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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 j-beauty

PRODUCT REVIEW: BUBBLE DAY DREAM VITAMIN C + NIACINAMIDE TONE AND TEXTURE SERUM - BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR OILY SKIN, BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM WITH NIACINAMIDE

Jun 21

Jun 21 PRODUCT REVIEW: BUBBLE DAY DREAM VITAMIN C + NIACINAMIDE TONE AND TEXTURE SERUM - BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR OILY SKIN, BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM WITH NIACINAMIDE

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PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE NOVA 15% VITAMIN C + TURMERIC BRIGHTENING SERUM - BEST VITAMIN C SERUM, BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM WITH TURMERIC

Jun 6

Jun 6 PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE NOVA 15% VITAMIN C + TURMERIC BRIGHTENING SERUM - BEST VITAMIN C SERUM, BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM WITH TURMERIC

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PRODUCT REVIEW: AXIS-Y DARK SPOT CORRECTING GLOW SERUM - BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM. BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Mar 25

Mar 25 PRODUCT REVIEW: AXIS-Y DARK SPOT CORRECTING GLOW SERUM - BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM. BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

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AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, clean sunscreen, dark spots, j-beauty, K-beauty, sensitive skin, oily skin, oily skin moisturizer, antioxidants, brightening creams, brightening serums, natural skincare, Niacinamide

PRODUCT REVIEW: AXIS-Y COMPLETE NO-STRESS PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN - BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST K-BEAUTY SUNSCREEN

Mar 24

Mar 24 PRODUCT REVIEW: AXIS-Y COMPLETE NO-STRESS PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN - BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST K-BEAUTY SUNSCREEN

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BRANDS I'M INTO: AXIS-Y - VEGAN, ANTI-POLLUTION SKINCARE - BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN, BEST BLEMISH TREATMENT

Mar 22

Mar 22 BRANDS I'M INTO: AXIS-Y - VEGAN, ANTI-POLLUTION SKINCARE - BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN, BEST BLEMISH TREATMENT

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PRODUCT REVIEW: COSRX ALOE SOOTHING SUN CREAM SPF 50 PA+++ - BEST SUNSCREEN FOR FACE, BEST SUNSCREEN FOR OILY SKIN

Mar 17

Mar 17 PRODUCT REVIEW: COSRX ALOE SOOTHING SUN CREAM SPF 50 PA+++ - BEST SUNSCREEN FOR FACE, BEST SUNSCREEN FOR OILY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOKIND VITAMIN C SERUM WITH SEA GRAPE CAVIAR - BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR OILY SKIN, BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Mar 15

Mar 15 PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOKIND VITAMIN C SERUM WITH SEA GRAPE CAVIAR - BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR OILY SKIN, BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

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BRANDS I'M INTO: COCOKIND - COOL, CLEAN, SUSTAINABLE SKINCARE - BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN, BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR OILY SKIN

Mar 9

Mar 9 BRANDS I'M INTO: COCOKIND - COOL, CLEAN, SUSTAINABLE SKINCARE - BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN, BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR OILY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOKIND DAILY SPF MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 32 - BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN FOR FACE, BEST SUNSCREEN FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Feb 7

Feb 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOKIND DAILY SPF MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 32 - BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN FOR FACE, BEST SUNSCREEN FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SUPERGOOP! DAILY DOSE HYDRA-CERAMIDE BOOST + SPF 40 SUNSCREEN OIL PA+++ - BEST SUNSCREEN FOR FACE, BEST SUNSCREEN FOR DRY SKIN

Feb 3

Feb 3 PRODUCT REVIEW: SUPERGOOP! DAILY DOSE HYDRA-CERAMIDE BOOST + SPF 40 SUNSCREEN OIL PA+++ - BEST SUNSCREEN FOR FACE, BEST SUNSCREEN FOR DRY SKIN

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THREE AMAZING SUNSCREENS I TOOK WITH ME TO CABO FROM SUPERGOOP, COCOKIND AND COSRX - BEST SUNSCREENS FOR FACE, BEST SUNSCREEN FOR OILY SKIN, BEST SUNSCREEN FOR DRY SKIN

Feb 2

Feb 2 THREE AMAZING SUNSCREENS I TOOK WITH ME TO CABO FROM SUPERGOOP, COCOKIND AND COSRX - BEST SUNSCREENS FOR FACE, BEST SUNSCREEN FOR OILY SKIN, BEST SUNSCREEN FOR DRY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: ZITSTICKA MEGASHADE BREAKOUT-PROOF SPF 50 SUNSCREEN SERUM - BEST SUNSCREEN FOR ACNE, BEST ANTIOXIDANT SUNSCREEN FOR OILY SKIN

Jul 24

Jul 24 PRODUCT REVIEW: ZITSTICKA MEGASHADE BREAKOUT-PROOF SPF 50 SUNSCREEN SERUM - BEST SUNSCREEN FOR ACNE, BEST ANTIOXIDANT SUNSCREEN FOR OILY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SUPERGOOP! ULTRA DAILY DOSE VITAMIN C + SPF 40 SUNSCREEN SERUM PA+++ - BEST SUNSCREEN WITH VITAMIN C, BEST ANTIOXIDANT SUNSCREEN FOR OILY SKIN

Jul 22

Jul 22 PRODUCT REVIEW: SUPERGOOP! ULTRA DAILY DOSE VITAMIN C + SPF 40 SUNSCREEN SERUM PA+++ - BEST SUNSCREEN WITH VITAMIN C, BEST ANTIOXIDANT SUNSCREEN FOR OILY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOSSIER INVISIBLE SHIELD DAILY SUNSCREEN+ SPF 35 - BEST SUNSCREEN FOR OILY SKIN, BEST FACIAL SUNSCREEN FOR SUMMER AND HOT WEATHER

Jul 21

Jul 21 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOSSIER INVISIBLE SHIELD DAILY SUNSCREEN+ SPF 35 - BEST SUNSCREEN FOR OILY SKIN, BEST FACIAL SUNSCREEN FOR SUMMER AND HOT WEATHER

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SURPRISINGLY LIGHT SUNSCREENS FOR A HOT SUMMER DAY FROM GLOSSIER, SUPERGOOP! AND ZITSTICKA - BEST SUNSCREENS FOR FACE, BEST SUNSCREENS FOR OILY SKIN (AND ALL SKINS IN THE HEAT!)

Jul 20

Jul 20 SURPRISINGLY LIGHT SUNSCREENS FOR A HOT SUMMER DAY FROM GLOSSIER, SUPERGOOP! AND ZITSTICKA - BEST SUNSCREENS FOR FACE, BEST SUNSCREENS FOR OILY SKIN (AND ALL SKINS IN THE HEAT!)

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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY MARINE HYALURONICS - BEST HYDRATING SERUM, BEST HUMECTANT SERUM

Mar 17

Mar 17 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY MARINE HYALURONICS - BEST HYDRATING SERUM, BEST HUMECTANT SERUM

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MY WINTER EMPTIES 2020: SERUMS, CLEANSERS AND TONERS FROM DRUNK ELEPHANT, SKINFIX, PAULA'S CHOICE AND MORE!

Mar 16

Mar 16 MY WINTER EMPTIES 2020: SERUMS, CLEANSERS AND TONERS FROM DRUNK ELEPHANT, SKINFIX, PAULA'S CHOICE AND MORE!

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PRODUCT REVIEW: DERMAFIRM X CREAM DARK SPOT TREATMENT - ONE OF THE BEST BRIGHTENING TREATMENTS FOR DARK SPOTS

Jan 1

Jan 1 PRODUCT REVIEW: DERMAFIRM X CREAM DARK SPOT TREATMENT - ONE OF THE BEST BRIGHTENING TREATMENTS FOR DARK SPOTS

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AM Regimen, dark spots, anti-aging serums, acne marks, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening serums, j-beauty, PM Regimen, Vitamin C, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE

MY FALL EMPTIES 2020: GOOD MOLECULES NIACINAMIDE TONER, BANILA CLEAN IT ZERO, SKIN AQUA UV MOISTURE MILK AND MORE

Dec 15

Dec 15 MY FALL EMPTIES 2020: GOOD MOLECULES NIACINAMIDE TONER, BANILA CLEAN IT ZERO, SKIN AQUA UV MOISTURE MILK AND MORE

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SKIN AQUA UV SUPER MOISTURE MILK PINK SPF 50 – ONE OF THE BEST SUNSCREENS FOR OILY SKIN

Nov 13

Nov 13 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKIN AQUA UV SUPER MOISTURE MILK PINK SPF 50 – ONE OF THE BEST SUNSCREENS FOR OILY SKIN

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PM Regimen, AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, best sunscreen, face cream for oily skin, Facial sunscreen, j-beauty, sunscreen, sunscreen for face