Folks, I’m no stranger to highlighters. (Remember this showdown?)
Well, I have a new one in my arsenal, and dare I say, I might not be reaching for any others in the near future? (Still adore this one too, though!)
I am absolutely loving the Maya Chia Highlight of the Day Illuminating Serum in the shade After Hours.
This Illuminating Serum is a pearlized mineral sheen suspended in an ultra lightweight, easily absorbed infusion of the world’s most nutrient-rich botanicals, and created from the highest quality natural, organic and wildcrafted ingredients from conscious growers from around the world. The serum is never formulated with parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, PEGs, and SLSs.
If you aren’t familiar with Maya Chia, the line is based around Supercritical Chia Seed Oil, which, yes, sounds so very serious. IT IS SUPERCRITICAL, GUYS. Nah, actually, that term comes from a patented process used by Maya Chia to extract the oil called supercritical extraction. This gentle oxygen-free, solvent-free process results in oil with a total absence of chemical residues and impurities, and one that most closely mirrors the chemical profile of the plant. (Which you know is important to me. #greenbeauty)
You can read more about the benefits of Chia Oil here. (I use this product my everyday skincare routine, btw.)
Back to the Illuminati! Uh, I mean Illuminating Serum. (When looking at the above bottle for the first time, my 10-year-old asked if I was involved with the Illuminati. Sure, son. Sure.)
The Illuminating Serum comes in three colors:
The Happy Hour – a cool-toned pink radiance
The Golden Hour – a warm-toned champagne radiance
After Hours – a bronze-golden glow for a believable sunlit sheen
I have been playing around with both After Hours and The Happy Hour.
After Hours on the left, The Happy Hour on the right.
Being the start of summer, I immediately gravitated to After Hours. By the looks in the bottle, I was concerned it might be too dark, but that was definitely not the case! It blends so beautifully on the skin. It gives the perfect beachy sheen and the smell/texture is fabulous. I just put a drop on my palm and apply on my cheekbones, bridge of nose, inner corner of eyes, and cupid’s bow of my lips.
The Happy Hour is quite lovely too, and I see myself reaching for it in the cooler months, as I love pink tones.
Here’s a quick review I posted on Instagram stories about the product.
All in all, it’s such a lovely product!
Ingredients: Supercritical Chia (Salvia hispanica) Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea (Broccoli) Seed Oil, Capriylic/ Capric Triglyceride, *Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Non-GMO, Mica, Iron Oxide, Titanium Oxide, (+/- Iron Oxide) *2% Essential Oils
The lovely Susanne at Maya Chia is offering 1 bottle of the Highlight of the Day Illuminating Serum in After Hours AND 1 Bottle of the Body Illuminating Serum to one lucky winner! I’ve given you three ways to enter the giveaway – you can enter all three if you like. Winner will be emailed next week. Good luck!
Lonek8
June 7, 2017 at 1:31 pmMy favorite part of summer is taking the kids to Steamboat CO for 6 weeks. It’s not only a return to the place we all consider home, but also a fantastic break from the heat and humidity of Omaha!
(Thanks for having this giveaway! This highlighter has been on my list for awhile!)
Kenia P
June 7, 2017 at 2:06 pmMy favorite summer activity is a road trip to the beach!
Lindsay
June 7, 2017 at 4:22 pmMy favorite summer activity is going for walks after dinner.
Gina
June 7, 2017 at 7:28 pmSummer is all about hanging out with family.
Beth Edwards
June 8, 2017 at 11:18 amFave summer activity is walking the beach in Nova Scotia with my kids!
Angela crissinger
June 8, 2017 at 1:39 pmFavorite summer activities are drinks on the patio and outdoor concerts.
Anne-Marie Schiefer
June 8, 2017 at 2:22 pmWell, duh I’m going to get this stuff!
Shira Green
June 9, 2017 at 7:13 amlemonade stand with my kids!
Sarah Whitt
June 9, 2017 at 7:30 amMy favorite summer activity is drinking coffee on the patio while watching my daughter and her NY cousins play outside or do artwork with their favorite auntie. Love a good lazy summer morning!
Pam Pick
June 9, 2017 at 9:02 amHeading to Rehoboth Beach, DE with my family, as despite all our other travels, this annual trip is my daughter’s favorite “tradition.” Love the memories we make there every year.
Jen
June 9, 2017 at 10:19 amFavorite summer activity–having a drink outside on a warm night.
Emily Wood
June 9, 2017 at 12:05 pmSummer means I can enjoy seasonal fruits and veggies and evening walks in a summer dress without freezing – some of my favorite things!
Ashley Kastl
June 9, 2017 at 2:41 pmLate nights outside with neighbors!
tracey carmichael
June 9, 2017 at 2:55 pmMy favorite summer activity is drinking Shandys on a deck overlooking a body of water.
Annaliese Foote
June 9, 2017 at 3:10 pmSitting on the beach with a good book!