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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.™

PRODUCTS I 🖤 AND BELIEVE IN : Curology Custom Superbottle

A Curology custom superbottle is made for MY own wrinkles, dullness, dark spots and skin texture! I first discovered this innovative brand 2+ years ago when I was introduced to them by an industry colleague. I did some ad and social copywriting for them for a few months. And while the project work wrapped up, my affinity for the brand and the unique product they make lasted to this day.

Here’s the gist: Everyone (and I mean everyone!) needs some form of Vitamin A (ie Retinol, Retin-A, Tretinoin, Retinoic Acid or a Retinoid) in their skincare regimen. But not everyone has a dermatologist to write them a Rx for the more potent treatments. Not anymore! Curology solved that issue with a team of dermatologists you have access to online thru their website curology.com. You upload pictures of your face at various angles, fill out a quick questionnaire, and in a day or so, they prescribe a Rx-strength treatment for you!

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My very own custom Retin-A (Tretinoin) 

 

treat-ment.

Thank you Phuong!

Every month, a fresh custom bottle arrives in the mail just as I’m running out. Curology [IG: @curology] changed the whole skincare game and I haven’t gone a single night in two years without applying my custom Retin-A treatment. I‘m so grateful to Curology and Phuong, my very own dermatologist, whose been right by my side for 2 years, always ready to strengthen or weaken my treatment based on my skin’s reaction and state of wellbeing.

Check them out!

🖤 SKINCARMA

SKINCARE 101 : Sheet Masking Demystified 🤦🏼✨

SKINCARE 101 : Sheet Masking Demystified 🤦🏼✨

PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY CAFFEINE SOLUTION 5% + EGCG - ONE OF THE BEST EYE CREAMS FOR PUFFINESS AND DARK CIRCLES

PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY CAFFEINE SOLUTION 5% + EGCG - ONE OF THE BEST EYE CREAMS FOR PUFFINESS AND DARK CIRCLES