MAELOVE Moonlight Retinal Super Serum — 0.11% Encapsulated Retinal, 1 fl oz Night Serum for Lines, Dark Spots & Firmness

MAELOVE Moonlight Advanced Retinal Super Serum is a potent nighttime serum with 0.11% encapsulated retinal that targets texture, dark spots, and firmness while supporting comfortable skin tolerance.

Formulated for evening use, this concentrated serum uses encapsulated retinal (retinaldehyde) at a higher activity level than standard retinol, paired with hydrating and soothing actives to reduce visible lines and even skin tone without excessive irritation. The formula also blends humectants, barrier lipids, and calming botanicals so you can access stronger vitamin A benefits while maintaining skin comfort.

How does this serum work to reduce lines and improve firmness?

Encapsulated retinal accelerates skin-surface renewal and supports collagen-associated pathways more actively than traditional retinol. The encapsulation helps stabilize the ingredient and deliver it steadily overnight, while complementary ingredients help retain moisture and support barrier integrity.

• Contains 0.11% encapsulated retinal (retinaldehyde) for enhanced activity
• Hyaluronic acid draws and holds hydration to plump fine lines
• Ceramides help reinforce the skin barrier for improved firmness

Will this serum irritate sensitive or reactive skin?

The formula balances higher-strength retinal with calming and restorative components like niacinamide, bisabolol, and aloe to reduce the chance of redness and dryness. Many users find this approach more tolerable than raw retinoids, though individual sensitivity varies.

• Soothing botanicals (bisabolol, aloe) reduce irritation risk
• Niacinamide supports even tone and barrier recovery
• Use every other night initially to assess tolerance

How does the serum help with dark spots and acne-prone skin?

Retinal encourages more consistent cell turnover, which can fade pigmentation over repeated use. In addition, the formula includes ingredients that help regulate oil and comfort inflamed skin, making it compatible for many people with blemish-prone complexions.

• Accelerated cell renewal helps diminish accumulated pigment
• Natural bacteria-deferring properties assist in balancing oil-prone skin
• Non-comedogenic base avoids pore-clogging while clarifying

How should I incorporate Moonlight into my skincare routine?

Apply Moonlight in the evening after cleansing and before any heavier creams; a little goes a long way. Start with a small amount on alternate nights and increase frequency as your skin adapts; always follow with sunscreen during daytime, as vitamin A derivatives can increase sun sensitivity.

• Use on clean, dry skin in the PM only
• Begin with every-other-night application, then increase as tolerated
• Pair with daily SPF and gentle hydrating moisturizers for best results

Who is this for: MAELOVE Moonlight Advanced Retinal Super Serum suits adults seeking a stronger vitamin A option than retinol who also want supportive hydration and calming actives. It’s aimed at people concerned with fine lines, uneven tone, and firmness who prefer a vegan, cruelty-free, non-comedogenic formula formulated in the USA. If you have severe sensitivity or are using prescription retinoids, consult a professional before combining products.

• VISIBLY SMOOTHES, BRIGHTENS, AND FIRMS: Encapsulated retinal, 10x more active than traditional retinol, refines texture and promotes radiance.
• PRESCRIPTION-STRENGTH BENEFITS, NO IRRITATION: Hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and soothing botanicals hydrate and calm skin.
• CALMS AND SOOTHES: Niacinamide, bisabolol, and aloe support a more comfortable complexion.
• BALANCES AND CLARIFIES ACNE-PRONE SKIN: Helps regulate sebum and reduce breakout visibility without clogging pores.
• NATURALLY YELLOW COLOR AND ETHICAL: No artificial dyes; vegan, cruelty-free, non-comedogenic; USA-made.

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 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