4.7
92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Maelove
4.7 • 15 Reviews
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4.7
92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Maelove earns strong reviews and proves effective, with The Glow Maker vitamin C repeatedly credited for visible brightening, even tone, and easy layering, while Moonlight (retinal) and Night Renewer deliver smoother, calmer skin for sensitive users. However, some formulas skew rich or finicky—Peptide Squad triggers comedones for at least one reviewer, and Moonlight can pill unless given a wait time—making routine compatibility a potential drawback.
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5mo ago
I bought the Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum, which has Copper Tripeptide-1, Matrixyl 3000, Argireline, and Hyaluronic Acid. Although I noticed my skin looked plumper after every use, I decided to stop using it because it was too rich for my skin. Every time I applied it, I would later develop comedones and whiteheads. I tried to adjust my routine to fix the issue, but I think I would have to switch up my entire routine, experiment with many different products and routines, and so on (not worth it). Oddly enough, the product works fine on my neck, so I decided to only use this product on my neck and discontinue use after.


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8mo ago
My skin: Combination dehydrated. I am focused on hydration and hyperpigmentation. I don't have reactive skin unless I exfoliate twice in one night. I really enjoyed their vitamin C and retinal serums! The texture of both were nice and never broke me out. Only downside of the retinal was that I always had to wait 10 minutes before applying another serum or else it'll pill. I would purchase both again.

10mo ago
I love Maelove! I was hesitant to try retinols so I started with their retinAl (moonlight) and have loved it. I have sensitive skin and it hasn't given me any bad or intense reactions. When I am good with this routine (peptide squad/peptide moisturizer AM, moonlight, night renewer PM) my skin shows it. Customer service and overall shipping/subscription service has been really nice as well. Highly recommend!

1y ago
Consistently impressed with MaeLove's products. They WORK, are reasonably priced and their subscription program can help you save money over time. Sometimes I think they try to get you to layer on too many products (the are SO MANY things to try), and I have found consistently results by using the peptide, moonlight and vitamin C (glowmaker) serums combines with the glycolic night cream. And I LOVE their exfoliating scrub - but use it sparingly because it works!

1y ago
I've been using two products, Night Renewer and Moonlight Serum. I really enjoy the impact of both. I don't use them both at the same time. I use them both separately a couple times a week after I wash my face at night. They go on directly after and are finished off with a rich nighttime moisturizer. Great.

A couple weeks into using The Glow Maker antioxidant serum and I already feel like my face looks brighter and more even toned. This vitamin c serum also contains hylauronic acid for hydration. The price point is reasonable and I would definitely buy again.

Maelove is a great independent brand. I have tried their vitamin c serum and their peptide moisturizer. Most impressive to me, is I was able to tolerate and benefit from their vitamin c serum. I have sensitive skin so that’s rare for me!

3y ago
Speaking solely for the vitamin C serum — holy guacamole!!!!!! A fantastic price and one of the closest dupes to a vitamin C serum that’s widely regarded as the best/most effective. It’s better than the Drunk Elephant C-Firma and I see results when I’m consistent. I will be repurchasing this serum for a lifetime!

I LOVE Maelove's vitamin C serum, The Glow Maker. Vitamin C is a core ingredient in my routine and I think this product stacks up against ones that cost 4x more (I'm looking at you, Skinceuticals!). I see real brightening when I use this long term and find that it stays stable long enough without oxidizing for me to use up the whole bottle as long as I'm consistent. Highly recommend! I haven't tried any other products yet but I definitely will at some point.
Never going back to Skinceuticals CE Ferulic! I replaced their $160 vitamin C serum with MaeLove's Glowmaker serum and my combo middle-aged skin is much happier. It's a wonderful product at a fraction of the price. I also use their Fade Away brightening serum and have found it to perform great without harsh or potentially harmful ingredients. I see this line as well-formulated and thoughtful. Not a lot of extraneous products being developed, and care in their communications to help you understand what you're using and how to best use it. I have cut my skincare budget by 75% without sacrificing the look of my skin because Maelove is making great formulas that work and are fairly priced.
High quality, vegan & cruelty free skincare at affordable prices. Im a bit of a skincare addict so I often try other brands but I consistently keep coming back because their stuff is hard to beat - especially the glowmaker vitamin C serum.
These product are amazing! Everything I have tried so far has been great. From their line of serums I have tried the Glow Maker, Moonlight and The Hydrator. From creams I have only tried the Night Renewer and from their Oils I have tried Love 31. My favorites are: Glow Maker, Moonlight and Night Renewer. I noticed changes in my skin within 4-7 days. My acne calmed down, my skin glowed more and my skin was more hydrated. I continue to use these products daily!
Phenomenal skin care brand. I'm a loyal user of the Glow Maker serum and the Moonlight Retinol Super Serum. I've tried many other serums but always comeback to these. I try to keep my skin care routine as minimal as possible and these fit the bill. I just pair these with a moisturizer in the morning (with SPF) and at night and I'm good to go. Of course these serums are so light it would be easy to layer on additional treatments. I even use the Glow Maker after shaving and haven't had any skin irritation. Overall these serums are fantastic and easy to use. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great vitamin c serum and/or a retinol serum.
3y ago
The price is good . I got the vitamin c serum and not sure if I notice anything different but it seems high quality
I love their serums. I’ve been using The Glowmaker on and off for years and I always find myself coming back to it. I also use the Hydrator and NIA10, they all layer really well and do not pill under makeup. The quality of this brand is amazing for the price point.