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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: THE ORDINARY RETINAL 0.2% EMULSION SERUM - What does retinol do? what is the difference between retinol and retinal? Should I use retinal or retinol?

Apr 21

Apr 21 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY RETINAL 0.2% EMULSION SERUM - What does retinol do? what is the difference between retinol and retinal? Should I use retinal or retinol?

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, dark spots, Retinol, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, Retinoids, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY 0.3% RETINOL COMPLEX SERUM WITH PEPTIDES - Can retinol be used on sensitive skin? What percentage of retinol is best for sensitive skin?

Mar 25

Mar 25 PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST AID BEAUTY 0.3% RETINOL COMPLEX SERUM WITH PEPTIDES - Can retinol be used on sensitive skin? What percentage of retinol is best for sensitive skin?

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, anti-aging creams, anti-aging, Peptides, Retinol, Retinol cream, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOKIND BEGINNER RETINOL GEL 0.1% - What retinol should a beginner use? Is 0.1% retinol too strong for beginners? How often should you use retinol when first starting?

Feb 26

Feb 26 PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOKIND BEGINNER RETINOL GEL 0.1% - What retinol should a beginner use? Is 0.1% retinol too strong for beginners? How often should you use retinol when first starting?

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, anti-aging, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, Retinol, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, sensitive skin, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM MULTI-PEPTIDE ADVANCED SERUM - What do peptides do for skin? What can't you mix peptides with? What do copper peptides do?

Dec 26

Dec 26 PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM MULTI-PEPTIDE ADVANCED SERUM - What do peptides do for skin? What can't you mix peptides with? What do copper peptides do?

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging, best anti-aging, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, best anti-aging serum, anti-aging serums, face cream for oily skin, oily skin moisturizer, Peptides, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM RETINALDEHYDE CREAM SERUM 0.05% - What is retinaldehyde? What is better retinol or retinaldehyde? What does retinaldehyde do for your skin?

Aug 28

Aug 28 PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM RETINALDEHYDE CREAM SERUM 0.05% - What is retinaldehyde? What is better retinol or retinaldehyde? What does retinaldehyde do for your skin?

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging, anti-aging creams, anti-aging serums, best acne treatments, best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, Retinol cream, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, wrinkle cream, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM UV REFLECT ANTIOXIDANT SPF 50 SUNSCREEN - Is SPF 30 or 50 better for daily use? Is SPF 50 really necessary? Does SPF 50 mean reapply every 50 minutes?

Jul 6

Jul 6 PRODUCT REVIEW: NATURIUM UV REFLECT ANTIOXIDANT SPF 50 SUNSCREEN - Is SPF 30 or 50 better for daily use? Is SPF 50 really necessary? Does SPF 50 mean reapply every 50 minutes?

Carmine Montalto

anti-aging, best anti-aging, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, best sunscreen, clean sunscreen, dark spots, AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: SKIN PROUD SERIOUS SHADE SUNSCREEN SPF 50 - Does SPF 50 last longer than SPF 30? Does SPF over 50 make a difference? Why does my sunscreen pill under makeup?

Jul 2

Jul 2 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKIN PROUD SERIOUS SHADE SUNSCREEN SPF 50 - Does SPF 50 last longer than SPF 30? Does SPF over 50 make a difference? Why does my sunscreen pill under makeup?

Carmine Montalto

anti-aging, best anti-aging, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, best sunscreen, clean sunscreen, dark spots, AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE TRIPLE ACTIVE TOTAL REPAIR SERUM - Can you mix retinol and niacinamide? What's the difference between retinol and retinoid?

May 7

May 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE TRIPLE ACTIVE TOTAL REPAIR SERUM - Can you mix retinol and niacinamide? What's the difference between retinol and retinoid?

Carmine Montalto

AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, sensitive skin, anti-aging serums, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening serums, Niacinamide, Retinol, Retinol cream, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: CERAVE RESURFACING RETINOL SERUM - What Does Retinol Do to Your Skin? Can I Use Retinol Everyday? Should You Moisturize After Retinol?

Apr 10

Apr 10 PRODUCT REVIEW: CERAVE RESURFACING RETINOL SERUM - What Does Retinol Do to Your Skin? Can I Use Retinol Everyday? Should You Moisturize After Retinol?

Carmine Montalto

anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, best anti-aging, anti-aging, anti-aging creams, Retinol cream, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, wrinkle cream, Wrinkle serum

PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE PRO-COLLAGEN MULTI-PEPTIDE BOOSTER - What Is Collagen? Does Collagen Really Help Skin? Can You Rebuild Collagen in Your Skin?

Mar 16

Mar 16 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA’S CHOICE PRO-COLLAGEN MULTI-PEPTIDE BOOSTER - What Is Collagen? Does Collagen Really Help Skin? Can You Rebuild Collagen in Your Skin?

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging, anti-aging serums, best anti-aging serum, best anti-aging, Peptides, Wrinkle serum