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Maelove Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum for dry skin

Average

  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate suitability for your dry skin due to the humectant action of Glycerin and Panthenol, which help attract moisture, but it lacks sufficient emollient ingredients for optimal hydration.
  • The presence of peptides like Copper Tripeptide-1 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 provides moderate skin firming benefits, while ingredients such as Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract and Bisabolol L-Alpha offer soothing properties.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Apply this serum PM, starting 3×/week and working up to daily use as your skin adjusts.
  • Place the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the serum on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

This serum is highly regarded for its hydrating and plumping effects, with many users experiencing visibly firmer skin and reduced fine lines. The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula layers well with other products and is generally gentle. However, consistent, long-term use is noted as necessary to maintain anti-aging results.

Highlights

  • Lightweight, fast-absorbing Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs in seconds”
    • “lightweight, highly spreadable consistency”
    • “absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky or tacky residue”
    • “immediately soaks into dry skin”
  • Firms, reduces lines Often Mentioned
    • “skin felt firmer and smoother”
    • “lines in my neck & chest are getting less noticeable”
    • “subtle improvement in overall skin bounce”
    • “skin looks noticeably firmer and smoother”
  • Hydrating and plumping Often Mentioned
    • “skin felt hydrated after my first application”
    • “made my skin feel more hydrated and a bit firmer/plumper”
    • “immediate plumping effect”
    • “so hydrating for a serum”
  • Layers well Often Mentioned
    • “layers beautifully under moisturizer and sunscreen”
    • “blends well with other products”
    • “experienced zero pilling when following up with a standard moisturizer”
    • “layers well with other products”
  • Gentle, non-irritating Sometimes Noted
    • “feels gentle”
    • “without irritation”
    • “never irritated, pilled, or disappointed”
    • “help prevent any irritation to the skin barrier”
  • Results take time Sometimes Noted
    • “results are real but cumulative”
    • “improvement fades gradually if you stop”
    • “give it a month before you start going 'This doesn't work'”
    • “consistency matters with peptides more than almost any other ingredient”
  • Availability/support concerns Rarely Noted
    • “advertise selling on Sephora, but they don't”
    • “don't have any contact email or phone number for customer service”
    • “You can only purchase from them”
  • Slightly pricey Rarely Noted
    • “it's a little more pricey”
    • “just a little bit more”
  • Subtle or no results Rarely Noted
    • “just haven't seen a huge difference”
    • “didn't think it did anything”
    • “haven't personally found it 'lifting' in a dramatic way”

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Questions and answers

How well does Maelove Peptide Squad Serum work for dry skin?

This serum offers moderate suitability for dry skin because it helps attract moisture, but it lacks sufficient softening ingredients for optimal hydration. A treatment for dry skin needs rich hydrating ingredients, barrier support components like ceramides, and nourishing elements that promote a healthy glow without irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?

This serum works for dry skin because glycerin and panthenol attract moisture, while copper tripeptide-1 and acetyl hexapeptide-8 firm the skin and soothing ingredients calm it. However, because it lacks enough softening ingredients for deep hydration, dry skin types need treatments loaded with richer moisturizers, ceramides, and barrier-supporting components.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013

What does Copper Tripeptide-1 do for dry skin?

Copper Tripeptide-1 helps soothe dry skin and improves your skin barrier and wrinkles. This ingredient supports skin regeneration and helps protect your skin from damage.

Skin Research and Technology, 2026BioMed Research International, 2015

What does Niacinamide do for dry skin?

Niacinamide helps dry skin by strengthening the skin barrier, increasing hydration, and reducing water loss. It supports ceramide production and helps keep the surface smooth and calm. This ingredient tends to be very well tolerated and is unlikely to irritate dry skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. Because this product offers only moderate suitability for your dry skin, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients and oils to lock in hydration.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first in your routine and following it with your retinol product. This helps keep your dry skin calm, though a dry skin type needs richer oils and butters to lock in deep moisture.

How often should I use this serum?

This serum works in the evening routine, and dry skin needs a product of this type to include richer nourishing ingredients that lock in moisture for optimal hydration.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for dry skin, as it has an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation. To work best for dry skin, this type of product needs rich moisturizing and softening ingredients to lock in hydration.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol and alcohol denat).

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013
  • Argireline applied twice daily for 4 weeks achieved a total anti-wrinkle efficiency of 48.9% and notably reduced wrinkle depth compared to placebo in Chinese subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013
  • Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.

    Annals of Dermatology, 2019
  • Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin caused no significant reduction in erythema or objective improvement in wrinkles compared to controls, but significantly increased patient satisfaction regarding overall skin quality.

    Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006
  • A novel regimen combining a hydroxy acid-based scrub and copper tripeptide serum significantly reduced adherent scalp flaking by 61.24%, increased hair density by 12.48%, increased hair thickness by 25.36%, and improved scalp skin hydration by 76.24% in adults with mild to moderate dandruff over 15 days.

    Cureus, 2024
  • The combination of Thermus thermophilus and Bacillus subtilis mixed-culture ferment extract and copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu reduced inflammatory cytokines, protected skin explants from UV-induced damage, and improved wrinkles and skin barrier conditions compared to individual components or controls.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2026
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
  • Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
  • Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10 significantly increased type III collagen levels in human dermal fibroblasts following UV exposure, with their combination demonstrating a greater effect in vitro and enhancing type I, III, and IV collagen levels in ex vivo skin tissues compared to individual components.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019

Why other serums fit dry skin better

  • Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Jojoba Seed Oil, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ceramide Eop, Ceramide Np, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide Ap, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Bisabolol L-Alpha, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Neem Flower Extract, Witch Hazel Water, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glycine, Pullulan, Sodium Lactate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Gluconate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Phytosphingosine, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sclerotium Gum, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Proline, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Pca, Sodium Hydroxide, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Alcohol Denat

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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