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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.

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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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PRODUCT REVIEW: SYMBIOME POSTBIOMIC FACIAL OILS – BEST FACIAL OILS FOR DRY SKIN, BEST PROBIOTIC FACE CREAM FOR THE MICROBIOME

Apr 19

Apr 19 PRODUCT REVIEW: SYMBIOME POSTBIOMIC FACIAL OILS – BEST FACIAL OILS FOR DRY SKIN, BEST PROBIOTIC FACE CREAM FOR THE MICROBIOME

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE CBD OIL + RETINOL - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST RETINOL FACE OIL

Jan 23

Jan 23 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE CBD OIL + RETINOL - BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM, BEST RETINOL FACE OIL

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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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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: LANEIGE CREAM SKIN MILK OIL CLEANSER – BEST MOISTURIZING CLEANSER, BEST CLEANSING MILK

Dec 23

Dec 23 PRODUCT REVIEW: LANEIGE CREAM SKIN MILK OIL CLEANSER – BEST MOISTURIZING CLEANSER, BEST CLEANSING MILK

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SKIP CARE AND THE LANEIGE CREAM SKIN COLLECTION – BEST MOISTURIZING TONER, BEST MOISTURIZING CLEANSER

Dec 22

Dec 22 SKIP CARE AND THE LANEIGE CREAM SKIN COLLECTION – BEST MOISTURIZING TONER, BEST MOISTURIZING CLEANSER

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AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM ROUTINE, best face cream, best moisturizer, dehydrated skin, dry skin, moisturizer, face cream for dry skin, Best cleansers, Best toners, cleansing, face cream for oily skin, K-beauty, oily skin, oily skin moisturizer, Toners

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: HERBIVORE PHOENIX ROSEHIP ANTI-AGING FACE OIL – BEST ANTI-AGING FACE OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE OIL FOR WINTER

Dec 13

Dec 13 PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE PHOENIX ROSEHIP ANTI-AGING FACE OIL – BEST ANTI-AGING FACE OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE OIL FOR WINTER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: DERMA E HYDRATING MIST – BEST FACE MIST, BEST NATURAL TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

Dec 7

Dec 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: DERMA E HYDRATING MIST – BEST FACE MIST, BEST NATURAL TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX BARRIER+ NUTRIENT WATER MISTING TONIC – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

Dec 6

Dec 6 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX BARRIER+ NUTRIENT WATER MISTING TONIC – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: MARIO BADESCU FACIAL SPRAY WITH ALOE, HERBS AND ROSEWATER – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

Dec 4

Dec 4 PRODUCT REVIEW: MARIO BADESCU FACIAL SPRAY WITH ALOE, HERBS AND ROSEWATER – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONER FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE HYALURONIC ACID BOOSTER - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM

Dec 3

Dec 3 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE HYALURONIC ACID BOOSTER - BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUM, BEST HYDRATING SERUM

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PRODUCT REVIEW: LANEIGE CREAM SKIN MIST – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONERS FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

Dec 2

Dec 2 PRODUCT REVIEW: LANEIGE CREAM SKIN MIST – BEST FACE MIST, BEST HYDRATING TONERS FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

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FAVORITE FACE MISTS FOR KEEPING SKIN HYDRATED IN THE COLD – BEST FACE MISTS, BEST HYDRATING TONERS FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

Dec 1

Dec 1 FAVORITE FACE MISTS FOR KEEPING SKIN HYDRATED IN THE COLD – BEST FACE MISTS, BEST HYDRATING TONERS FOR DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE BANANA SOUFFLÉ MOISTURE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEAN MOISTURIZER

Nov 30

Nov 30 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE BANANA SOUFFLÉ MOISTURE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEAN MOISTURIZER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: AYOND TAOS BLUE DAY CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST NATURAL MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN

Nov 29

Nov 29 PRODUCT REVIEW: AYOND TAOS BLUE DAY CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST NATURAL MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN

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