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A cream blush balm by Merit Beauty in color Fox and gold body, awarded 'Best of Beauty' by Allure in 2022.

The Cheek Set

MERIT Exclusive

The complete set of cheek essentials.

  •
    Bronze Balm
    Sheer Bronzer
    The easiest bronzer ever. A sheer, buildable formula that gives a wash of natural warmth and depth. See Full Details
  • Flush Balm
    Cheek Color

    A cream tint that melts into skin for lit-from-within color that stays flush all day. See Full Details

  •
    Day Glow
    Highlighting Balm

    Made for daytime, this highlighter gives a dewy, balmy sheen with zero sparkle. See Full Details

  •
    Brush No.1
    Blending Brush

    The No.1 tool in your kit — use it to blend your complexion products and you won't be able to tell where your skin and your makeup meet. See Full Details

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What's Included

  • WHAT IT IS

    A foolproof, flexible balm that deposits a creamy, transparent veil of color to let your skin show through.

    Formulated in partnership with esthetician Biba de Sousa, whose No List includes 72 potentially acne-triggering ingredients that we eliminate.

  • WHAT IT DOES

    Sheer, buildable cream formula that’s impossible to mess up

    Creates natural warmth and soft definition without any orangeness or streaks.

    Blendable formula for a second-skin finish that’s never cakey

    Fatty acids condition skin and lock in moisture

    Made with 43% recycled plastic and ships in our signature FSC-certified paper packaging.

    To Use: For warmth, use the wide side to swipe anywhere the sun naturally hits. To sculpt, use the narrow side for precise application. Blend with Brush No. 1 or your fingers.

  • OUR STANDARDS

    CLEAN at MERIT   |   VEGAN   |   CRUELTY-FREE
    An EU-compliant formula, free from over 1400 potentially unsafe ingredients. Certified by Leaping Bunny.

    Made with 43% recycled plastic and ships in our signature FSC-certified paper packaging.

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  • WHAT IT IS

    A foolproof, flexible balm that deposits a creamy, transparent veil of color to let your skin show through.

    Formulated in partnership with esthetician Biba de Sousa, whose No List includes 72 potentially acne-triggering ingredients that we eliminate.

  • WHAT IT DOES

    Microfine pigment powders deposit a touch of color, without covering up natural skin texture

    Light, balmy finish leaves a long-lasting glow that’s never cakey

    Low weight emollient won’t clog pores

    Vitamin E conditions skin

  • OUR STANDARDS

    CLEAN at MERIT   |   VEGAN   |   CRUELTY-FREE
    An EU-compliant formula, free from over 1400 potentially unsafe ingredients. Certified by Leaping Bunny.

    Made with 43% post-consumer recycled plastic and ships in our signature FSC-certified paper packaging.

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  • WHAT IT IS

    A translucent, moisturizing highlighter that illuminates skin for that fresh-morning-dewdrop-on-a-flower-petal sheen.

    Formulated in partnership with esthetician Biba de Sousa, whose No List includes another 72 potentially acne-triggering ingredients that we eliminate.

  • WHAT IT DOES

    The vitamin-rich base replenishes moisture for a dewy glow that lasts beyond makeup

    Plant-based squalane locks in hydration, conditions skin and supports elasticity

    Olive fruit oil nourishes skin with monounsaturated fatty acids and Vitamin E, a known antioxidant

    Phytosterol and amino acid blend help to minimize moisture loss and promote healthy skin barrier function

  • OUR STANDARDS

    CLEAN at MERIT   |   VEGAN   |   CRUELTY-FREE
    An EU-compliant formula, free from over 1400 potentially unsafe ingredients. Certified by Leaping Bunny.

    Ships in our signature FSC-certified paper packaging.

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  • WHAT IT IS

    Brush No. 1 softly blends complexion products into your skin for a natural, airbrushed finish.

    Made to complement The Minimalist, but perfect for buffing any product seamlessly into skin.

  • WHAT IT DOES

    Densely packed bristles make blending easy

    Extra soft, vegan bristles are gentle on reactive skin

    Small enough to toss in your MERIT bag

  • OUR STANDARDS

    CLEAN at MERIT   |   VEGAN   |   CRUELTY-FREE
    An EU-compliant formula, free from over 1400 potentially unsafe ingredients. Certified by Leaping Bunny.

    Made with a 100% aluminum handle and ships in our signature FSC-certified paper packaging.

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Our Standards

Clean at MERIT + EU-Compliant
Vegan + Leaping Bunny-Certified
Sustainability-Focused
All of our products are made with nourishing, skin-loving ingredients that help support the integrity of your skin and leave it looking better long after taking your makeup off.