Slapped this on at 7am. By noon my skin still looked alive — not greasy, just… awake. That never happens.
The difference between glowing like a dewy angel vs. looking like a rash is literally just when you apply it. No one tells you that.
It’s a vitamin C serum that Maelove claims works double duty — brighten in the AM, repair overnight. I called bullshit. Then I bought it. $28.
Dual-Phase Delivery
Two separate layers in the bottle — shake them together or pick a lane.
pH Buffered
Stable at a pH your skin actually likes, not the usual irritating 2.5.
Silicone-Free Finish
Dries down like nothing. No film. No pilling under sunscreen.
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They packed four antioxidants in here, but the real star is a form of vitamin C that doesn’t oxidize in three weeks. The texture stays clear — that’s how you know it’s fresh.
- THD Ascorbate: Oil-soluble C that penetrates deeper without sting
- Ferulic Acid: Locks in stability, boosts protection 8x
- Vitamin E: Soothes the inevitable retinoid drama
- Hyaluronic Acid: Low molecular weight — actually sinks in
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It’s watery — almost like thin aloe. Two drops cover your whole face. Absorbs in maybe 8 seconds. I’ve used it under makeup and it didn’t pill once.
Week two, I got a tiny whitehead. Almost quit. Then I realized I was using it wrong — too much, too fast. Backed off to every other night. Problem solved.
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My dark spots faded maybe 30% in three weeks. Not gone — but noticeably lighter. Texture evened out. No new breakouts after that initial one. My fine lines? Still there. But less… loud.
Photo: Rosa Rafael / Unsplash
It’s not magic. But it’s smart — a genuinely well-formulated serum that won’t freak your skin out if you respect the timing. I’d repurchase.