Maelove Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum for combination skin
Copper Tripeptide-1
Niacinamide
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ceramide NpAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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
- This serum offers moderate skin treatment for your combination skin, with peptides like Copper Tripeptide-1 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 supporting skin renewal and firmness, while niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration and barrier repair.
- While it addresses general skincare needs and is highly suitable for your skin type, it lacks targeted ingredients for your oily shine concerns.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Bisabolol L-Alpha and Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsThis 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 work for combination skin?
This serum works moderately well for your combination skin by providing hydration and support for firmness, but it lacks targeted ingredients for oily shine. A treatment of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to manage oily shine while providing adequate hydration without overwhelming oilier areas.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?
This serum is a good fit for combination skin because it contains niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate, which provide essential hydration and barrier repair, alongside peptides like Copper Tripeptide-1 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 that support skin renewal and firmness. However, because it is an average fit, a product of this type for combination skin needs targeted ingredients like zinc PCA and propolis to regulate oiliness and manage oily shine.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Annals of Dermatology, 2019
What does Copper Tripeptide-1 do for combination skin?
Copper Tripeptide-1 helps calm combination skin, smooth fine lines, and support a strong skin barrier. It protects against sun damage and helps tighten the skin, keeping it looking firm and healthy.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026BioMed Research International, 2015
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine. Combination skin of this type also needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum in your evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, applying it before retinol if your skin tolerates it well, or alternating nights to keep your skin calm. This serum has a very safe profile with soothing ingredients like bisabolol and aloe extract that make irritation unlikely. A combination product for this skin type also needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shiny areas.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. This product is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep your skin soft and smooth, though a product for combination skin also needs targeted ingredients to balance oily shine.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Annals of Dermatology, 2019
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients, and includes soothing agents like bisabolol and aloe. It provides moderate treatment for combination skin using hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients, but this skin type needs targeted ingredients to help control oily shine.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol and alcohol denat).
What the research says
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, 2013Treatment 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, 2019Argireline 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, 2013A combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract and trimethylglycine in a 1:1 mass ratio synergistically increased aquaporin 3 expression by up to 380% in keratinocytes and safely improved skin hydration in healthy volunteers.
Molecules, 2024Topical 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, 2006A 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, 2024The 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, 2026Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005A 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, 2015Chronomodulated 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, 2026Palmitoyl 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, 2026Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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 combination skin better
Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 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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