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    Bestseller among women 40+

     Smooth Wrinklesand Brighten Skin 

    Vitamin C improves uneven tone. Peptides help skin look plump and smooth.

 Extra-strength Skincare for Sensitive Skin 

Our formulations are potent, yet refined to be friendlier for sensitive skin.

Born at MIT. Made in the USA.

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     You’re in good hands 

    If you don’t love your Maelove purchase, return it within 100 days for a full refund — we’ll even cover the return shipping. That’s how confident we are in our formulas.

    Our Director of Research, Dr. Sunbin Song (MIT PhD and former NIH researcher), hosts educational webinars at top dermatology schools, helping to bridge clinical science with the skincare industry.

    1,200+

    Dermatology Residents

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    Top Residency Programs

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    Years Running

    Obsessively formulated

    Skincare shouldn’t force a compromise. “Gentle” shouldn’t mean weak, and “high-strength” shouldn’t mean harsh.

    We spent years figuring out how to deliver both—pairing potent actives with barrier-supporting and anti-inflammatory ingredients.

    The result is a simple promise: effective formulas that your skin can tolerate and enjoy for the long run.

    Skincare formulation expert

    Meet the team of obsessives behind your skincare

    Jackie Kim

    CEO & Owner, Co-Founder

    As a mom and co-founder, Jackie understands the need for skincare that is both effective and trustworthy. At Maelove, she leads business strategy and brand building to create simple, clean skincare powered by formulas you can trust. Her background spans strategy consulting at McKinsey & Company and finance at Goldman Sachs. She is a graduate of Harvard College and Stanford Business School.

    Brad Yim

    Head of Formulation, Co-founder

    Brad is the co-founder who carries out Maelove's bold vision and makes it our mission to deliver high-performance skincare at accessible prices. He is the driving force behind every Maelove product and ensures every formulation is both highly effective and gentle on sensitive skin. Brad spent years in cosmetic development and the pharmaceutical industry. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia, and the Wharton School of Business.

    Sunbin Song, PhD

    Senior Scientist

    Dr. Sunbin, a neuroscientist, brings invaluable scientific rigor to our team and products. At Maelove, she leads clinical studies and helps us create skincare backed by hard science. Before Maelove, Sunbin led research initiatives at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and in the pharmaceutical industry. She is an alumna of MIT and Georgetown University.

    Douglas Jardine

    Head of Business Operations

    Doug makes sure Maelove runs like a well-oiled machine. He designs the operations strategy and leads the teams that fulfill orders, manage inventory, and ship packages. Doug has spent his operational skill at Amazon, and particularly at early stage startups. At Maelove, he is focused on creating great products for you to enjoy. He is a graduate of MIT and Tulane University.

    Rishi Khaitan

    Head of Technology

    Rishi builds and maintains the technological backbone that powers every Maelove experience. He works across our technology stack to ensure it is secure, scalable, and reliable. His decisions, from websites to emails to logistics systems, help make Maelove customers and team members happy every day. Before Maelove, Rishi led product teams at Google and other technology companies. He is an alumnus of MIT and UC Berkeley.

    Rob Poitras

    Chief Happiness Officer

    Rob champions a simple but powerful idea at Maelove: our customers' trust is our most valuable asset. He leads our customer happiness team and believes that every decision, because we believe it is the best way to create lifelong customers and brand advocates. Rob and the team are committed to customer-focused brands like Amazon, Shopify, Nordstrom, and Third Man Records.

    Gongsoo

    Team Mascot

    Gongsoo (means 'princess' in Korean), our resident mascot, is the furry moral compass of Maelove. She makes sure we stop for pets and belly rubs every day, and we believe it is very important to remain as snuggly and happy as she is, no matter how pressing our deadlines are.

     Woman-owned since 2017 

    And today, we're deeply grateful to be part of the skincare routines of over 500,000 people.