Catherine Jinn Stem Cell Swiss Apple Serum 🍏

Aug 6

Aug 6 PRODUCTS I 🖤 AND BELIEVE IN : Catherine Jinn Stem Cell Swiss Apple Serum 🍏

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, antioxidants, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, best eye cream, eye care, eye treatments, facial skincare, facial treatments, PM Regimen, skincare, Treatments