Our recommendations for signs of aging
These are the key active ingredients you should consider: peptides, vitamin C and retinoids. Each targets a different part of the aging process.
Used together, they cover what single-ingredient routines can miss.
• Retinoids: smoother texture, fewer lines
• Peptides: firmer, bouncier skin
• Vitamin C: brighter, more even tone
All of our products are
Free of fragrance, sulfates, and parabens
Made in the USA
Vegan & cruelty-free
Dermatologist + third-party tested
MOST POPULAR
the Must-have
Peptide Squad
Collagen Renewal
Our #1-rated serum. Plumps skin from within. Smoothes lines and wrinkles while keeping skin hydrated.
$47.95
the Gold-standard
Glow Maker
Vitamin C E Ferulic
The antioxidant formula dermatologists recommend. Corrects dullness and evens skin tone.
$32.95
Better than retinol
Moonlight
Retinal Super Serum
High-potency retinal delivers visible results without the dryness or peeling most retinoids cause.
$37.95
The Must-have
Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum
$47.95
Skin that bounces back. The only serum with all four categories of wrinkle-fighting peptides, each doing a different job:
Copper Tripeptide-1: supports collagen
Matrixyl 3000: smooths wrinkles
Argireline: relaxes expression lines
Rice peptides: improves elasticity
Firming and hydration in one step. Peptides firm the skin from within. Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides plump and hydrate the surface.
Format
Serum, 30 ml
Routine
AM + PM
Pregnancy
Safe
Best for
Firming, Hydration
The gold-standard
Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum
$32.95
The formula dermatologists reach for: 15% L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid. It's the antioxidant complex that sets the standard, without the $180+ price tag.
Brightens dull skin and evens tone. With consistent daily use, most customers notice brighter, more even-looking skin within the first month.
Format
Serum, 30 ml
Routine
AM + PM
Pregnancy
Safe
Best for
Brightening
Better than retinol
Moonlight Retinal Super Serum
$47.95
Powerful anti-aging results, without the prescription. Many retinoids cause redness and peeling before you see results. Moonlight is powered by retinaldehyde (aka retinal), which converts faster in skin, and you get the benefit with less irritation.
The retinoid worth switching to. If you've been using retinol and feeling unimpressed, or avoided retinoids entirely because of past irritation, this is the upgrade.
Format
Serum, 30 ml
Routine
PM
Pregnancy
Avoid - use peptides instead
Best for
Lines, Texture
Use them together
Build a routine across all three products, or start with just one.
If you're new to Maelove, Peptide Squad is the natural starting point. It's the one serum that does everything: both anti-aging and hydration in a single step.
A simple, minimalist morning & night routine could be: 1️⃣ Cleanse → 2️⃣ Peptide Squad serum → 3️⃣ Moisturizer
Ready for the full routine? Here's what that could look like:
AM
Cleanse
Glow Maker
Peptide Squad
Moisturizer
PM
Cleanse
Glow Maker
Moonlight Retinal
Moisturizer
Need a cleanser and moisturizer?
Cleansing that won't strip
Sheer Silk Cream Cleanser
$47.95
Cleanses without that tight, stripped feeling. Many cleansers leave skin feeling raw. This one uses mild coconut-derived cleansers that remove impurities without over-drying.
Cucumber, aloe, and green tea calm as you rinse. Grape seed and allantoin soothe. No tight, stretched feeling afterward.
Format
Cream, 3.4 fl oz
Routine
AM + PM
Pregnancy
Safe
Best for
Cleansing without stripping
Our #1 moisturizer
Hydro Relief Peptide Moisturizer
$47.95
Hydration that stays without the grease. It's rich enough for dry winter skin, yet light enough that it won't clog pores.
Rice amino acids and soy peptides for moisture. Niacinamide and panthenol to protect against daily stress. Absorbs quickly, no sticky residue
Format
Cream, 2 fl oz
Routine
AM + PM, after serums.
Pregnancy
Safe
Best for
Rich hydration, no sticky residue