Maelove

Maelove Super Smooth Resurfacing Serum.

Serums

About this product

A gentle exfoliating serum combining three alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, and tartaric acid) and salicylic acid to brighten the skin and help clear pores and texture.

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tartaric Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid

Guru Score

84%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

Gentle enough for sensitive skin
Hydrating and doesn't sting
Brightens dullness and uneven tone

What they flagged

Requires sunscreen during the day
May cause purging when you start

What the gurus are saying

This blend of AHAs and BHA stands out for being genuinely gentle and soothing rather than stinging or burning, which the gurus found rare in exfoliating serums. It brightens dull skin and helps with post-acne marks, uneven tone, and pore congestion, especially with consistent use, though the high aloe content makes it worth patch-testing first if sensitive skin is a concern. Those new to it may experience purging, and sunscreen is essential during the day since AHAs and BHAs increase sun sensitivity.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take April 2026

Best for

Oily skin Acne-prone skin

Type

SerumsDrops & dropper

Key actives

Hyaluronic acid Salicylic acid (BHA)AHAPeptides

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Sincerely Miss Ash

195k subs

✓Yay

"The Super Smooth Resurfacing Serum [...] is very gentle but also very moisturizing on the skin. It contains aloe which is pretty high up in the ingredient list, so if you are somebody that is more on that sensitive side when it comes to exfoliation I would try this and just see how it goes, maybe use it once a week, maybe twice a week tops just to see how your skin reacts to it."

All 2 takes from Sincerely Miss Ash

THE BEST CHEMICAL EXFOLIANTS FOR A BRIGHT & SMOOTH COMPLEXION - INSTANT RESULTS! SINCERELY MISS ASH

"This one is quite gentle because of the added ingredients. It's a serum that contains a blend of AHAs: lactic, glycolic, and tartaric acid. These three really help with surface exfoliation and giving a brighter complexion, especially if you have dullness. If you have post-acne marks or dark spots, with consistency these three AHAs can do a really good job brightening the skin and giving an even skin tone in time."

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Beyond50Skin

32k subs

✓Yay

"I definitely have some dullness lately. I'm actually due for a dermaplaning routine but I haven't done one in well over a month. I'm going to do some chemical exfoliants as opposed to manual exfoliation like dermaplaning, as I get breakouts especially when I'm stressed along my mouth and jaw and chin area. This is a good one. I wouldn't use this every day, I do have sensitive skin, but it's a good resurfacing serum and it's not all that expensive."

The Budget Dermatologist

724k subs

✓Yay

"What I love about this particular exfoliation product is it doesn't sting, tingle, or burn the skin like so many glycolic acid and exfoliants can. This is actually very comforting to use, which is so rare. I'll just do a dropper full of this, dab it into the face, little bit on the neck, and that's it -- moisturizer on top and we're done. [...] I would do this about once a week depending on how your skin feels and your skin texture is."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.

Source: DermNet

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Maelove Super Smooth Resurfacing Serum?

A gentle exfoliating serum combining three alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, and tartaric acid) and salicylic acid to brighten the skin and help clear pores and texture.

Is Maelove Super Smooth Resurfacing Serum worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is Maelove Super Smooth Resurfacing Serum's Guru Score?

Maelove Super Smooth Resurfacing Serum holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.