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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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A PERFECT PM SKINCARE ROUTINE - Product recommendations to help you attain and maintain healthy skin.

Dec 16

Dec 16 A PERFECT PM SKINCARE ROUTINE - Product recommendations to help you attain and maintain healthy skin.

Carmine Montalto

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A PERFECT AM SKINCARE ROUTINE - Product recommendations to help you attain and maintain healthy skin.

Dec 7

Dec 7 A PERFECT AM SKINCARE ROUTINE - Product recommendations to help you attain and maintain healthy skin.

Carmine Montalto

AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, best eye cream, best face cream, best moisturizer, best sunscreen, Best toners, Clogged pores, dark circles, Facial sunscreen, Salicylic Acid, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, Vitamin C, Niacinamide, moisturizer

PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE BLACKBERRY RETINOL BLEMISH SERUM - Which Retinol should I use as a beginner? How to start using Retinol serum? Does Retinol help with acne?

Nov 13

Nov 13 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE BLACKBERRY RETINOL BLEMISH SERUM - Which Retinol should I use as a beginner? How to start using Retinol serum? Does Retinol help with acne?

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anti-aging serums, anti-aging, best anti-aging serum, best anti-aging, PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, Retinoids, Retinol, Retinol serum, Retinol treatment, acne prone skin, acne treatments, Retinaldehyde

PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE WATERMELON GLOW DEW BALM SUNSCREEN STICK SPF 45 - Can I use sunscreen on my eye area? What is the best sunscreen for the eye area? How to avoid getting SPF in your eyes?

Aug 12

Aug 12 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE WATERMELON GLOW DEW BALM SUNSCREEN STICK SPF 45 - Can I use sunscreen on my eye area? What is the best sunscreen for the eye area? How to avoid getting SPF in your eyes?

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PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE POMEGRANATE PEPTIDE FIRMING SERUM - What are the benefits of peptides for skin? Are peptides better than retinol? Can peptides and vitamin c be used together?

Nov 7

Nov 7 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE POMEGRANATE PEPTIDE FIRMING SERUM - What are the benefits of peptides for skin? Are peptides better than retinol? Can peptides and vitamin c be used together?

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

PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE WATERMELON GLOW NIACINAMIDE DEW DROPS - What percentage of niacinamide is effective? Can I use niacinamide everyday? Can you use vitamin C with niacinamide?

Sep 3

Sep 3 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE WATERMELON GLOW NIACINAMIDE DEW DROPS - What percentage of niacinamide is effective? Can I use niacinamide everyday? Can you use vitamin C with niacinamide?

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PM Regimen, PM ROUTINE, anti-aging serums, AM Regimen, AM ROUTINE, antioxidants, best anti-aging serum, brightening, brightening serums, dehydrated skin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydration, Niacinamide, oily skin moisturizer

PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE WATERMELON GLOW NIACINAMIDE SUNSCREEN SPF 50 - What does Niacinamide do for the skin? Can I use Niacinamide on my skin everyday?

Jul 24

Jul 24 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE WATERMELON GLOW NIACINAMIDE SUNSCREEN SPF 50 - What does Niacinamide do for the skin? Can I use Niacinamide on my skin everyday?

Carmine Montalto

anti-aging, best anti-aging, best sunscreen, clean sunscreen, AM ROUTINE, AM Regimen, face cream for oily skin, face cream sensitive skin, Facial sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen for eyes, sunscreen for face, wrinkle cream, anti-aging creams, hyperpigmentation, Niacinamide

PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE STRAWBERRY SMOOTH BHA + AHA SALICYLIC ACID SERUM - WHAT IS SALICYLIC ACID? WHAT DOES SALICYLIC ACID DO TO YOUR SKIN?

Jul 6

Jul 6 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOW RECIPE STRAWBERRY SMOOTH BHA + AHA SALICYLIC ACID SERUM - WHAT IS SALICYLIC ACID? WHAT DOES SALICYLIC ACID DO TO YOUR SKIN?

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PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOSSIER SOLUTION EXFOLIATING SKIN PERFECTOR – BEST SALICYLIC ACID TONER FOR OILY SKIN, BEST TONER WITH GLYCOLIC ACID

Apr 12

Apr 12 PRODUCT REVIEW: GLOSSIER SOLUTION EXFOLIATING SKIN PERFECTOR – BEST SALICYLIC ACID TONER FOR OILY SKIN, BEST TONER WITH GLYCOLIC ACID

Carmine Montalto

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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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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: 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: 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: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE ADAPTOGEN DEEP MOISTURE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER WITH ADAPTOGENS TO CALM IRRITATED SKIN

Nov 28

Nov 28 PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE ADAPTOGEN DEEP MOISTURE CREAM – BEST FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN, BEST MOISTURIZER WITH ADAPTOGENS TO CALM IRRITATED SKIN

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WINTER MOISTURIZERS PART 2 – SOME OF THE BEST FACE CREAMS FOR DRY SKIN AND ALL SKIN TYPES IN COLD WEATHER

Nov 24

Nov 24 WINTER MOISTURIZERS PART 2 – SOME OF THE BEST FACE CREAMS FOR DRY SKIN AND ALL SKIN TYPES IN COLD WEATHER

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