Oil/Serum Review: Maya Chia The Super Couple Astaxanthin + Chia Ultra Luxe Facial Oil

Maya Chia The Super Couple Astaxanthin + Chia Ultra Luxe Facial Oil

Availability: This retails at $86 for 1 fl. oz. (30 mL) and can be purchased at bluemercury.com, macys.com, thedetoxmarket.com, bergdorfgoodman.com or credobeauty.com along with their physical store locations as well as mayachia.com, theartofpure.com, and verishop.com.

Would I buy this? Most likely not. 

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to mayachia.com:

The Super Couple is a multi-correctional high-performance ultra luxe face oil serum combining one of the world’s most powerful antioxidants, astaxanthin, with nature’s #1 superfood, chia, rich with skin-loving omega fatty acids, antioxidants & minerals. Astaxanthin is an anti-aging powerhouse to combat the appearance of dull, tired, aging skin.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Other than the two mentioned above this has the following:
Jasmine Absolute: Has antibacterial properties, soothes dry skin and eczema.
Bulgarian Rose Absolute: Has soothing and healing properties.
Australian Sandalwood: Has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties.
Carrot Seed Essential Oil: Contains Vitamin A (has retinol-like [retinol is a form of Vitamin A, actually] properties, helps speed up cell turnover), Vitamin C (brightens, lightens, and tightens the skin), and Vitamin E (has anti-oxidant properties which help protect against pollution and other environmental damage).
Lavender Essential Oil: Helps brighten the skin.
Cistus Essential Oil: Has wound-healing properties.
Frankincense Essential Oil, Roman Chamomile Essential Oil, German Chamomile Essential Oil: Have soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Myrrh Essential Oil: Has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.

What is the texture like?

This has a lightweight oily texture.

Is this scented?

This has a floral scent that's made earthy by the frankincense. 

What has my experience with the product been like?

I typically mix oils in with serums and this is no exception. It's lightweight yet it adds this silky, luxurious texture whether you apply it on its own, or mix it in with a serum or a moisturizer. Now personally I prefer the original Maya Chia Supercritical Omega-3 Chia Face Oil because of both its scent and texture. Overall I feel like the anti-redness effect and luxurious feel of applying the oils is similar with both. I just personally don't like the scent of frankincense and having it be fairly prominent here just doesn't make me super excited about using it. An interesting note though, this serum is orange because of the astaxanthin and it's the same anti-oxidant that gives flamingos (technically because their diet is rich in shrimp), shrimp (when cooked), and lobster (again, when cooked) their pink coloring.

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes. I am not receiving any type of incentive or compensation for writing about it on my blog.