Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Maelove
Updated September 16, 2026
Peptide serum boosts collagen, calms redness, hydrates; lightweight, non-sticky feel.
What the community says
This peptide-laden serum supports collagen renewal and reduces redness with a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture. Redditors like its non-sticky feel, good layering with vitamin C, and mild irritation risk. Studies found it improves acne and skin clarity similarly to benzoyl peroxide, aligning with user experience.
What this means for you
Backed by 10 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- May not provide enough hydration for very dry skin types
- Potential sensitivity for those intolerant of copper peptides
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says vs. what Reddit says
What the science says
Niacinamide
Some evidence for acne- It often improved acne, but many studies used niacinamide together with other ingredients
- 19 studies back this, including one large review
- Some studies found it worked about as well as clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide
- A few studies found niacinamide beat a placebo or no treatment for red, sore spots and blemishes
- No major side effects were reported in the findings given
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 12 mentions across 10 threads
Maelove Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum on Reddit, in one place — 10 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 2 more, summarized.
“I've been using Maelove Peptide Squad with copper”
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“with copper”
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“Peptide Squad”
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“I use Centella Toner (brown), Maelove Peptide Squad, Illyoon Ato Ceramide Cream, and Byoma Recovery Oil.”
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“Maelove Peptide Squad”
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“I use ... Maelove Peptide Squad ...”
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“MAELOVE Glow Maker and Peptide Squad.”
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“Peptide Squad has GHK-Cu copper peptide which you normally can’t mix with Vit C, but here it’s formulated to work with Glow Maker (Vit C serum).”
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“They formulated this so you can stack them in the same routine.”
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“PM: BOJ oil cleanser, Centella Toner, Maelove Peptide Squad, .1% tret gel, Eucerin Spot Corrector, Illyoon Ceramide Ato Cream”
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“I did not purge. Just my opinion but I think purging is a myth and its really skin barrier damage from doing too much too fast.”
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“Maelove Peptide Squad”
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“Maelove has one that is well-reviewed: https://maelove.com/products/peptide-squad-collagen-renewal-serum”
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“Another vote for Maelove!! 💙”
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“Yes Maelove serum!”
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“Maelove Peptide Squad”
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“PM: ... Maelove Peptide Squad, .1% Tret”
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“switching to Maeloove”
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