Maya Chia WATER | COLOR - Tinted Super Antioxidant Hydration + Gradual Sunless Tanner
Works for
MoisturizingIsosorbide dicaprylate, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“Product Description: Maya Chia WATER | COLOR™ is a high-performance, super antioxidant tinted hydrating serum expressly created to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and deeply nourish the skin while providing the added benefit of a buildable sunless tan for a healthy, radiant glow.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: salvia hispanica seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: isosorbide dicaprylate
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Product Description: Maya Chia WATER | COLOR™ is a high-performance, super antioxidant tinted hydrating serum expressly created to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and deeply nourish the skin while providing the added benefit of a buildable sunless tan for a healthy, radiant glow.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient haematococcus pluvialis extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Haematococcus pluvialis extract, BisabololMay help
This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceDihydroxyacetone~4.9–7.4%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinIsosorbide dicaprylate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
More about Isosorbide dicaprylateSalvia hispanica seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilHaematococcus pluvialis extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractSaccharide isomerate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateIsoamyl laurate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateIsoamyl cocoate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Isoamyl cocoateErythrulose~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terminalia chebula extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bisabolol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCaramel~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSclerotium gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPullulan~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSodium citrate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium levulinate~0.15–0.65%
Sodium anisate~0.15–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus reticulata extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Isosorbide dicaprylate, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Saccharide isomerate, Isoamyl laurate, Isoamyl cocoate, Erythrulose, Terminalia chebula extract, Bisabolol, Caramel, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Sodium citrate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Potassium sorbate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus reticulata extract, Citric acid, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract
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| Maya ChiaWATER | COLOR - Tinted Super Antioxidant Hydration + Gradual Sunless TannerYOUR PRODUCT | EveredenGolden Body Serum | Skinbetter ScienceMystro Active Balance Serum | PCA SKINIntensive Age Refining Treatment 0.5 Percent Pure Retinol Night | |
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| Match | — | 53% | 48% | 47% |
| Price | $65.00 | $39.00−$26.00 | $320.00+$255.00 | $120.00+$55.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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