Many people collect style labels hoping one will finally click. You get typed as a Spring, then a Dramatic Classic, then a Type 4 - and you're still not sure what to wear on Tuesday morning. Here's what's missing: those labels don't teach you how to navigate your own decisions.In this episode, I'm sharing the difference between being given a style category and creating your own style navigation system. It's the same principle that makes personality typing either limiting or life-changing - and it

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine discusses the five finalists for the most innovative moisturizer of the year in the 2025 BeautyMatter Awards. The awards honor the thinkers, makers, and doers in the beauty community and Carmine was honored to be a judge in the product innovation category for the third in a row. This year, he evaluated more than 200 products across multiple categories: treatments, moisturizers, scrubs, cleansers, acne care, men’s and sun care (his favorite!). Each

Shapewear has typically been associated with synthetic fibers, but a recent launch from Spanx is proving natural materials have a place in the category.Based on consumer feedback, Spanx set out to create shaping garments using natural fibers, and it landed on long-staple Supima cotton as the base material. The SpanxShape Invisible Supima Cotton collection combines Supima’s natural inherent benefits with targeted stretch and hold from Lycra FitSense. The result is lightweight, breathable,

In this episode I talk about where you can get fashion inspiration from. The episodes split into 2 categories beginners and experienced. I touch on basic places to inspo and using your mind and creativity for inspo. I split it into these categories to make it easier on you guys, you don't have to limit yourselves to one category or the other thats the beauty of fashion. Its a form of art. Explore everything. Instagram and TikTok - @logan.fsf YouTube - @Itsloganfeliciano

Product links:Glow Recipe Blackberry Retinol Blemish SerumPaula’s Choice Triple Active Total Repair SerumCocokind beginner retinol gel 0.1%Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%Peace Out Acne Healing DotsThe INKEY List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple PatchesThe Skincarma Blog: the Best Retinol Face Creams and SerumsThe 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

Product links:Paula's Choice Resist Barrier Repair Advanced MoisturizerThe Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support SerumUntoxicated Moisture Boost Hydrating CreamSkinfix Triple Lipid-Peptide CreamCeraVe Moisturizing CreamThe 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 &

Product links:Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Balm Sunscreen Stick SPF 45Supergoop! 100% Mineral Bright-Eyed Eye Cream SPF 40Solara Suncare Mineral Defense Ceramide Sunscreen Stick SPF 30The Skincarma Blog - The Best Sunscreens for EyesThe 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

Product links:Drunk Elephant C-Luma HydrabrightDrunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day SerumPaula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical SerumSkinCeuticals C E FerulicThe 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

Product links:Pavīse’s Dynamic Age Defense SPF 30Paula’s Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Balm SPF 45The 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

Product links:The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating TonerThe INKEY List Glycolic Acid TonerThe INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body StickSkinfix KP + PsO Smoothing Body TreatmentPaula’s Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid ExfoliantThe 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

The quest for the ultimate lip product never ends—we even gave it its own category in the You Beauty Awards! But here’s a twist: what if we told you that people are ditching their lip balms for a surprising body care miracle? Yep, we’re putting it to the test so you don’t have to! And if you thought heatless curls were the best time-saving trick, wait until you hear about the latest heatless curl hack everyone’s buzzing about. We’re diving in to see if this could be the game-changer we’ve all been

Product links:Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ SunscreenPaula’s Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 SunscreenCeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30 for Face and BodyThe 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

Gloria Rupprecht, Director of Product Design for Propositions at Zalando, sits down with Janine to discuss her role in creating memorable and distinct e-commerce experiences for customers. Gloria explains the evolution of e-commerce in 2024; how different propositions - from beauty, to sports to technology - each require a distinct and tailored design to enhance the shopping experience. Each category has different challenges and requires different solutions. She also touches on the close...

What tests and tools help identify jewels? why does it matter to know what category gems are in? Come hear about the road to gemology.

In 2021, Pakistan-based manufacturer Interloop had a vision: to expand beyond the hosiery category and become a “full-family” producer. As the company grew its verticals, it established separate teams for each product type, and cross-category customers had multiple points of contact.Over the last six months, Interloop has undergone a transformation to restructure its teams by job function instead of business units. This has improved collaboration in areas like product development and boosted

Squigs is the first South Asian-owned and inspired brand to be on shelves in Urban Outfitters. It was also awarded the Allure Best of Beauty Award for the Best Hair Oil under the clean category. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Nikita Charuza, Founder & CEO of Squigs Beauty, explore the Squigs journey and how Nikita went from fashion and beauty editor to launching Squigs. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour

Squigs is the first South Asian-owned and inspired brand to be on shelves in Urban Outfitters. It was also awarded the Allure Best of Beauty Award for the Best Hair Oil under the clean category. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Nikita Charuza, Founder & CEO of Squigs Beauty, explore the Squigs journey and how Nikita went from fashion and beauty editor to launching Squigs. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour

It's time to unveil the most anticipated event of the year. Today we discover the champions in every category, from the ultimate spendy to the savviest brand of 2024. Plus, we're talking body products and revealing the undeniable winners. Whether it's the most flawless fake tan or the most captivating fragrance, these products reign supreme. And to top it all off, we'll reveal the beauty brand that stole your hearts and earned the title of your official favourite of 2024. Here are your 2024 Body

If anyone can shed light on what’s happening in denim today, it would be Jerome Dahan. For the founder of both Citizens of Humanity and 7 for All Mankind the focus on price points is undermining the industry, allowing denim to drift too far away from the creativity that propelled brands like his to success.Andrew Olah, founder of the Kingpins trade show and the Olah Inc. agency, has known Dahan for decades and credits him for bringing innovation to what had been a stale category. “Part of it ...

Brace yourselves as we unwrap the 2023 You Beauty Awards Overall Winners! Today we spotlight the crème de la crème – your All-Time Favorite Beauty Brand. Find out which brand stole the hearts of Youbies worldwide and discover if your favourite brand secured the top spot. In case you missed it, this episode was part of the 2023 You Beauty Awards, which were a culmination of the best products in each beauty category - as voted by you. Today, we crown the ultimate winner. THE END BITS Subscribe to