In this episode of The Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Allison Taylor, co-founder of Le Prunier, the California-born organic beauty brand redefining what luxury skincare can – and maybe should – be. From a fourth-generation plum orchard in Northern California to the curated collections of Credo, Neiman Marcus and Goop, Le Prunier is proof that beauty can grow from the ground up. Carmine and Allison explore the magnificent journey of transforming their family farm into a range of luxury skincare, the exceptional benefits of the brand’s proprietary plum oil, and the reimagining of sustainability rooted in the farm’s decades-long practices. Their conversation also delves into the dynamics of working with family, the brand’s future product launches, and the ethos of clean beauty.

Follow Allison on Instagram at @allisontay and on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Le Prunier’s products and brand ethos at @leprunier and on the brand’s website here.

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Product links:

Le Prunier PLUMSCREEN®

Le Prunier PLUM BEAUTY OIL

Le Prunier PLUMTOX™ Clarifying Enzyme Mask

Le Prunier PLUMBODY™ Body Cream

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The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.

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 cabinet right 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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