Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
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.
Source: Credo Beauty
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Anti-oxidation
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.
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
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.
Source: Credo Beauty
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.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
Potential irritants
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Ingredient 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
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Improvement of hydration and epidermal barrier function in human skin by a novel compound isosorbide dicaprylate
- Effective Inhibition of Skin Cancer, Tyrosinase, and Antioxidative Properties by Astaxanthin and Astaxanthin Esters from the Green Alga Haematococcus pluvialis