- “My personal favorite from the brand is the peptide squad. I've become a huge fan of copper peptides just in general. My skin tolerates extremely well and in many cases can be a vitamin C substitute for me in my routine”2:36–2:39
- Source: Dermatologists' most underrated skincare brands of 2026 - Jun 1, 2026
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Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum"My personal favorite from the brand is the peptide squad. I've become a huge fan of copper peptides just in general. My skin tolerates extremely well and in many cases can be a vitamin C substitute for me in my routine."$47.95
Full Follicle Advanced Scalp Serum"This one actually did not leave any kind of greasy residue on the hair strands. I hate that about a lot of scalp serums."$49.95
Full Follicle Shampoo and Conditioner"The shampoo lathers really well and it leaves the hair soft, smooth, manageable, shiny. It doesn't weigh down the strands."$34.95
Moonlight Advanced Retinal Night Serum"Their retinal product, they're so early with retinal. And this is actually one of my favorite smelling products of all time, even though that's kind of illegal for a dermatologist to say."$39.95
The Glow Maker"One that I love and have recommended for years is the Maelove Glow Maker, which instead of $185, will run you about $33."$32.95
Fade Away Brightening Serum"One of my most frequently used products for them is their dark spot serum. I just am a sucker for colors, so I love the green aesthetic, but I also do love how they have complimentary ingredients to help address that one problem."$39.95
Hydro Relief Peptides & Amino Acids Cream"I really like the texture and I appreciate that there's no odor and it doesn't feel heavy either."$36.95
Sun Protector SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen"I really like the airy texture and it has a pretty nice matte finish for oily skin people like me."$24.95Browse more
- “This serum has copper peptides, arurolene, and matrixel”13:28–13:35
- “It also puts a big emphasis on anti-inflammatory and hydration ingredients like nioinamide, ceramides, and biscol”13:32–13:39
- “It's more of an all-in-one peptide plus barrier support and hydration serum”13:42–13:46
- “I don't think that the serum is moisturizing enough to use on its own, even though I really like it”13:44–13:50
- “I always use it with a hydrating toner like Estster Cream Mist and a richer moisturizer on top for dry spots”13:50–13:57
- “Because of the copper peptide content, this serum is naturally dark blue, too. So, I mostly use it at night”14:06–14:10
- Source: Do peptides actually work? Dermatologist reviews the proof - Jan 10, 2026
- “This one actually did not leave any kind of greasy residue on the hair strands. I hate that about a lot of scalp serums”7:27–7:34
- “I was pretty impressed with how it basically transformed my hair”7:46–7:53
- Source: Dermatologist's top hair care favorites of 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
- “Their scalp serum is also, I think, quite special”12:53–12:58
- “I just think they make very thoughtful, science-backed products”12:59–13:05
- “It has so many good things in it, the red clover extract with the acetyl tetrapeptide-3, caffeine, it also has panthenol and antioxidants like vitamin E and resveratrol and green tea”13:22–13:25
- “I like that this is not particularly oily”
- “This one's great and is complimentary to minoxidil if you're also on that as well”14:23–14:28
- Source: Most repurchased haircare products as a hair loss expert - May 1, 2026
- “The shampoo lathers really well and it leaves the hair soft, smooth, manageable, shiny. It doesn't weigh down the strands”7:07–7:14
- “Within a matter of a couple of days of using their new line, I had a significant improvement in just the overall cosmetic appearance of my hair”7:55–7:59
- “We'll say it looked fuller. That fullness was maintained all throughout the duration of me using these products”8:03–8:07
- “It seemed like they gave me a little bit more volume at the crown of my hair. Just kind of lifted the hair up a bit”8:08–8:14
- Source: Dermatologist's top hair care favorites of 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
- “In terms of price, accessibility, and the very comprehensive ingredient list, I think this is one of the best hair loss shampoos that you can get right now”6:27–6:31
- “I also find this to be a very gentle shampoo, so if someone finds Nizoral to be a bit too drying, this is a great option”6:52–6:57
- Source: Most repurchased haircare products as a hair loss expert - May 1, 2026
- “The conditioner does a really good job imparting manageability, smoothness, and an additional amount of shine”7:15–7:19
- Source: Dermatologist's top hair care favorites of 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
- “Their retinal product, they're so early with retinal. And this is actually one of my favorite smelling products of all time, even though that's kind of illegal for a dermatologist to say”2:10–2:18
- Source: Dermatologists' most underrated skincare brands of 2026 - Jun 1, 2026
- “One that I love and have recommended for years is the Maelove Glow Maker, which instead of $185, will run you about $33”1:44–1:54
- “It has the same 15% L-ascorbic acid, which is the vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid at a low pH, just like SkinCeuticals”1:54–1:59
- Source: Science-backed skincare dupes saving patients thousands - May 29, 2026
- “One of my most frequently used products for them is their dark spot serum. I just am a sucker for colors, so I love the green aesthetic, but I also do love how they have complimentary ingredients to help address that one problem”2:22–2:29
- Source: Dermatologists' most underrated skincare brands of 2026 - Jun 1, 2026
- “I really like the texture and I appreciate that there's no odor and it doesn't feel heavy either”9:17–9:21
- Source: Dermatologist's cold weather skincare routine - Nov 8, 2025
- “I really like the airy texture and it has a pretty nice matte finish for oily skin people like me”12:28–12:34
- “It's a nice choice”
- Source: Dermatologist's cold weather skincare routine - Nov 8, 2025
Brand note
Maelove is a derm-backed brand that focuses on thoughtful, science-driven formulas at accessible prices. Their Peptide Squad serum is a copper-peptide all-in-one that works as a vitamin C alternative for some, though it's not hydrating enough to use solo. The Full Follicle hair line—especially the scalp serum and shampoo—gets consistent praise for being gentle, non-greasy, and effective at improving hair fullness and manageability.
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