The Skincarma Pod | Episode 14: Demystifying Product Application – Good Skincare Habits for Optimizing Your Routine

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.Follow @skincarma on Instagram here and on TikTok here. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma blog here.Product links:Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide BoosterThe Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% SkinCeuticals C E FerulicPaula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical SerumThe INKEY List Ectoin Hydro-Barrier SerumPaula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide BoosterThe Ordinary’s Multi-Peptide + HA Serum—Great moisturizers for very dry skin: Skinfix Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream The INKEY List Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping MoisturizerGreat moisturizer for normal / dry skins: Paula’s Choice Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Great moisturizers for oily skin: The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta GlucanSkinfix Barrier Restoring Gel CreamGreat moisturizer for sensitive skin:  Untoxicated Moisture Boost Hydrating Cream —Great beginner Retinol:  Cocokind Beginner Retinol Gel Great mid-strength Retinols: The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion SerumRemedy for Dark Spots Nightly All in One Treatment Great advanced Retinol: Paula's Choice Clinical Pro Retinaldehyde Dual-Retinoid Treatment —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.The Skincarma Blog® is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe