The Optimist – hydrating brightening essence

The Optimist is a powerful yet weightless hydrating essence that provides a boost of moisture and brightness for a plumper, more luminous complexion. This ultra-fine mist is designed to integrate seamlessly into your skincare regimen, combining the lightweight feel of a mist with the high-performance ingredients of an essence.

The Optimist Hydrating Brightening Essence by Maya Chia is an ultra-light, cloud-like mist that delivers the concentrated power of a serum. This essence is designed to provide a burst of hydration, brightness, and antioxidant protection in a weightless formula that feels refreshing and revitalizing on the skin.

Additional Highlights:

• The Optimist Hydrating Essence is formulated to be more than a typical mist. Its cloud-like texture is packed with high-performance ingredients, making it comparable to a serum.
• The delightful scent is a magical, transportive blend of sweet orange, neroli, and ylang ylang, designed to uplift and refresh.
• It is perfect for on-the-go hydration and can be used throughout the day to keep your skin looking fresh and radiant.

Key Benefits:

• Deep Hydration: Infuses the skin with moisture, enhancing plumpness and softness.
• Brightening: Helps to even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots.
• Antioxidant Protection: Shields the skin from environmental stressors and free radicals.

Science and Technology

The Optimist combines the benefits of amino acids, antioxidants, and brightening agents in a mist format:

• With a special combination of antioxidants, amino acids, polysaccharides, phytonutrients, and fatty acids from saki, white tea, chia seeds, astaxanthin, and licorice extracts, The Optimist enhances the appearance of skin’s hydration and brightness. The result is skin that is radiant, nourished, and glowing.

Ideal For:

• Skin Types: Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, dry, normal, oily, combination, and maturing skin.
• Skin Concerns: Ideal for those looking to address dullness, uneven skin tone, and dehydration.

How to Use

Use daily after cleansing or as often as needed to boost hydration, even over makeup. Shake gently before using. Hold the bottle about 6 inches from your face and spritz evenly. For best results, follow with your favorite moisturizer or serum.

Size: 3.4 fl oz / 100 ml

Full Ingredients List

Aloe Barbadensis (*Aloe) Leaf Juice, Oryza Sativa (*Sake) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf (*White Tea) Extract, Pure Water (Aqua), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, **Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (and) Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Phospholipids, **Xylityl–Glucoside–Anhydroxylitol–Xylitol, Lauryl Glucoside (and) Myristyl Glucoside (and) Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Salvia Hispanica (Chia Seed) Extract (and) Haematococcus Pluvialis Algal (Astaxanthin) Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (*Licorice) Root Extract, Citrus Sinensis (*Sweet Orange) Essential Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Essential Oil, Cananga Odorata (*Ylang Ylang) Essential Oil, Potassium Sorbate.

*Certified Organic or Wildcrafted Ingredients (when available)
**Ecocert-approved ingredients

Certifications:

• Leaping Bunny approved
• Vegan

Press and Awards:

• Byrdie: Described as “One of few mists that you can actually see the difference in your skin the moment you apply.”
• Who What Wear: Named a “Holy Grail Product from the 17 Best Organic Skincare Brands.”

More about the brand

• Our Story
• Our Ingredients
• FAQ

Our Story

Maya Chia was born from the vision of Susanne Norwitz, a woman inspired by both science and ancient wisdom. Growing up with a plastic surgeon father, she developed a keen interest in skincare. Her fascination with the Maya people's use of chia seeds sparked an idea. With a Harvard education and a successful career as a speechwriter, Norwitz possessed the tools to turn her passion into a reality. Maya Chia is more than just a skincare brand; it's a commitment to clean beauty, sustainability, and delivering tangible results.

DIndulge your skin with the transformative power of Maya Chia. Experience the difference of clean, effective skincare.

 

Our Ingredients

Maya Chia harnesses the potency of nature to deliver exceptional skincare.

At the heart of their formulations is supercritical chia seed oil, renowned for its rich omega fatty acids and antioxidants that deeply nourish and protect the skin.

This powerhouse ingredient is complemented by astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.

To complete this dynamic trio, vitamin C is incorporated to brighten and enhance the skin's radiance, revealing a youthful and luminous complexion.

These key ingredients work in synergy to deliver visible results, making Maya Chia a true standout in the world of skincare.

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FAQ

What makes Maya Chia different from other skincare brands?

Maya Chia stands out due to its use of supercritical chia seed oil, extracted using a patented process that preserves the oil’s potent nutrients. This results in skincare products that offer superior hydration, antioxidants, and effectiveness compared to conventional beauty products.

Are Maya Chia products suitable for all skin types?

Yes, Maya Chia products are formulated to be gentle yet effective for all skin types, including sensitive skin. The brand avoids harsh chemicals, ensuring that its products are nurturing and non-irritating.

How does Maya Chia contribute to sustainability?

Maya Chia is deeply committed to environmental responsibility. All products are produced in a solar-powered lab, and the brand is a corporate sponsor of Adopt-a-Village Guatemala, reflecting its commitment to giving back to the communities that inspire its products.

Can I use Maya Chia products with other skincare routines?

Absolutely. Maya Chia products are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing skincare routines, enhancing them with the nourishing and rejuvenating properties of chia seed oil.

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