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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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REMEDY FOR HEALTHY AGING PRODUCT REVIEW - What is the remedy for aging skin? Is encapsulated Retinol less effective?

Sep 14

Sep 14 REMEDY FOR HEALTHY AGING PRODUCT REVIEW - What is the remedy for aging skin? Is encapsulated Retinol less effective?

Carmine Montalto

anti-aging creams, Facial sunscreen, best anti-aging, Matrixyl® 3000, wrinkle cream, Retinol treatment, Retinol cream, Retinol, Retinoids, Retinaldehyde, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, Peptides, Niacinamide, brightening creams

PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE 5% FACE & BODY EMULSION - Can I use Niacinamide everyday? What does Niacinamide do in body lotion? Can The Ordinary Niacinamide be used on the body?

Aug 31

Aug 31 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE 5% FACE & BODY EMULSION - Can I use Niacinamide everyday? What does Niacinamide do in body lotion? Can The Ordinary Niacinamide be used on the body?

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, brightening, dehydrated skin, Hydration, moisturizer, oily skin moisturizer, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, best face cream, brightening creams, dry skin, face cream for dry skin, face cream for oily skin, hyperpigmentation, Niacinamide

PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE 25% VITAMIN C + GLUTATHIONE CLINICAL SERUM - What percentage of vitamin c is effective? Should I use 10% or 20% vitamin C? Is higher percentage of vitamin C better?

Sep 18

Sep 18 PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE 25% VITAMIN C + GLUTATHIONE CLINICAL SERUM - What percentage of vitamin c is effective? Should I use 10% or 20% vitamin C? Is higher percentage of vitamin C better?

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, brightening, brightening serums, AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening creams, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, Vitamin C

PRODUCT REVIEW: CERAVE SKIN RENEWING NIGHTLY EXFOLIATING TREATMENT - Is it okay to exfoliate sensitive skin? What happens if you don't exfoliate?

Aug 4

Aug 4 PRODUCT REVIEW: CERAVE SKIN RENEWING NIGHTLY EXFOLIATING TREATMENT - Is it okay to exfoliate sensitive skin? What happens if you don't exfoliate?

Carmine Montalto

best anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging creams, anti-aging serums, brightening serums, brightening creams, Exfoliators, face cream sensitive skin, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, sensitive skin

PRODUCT REVIEW: LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS UV CORRECT SPF 70 DAILY LOTION SUNSCREEN - Is Anthelios UV Correct Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin? Which La Roche-Posay Sunscreen Is Best for You?

Apr 18

Apr 18 PRODUCT REVIEW: LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS UV CORRECT SPF 70 DAILY LOTION SUNSCREEN - Is Anthelios UV Correct Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin? Which La Roche-Posay Sunscreen Is Best for You?

Carmine Montalto

best anti-aging, anti-aging, anti-aging creams, wrinkle cream, antioxidants, best sunscreen, brightening creams, AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, Facial sunscreen, Niacinamide, sunscreen, sunscreen for face

PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT BOUNCY BRIGHTFACIAL BRIGHTENING MASK WITH AZELAIC ACID AND SALICYLIC ACID - What Is Azelaic Acid? What Does Azelaic Acid Do to Your Skin?

Jan 17

Jan 17 PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT BOUNCY BRIGHTFACIAL BRIGHTENING MASK WITH AZELAIC ACID AND SALICYLIC ACID - What Is Azelaic Acid? What Does Azelaic Acid Do to Your Skin?

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, antioxidants, face cream sensitive skin, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, Azelaic Acid, acne prone skin, brightening, brightening creams, brightening serums, dark spots, face cream for oily skin, hyperpigmentation, oily skin moisturizer

YOU NEED THIS NIACINAMIDE SERUM NOW! PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST SUPERSOLUTIONS 20% NIACINAMIDE SERUM – Best Niacinamide Serum, What Is Niacinamide? What Does Niacinamide Do for the Skin?

Dec 28

Dec 28 YOU NEED THIS NIACINAMIDE SERUM NOW! PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST SUPERSOLUTIONS 20% NIACINAMIDE SERUM – Best Niacinamide Serum, What Is Niacinamide? What Does Niacinamide Do for the Skin?

Carmine Montalto

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

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: VERSED WEEKEND GLOW DAILY BRIGHTENING TONER – BEST BRIGHTENING TONER, BEST AZELAIC ACID TREATMENT FOR DARK SPOTS AND ACNE MARKS

Jun 8

Jun 8 PRODUCT REVIEW: VERSED WEEKEND GLOW DAILY BRIGHTENING TONER – BEST BRIGHTENING TONER, BEST AZELAIC ACID TREATMENT FOR DARK SPOTS AND ACNE MARKS

Carmine Montalto

PM Regimen, AM Regimen, acne marks, dark spots, oily skin, brightening serums, facial treatments, hyperpigmentation, brightening, brightening creams

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: OLE HENRIKSEN GLOW2OH DARK SPOT TONER – BEST AHA TONER WITH GLYCOLIC ACID, BEST EXFOLIATING TONER

Mar 4

Mar 4 PRODUCT REVIEW: OLE HENRIKSEN GLOW2OH DARK SPOT TONER – BEST AHA TONER WITH GLYCOLIC ACID, BEST EXFOLIATING TONER

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best anti-aging, anti-aging, clean beauty, clean skincare, best natural skincare, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, anti-aging serums, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening, brightening serums, dark spots, Vitamin C, facial masks, face masks, brightening creams

PRODUCT REVIEW: DR. ZENOVIA SKINCARE VITAMIN C BRIGHTENING TONER – BEST VITAMIN C TONER, BEST BRIGHTENING TONER

Mar 2

Mar 2 PRODUCT REVIEW: DR. ZENOVIA SKINCARE VITAMIN C BRIGHTENING TONER – BEST VITAMIN C TONER, BEST BRIGHTENING TONER

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best anti-aging, anti-aging, clean beauty, clean skincare, best natural skincare, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, anti-aging serums, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening, brightening serums, dark spots, Vitamin C, facial masks, face masks, brightening creams

PRODUCT REVIEW: KIEHL'S FERULIC BREW FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE WITH LACTIC ACID – BEST EXFOLIATING TONER WITH LACTIC ACID, BEST BRIGHTENING TONER

Feb 23

Feb 23 PRODUCT REVIEW: KIEHL'S FERULIC BREW FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE WITH LACTIC ACID – BEST EXFOLIATING TONER WITH LACTIC ACID, BEST BRIGHTENING TONER

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best anti-aging, anti-aging, clean beauty, clean skincare, best natural skincare, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, anti-aging serums, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening, brightening serums, dark spots, Vitamin C, facial masks, face masks, brightening creams

THREE NEW TREATMENT TONERS I'M INTO FROM KIEHL'S, DR. ZENOVIA AND OLE HENRIKSEN – BEST VITAMIN C TONER, BEST BRIGHTENING TONER FOR DULL SKIN

Feb 22

Feb 22 THREE NEW TREATMENT TONERS I'M INTO FROM KIEHL'S, DR. ZENOVIA AND OLE HENRIKSEN – BEST VITAMIN C TONER, BEST BRIGHTENING TONER FOR DULL SKIN

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best anti-aging, anti-aging, clean beauty, clean skincare, best natural skincare, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, anti-aging serums, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening, brightening serums, dark spots, Vitamin C, facial masks, face masks, brightening creams

PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOKIND CHIA BOUNCE MASK – BEST SOOTHING MASK, BEST HYDRATING MASK TO FIX DEHYDRATED SKIN

Feb 21

Feb 21 PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOKIND CHIA BOUNCE MASK – BEST SOOTHING MASK, BEST HYDRATING MASK TO FIX DEHYDRATED SKIN

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, anti-aging, brightening, clean beauty, clean skincare, face masks, facial masks, masks, best moisturizer, brightening creams, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, sensitive skin, best natural skincare, dehydrated skin, dry skin, Hyaluronic Acid, natural skincare

PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT PROTINI POWERPEPTIDE RESURFACING SERUM – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

Jan 25

Jan 25 PRODUCT REVIEW: DRUNK ELEPHANT PROTINI POWERPEPTIDE RESURFACING SERUM – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

Carmine Montalto

PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST POLYHYDROXY ACID (PHA) GENTLE EXFOLIATING TONER – BEST EXFOLIATING TONER, BEST PHA TONER

Jan 24

Jan 24 PRODUCT REVIEW: THE INKEY LIST POLYHYDROXY ACID (PHA) GENTLE EXFOLIATING TONER – BEST EXFOLIATING TONER, BEST PHA TONER

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best anti-aging, anti-aging, clean beauty, clean skincare, best natural skincare, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, anti-aging serums, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening, brightening serums, dark spots, Vitamin C, facial masks, face masks, brightening creams

PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE MANDELIC ACID + SUPERFOOD UNITY EXFOLIANT – BEST EXFOLIATING TONER FOR OILY SKIN, BEST TONER WITH MANDELIC ACID

Jan 20

Jan 20 PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE MANDELIC ACID + SUPERFOOD UNITY EXFOLIANT – BEST EXFOLIATING TONER FOR OILY SKIN, BEST TONER WITH MANDELIC ACID

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best anti-aging, anti-aging, clean beauty, clean skincare, best natural skincare, PM ROUTINE, PM Regimen, anti-aging serums, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening, brightening serums, dark spots, Vitamin C, facial masks, face masks, brightening creams

PRODUCT REVIEW: SUNDAY RILEY GOOD GENES ALL-IN-ONE LACTIC ACID TREATMENT – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

Jan 20

Jan 20 PRODUCT REVIEW: SUNDAY RILEY GOOD GENES ALL-IN-ONE LACTIC ACID TREATMENT – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

Carmine Montalto

PRODUCT REVIEW: BIOSSANCE SQUALANE + 10% LACTIC ACID RESURFACING NIGHT SERUM – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

Jan 18

Jan 18 PRODUCT REVIEW: BIOSSANCE SQUALANE + 10% LACTIC ACID RESURFACING NIGHT SERUM – BEST LACTIC ACID SERUM, BEST EXFOLIATING SERUM WITH LACTIC ACID

Carmine Montalto