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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.™

All in facial skincare

PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX REDNESS RECOVERY+ ANTIOXIDANT REDNESS TREATMENT OVERNIGHT MASK – BEST MOISTURIZER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST GEL-CREAM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Aug 16

Aug 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX REDNESS RECOVERY+ ANTIOXIDANT REDNESS TREATMENT OVERNIGHT MASK – BEST MOISTURIZER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST GEL-CREAM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: ALLEVEN TOTAL FACE SERUM - BEST ANTIOXIDANT FACE CREAM, BEST NIACINAMIDE MOISTURIZER

Jul 9

Jul 9 PRODUCT REVIEW: ALLEVEN TOTAL FACE SERUM - BEST ANTIOXIDANT FACE CREAM, BEST NIACINAMIDE MOISTURIZER

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, facial treatments, Treatments, anti-aging, skincare, anti-aging serums, facial skincare, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, Facial oils, antioxidants, clean skincare, clean beauty, brightening serums, Niacinamide

PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY FAB PHARMA BHA ACNE SPOT TREATMENT GEL 2% SALICYLIC ACID - BEST ACNE TREATMENT WITH SALICYLIC ACID, BEST SPOT TREATMENT

Jun 21

Jun 21 PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY FAB PHARMA BHA ACNE SPOT TREATMENT GEL 2% SALICYLIC ACID - BEST ACNE TREATMENT WITH SALICYLIC ACID, BEST SPOT TREATMENT

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PM Regimen, facial treatments, facial skincare, acne probiotics, acne treatments, sensitive skin, best acne treatments, oily skin, acne prone 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

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SWEET CHEF BEET + VITAMIN A SERUM SHOT - BEST NATURAL RETINOL SERUM, BEST NATURAL ANTI-AGING SERUM

Jan 7

Jan 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: SWEET CHEF BEET + VITAMIN A SERUM SHOT - BEST NATURAL RETINOL SERUM, BEST NATURAL ANTI-AGING SERUM

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SEPHORA COLLECTION - BEST CLEAN FACE CREAMS, BEST CLEAN FACE SERUMS, BEST CLEAN ANTI-AGING SERUMS

Dec 25

Dec 25 SEPHORA COLLECTION - BEST CLEAN FACE CREAMS, BEST CLEAN FACE SERUMS, BEST CLEAN ANTI-AGING SERUMS

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SWEET CHEF GINGER + VITAMIN C SERUM SHOT - BEST NATURAL VITAMIN C SERUM, BEST ANTIOXIDANT SERUM

Dec 19

Dec 19 PRODUCT REVIEW: SWEET CHEF GINGER + VITAMIN C SERUM SHOT - BEST NATURAL VITAMIN C SERUM, BEST ANTIOXIDANT SERUM

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SWEET CHEF KALE + VITAMIN B SERUM SHOT - BEST NATURAL BRIGHTENING SERUM, BEST NATURAL ANTI-AGING SERUM

Dec 18

Dec 18 PRODUCT REVIEW: SWEET CHEF KALE + VITAMIN B SERUM SHOT - BEST NATURAL BRIGHTENING SERUM, BEST NATURAL ANTI-AGING SERUM

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PRODUCT REVIEW: GOOD SCIENCE BEAUTY 001-PU PURIFYING FACE MASK – BEST CLAY MASK, BEST MASK FOR OILY SKIN, BEST CLEANSING MASK

Dec 14

Dec 14 PRODUCT REVIEW: GOOD SCIENCE BEAUTY 001-PU PURIFYING FACE MASK – BEST CLAY MASK, BEST MASK FOR OILY SKIN, BEST CLEANSING MASK

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PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS VITAMIN C FACE & BODY TREATMENT – BEST VITAMIN C MASK, BEST BRIGHTENING MASK

Nov 16

Nov 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS VITAMIN C FACE & BODY TREATMENT – BEST VITAMIN C MASK, BEST BRIGHTENING MASK

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PRODUCT REVIEW : DECIEM'S NIOD HYDRATION VACCINE - BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN

Nov 15

Nov 15 PRODUCT REVIEW : DECIEM'S NIOD HYDRATION VACCINE - BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN

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This one product changed how I moisturize my skin.

PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS PUMPKIN ENZYME MASQUE – BEST ENZYME MASK, BEST EXFOLIATING FACE MASK

Nov 12

Nov 12 PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS PUMPKIN ENZYME MASQUE – BEST ENZYME MASK, BEST EXFOLIATING FACE MASK

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PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS ANTIOXIDANT CACAO MASQUE – BEST ANTIOXIDANT MASK, BEST CLAY MASK FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 11

Nov 11 PRODUCT REVIEW: KPS ESSENTIALS ANTIOXIDANT CACAO MASQUE – BEST ANTIOXIDANT MASK, BEST CLAY MASK FOR DRY SKIN

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KPS ESSENTIALS FLIGHT OF MASKS – BEST FACE MASKS FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE MASKS FOR OILY SKIN

Nov 10

Nov 10 KPS ESSENTIALS FLIGHT OF MASKS – BEST FACE MASKS FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE MASKS FOR OILY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE SUPER HYDRATE OVERNIGHT MASK – ONE OF THE BEST SLEEPING MASKS FOR DRY SKIN AND SENSITIVE SKIN

Nov 7

Nov 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE SUPER HYDRATE OVERNIGHT MASK – ONE OF THE BEST SLEEPING MASKS FOR DRY SKIN AND SENSITIVE SKIN

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SOBEL SKIN RX 15% NIACINAMIDE GEL SERUM - ONE OF THE BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUMS FOR BRIGHTER SKIN

Aug 26

Aug 26 PRODUCT REVIEW: SOBEL SKIN RX 15% NIACINAMIDE GEL SERUM - ONE OF THE BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUMS FOR BRIGHTER SKIN

Carmine Montalto

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BRANDS I LOVE : THE INKEY LIST AFFORDABLE SKINCARE - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUMS, BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZERS & MORE

Aug 14

Aug 14 BRANDS I LOVE : THE INKEY LIST AFFORDABLE SKINCARE - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUMS, BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZERS & MORE

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE OMEGA+ COMPLEX SERUM - THE BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM FOR FACE

Jul 16

Jul 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE OMEGA+ COMPLEX SERUM - THE BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM FOR FACE

Carmine Montalto

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BRANDS I LOVE : CODEX BEAUTY - SOME OF THE BEST CLEAN, NATURAL SKINCARE FOR BOTH WOMEN AND MEN

Jun 9

Jun 9 BRANDS I LOVE : CODEX BEAUTY - SOME OF THE BEST CLEAN, NATURAL SKINCARE FOR BOTH WOMEN AND MEN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: COOLA MINERAL SUN SILK CRÈME SPF 30 - ONE OF THE BEST MINERAL SUNSCREENS FOR OILY SKIN

May 26

May 26 PRODUCT REVIEW: COOLA MINERAL SUN SILK CRÈME SPF 30 - ONE OF THE BEST MINERAL SUNSCREENS FOR OILY SKIN

Carmine Montalto

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