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Moonlight Retinal Super Serum.

Maelove
Moonlight Retinal Super Serum
Retinoids

About this product

A retinaldehyde serum designed to reduce signs of aging with a hydrating, barrier-supporting formula containing niacinamide, ceramides, squalene, and hyaluronic acid.

Best for

Mature skin
Retinoids

The Guru Index verdict

81%

Approved

Approved · 81%
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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this serum for being surprisingly gentle and non-irritating despite retinaldehyde being potentially stronger than retinol. The formula's supporting ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid earn approval for maintaining skin comfort. It is positioned as a good middle ground for those wanting something stronger than retinol but milder than prescription retinoic acid, particularly suited for sensitive skin and delicate areas like the neck.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews

Key actives & flags

RetinoidNiacinamideHyaluronic acidVitamin ECeramidesSqualaneFragrance-free

Full ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Cyclodextrin, Glycerin, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Squalane, Bisabolol (L-Alpha), Ceramide NP, Michelia Alba (Magnolia) Flower Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloud Berry) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate (D-Alpha), Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Retinal (Retinaldehyde), Polygonum Cuspidatum (Giant Knotweed) Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Gluconate, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Alcohol, Alcohol Denat

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What the gurus are saying.

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Approved
"Maelove Moonlight Super Serum is another retinaldehyde that I like, and that's probably the first retinaldehyde product I've been exposed to, and I love that one. It has a nice cool color, as well, and it's so gentle and hydrating. Maelove has done a great job with their products."
Approved
"This can be a little bit more irritating than retinol, so if you do have sensitive skin, just start with once a week or once or twice a week, leaving days in between, and then gradually increase from there to see how your skin does. I didn't experience any irritation, no tingling, no nothing. I did use this on my face, but I was also using this on my neck because I use tretinoin on my face but I can't bring it down my neck, so I usually use retinols or products like this that my neck can tolerate. This actually worked really nice on my neck. I didn't have any additional irritation, no retinol burn, no nothing, and I was shocked because I was just waiting for that irritation to happen and it didn't. This has some additional ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides to strengthen that skin barrier. I love when a retinol product has ceramides in it. This also has squalene, hyaluronic acid, and tea extract as well. When you put this on your skin, your skin does feel quite comfortable, and it does have that milky consistency and is yellow in color. If you're looking for something that is a little bit stronger than retinol but one step down from retinoic acid, then I would say give this a try. I really do think this is a great one."
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