HOW TO LAYER
Unsure how to apply your Maelove products?
Learn how to make the most of your skincare routine with this simple layering guide.
THE BASICS
The general rule of layering is to cleanse first, then apply serums, creams, and oils, in that order.
1
Cleansers
Start your routine with a fresh face
2
Serums
This is the treatment step! Stack your serums geared towards you skin concern
3
Creams
Using a cream locks in the serum beneath it and strengthens the skin's moisture barrier
4
Oils
Nourish the skin and help regulate sebum production
5
Sunscreen
The last step in your skincare routine regardless of weather! SPF helps protect you from harmful UV rays, sun damage, and reduces the risk of skin cancer
ROUTINE TIP
Layer your skincare products from thinnest to thickest in texture to maximize absorption and avoid pilling. Here is our entire lineup laid out from thinnest to thickest. Follow the order of the products you are using.
thinnest
thickest
Morning or night?
Use our chart to better understand how to use your new products!
PRODUCT NAME
MORNING
NIGHT
USAGE
Glow Maker
If using once daily, stick with AM use, but can be used twice daily if desired
Super Smooth
Nia 10
Peptide Squad
Fade Away
Start slow and use 3x a week (morning or night) for a week or two before ramping up to daily use
Moonlight/Stargaze
PM use only
Start with 2-3 nights a week and slowly increase over time
Hydrator
Eye Enhancer
Plush Cream
Night Renewer
PM use only
Start with 2-3 nights a week and slowly increase over time
Hydro Relief
Sun Protector
Love 31
Sheer Silk
The Refresher
The Exfoliator
Use up to 3x per week to avoid over-exfoliation
Is it safe to layer these products together?
All Maelove products are formulated to work together, but everyone's skin is a little different. If you’re a beginner to using products containing actives that promote exfoliation and cell turnover, start with using one product at a time, without layering. Use each product 2-3x a week to check for skin sensitivity. They can be used together in the same routine if tolerated.
Yes, If Tolerated
When starting with a product containing actives that promote exfoliation and cell turnover, start slow (2-3x a week) and, initially, use without layering. Once your skin is loving it, ramp up to suggested usage frequency. After that, start layering products together as tolerated by your skin, again, starting slow and checking for skin sensitivity.
Vitamin C
Glow Maker
+
Retinoids
Moonlight
Note: Use Glow Maker in the morning and retinoids at night. Use separately for a few weeks to let skin adjust before layering in your PM routine. Retinoids should only be used 2-3 nights a week to start.
Alpha Arbutin
Fade Away
+
Retinoids
Moonlight
Note: Use Fade Away in the morning and retinoids at night. Use separately for a few weeks to let skin adjust before layering in your PM routine. Retinoids should only be used 2-3 nights a week to start.
Retinoids
Moonlight
+
Glycolic Acid
Night Renewer
Note: Since both products are only for PM, use each 2-3 nights a week on an alternating basis. Use separately for a few weeks to let skin adjust before increasing use or layering.
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