
Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Maelove
Updated October 30, 2026
Peptide-rich serum for streamlined routines and barrier support; results stay hard to gauge.
What the community says
A lightweight peptide serum with copper tripeptide-1, ceramides, and niacinamide that Redditors slot into tretinoin routines or use to simplify layering. It suits people wanting a moisturizer-like serum, though several users question whether visible results justify the higher price.
What this means for you
Backed by 12 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Copper-peptide alternative people actively seek out
- Fits neatly into tretinoin routines
- Lightweight, non-tacky finish
Product details
Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it directly. See all 17 studies
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 4 studies tested it directly. See all 17 studies
What the studies found
- All 4 studies that tested it directly found it helped fade dark spots or patches
- It reduced facial dark spots better than a moisturizer without niacinamide
- Women with chloasma saw darker patches improve more when nicotinamide was added to salicylic acid
- Studies also found facial skin looked lighter as dark spots faded
Anti-Aging
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 2 studies tested it directly. See all 8 studies
Both ingredients for anti-aging
Niacinamide Some evidence
Peptides Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
2 studies tested it directly. See all 6 studies
- Both studies that tested it directly found it helped with signs of aging
- It improved skin firmness in both studies
- Some signs of aging improved, including wrinkles, skin texture, hydration, and facial shape
- Wrinkle changes were small in one study, so results may differ by aging sign
- No reported side effects included stinging or itching
Skin Barrier
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Niacinamide: 1 study tested it directly. See all 17 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 16 mentions across 12 threads
Maelove Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum on Reddit, in one place — 12 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more, summarized.
“I've been using Maelove Peptide Squad with copper”
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“Any substitute for The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Copper Serum?”
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“Thank you! I'm looking for a dupe of The Ordinary copper peptides serum”
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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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“Have you tried Maelove's Peptide Squad? It's sooo good.”
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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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“The Maelove peptide serum is one I want to try next”
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“it's a bit more expensive but supposed to be better.”
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“The Maelove peptide serum is one I want to try next, it's a bit more expensive”
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“PM: BOJ oil cleanser, Centella Toner, Maelove Peptide Squad, .1% tret gel, Eucerin Spot Corrector, Illyoon Ceramide Ato Cream”
Positive
“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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