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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 anti-aging

PRODUCT REVIEW: BIOPHILE ROOT BIONIC REFINING ESSENCE – THE BEST PROBIOTIC SERUM TO RESTORE SKIN'S MICROBIOME

Oct 16

Oct 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: BIOPHILE ROOT BIONIC REFINING ESSENCE – THE BEST PROBIOTIC SERUM TO RESTORE SKIN'S MICROBIOME

Carmine Montalto

PRODUCT REVIEW: SELF/ISH EYE CREAM - BEST ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM, BEST CLEAN EYE CREAM FREE OF TOXINS

Oct 14

Oct 14 PRODUCT REVIEW: SELF/ISH EYE CREAM - BEST ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM, BEST CLEAN EYE CREAM FREE OF TOXINS

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST OAT CLEANSING BALM – BEST CLEANSING BALM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Oct 10

Oct 10 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST OAT CLEANSING BALM – BEST CLEANSING BALM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: BANILA CLEAN IT ZERO CLEANSING BALM – BEST CLEANSING BALM FOR OILY SKIN

Oct 9

Oct 9 PRODUCT REVIEW: BANILA CLEAN IT ZERO CLEANSING BALM – BEST CLEANSING BALM FOR OILY SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SUNDAY RILEY PINK DRINK FIRMING RESURFACING ESSENCE – BEST PROBIOTIC TONER TO SUPPORT SKIN'S MICROBIOME

Oct 8

Oct 8 PRODUCT REVIEW: SUNDAY RILEY PINK DRINK FIRMING RESURFACING ESSENCE – BEST PROBIOTIC TONER TO SUPPORT SKIN'S MICROBIOME

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST VITAMIN C BRIGHTENING CREAM - BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR FACE

Oct 8

Oct 8 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST VITAMIN C BRIGHTENING CREAM - BEST VITAMIN C SERUM FOR FACE

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT SLAAI MAKEUP-MELTING BUTTER CLEANSER – BEST CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST EXFOLIATING CLEANSER

Oct 7

Oct 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT SLAAI MAKEUP-MELTING BUTTER CLEANSER – BEST CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST EXFOLIATING CLEANSER

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PRODUCT REVIEW: BIOTOC 3X STARTER KIT + NANOPEN PRO – BEST MICRO-NEEDLING DEVICE FOR MORE YOUTHFUL SKIN

Oct 4

Oct 4 PRODUCT REVIEW: BIOTOC 3X STARTER KIT + NANOPEN PRO – BEST MICRO-NEEDLING DEVICE FOR MORE YOUTHFUL SKIN

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PRODUCT REVIEW: EGYPTIAN MAGIC ALL PURPOSE SKIN CREAM – ONE OF THE BEST NATURAL MOISTURIZERS FOR DRY SKIN

Oct 1

Oct 1 PRODUCT REVIEW: EGYPTIAN MAGIC ALL PURPOSE SKIN CREAM – ONE OF THE BEST NATURAL MOISTURIZERS FOR DRY SKIN

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT PROTINI POLYPEPTIDE MOISTURIZER – BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER WITH PEPTIDES

Sep 30

Sep 30 PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT PROTINI POLYPEPTIDE MOISTURIZER – BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER WITH PEPTIDES

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best anti-aging, anti-aging, best natural skincare, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, dry skin, natural skincare, anti-aging creams, best face cream, best moisturizer, face cream, moisturizer, wrinkle cream

THE SKINCARMA CHALLENGE : CULT MOISTURIZER EGYPTIAN MAGIC VS. DRUNK ELEPHANT PROTINI - THE BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER WITH PEPTIDES

Sep 29

Sep 29 THE SKINCARMA CHALLENGE : CULT MOISTURIZER EGYPTIAN MAGIC VS. DRUNK ELEPHANT PROTINI - THE BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER WITH PEPTIDES

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: AYOND METAMORPH CLEANSING BALM – ONE OF THE BEST CLEANSERS FOR DRY SKIN

Sep 28

Sep 28 PRODUCT REVIEW: AYOND METAMORPH CLEANSING BALM – ONE OF THE BEST CLEANSERS FOR DRY SKIN

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE AVOCADO MELT RETINOL SLEEPING FACE MASK – ONE OF THE BEST FACE CREAMS WITH RETINOL

Sep 26

Sep 26 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE AVOCADO MELT RETINOL SLEEPING FACE MASK – ONE OF THE BEST FACE CREAMS WITH RETINOL

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: AMPERNA PRO+ BIO RESURFACING RETINOL ALT – THE BEST BAKUCHIOL CREAM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Sep 24

Sep 24 PRODUCT REVIEW: AMPERNA PRO+ BIO RESURFACING RETINOL ALT – THE BEST BAKUCHIOL CREAM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Carmine Montalto

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AMPERNA PROBIOTIC SKINCARE AND TWO OF THE BEST ANTI-AGING SERUMS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Sep 22

Sep 22 AMPERNA PROBIOTIC SKINCARE AND TWO OF THE BEST ANTI-AGING SERUMS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY EYE DUTY NIACINAMIDE BRIGHTENING EYE CREAM – ONE OF THE BEST EYE CREAMS FOR DARK CIRCLES

Sep 19

Sep 19 PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY EYE DUTY NIACINAMIDE BRIGHTENING EYE CREAM – ONE OF THE BEST EYE CREAMS FOR DARK CIRCLES

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: STRIVECTIN PEPTIGHT 360 TIGHTENING EYE SERUM – BEST ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM

Sep 18

Sep 18 PRODUCT REVIEW: STRIVECTIN PEPTIGHT 360 TIGHTENING EYE SERUM – BEST ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SOBEL SKIN RX OLIGO PEPTIDE EYE CREAM – THE BEST ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM WITH PEPTIDES

Sep 17

Sep 17 PRODUCT REVIEW: SOBEL SKIN RX OLIGO PEPTIDE EYE CREAM – THE BEST ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM WITH PEPTIDES

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: FARMACY CHEER UP BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C EYE CREAM – THE BEST EYE CREAM WITH VITAMIN C

Sep 16

Sep 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: FARMACY CHEER UP BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C EYE CREAM – THE BEST EYE CREAM WITH VITAMIN C

Carmine Montalto

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A FEW NEW EYE CREAMS I’M REALLY INTO NOW WITH FARMACY, FIRST AID BEAUTY AND MORE!

Sep 15

Sep 15 A FEW NEW EYE CREAMS I’M REALLY INTO NOW WITH FARMACY, FIRST AID BEAUTY AND MORE!

Carmine Montalto