I would describe my beauty and skincare routine as clean-ish. I’ll take any opportunity to try out a new clean beauty product that’s better for my skin and I restock regularly on retinol serums. I prefer beauty products that have cleaner ingredients, but I don’t compromise on how effective they are. When the MERIT team reached out and let me know that they would be launching a new clean beauty line this month, I could not wait to get my hands on their products and see if they lived up to the hype. Keep reading for the full review!
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Pictured here wearing The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Cream and Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil in Au Naturel.
MERIT clean beauty favorites
Foundation Stick
MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick
$38 at Sephora
Tinted Lip Oil
MERIT Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
$24 at Sephora
CLEAN MASCARA
MERIT Clean Lash Lengthening Mascara
$26 at Sephora
Review: The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in cream
I’ve been wearing MERIT’S The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Cream for almost three weeks now. I spent way too much timing choosing a shade online. Am I warm? Am I cool? Am I neutral?! How have I been wearing makeup for this long without being 100% sure… but honestly I didn't need to worry because the descriptions and images were very accurate. The Cream shade (fair with warm undertones) was a perfect match. I added my go-to Milk makeup matte cream bronzer for some light contouring and it blended in to create a really lovely finish. I don’t usually use a cream foundation and I liked that I could build up coverage only in areas that need it most. It easily covered darker spots from fading breakouts, a few new breakouts, and under eye circles. The Minimalist Complexion stick is great for the days I want more coverage than a tinted moisturizer (video calls, weekends) and the silky texture blends great with or without a brush. Always here for a product that solves multiple problems, so I’m all about a two-in-one foundation and concealer. This would be a great vacation makeup must-have in the future, because you only have to bring one product instead of two. I have been tossing this in my bag on the weekends because it is so compact and versatile.
The verdict: it’s a great complexion problem solver that’s easy to apply.
Review: Merit Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil in au naturel
Glossy, hydrating, what’s not to like about a tinted lip oil? I have a hard time finding neutral lip colors that don’t look strange on my skin tone. The Au Naturel shade is amazing. A bit rosy with a natural shine. I have pretty sensitive skin and have had more bad reactions to lip products than I care to remember. I am happy to report that after wearing shade slick for about three weeks, this tinted lip oil has had the exact opposite effect. My lips are more hydrated than usual, which is pretty impressive in this dry winter air. I think the darker shades like Sangria would be so beautiful, too.
A few of the clean ingredients below that are the magic behind this hydrating lip oil:
Rosehip Oil and Omega 3, 6, and 9 Essential Fatty Acids: Support healthy barrier function and provide antioxidant benefits.
Shea Butter and Grapeseed Oil: Condition and soften lips.
Jojoba Oil: Creates a protective barrier to lock in moisture.
The verdict: leaves you with soft and hydrated lips in luxurious shades.
They’ve really thought of every detail. The products arrived in a chic little corduroy makeup bag that can double as a clutch purse.
Thanks to the MERIT team for giving me a first look at this lovely new line of clean beauty products to review! I’m excited to have more clean beauty options that work great and make getting ready easy.
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