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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.

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE CLINICAL PRO RETINALDEHYDE DUAL-RETINOID TREATMENT - What is Retinaldehyde? Which is better, Retinol or Retinaldehyde? Is Retinaldehyde good for beginners?

Sep 23

Sep 23 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE CLINICAL PRO RETINALDEHYDE DUAL-RETINOID TREATMENT - What is Retinaldehyde? Which is better, Retinol or Retinaldehyde? Is Retinaldehyde good for beginners?

Carmine Montalto

anti-aging serums, anti-aging, Wrinkle serum, anti-aging creams, best anti-aging serum, best anti-aging, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, Retinoids, Retinol, wrinkle cream, Retinol cream, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment

PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY 0.3% RETINOL COMPLEX SERUM WITH PEPTIDES - Can retinol be used on sensitive skin? What percentage of retinol is best for sensitive skin?

Mar 25

Mar 25 PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY 0.3% RETINOL COMPLEX SERUM WITH PEPTIDES - Can retinol be used on sensitive skin? What percentage of retinol is best for sensitive skin?

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, anti-aging creams, anti-aging, Peptides, Retinol, Retinol cream, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM RETINALDEHYDE CREAM SERUM 0.05% - What is retinaldehyde? What is better retinol or retinaldehyde? What does retinaldehyde do for your skin?

Aug 28

Aug 28 PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM RETINALDEHYDE CREAM SERUM 0.05% - What is retinaldehyde? What is better retinol or retinaldehyde? What does retinaldehyde do for your skin?

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging, anti-aging creams, anti-aging serums, best acne treatments, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, Retinol cream, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, wrinkle cream, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM RETINOL COMPLEX CREAM - What does Retinol do and how does it work? Can everyone use Retinol, or are there some skin types that should avoid it?

Jun 26

Jun 26 PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM RETINOL COMPLEX CREAM - What does Retinol do and how does it work? Can everyone use Retinol, or are there some skin types that should avoid it?

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE TRIPLE ACTIVE TOTAL REPAIR SERUM - Can you mix retinol and niacinamide? What's the difference between retinol and retinoid?

May 7

May 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE TRIPLE ACTIVE TOTAL REPAIR SERUM - Can you mix retinol and niacinamide? What's the difference between retinol and retinoid?

Carmine Montalto

AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, sensitive skin, anti-aging serums, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening serums, Niacinamide, Retinol, Retinol cream, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: CERAVE RESURFACING RETINOL SERUM - What Does Retinol Do to Your Skin? Can I Use Retinol Everyday? Should You Moisturize After Retinol?

Apr 10

Apr 10 PRODUCT REVIEW: CERAVE RESURFACING RETINOL SERUM - What Does Retinol Do to Your Skin? Can I Use Retinol Everyday? Should You Moisturize After Retinol?

Carmine Montalto

anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, best anti-aging, anti-aging, anti-aging creams, Retinol cream, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, wrinkle cream, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE CLINICAL 1% RETINOL TREATMENT - What Does Retinol Do to Your Skin? Should I Use Retinol Every Night? Should You Moisturize After Retinol?

Feb 7

Feb 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE CLINICAL 1% RETINOL TREATMENT - What Does Retinol Do to Your Skin? Should I Use Retinol Every Night? Should You Moisturize After Retinol?

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging, anti-aging creams, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging, best face cream, face cream for dry skin, Retinol, Retinol cream, Retinol treatment, Retinol serum, retinol face oil, wrinkle cream

PRODUCT REVIEW: WANDER BEAUTY PACK UP & GLOW PRIMING SPF 40 MINERAL SUNSCREEN - BEST TINTED SUNSCREEN, BEST PRIMER WITH SPF

Apr 4

Apr 4 PRODUCT REVIEW: WANDER BEAUTY PACK UP & GLOW PRIMING SPF 40 MINERAL SUNSCREEN - BEST TINTED SUNSCREEN, BEST PRIMER WITH SPF

Carmine Montalto

anti-aging, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, clean skincare, anti-aging creams, clean beauty, face cream, face cream for dry skin, Retinol cream, wrinkle cream, AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best moisturizer, best sunscreen, clean sunscreen, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face

OPULUS BEAUTY LABS: THE COOLEST RETINOL INNOVATION I’VE EVER SEEN! BEST RETINOL FOR FACE, BEST RETINOL FACE CREAM, BEST ANTI-AGING CREAM

Jan 25

Jan 25 OPULUS BEAUTY LABS: THE COOLEST RETINOL INNOVATION I’VE EVER SEEN! BEST RETINOL FOR FACE, BEST RETINOL FACE CREAM, BEST ANTI-AGING CREAM

Carmine Montalto

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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

Carmine Montalto

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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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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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

Carmine Montalto

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

Carmine Montalto

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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PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX BARRIER+ TRIPLE LIPID-PEPTIDE FACE CREAM AND TRIPLE LIPID-BOOST 360° EYE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST EYE CREAM FOR WRINKLES

Oct 27

Oct 27 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX BARRIER+ TRIPLE LIPID-PEPTIDE FACE CREAM AND TRIPLE LIPID-BOOST 360° EYE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST EYE CREAM FOR WRINKLES

Carmine Montalto