The Optimist Hydrating Brightening Essence

Highlights

Suitable for

All skin types; especially dry, dehydrated, dull, sensitive

Why we stand behind it

The Optimist was developed over 89 formulation iterations with one goal: to create an essence mist that performs with the treatment intensity of a targeted serum. At the center of the formula is Sake Extract, selected for its naturally occurring amino acids, polysaccharides, and vitamins — which help replenish hydration and support a fresher, more luminous complexion.

Organic Licorice Root Extract strengthens the brightening system through Glabridin, helping reduce the appearance of dark spots and promote a more even-looking skin tone. White Tea Extract — sourced from tender young buds and prized for its exceptionally high polyphenol content — delivers an added layer of antioxidant defense against the visible effects of daily environmental stress.

Astaxanthin and Supercritical Chia Extract complete the formula with protective and barrier-supportive benefits. Astaxanthin provides up to 65 times the free radical protection of Vitamin C, while Supercritical Chia Extract helps support the look of a healthy skin barrier — leaving skin feeling more balanced, comforted, and resilient.

Applied before serums and oils, The Optimist creates a hydration-priming layer that helps enhance the performance of everything that follows. The result is skin that feels instantly refreshed and deeply prepared, with a softer, more radiant, and more awakened look over time.

Key ingredients

Sake Extract: A naturally nutrient-rich extract with amino acids, polysaccharides, and vitamins that helps hydrate, smooth, and visibly brighten the skin.

Organic Licorice Root Extract: A brightening botanical source of Glabridin that helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and support a more even-looking tone.

Astaxanthin: A potent antioxidant that delivers up to 65 times the free radical protection of Vitamin C, helping defend against the visible effects of environmental stress.

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