{"id":4467,"date":"2023-06-03T22:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/an-honest-review-of-merit-beauty-products-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-06-03T22:00:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T15:00:56","slug":"an-honest-review-of-merit-beauty-products-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4467","title":{"rendered":"An Honest Review of Merit Beauty Products 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re a habitual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-get-the-no-makeup-look\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-get-the-no-makeup-look\/\">no makeup-makeup<\/a> wearer like me, then you\u2019re probably familiar with beauty brand <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNfMgse1mJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNfMgse1mJ\">Merit Beauty<\/a>. And if you haven\u2019t tried the minimalist makeup brand\u2019s holy grail products before, you\u2019re in for an absolute treat. Because in the over-saturated (and often overwhelming) world of beauty, Merit\u2019s carefully considered 10-product catalog is a breath of fresh air\u2014like a capsule wardrobe for your makeup bag.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020 table-of-contents text-center my-e40 md:my-e50 border-t-1 border-b-1 border-solid border-gray-25\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/table-of-contents\" data-module-immediate=\"\">\n<p> <span class=\"px-e17 bg-white inline\">In This Article<\/span> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"table-of-contents-list list-none mt-e25 mb-0 md:mb-e25\">\n<li class=\"flex text-link text-left mb-e25\">\n<p> 01 <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"#more-about-merit\" class=\"bookmark-link inline leading-3 no-underline\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"#more-about-merit\"> <span class=\"bookmark-name\">More about Merit<span> <\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex text-link text-left mb-e25\">\n<p> 02 <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"#the-reviews\" class=\"bookmark-link inline leading-3 no-underline\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"#the-reviews\"> <span class=\"bookmark-name\">The Reviews<span> <\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>With Merit you get user-friendliness, skin-loving ingredients (more on this later), luxe packaging, <em>and<\/em> the perfect amount of pigment\u2014all of which explains why its products are beloved by makeup wearers everywhere. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instyle.com\/cameron-diaz-merit-beauty-complexion-stick-concealer-6889442\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instyle.com\/cameron-diaz-merit-beauty-complexion-stick-concealer-6889442\">Cameron Diaz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shape.com\/lifestyle\/beauty-style\/celebrities-merit-beauty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.shape.com\/lifestyle\/beauty-style\/celebrities-merit-beauty\">Whitney Port, <\/a>Mandy Moore and Jenna Dewan have sung the brand\u2019s praises. Though I\u2019d like to think that if there were a Merit Beauty fan club, I\u2019d be a leading member.<\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty has monopolized my makeup bag for years and I can now proudly say I\u2019ve tried every single one of its products\u2014from its \u2018better than Botox\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-great-skin-serum-back-in-stock\/\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-great-skin-serum-back-in-stock\/\">skin serum<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-slick-gelee\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-slick-gelee\/\">lip gel\u00e9es<\/a> and tubing mascara\u2014and I have thoughts. So if you\u2019re new to Merit and want to know what\u2019s worth trying first, you\u2019ve come to the right place! Read on for the full review.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1066301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1066301\" style=\"width: 876px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1066301 size-full js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Merit Beauty products group shot \" width=\"876\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-beauty-products-group_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1066301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h2>More about Merit Beauty<\/h2>\n<p>Founded in January 2021 by Katherine Power, the force behind the affordable skin-care brand <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjQWWx7BaK2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjQWWx7BaK2\">Versed<\/a> (another W+G fave), Avaline Wine and Who What Wear, Merit Beauty was inspired by Power\u2019s desire for a simple and speedy makeup routine. And after a video of her five-minute face went viral on Instagram, Power learned she wasn\u2019t alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-beauty-review\/\" current-title=\"I Tried Every Single Merit Beauty Product on the Market\u2014Here\u2019s What\u2019s Worth It\" current-image=\"merit-beauty-lead-image-review-1-425x285.png\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-03\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-beauty-review\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-beauty-review\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-beauty-review\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cI realized there were many people just like me\u2014busy individuals who want to look polished and pulled together in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee,\u201d she said in an interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/karineldor\/2021\/09\/14\/exclusive-katherine-powers-beauty-brand-merit-completes-20m-series-a-funding-round-led-by-l-cattertons-growth-fund\/?sh=23bf15df5ff5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/karineldor\/2021\/09\/14\/exclusive-katherine-powers-beauty-brand-merit-completes-20m-series-a-funding-round-led-by-l-cattertons-growth-fund\/?sh=23bf15df5ff5\">Forbes<\/a>. \u201cI am not a makeup artist. I haven&#8217;t spent hours consuming beauty how-tos on YouTube, but I like makeup, and I want to enjoy it through a \u2018less is more\u2019 approach.\u201d Fast forward to today, and Merit\u2019s quick and easy offerings make a five-minute morning more attainable than ever (it even sells a set of its core products with the same name). The products apply in a flash, from your vanity <em>and<\/em> on-the-go (think products you can slap on during your commute), and you\u2019ll even get the\u00a0 velvety Merit Beauty bag free with your first purchase.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, Merit\u2019s formulas are truly *chefs kiss*. Developed in partnership with Hollywood facialist <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1066235%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bibalosangeles.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmerit-beauty-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.bibalosangeles.com\/\">Biba de Sousa<\/a>, Merit products are rife with good-for-skin ingredients like squalane and antioxidants, and are free of de Sousa\u2019s hard no-list of over 73 acne-causing ingredients (which includes coconut oil)\u2014so every skin type can use Merit with confidence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"acf-label\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<h2 class=\"text-h2 wg-inline-shopable__title mb-[20px]\">My Honest Merit Beauty Review<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Shade+Slick+Gel%C3%A9e\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNelMmAGDq\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNelMmAGDq\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"author wearing the merit beauty shade slick gelee\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-shade-slick-gelee_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNelMmAGDq\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Shade+Slick+Gel%C3%A9e\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNelMmAGDq\"> <\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty, Shade Slick Gel\u00e9e \u2014 $24.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>A twist on the original Merit lip oil formula, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-slick-gelee\/\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-slick-gelee\/\">Shade Slick Gel\u00e9e<\/a> has an ultra-sheer, moisturizing formula that gives lips a subtle tint of pH-adjusting color and a natural shine\u2014without the stickiness. Note that if you\u2019re looking for bold pigment, the gel\u00e9es aren\u2019t it. <em>But<\/em> you can count on the gel\u00e9e formula to give you a sheer, \u201cyour-lips-but-better\u201d pink tint and a glossy shine without the goopy heaviness of a traditional lip gloss. My favorite of Merit\u2019s lip offerings, I find myself reapplying the Shade Slick Gel\u00e9es constantly because they feel like a dream going on, and leave my lips feeling juicy and hydrated for <em>hours<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shiny but not stick <\/li>\n<li>Moisturizes dry lips <\/li>\n<li>pH adjusting <\/li>\n<li>Soft, cushiony formula <\/li>\n<li>Sheer pink tint <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Might be too sheer for some <\/li>\n<li>Not a ton of variation between shades <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Great+Skin+Serum\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNerDnTFXv\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNerDnTFXv\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"author wearing merit beauty great skin serum\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-great-skin-serum_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNerDnTFXv\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Great+Skin+Serum\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNerDnTFXv\"> <\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty, Great Skin Serum \u2014 $38.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>The Merit Beauty Great Skin Serum blurs the line between makeup and skin-care\u2014it contains four types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hyaluronic-acid-molecular-weights\/\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hyaluronic-acid-molecular-weights\/\">hyaluronic acid<\/a>, niacinamide for brightening and skin-smoothing benefits, <em>and<\/em> cacao seed extract (a natural source of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/caffeine-concealers-eye-creams\/\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/caffeine-concealers-eye-creams\/\">caffeine<\/a>) to energize skin. What\u2019s more, the bi-phase formula is oil-free and has a fast-absorbing, watery feel\u2014just be sure to pump it out gingerly, though, because the product tends to shoot out fast.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, Great Skin leaves my face feeling super hydrated, becoming the perfect canvas for makeup. I never have to worry about my makeup looking cake-y when I wear it, and the glow-y (but not greasy) effect it gives has made it a favorite on no-makeup days too! I can\u2019t say that it boosts the longevity of my makeup per se, but it definitely enhances the finish\u2014it\u2019s the ideal skin-prep step.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Skin-care grade ingredients <\/li>\n<li>Moisturizes, plumps and smooths skin <\/li>\n<li>Absorbs quickly <\/li>\n<li>Not sticky <\/li>\n<li>Oil-free <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t prolong the wear of your makeup <\/li>\n<li>The pump is a little finicky <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Clean+Lash+Mascara\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNewZeP8Rb\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNewZeP8Rb\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"author wearing the merit beauty clean lash mascara\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-clean-lash_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNewZeP8Rb\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Clean+Lash+Mascara\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNewZeP8Rb\"> <\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty, Clean Lash Mascara \u2014 $26.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>One of my favorite<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-tubing-mascaras\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-tubing-mascaras\/\"> tubing mascaras<\/a>, the Clean Lash Mascara ticks all of my boxes. It lengthens, it\u2019s buildable (but not clumpy), <em>and<\/em> it has lash-boosting ingredients like fatty acids and olive oil esters. The fluffy brush lifts and separates my lashes, giving them a natural looking fullness that I can layer for added impact. Plus, it wears all day long without smudging. I mean, it <em>really<\/em> doesn\u2019t budge. Most tubing mascaras require only warm water and gentle massaging to remove, but Merit\u2019s Clean Lash requires multiple washes to get off\u2014a pro and a con depending on how you look at it. For me, I love knowing that I can count on it to stay put during long nights and sweaty summers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Lengthens lashes <\/li>\n<li>Buildable but not clumpy <\/li>\n<li>Contains lash conditioning ingredients <\/li>\n<li>Fluffy brush catches every lash <\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t smudge or flake <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+The+Minimalist+\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeDidx0Mg\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeDidx0Mg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Merit Beauty the minimalist on the left, and the author wearing the product on the right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-great-skin-serum-2_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeDidx0Mg\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+The+Minimalist+\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeDidx0Mg\"> <\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty, The Minimalist \u2014 $38.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>The Minimalist is Merit\u2019s answer to a foundation and concealer\u2014touting light to medium coverage that can be layered for added coverage, in a handy stick formula that can be drawn on with ease. I swipe the Minimalist everywhere I would a concealer: under my eyes, around my nose, and on any spots or blemishes on the rise. And the impressive part is that the Minimalist\u2019s creamy texture seamlessly blends on all of them.<\/p>\n<p>When I\u2019m rushing to get ready in the mornings, the Minimalist gets me Zoom-ready in record time, concealing the look of last night\u2019s dark circles and covering up dark spots, while still feeling lightweight on my skin. What you get is buildable coverage that\u2019s creamy and comfortable, with a satin, natural finish. It feels\u2014and looks\u2014imperceptible on my skin, which is exactly what I\u2019m going for.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Creamy formula <\/li>\n<li>Satin, natural finish <\/li>\n<li>Easy to blend <\/li>\n<li>Light to medium coverage <\/li>\n<li>Lightweight feel <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pricey <\/li>\n<li>Might lack hydration for some <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Flush+Balm+\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeIV71uEH\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeIV71uEH\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"merit beauty flush balms on the left and the author wearing one on the right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-flush-balms_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeIV71uEH\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Flush+Balm+\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeIV71uEH\"> <\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty, Flush Balm \u2014 $30.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>With over 3,000 reviews, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-flush-balms-review\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-flush-balms-review\/\">Flush Balms<\/a> are easily one of Merit\u2019s most-loved products\u2014and for good reason. The domed cream blushes glide onto skin without dragging, and give my cheeks radiant, natural flush without any stickiness. Sheer but buildable, the Flush Balms are a joy to apply and totally fail-proof (clown cheeks are an impossibility). Plus, they\u2019re quick and easy to blend\u2014I can use my fingers when I\u2019m in a hurry, a sponge, or Merit\u2019s Blending Brush (which we\u2019ll talk more about in a second). What\u2019s more, the shade offerings are unmatched, there\u2019s a blush shade for everyone\u2014from tawny nudes to rich berries. My personal favorite? Apr\u00e9s, a berry shade that gives me a fresh-faced, \u2018I\u2019m cold\u2019 look.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sheer but buildable <\/li>\n<li>Easy to blend <\/li>\n<li>Great color range <\/li>\n<li>Radiant finish <\/li>\n<li>Lightweight feel <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Bronze+Balm\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeNa737p4\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeNa737p4\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Merit Beauty bronze balm on the left and the author wearing it on her face on the right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-bronze-balm_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeNa737p4\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Bronze+Balm\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeNa737p4\"> <\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty, Bronze Balm \u2014 $30.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Speaking of fail-proof products: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-bronze-balm-review\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/merit-bronze-balm-review\/\">Merit Bronze Balm<\/a> is exactly that. Like the brand\u2019s beloved cream blushes, the Bronze Balm has a sheer, buildable formula that\u2019s virtually impossible to screw up. Every swipe gives you a gorgeous, natural warmth that\u2019s neither too warm or too cool in tone, for a look that\u2019s subtly sun-kissed and sculpted. And the balmy, gel-like texture truly feels weightless on your skin, blending out with minimal effort without clinging to dry patches. The result is a subtle, super natural bronze, that really just looks like your skin\u2014but warmer and more defined (where you want it). While I might reach for something a little more pigmented for special events, the Merit Beauty bronzer\u2019s sheer, natural finish is the easiest option for everyday wear.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sheer but buildable <\/li>\n<li>Easy to blend <\/li>\n<li>Not too warm or too cool in tone <\/li>\n<li>Doubles as contour <\/li>\n<li>Natural, satin-finish <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Might be too sheer for some <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Day+Glow+Highlighting+Balm\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeUSeqcFV\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeUSeqcFV\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"merit beauty day glow highlighter on the left and the author wearing it on the right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-day-glow_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeUSeqcFV\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Day+Glow+Highlighting+Balm\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeUSeqcFV\"> <\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty, Day Glow Highlighting Balm \u2014 $32.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>I have to admit, I\u2019m not a huge highlighter person, but Merit\u2019s Day Glow is one of the few that I reach for on repeat. It\u2019s dewy (but not sticky), and glow-y (but not glittery), and moisturizing (but not greasy)\u2014and what more could you want in a highlighter? Instead of chunky shimmer, Day Glow uses micro-fine pearls to catch the light and add a luminous glow wherever you want it. It even contains plant-based squalane, olive oil and amino acids to nourish skin and support a healthy moisture barrier. What\u2019s more, the featherlight formula blends out in only a few taps of your fingers or a brush. If lit-from-within radiance is what you\u2019re after, Day Glow is a must.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Dewy, radiant finish <\/li>\n<li>Not sticky <\/li>\n<li>Not glittery <\/li>\n<li>Barrier-boosting ingredients <\/li>\n<li>Easy to blend <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Might be too subtle for some <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"+Merit+Beauty%2C+Signature+Lip\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeXjwvDMG\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeXjwvDMG\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"merit beauty lipstick on the author and on its own\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-lip-stick_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeXjwvDMG\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"+Merit+Beauty%2C+Signature+Lip\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNeXjwvDMG\"> <\/p>\n<p> Merit Beauty, Signature Lip \u2014 $26.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Promising a hydrating, buildable formula and sheer-satin finish, Merit\u2019s Signature Lips have been on my wishlist since they launched last February. The draw being the sheer finish that can be layered for rich pigment, and the moisturizing ingredients\u2014like plant-derived squalane and sunflower seed oil\u2014that keep dryness at bay. \u201cBaby,\u201d which Merit describes as a neutral pink, is my ideal nudey-pink, a my-lips-but-better shade. The formula feels soft and moisturizing on my lips, and it feels so comfortable that I\u2019ll often forget I\u2019m even wearing lipstick, which is always a good sign. While it\u2019s not my favorite of Merit\u2019s lip offerings, it\u2019s definitely worth trying out if you\u2019re a lipstick lover!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Moisturizing feel <\/li>\n<li>Sheer-satin finish <\/li>\n<li>Buildable <\/li>\n<li>Lightweight <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Brow+1980\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNe7B6PVkH\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNe7B6PVkH\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Merit beauty brow 1980 product on the left and author wearing it on the right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-brow-balm_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNe7B6PVkH\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Brow+1980\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNe7B6PVkH\"> <\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty, Brow 1980 \u2014 $24.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>I\u2019m going to come right out and say it, this Merit brow pomade is criminally underrated. It shapes and fills in my brows in only a few swipes, and holds my brow hairs in place throughout the day without feeling stiff or crunchy. Even better, the formula is enriched with vitamin B5 to nourish and strengthen brow hairs and support growth. My favorite thing about it, however, has to be the brush. Most other brow gels either go too big or too small with theirs, but the Brow 1980 is just large enough to effectively coat every last brow hair with precision. Plus, I love that it has a longer handle, which I\u2019m convinced makes application 10x easier. It\u2019s comfortable to hold, and I\u2019m able to achieve my fluffy, \u201880s brow dreams in only a few seconds. No additional product required!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shapes, tints and volumizes brows <\/li>\n<li>Delivers lasting hold <\/li>\n<li>Not crunchy <\/li>\n<li>Precise brush applicator <\/li>\n<li>Enriched with conditioning ingredients <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Shade+Slick+Tinted+Lip+Oil+\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNfkfDOn2M\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNfkfDOn2M\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"merit beauty shade slick on the left and author wearing it on the right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-shade-slick_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNfkfDOn2M\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Shade+Slick+Tinted+Lip+Oil+\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNfkfDOn2M\"> <\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty, Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil \u2014 $24.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>While Merit\u2019s recently launched Lip Gel\u00e9es deliver a barely-there tint, the original Shade Slick Lip Oils have a more saturated, buildable color payoff and an even glossier shine. \u201cPink Beet\u201d (pictured above) is described as a cool pink shade but pulls more rosy IRL. One swipe gives me a soft, pink gloss while 2-3 offer a more intense rosy mauve color. Beyond the gorgeous color selections, are the Shade Slick\u2019s ultra-nourishing ingredient lineup. Rosehip oil moisturizes and supports your lip\u2019s moisture barrier, while shea butter and grapeseed bring the slip and conditioning softness.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Moisturizing formula <\/li>\n<li>Not sticky <\/li>\n<li>Sheer but buildable pigment <\/li>\n<li>Glossy finish <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Not as long-wearing as a traditional gloss <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Brush+No.1+Blending+Brush\" href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNfxLeWwLc\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNfxLeWwLc\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Merit beauty blending brush\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/merit-beauty-products-blending-brush_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNfxLeWwLc\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Merit+Beauty%2C+Brush+No.1+Blending+Brush\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjNfxLeWwLc\"> <\/p>\n<p>Merit Beauty, Brush No.1 Blending Brush \u2014 $32.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>The only tool in Merit\u2019s lineup, the No.1 Blending Brush really is the only brush your minimalist makeup bag needs. It makes blending out any of Merit\u2019s cheek and complexion products an absolute breeze for a super seamless look. It\u2019s made with plush, vegan bristles that are densely packed to help buff product into the skin, and the recycled aluminum handle gives you that luxe, slightly weighted feel that\u2019s oh-so satisfying to hold. What\u2019s more, the brush is compact enough to be chucked into your makeup bag, clutch or tote for touch-ups while on-the-go. The brush has become my go-to blending out cream products, and has held up surprisingly well after numerous washes!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Effortlessly blends out cream products <\/li>\n<li>Soft vegan bristles <\/li>\n<li>Compact size <\/li>\n<li>Recyclable aluminum handle <\/li>\n<li>Holds up well after washing <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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