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WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO RETINOL TREATMENT OR DO YOU AVOID RETINOL? Share in comments below… _______________________________________________________ I’ve been eager to try something, anything from Switzerland-based Age Stop. I thought Marine Retinol SOS Balm was a good place to start! It’s funny because the product has broad benefits for skin beyond the “marine retinol” that the name indicates. There is, in fact, no conventional Retinol in the formula; rather a plethora of nourishing algae, moisturizing butters, plumping peptides, humectants and antioxidants. It’s actually quite an intriguing formula that I really enjoy. It has a brilliant green-blue tone that I assume is derived from the high algae content — which nourishes skin and delivers both humectant and antioxidant benefits. Age Stop’s Marine Retinol is so rich in moisturizing non-fragrant plant oils and butters that it makes a perfectly good moisturizer for most skin types — including mine. Since I love using a facial oil at night, I’ve been using Marine Retinol as my AM moisturizer. It does a terrific job of feeding my skin all the nutrients it needs. In fact, paired with Niacinamide and Vitamin C serums — as well as sunscreen in the AM — it rounds out a perfect regimen, boosting resiliency and skin tone. New to me is the 2nd ingredient, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter. Also known as Sal Seed Butter, it is a rich and luxurious botanical oil similar to argan oil and indigenous to India. Marine Retinol is impressive and I’m looking forward to trying more from Age Stop in 2020. ✅@agestopswitzerland | Marine Retinol SOS Balm _______________________________________________________ Check the Skincarma blog for smart product reviews and ingredient knowledge. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Links in bio 👆🏼 🖤 SKINCARMA _______________________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . . #skincarma #menwhomask #skincarmaapproved #agestopswitzerland (at Fort Greene, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6x4rN0nd_6/?igshid=q9ah3fo5d32h

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WHAT’S A FAVORITE FACE MASK THAT I GOTTA TRY? DROP IT IN THE COMMENTS! _______________________________________________________ The last of the 6 facial masks I want to highlight is not actually a mask at all. Or is it? Graydon’s “Putty” Super Smoothing Face Cream is intended to protect, nourish and soothe dry skin. But it’s so rich in natural butters, oils and extracts that it doubles as a moisturizing face mask for day or night. So while I dubbed it “The Mask Hack,” it really is the best “moisturizing mask” of the 6. I’ve just gotten to know Graydon in the last couple of weeks, so it may be new to you too. The Canadian-based natural skincare brand offers a complete range of clean, vegan “small-batch” products made without toxins and irritants — no fillers, petrochemicals, toxic chemicals, artificial fragrances or synthetic dyes. All-natural and water-free, Putty is packed with a blend of healing actives to reduce redness and irritation — including more serious skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and dermatitis. The Putty INCI is a treasure trove of proven skin soothers. The 1st ingredient is chamomile! Yes, chamomile, the super soothing herb that calms mind, spirit…and skin! In addition to a high level of chamomile (about 60% of the formula), there are nourishing Cocoa Seed Butter, healing Colloidal Oatmeal, and both Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil and Turmeric Root Oil. Putty is a magnificent treatment and while it’s a well-formulated moisturizer for treating dry skin, it’s an even better facial mask on a cold winter day or a chilly night under the covers. Be sure to catch my full article on my favorite face masks on the Skincarma Blog at skincarma.com! ✅@graydonskincare | Graydon Putty Super Smoothing Face Cream _______________________________________________________ Check the Skincarma blog for smart product reviews and ingredient knowledge. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Links in bio 👆🏼 🖤 SKINCARMA _______________________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . . #skincarma #menwhomask #skincarmaapproved #graydonskincare (at Fort Greene, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vR_CHnLw_/?igshid=1lrbwkinbx7i1

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WHAT’S A FAVORITE FACE MASK THAT I GOTTA TRY? DROP IT IN THE COMMENTS! _______________________________________________________ The last of the 6 facial masks I want to highlight is not actually a mask at all. Or is it? Graydon’s “Putty” Super Smoothing Face Cream is intended to protect, nourish and soothe dry skin. But it’s so rich in natural butters, oils and extracts that it doubles as a moisturizing face mask for day or night. So while I dubbed it “The Mask Hack,” it really is the best “moisturizing mask” of the 6. I’ve just gotten to know Graydon in the last couple of weeks, so it may be new to you too. The Canadian-based natural skincare brand offers a complete range of clean, vegan “small-batch” products made without toxins and irritants — no fillers, petrochemicals, toxic chemicals, artificial fragrances or synthetic dyes. All-natural and water-free, Putty is packed with a blend of healing actives to reduce redness and irritation — including more serious skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and dermatitis. The Putty INCI is a treasure trove of proven skin soothers. The 1st ingredient is chamomile! Yes, chamomile, the super soothing herb that calms mind, spirit…and skin! In addition to a high level of chamomile (about 60% of the formula), there are nourishing Cocoa Seed Butter, healing Colloidal Oatmeal, and both Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil and Turmeric Root Oil. Putty is a magnificent treatment and while it’s a well-formulated moisturizer for treating dry skin, it’s an even better facial mask on a cold winter day or a chilly night under the covers. Be sure to catch my full article on my favorite face masks on the Skincarma Blog at skincarma.com! ✅@graydonskincare | Graydon Putty Super Smoothing Face Cream _______________________________________________________ Check the Skincarma blog for smart product reviews and ingredient knowledge. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Links in bio 👆🏼 🖤 SKINCARMA _______________________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . . #skincarma #menwhomask #skincarmaapproved #graydonskincare (at Fort Greene, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vRDGfHzIc/?igshid=to86qubj4vut

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HOW OFTEN DO YOU USE A FACIAL OIL? PM ONLY OR DAYTIME TOO? COMMENT BELOW! _______________________________________________________ While the Herbivore Phoenix facial oil I reviewed yesterday is a blend of 6 replenishing plant oils, Good Molecules’ Pure Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil is what’s called a “single-note” oil; that is, it contains just one ingredient — Rosehip Seed Oil. Rosehip Seed Oil is a non-fragrant, emollient plant oil with antioxidant properties and is a rich source of pro-skin health fatty acids; but this is no ordinary oil. Rosehip Seed Oil contains anti-inflammatory fatty acids and both vitamins A and C. It can also help even skin tone and deliver general anti-aging benefits. If you’re unfamiliar with Good Molecules, it’s one of a few new “democratic” skincare brands like The Ordinary and The Inkey List that offer simple, yet effective products at a very low price — making well-formulated skincare products accessible to a everyone. The Pure Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil is comprised of 100% Chilean Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil. Unlike both rose oil and rose extract, which are drawn from the rose petals themselves, Rosehip Oil is pressed from the fruit and seeds of the rose plant. Because it’s a non-fragrant plant oil, is smells like virtually nothing. That may be surprising since it’s extracted from roses. What a terrific oil for just $10! Read all about my favorite facial oils for combatting winter skin on this week’s new Skincarma Blog at skincarma.com. Links in bio to my YouTube review, too. ✅@goodmolecules | Pure Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil _______________________________________________________ Check the Skincarma blog for smart product reviews and ingredient knowledge. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Links in bio 👆🏼 🖤 SKINCARMA _______________________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . . #skincarma #menwhomask #skincarmaapproved #herbivorebotanicals #herbivore #goodmolecules #bybibeauty #kiehls #mimounabotanicals #codexbeauty (at Fort Greene, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6sdga5nsQw/?igshid=1631x47pqhrjg

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WHAT’S A FAVORITE FACE MASK THAT I GOTTA TRY? DROP IT IN THE COMMENTS BELOW! _______________________________________________________ Look, sometimes masking can be messy. You know the drill: you get mask in your hair, you get it stuck in your eyebrows, some of it ends up on the floor — which is always the case with that ridiculous Dr. Jart’s Shake & Shot rubber mask. More of it ends up on the bathroom floor than on your face! The Ordinary’s Salicylic Acid 2% Masque is next-level messy. But unlike Shake & Shot, it’s got legit benefits for skin. The Ordinary says that the Salicylic Acid 2% Masque “is formulated to target lackluster tone and textural irregularities. The formula, infused with charcoal and clays, aims to enhance the appearance of smoothness and clarity, leaving the skin feeling refreshed.” In other words, it helps clear skin. It’s a relatively simple, yet effective formula for all skin types, but particularly acne-prone skins that can most benefit from the power of Salicylic Acid. The first 4 ingredients are water, Kaolin, Squalane and Glycerin. That 2% Sal Acid comes in somewhere around 6th in the list which means it contains less than 2% charcoal powder. I have no idea what level of charcoal powder is effective for skin — but it sure is messy. Apparently 2% charcoal powder is enough to create grayish beads of water that splatter all over the bathroom sink, walls, floor and god-only-knows where else. I love this little messy mask on selfcare Sunday almost as much as I love taco Tuesday. Be sure to catch my full blog article on my favorite face masks on this week’s new Skincarma Blog at skincarma.com! And, catch my video review on my YouTube channel. Links in my bio. ✅@deciem | The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque _______________________________________________________ Check the Skincarma blog for smart product reviews and ingredient knowledge. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Links in bio 👆🏼 🖤 SKINCARMA _______________________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . . #skincarma #menwhomask #skincarmaapproved #deciem #deciemchatroom (at Fort Greene, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6nkqXinI35/?igshid=5pwzx7qrw379

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CICA (CENTELLA) PRODUCT? DROP IT IN THE COMMENTS BELOW! _______________________________________________________ Pure Heals is one of my best kept secrets. I first discovered the indie K-Beauty brand 2 years ago, right around the time I launched Skincarma, and have enjoyed just about everything I’ve tried. The Pure Heals Centella 65 Green Tea Pack is kinda dope. The 1st ingredient is, of course, Centella Asiatica Extract at 65%. You can see little flakes of centella leaves in the formula which makes it really fun and a pleasure to use. The high content of centella makes it a super soothing treatment, too. If you’re into skincare, and especially Korean skincare, you know that Centella Asiatica is a K-Beauty hallmark and a superb botanical extract with potent soothing benefits. But “cica,” as it’s known, has benefits that go beyond just soothing, including as a source for moisturizing the skin and as a potent antioxidant. The Pure Heals’ Centella 65 Green Tea Pack is a veritable multi-tasking mask that does a whole lot more than even its high level of cica delivers. Up next in the INCI are both oil-absorbing Kaolin and humectant Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water along with Camellia Sinensis Leaf, aka green tea — a powerful antioxidant that’s also common in Asian skincare formulas. Be sure to catch my full blog article on my favorite face masks on this week’s new Skincarma Blog at skincarma.com! And, catch my video review on my YouTube channel. Links in my bio. ✅@pureheals_official | Centella 65 Green Tea Pack _______________________________________________________ Check the Skincarma blog for smart product reviews and ingredient knowledge. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Links in bio 👆🏼 🖤 SKINCARMA _______________________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . . #skincarma #menwhomask #skincarmaapproved #퓨어힐스 #pureheals #자연주의 (at Fort Greene, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6iXcWAHgRO/?igshid=186evl5ry8eb6

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! 🌲🎁 WHERE ARE YOU IN THE WORLD + WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS TODAY? COMMENT BELOW... _______________________________________________________ Next up in the mask week series is this wonderful sleeping mask I’m crushing on from clean, natural Korean skincare brand Purito. It’s no secret that I’m really into this brand. Call me a #puritofanboy! Some of my fave discoveries of the year are from Purito, including the brand’s Fermented Complex 94 Boosting Essence. As I said when I reviewed their toning essence in my blog article on my Complete Clean Skincare Routine…I wish I could gift it to every person on Earth who cares about their skin! Alas, I can’t afford to. But I can continue to point you in the direction of really good skin care — and try to steer you away from the not so good skin care. Purito’s Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack is good stuff! The kind of stuff you want to slather on your skin before bed and let it work its magic. This sleeping mask is loaded with goodness, including Centella Asiatica Extract — the 2nd ingredient after water — as well as Coconut Oil and humectant Glycerin. In addition to the Korean classic Centella Asiatica, there are four other molecular forms of the soothing plant extract, including Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid. For a clean, natural mask, the Purito Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack will put real beauty in your sleep. Be sure to catch my full blog article on my favorite face masks on this week’s new Skincarma Blog at skincarma.com! And, catch my video review on my YouTube channel. Links in my bio. ✅@purito_official | Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack _______________________________________________________ Check the Skincarma blog for smart product reviews and ingredient knowledge. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Links in bio 👆🏼 🖤 SKINCARMA _______________________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . . #skincarma #menwhomask #skincarmaapproved #purito #dermide #purito_official #퓨리토 #루트타임 (at Fort Greene, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6fwKYqnzzl/?igshid=3b6w47rjzv8n

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WHAT’S A FAVORITE FACE MASK THAT YOU THINK I GOTTA TRY? DROP IT IN THE COMMENTS BELOW! 📸 @aefrankel _______________________________________________________ It’s the end of the year, the holidays are upon us, and I’ve been planning this blog article for months now. There’s simply no better time for masking me-time than right now! If you’ve been following me for a while you know one of my favorite times of the week is Sunday – to be exact, #selfcaresunday. The concept of selfcare (aka CarmTime for me!) started in my teenage years when the only time I had to myself in a loud, emotional Italian-American home was the 2 hours right after I got home from school. Just me, my soap operas, cooking show and a tuna sandwich! Little did I know, those cherished moments would carry late into my adult life. Every Sunday, I mask and cook. Sometimes twice. My Sunday masking gives me a chance to try something new each week. Most often, I’ll do a cleansing mask; but I sometimes reach for a detox mask or even a deeply moisturizing mask. Sleeping masks are a big fave of mine, too. They’re occlusive, meaning they hold moisture, hydration and actives in the skin rather than allowing them to evaporate. Have a look at “a few of my favorite masks”! And be sure to catch my full blog article on my favorite face masks on this week’s new Skincarma Blog at skincarma.com! ✅@graydonskincare | Graydon Putty Super Smoothing Face Cream ✅@pureheals_official | Centella 65 Green Tea Pack ✅@purito_official | Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack ✅@pixibeauty | Vitamin-C Caviar Balm ✅@glowrecipe | Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask ✅@deciem | The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque _______________________________________________________ Check the Skincarma blog for smart product reviews and ingredient knowledge. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Links in bio 👆🏼 🖤 SKINCARMA _______________________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . . #skincarma #menwhomask #skincarmaapproved #pixibeauty #graydonskincare #pureheals #purito #deciem #deciemchatroom #avocuddle #glowrecipe (at Somewhere In Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6dbn4EHPKr/?igshid=3gepbgnzb5pv