Collection of Merit makeup products on a light gray background
Travel Bottle of Retrospect perfume with a gold sprayer and MERIT written on the front
A stick concealer product with the brand name 'MERIT' written on it, with the cap removed, showing the product in shade Cacao
A cream blush balm by Merit Beauty in color Persimmon and gold body, awarded 'Best of Beauty' by Allure in 2022.

The Bestsellers Set

MERIT Exclusive

Our best-selling essentials in both full and travel sizes.

  •
    Day Glow
    Highlighting Balm

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

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    Flush Balm
    Cheek Color

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

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    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

  •
    Great Skin Serum
    Instant Glow Serum

    A lightweight, bi-phase serum that instantly hydrates and plumps skin for a healthy glow. See Full Details

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    Retrospect
    L’Extrait de Parfum

    A rich, nuanced scent that evolves throughout the day. Soft, clean notes open, followed by a subtle floral center before settling into a base of musk, vanilla, and moss for a warm, second-skin finish. See Full Details

     



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What's Included

  • 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

    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

    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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  • WHAT IT IS

    Lightweight formula absorbs quickly into the skin with zero residue, so makeup goes on smooth and wears better throughout the day.

  • WHAT IT DOES

    Designed to complement The Minimalist but can be used with any complexion product to give skin a healthy glow.

  • 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 30% recycled plastic and ships in our signature FSC-certified paper packaging.

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  • WHAT IT IS

    A rich, nuanced scent (30ml) that evolves throughout the day. Soft, clean notes open, followed by a subtle floral center before settling into a base of musk, vanilla, and moss for a warm, second-skin finish.

  • WHAT IT DOES

    A highly concentrated extrait de parfum (nearly 30% fragrance oil) that melts into skin for a pure, long-lasting scent that wears for over 12 hours.

    Developed in Paris using the highest quality natural and safe synthetic extracts.

    Instantly familiar yet difficult to describe, it’s a balanced fragrance that wears close to the skin and evolves as you wear it.

    Inspired by modernist jewelry, the custom glass bottle is designed to sit comfortably in the palm of your hand — a nod to the tradition of fragrance as a timeless accessory.

  • 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 30% recycled plastic and ships in our signature packaging that is either recyclable, reusable, or compostable.

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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.