In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine shares insights on skincare routines, focusing on the best order for applying products and the importance of creating good skincare habits. He discusses the evolution of skincare routines, the role of serums, and the significance of understanding ingredient penetration using the 500 Dalton rule – a measure of molecular weight. Carmine emphasizes the need for tailored AM and PM routines to optimize your skin health and protect against environmental damage and correct signs of aging.
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Product links:
Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum
The INKEY List Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum
Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
The Ordinary’s Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
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Great moisturizers for very dry skin:
Skinfix Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
The INKEY List Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer
Great moisturizer for normal / dry skins:
Paula’s Choice Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer
Great moisturizers for oily skin:
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Skinfix Barrier Restoring Gel Cream
Great moisturizer for sensitive skin:
Untoxicated Moisture Boost Hydrating Cream
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Great beginner Retinol:
Great mid-strength Retinols:
The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Serum
Remedy for Dark Spots Nightly All in One Treatment
Great advanced Retinol:
Paula's Choice Clinical Pro Retinaldehyde Dual-Retinoid Treatment
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Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:
Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.
Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.
Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.
Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.
Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.
Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.
The Skincarma Blog™ is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.
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