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Vanessa's Essentials

Everything Vanessa recommends for an impossible-to-mess-up everyday look.
  • The Minimalist
    Perfecting Complexion Stick

    It's not a foundation or a concealer, but it’ll replace both in your makeup bag.

  • Flush Balm
    Cheek Color

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

  • Great Skin
    Instant Glow Serum

    A lightweight, bi-phase serum (50ml) that instantly hydrates and plumps skin for a healthy glow. See Full Details

What's Included

  • WHAT IT IS

    Get compliments on your skin, not your makeup.

    We designed this in place of all-over coverage, so you can make small edits only where you need them.

    The Minimalist can also double as a contour. To sculpt and define, choose a shade three shades deeper than your base shade and blend with Brush No. 1 for a seamless finish.

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

    Lightweight, hydrating formula wears throughout the day without settling into fine lines

    Buildable light-to-medium coverage that stays breathable all day

    Sea daffodil extract helps diminish the appearance of pigmentation and dark spots

    Fatty acids condition skin and lock in moisture
  • OUR STANDARDS

    CLEAN   |   VEGAN   |   CRUELTY-FREE

    An EU-compliant formula, free from over 1400 potentially unsafe ingredients. Certified by Leaping Bunny.

    This product component was made with 43% recycled plastic, and ships in our signature shipment packaging that is either recyclable, reusable or compostable.

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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   |   VEGAN   |   CRUELTY-FREE

    An EU-compliant formula, free from over 1400 potentially unsafe ingredients. Certified by Leaping Bunny.

    You may receive our original grey or our updated gold component in your order — click into each shade to see which it ships in. To be considerate to our environment, this is a rolling change so we aren't disposing of any product. The component color doesn't impact shade, formula or size.

    This product component was made with 43% recycled plastic, and ships in our signature shipment packaging that is either recyclable, reusable or compostable.

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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   |   VEGAN   |   CRUELTY-FREE

    An EU-compliant formula, free from over 1400 potentially unsafe ingredients. Certified by Leaping Bunny.

    This product ships in our signature shipment packaging that is either recyclable, reusable or compostable.

    Learn More
  • WHAT IT IS

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

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

    Non-comedogenic formula that is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
  • WHAT IT DOES

    Weightless formula absorbs quickly into skin with zero residue, leaving it plumped, hydrated, and prepped for makeup.

    4 types of hyaluronic acid target multiple layers of skin to lock in hydration for all-day moisture.

    Niacinamide helps brighten skin and smooth texture.

    Caffeine-rich cacao seed extract stimulates blood flow for an immediate plumping effect.

    Japanese goldthread root helps soothe skin.

    pH-balanced to support a healthy skin barrier over time.
  • OUR STANDARDS

    CLEAN   |   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.

    Learn More

Our Standards

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