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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: FIRST AID BEAUTY 10% VITAMIN C BRIGHTENING SERUM - BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM WITH VITAMIN C

Nov 27

Nov 27 PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY 10% VITAMIN C BRIGHTENING SERUM - BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM WITH VITAMIN C

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AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, anti-aging creams, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, sensitive skin, antioxidants, brightening serums, brightening creams, hyperpigmentation, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, Vitamin C

PRODUCT REVIEW: GOOD SCIENCE BEAUTY 003-HY HYDRATING FACIAL - BEST HYDRATING MASK, BEST FACE CREAM WITH HYALURONIC ACID, WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID AND WHAT DOES HYALURONIC ACID DO FOR THE SKIN?

Oct 13

Oct 13 PRODUCT REVIEW: GOOD SCIENCE BEAUTY 003-HY HYDRATING FACIAL - BEST HYDRATING MASK, BEST FACE CREAM WITH HYALURONIC ACID, WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID AND WHAT DOES HYALURONIC ACID DO FOR THE SKIN?

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AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best moisturizer, best face cream, best natural skincare, best organic skincare, face cream for oily skin, natural skincare, oily skin, oily skin moisturizer, organic, organic skincare, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen

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: 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

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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

Carmine Montalto

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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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

AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, best moisturizer, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, anti-aging creams, Bakuchiol, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, best bakuchiol serum, best organic skincare, Retinol, Retinol cream, retinol face oil, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, wrinkle cream

PRODUCT REVIEW: KORA ORGANICS BERRY BRIGHT VITAMIN C EYE CREAM - BEST ORGANIC EYE CREAM, BEST BRIGHTENING EYE CREAM WITH VITAMIN C

Oct 13

Oct 13 PRODUCT REVIEW: KORA ORGANICS BERRY BRIGHT VITAMIN C EYE CREAM - BEST ORGANIC EYE CREAM, BEST BRIGHTENING EYE CREAM WITH VITAMIN C

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, anti-aging creams, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, best sunscreen, clean sunscreen, dark spots, sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, wrinkle cream

PRODUCT REVIEW: MURAD RETINOL YOUTH RENEWAL SERUM - BEST RETINOL SERUM, BEST RETINOL CREAM FOR OILY SKIN

Sep 29

Sep 29 PRODUCT REVIEW: MURAD RETINOL YOUTH RENEWAL SERUM - BEST RETINOL SERUM, BEST RETINOL CREAM FOR OILY SKIN

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, best moisturizer, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, anti-aging creams, Bakuchiol, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, best bakuchiol serum, best organic skincare, Retinol, Retinol cream, retinol face oil, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, wrinkle cream

PRODUCT REVIEW: DR. DENNIS GROSS ADVANCED RETINOL + FERULIC TEXTURE RENEWAL SERUM - BEST RETINOL CREAM, BEST RETINOL SERUM

Aug 23

Aug 23 PRODUCT REVIEW: DR. DENNIS GROSS ADVANCED RETINOL + FERULIC TEXTURE RENEWAL SERUM - BEST RETINOL CREAM, BEST RETINOL SERUM

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, best moisturizer, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, anti-aging creams, Bakuchiol, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, best bakuchiol serum, best organic skincare, Retinol, Retinol cream, retinol face oil, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, wrinkle cream

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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