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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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NEED AN AFFORDABLE COMPLEXION REBOOT? ADD THE NATURIUM AZELAIC TOPICAL ACID 10% AND NATURIUM NIACINAMIDE ESSENCE 3% TO YOUR ROUTINE! - BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUM, WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID GOOD FOR?

Nov 6

Nov 6 NEED AN AFFORDABLE COMPLEXION REBOOT? ADD THE NATURIUM AZELAIC TOPICAL ACID 10% AND NATURIUM NIACINAMIDE ESSENCE 3% TO YOUR ROUTINE! - BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUM, WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID GOOD FOR?

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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY 100% PLANT-DERIVED HEMI-SQUALANE - BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST DRY OIL

Feb 7

Feb 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY 100% PLANT-DERIVED HEMI-SQUALANE - BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST DRY OIL

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PRODUCT REVIEW: NIOD HYDRATION VACCINE (HV) - BEST HYDRATING CREAM, BEST CREAM TO FIX DEHYDRATION

Nov 27

Nov 27 PRODUCT REVIEW: NIOD HYDRATION VACCINE (HV) - BEST HYDRATING CREAM, BEST CREAM TO FIX DEHYDRATION

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PRODUCT REVIEW: NIOD COPPER AMINO ISOLATE LIPID 1 % (CAIL) - BEST PEPTIDE SERUM, BEST SLEEPING MASK

Nov 22

Nov 22 PRODUCT REVIEW: NIOD COPPER AMINO ISOLATE LIPID 1 % (CAIL) - BEST PEPTIDE SERUM, BEST SLEEPING MASK

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SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: THE BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE ORDINARY AND NIOD THAT GET ME EXCITED FOR COLD WEATHER!

Nov 16

Nov 16 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: THE BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE ORDINARY AND NIOD THAT GET ME EXCITED FOR COLD WEATHER!

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PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM AZELAIC TOPICAL ACID 10% - BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUM, WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID AND WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID GOOD FOR?

Oct 22

Oct 22 PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM AZELAIC TOPICAL ACID 10% - BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUM, WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID AND WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID GOOD FOR?

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE 10% AZELAIC ACID BOOSTER – WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID? BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUM, BEST SOOTHING TREATMENT FOR ACNE

Sep 2

Sep 2 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE 10% AZELAIC ACID BOOSTER – WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID? BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUM, BEST SOOTHING TREATMENT FOR ACNE

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THE BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUMS AND CREAMS FROM PAULA'S CHOICE, THE ORDINARY AND NATURIUM – WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID AND WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID GOOD FOR?

Aug 31

Aug 31 THE BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUMS AND CREAMS FROM PAULA'S CHOICE, THE ORDINARY AND NATURIUM – WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID AND WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID GOOD FOR?

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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY AZELAIC ACID SUSPENSION 10% – BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUM FOR OILY SKIN, BEST CALMING FACE SERUM FOR ACNE

Aug 26

Aug 26 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY AZELAIC ACID SUSPENSION 10% – BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUM FOR OILY SKIN, BEST CALMING FACE SERUM FOR ACNE

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A COMPLETE OILY SKIN ROUTINE FROM THE ORDINARY – BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUM FOR OILY SKIN, BEST OILY SKIN MASK WITH SALICYLIC ACID

Aug 24

Aug 24 A COMPLETE OILY SKIN ROUTINE FROM THE ORDINARY – BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUM FOR OILY SKIN, BEST OILY SKIN MASK WITH SALICYLIC ACID

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PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY CALAMINE PORE PURGING MASK – BEST CLAY MASK FOR CLOGGED PORES, BEST SOOTHING MASK FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Jun 14

Jun 14 PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY CALAMINE PORE PURGING MASK – BEST CLAY MASK FOR CLOGGED PORES, BEST SOOTHING MASK FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

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AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, Best exfoliators, clean beauty, clean skincare, face masks, facial masks, masks, acne prone skin, acne treatments, best acne treatments, cleansing, face cleanser, oily skin, oily skin moisturizer, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, Salicylic Acid, sensitive skin

MY SPRING EMPTIES: PAULA'S CHOICE C15 VITAMIN C SUPER BOOSTER, FARMACY GREEN DEFENSE SUNSCREEN, JOSIE MARAN PINEAPPLE ENZYME CLEANSER AND MORE

Jun 8

Jun 8 MY SPRING EMPTIES: PAULA'S CHOICE C15 VITAMIN C SUPER BOOSTER, FARMACY GREEN DEFENSE SUNSCREEN, JOSIE MARAN PINEAPPLE ENZYME CLEANSER AND MORE

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skincare, anti-aging, antioxidants, facial treatments, facial skincare, best anti-aging serum, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging, AM Regimen, PM Regimen, Treatments, anti-aging creams, best face cream, best moisturizer, face cream, moisturizer, Best cleansers, cleansing, face cleanser

PRODUCT REVIEW: ONE SKIN OS-01 TOPICAL SUPPLEMENT - BEST PEPTIDE FACE CREAM, BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER WITH PEPTIDES

Apr 16

Apr 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: ONE SKIN OS-01 TOPICAL SUPPLEMENT - BEST PEPTIDE FACE CREAM, BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER WITH PEPTIDES

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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST FULVIC ACID BRIGHTENING CLEANSER - BEST CLEANSING GEL, BEST BRIGHTENING CLEANSER

Apr 2

Apr 2 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST FULVIC ACID BRIGHTENING CLEANSER - BEST CLEANSING GEL, BEST BRIGHTENING CLEANSER

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PM Regimen, AM Regimen, anti-aging, Best cleansers, clean beauty, cleansing, Exfoliators, face cleanser, sensitive skin

PRODUCT REVIEW: WOSH MINERAL BAR + MINERAL CLAY BALM – BEST NATURAL LIP BALM, BEST VEGAN SOAP

Feb 28

Feb 28 PRODUCT REVIEW: WOSH MINERAL BAR + MINERAL CLAY BALM – BEST NATURAL LIP BALM, BEST VEGAN SOAP

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AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, clean beauty, clean skincare, best natural skincare, Best cleansers, Bets cleansers, cleansing, dry skin, face cleanser, natural skincare, sensitive skin, Best exfoliators

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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EXCLUSIVE SKINCARMA GIVEAWAY! THE ORDINARY'S THE BALANCE SET – BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE ORDINARY

Jan 21

Jan 21 EXCLUSIVE SKINCARMA GIVEAWAY! THE ORDINARY'S THE BALANCE SET – BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE ORDINARY

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