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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.™

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PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT C-LUMA HYDRABRIGHT VITAMIN C SERUM - What is the most gentle form of Vitamin C? Which Vitamin C is best for sensitive skin? Does Vitamin C cause drying?

Oct 21

Oct 21 PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT C-LUMA HYDRABRIGHT VITAMIN C SERUM - What is the most gentle form of Vitamin C? Which Vitamin C is best for sensitive skin? Does Vitamin C cause drying?

Carmine Montalto

anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, acne treatments, Pores, AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, antioxidants, brightening serums, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, Vitamin C

THE SPF 50 SUNSCREEN YOU NEED NOW! PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM DEW-GLOW MOISTURIZER SPF 50 - BEST SUNSCREEN FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST SUNSCREEN UNDER $20

Dec 19

Dec 19 THE SPF 50 SUNSCREEN YOU NEED NOW! PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM DEW-GLOW MOISTURIZER SPF 50 - BEST SUNSCREEN FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BEST SUNSCREEN UNDER $20

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, brightening, anti-aging creams, best sunscreen, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, sunscreen

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

Carmine Montalto

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?

Carmine Montalto

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: 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: PURITO DERMHA-3 SERUM - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM WITH HYALURONIC ACID

Feb 18

Feb 18 PRODUCT REVIEW: PURITO DERMHA-3 SERUM - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM WITH HYALURONIC ACID

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, brightening, anti-aging creams, best sunscreen, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, sunscreen

PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM QUADRUPLE HYALURONIC ACID SERUM 5% - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM WITH HYALURONIC ACID

Feb 16

Feb 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM QUADRUPLE HYALURONIC ACID SERUM 5% - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM WITH HYALURONIC ACID

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, brightening, anti-aging creams, best sunscreen, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, sunscreen

PRODUCT REVIEW: GHOST DEMOCRACY FLOODGATE HYALURONIC ACID SERUM - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM WITH HYALURONIC ACID

Feb 15

Feb 15 PRODUCT REVIEW: GHOST DEMOCRACY FLOODGATE HYALURONIC ACID SERUM - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM WITH HYALURONIC ACID

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, brightening, anti-aging creams, best sunscreen, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, sunscreen

PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE TRIPLE PEPTIDE + CACTUS HYDRATING + FIRMING OASIS SERUM - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM FOR FACE

Feb 14

Feb 14 PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE TRIPLE PEPTIDE + CACTUS HYDRATING + FIRMING OASIS SERUM - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM FOR FACE

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, brightening, anti-aging creams, best sunscreen, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, sunscreen

HYDRATING SERUMS I'M INTO FROM NATURIUM, YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE, PURITO AND MORE - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUMS, BEST HYDRATING SERUMS FOR FACE

Feb 10

Feb 10 HYDRATING SERUMS I'M INTO FROM NATURIUM, YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE, PURITO AND MORE - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUMS, BEST HYDRATING SERUMS FOR FACE

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, brightening, anti-aging creams, best sunscreen, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, sunscreen

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

Carmine Montalto

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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