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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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MY FW21 EMPTIES: NIOD MULTI-MOLECULAR HYALURONIC COMPLEX, ALGENIST ALGAE NIACINAMIDE MOISTURE VEIL, SYNERGIE SKIN VITAMIN B 13% NIACINAMIDE SERUM & MORE

Mar 28

Mar 28 MY FW21 EMPTIES: NIOD MULTI-MOLECULAR HYALURONIC COMPLEX, ALGENIST ALGAE NIACINAMIDE MOISTURE VEIL, SYNERGIE SKIN VITAMIN B 13% NIACINAMIDE SERUM & MORE

Carmine Montalto

best anti-aging serum, AM Regimen, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, Best toners, brightening serums, Lactic Acid, PM ROUTINE, antioxidants, brightening, clean skincare, dehydrated skin, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, oily skin

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

Carmine Montalto

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

Carmine Montalto

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

Carmine Montalto

THE 2021 SKINCARMA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: HERBAL FACE FOOD’S THE SERUM I RADICAL YOUTH CONCENTRATE – BEST ORGANIC FACE SERUM

Dec 29

Dec 29 THE 2021 SKINCARMA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: HERBAL FACE FOOD’S THE SERUM I RADICAL YOUTH CONCENTRATE – BEST ORGANIC FACE SERUM

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PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOKIND OIL TO MILK CLEANSER - BEST CLEANSER FOR OILY SKIN, BEST CLEANSING BALM FOR OILY SKIN

Dec 28

Dec 28 PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOKIND OIL TO MILK CLEANSER - BEST CLEANSER FOR OILY SKIN, BEST CLEANSING BALM FOR OILY SKIN

Carmine Montalto

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PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE SUPERBERRY DREAM CLEANSING BALM - BEST CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEANSER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Dec 27

Dec 27 PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE SUPERBERRY DREAM CLEANSING BALM - BEST CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEANSER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Carmine Montalto

PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, clean beauty, clean skincare, natural skincare, Facial oils, organic, organic skincare, Best cleansers, dehydrated skin, dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin

PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE OMEGA+ COMPLEX CLEANSING BALM - BEST CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEANSER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Dec 23

Dec 23 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE OMEGA+ COMPLEX CLEANSING BALM - BEST CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEANSER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Carmine Montalto

PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, clean beauty, clean skincare, natural skincare, Facial oils, organic, organic skincare, Best cleansers, dehydrated skin, dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin

SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: MY FAVE FW21 CLEANSING BALMS – PAULA'S CHOICE OMEGA+ COMPLEX CLEANSING BALM, YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE SUPERBERRY DREAM - BEST CLEANSERS FOR DRY SKIN

Dec 22

Dec 22 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: MY FAVE FW21 CLEANSING BALMS – PAULA'S CHOICE OMEGA+ COMPLEX CLEANSING BALM, YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE SUPERBERRY DREAM - BEST CLEANSERS FOR DRY SKIN

Carmine Montalto

PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, clean beauty, clean skincare, natural skincare, Facial oils, organic, organic skincare, Best cleansers, dehydrated skin, dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin

SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: SYNERGIE SKIN TRIDRATION B - BEST BRIGHTENING MASK, BEST HYDRATING MASK

Dec 7

Dec 7 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: SYNERGIE SKIN TRIDRATION B - BEST BRIGHTENING MASK, BEST HYDRATING MASK

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, Niacinamide, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, brightening, oily skin, sensitive skin

SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: SYNERGIE SKIN HYDROLOCK INTENSE NIGHT HYDRATOR - BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST HYDRATING MOISTURIZER

Nov 9

Nov 9 SEASONAL SKINCARE TRANSITIONING: SYNERGIE SKIN HYDROLOCK INTENSE NIGHT HYDRATOR - BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST HYDRATING MOISTURIZER

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, Niacinamide, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, brightening, oily skin, sensitive skin

PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM AZELAIC TOPICAL ACID 10% - BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUM, WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID AND WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID GOOD FOR?

Oct 22

Oct 22 PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM AZELAIC TOPICAL ACID 10% - BEST AZELAIC ACID SERUM, WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID AND WHAT IS AZELAIC ACID GOOD FOR?

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SYNERGIE SKIN DERMIOTIC PRE-SERUM ELIXIR WITH PREBIOTIC AND PROBIOTIC COMPLEX - BEST PROBIOTIC SERUM TO FIX THE MICROBIOME

Sep 8

Sep 8 PRODUCT REVIEW: SYNERGIE SKIN DERMIOTIC PRE-SERUM ELIXIR WITH PREBIOTIC AND PROBIOTIC COMPLEX - BEST PROBIOTIC SERUM TO FIX THE MICROBIOME

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, Niacinamide, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, brightening, oily skin, sensitive skin

PRODUCT REVIEW: FIGURE 1 BEAUTY (FIG. 1) N4 NIACINAMIDE NOURISHING TREATMENT - BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM

Sep 7

Sep 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: FIGURE 1 BEAUTY (FIG. 1) N4 NIACINAMIDE NOURISHING TREATMENT - BEST NIACINAMIDE SERUM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, antioxidants, brightening serums, hyperpigmentation, Niacinamide, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, brightening, oily skin, sensitive skin