This Is Not a Drill: Merit Just Launched a New Hybrid Product and I've Been Secretly Wearing It for Weeks
If there's one product I can't get enough of in summer, it's a tinted SPF. We all know just how important it is to apply SPF on a daily basis (yes, even if the sun isn't shining), and a tinted SPF is such a great product as it combines a facial sunscreen with a light, glowy makeup base. I mean, let's face it, none of us wants to be slathering on heavy foundation in the warmer weather, so a tinted SPF is the perfect alternative. Plus, it will streamline your makeup bag, making it a great option for upcoming holidays.
As you can see, I'm a big fan of this product. So, you can imagine my excitement when I logged into work a couple of months ago and saw an email with the subject line "Merit's First Tinted SPF." If you've been reading my articles for a while, then you'll know that I use my Merit Beauty products daily. Yes, this brand is the ultimate minimalist beauty brand with a range of essentials that will enable you to have a glowing makeup look in ten minutes or under. While Merit does have some complexion products on offer, it has just launched its very first tinted SPF. And despite only launching today, it's already been making waves.
As a matter of fact, this product had a waiting list of over 20,000 people, so I think it's safe to say that we can expect a sell-out. As a beauty editor, I was lucky enough to get my hands on the product prior to the launch, and I've already been busy putting it through its paces. Keen to hear my thoughts? Keep on scrolling for my full review...
Shop Merit The Uniform Tinted SPF 50First and foremost, it's important to know that this is not a base product containing SPF—it is an SPF that doubles as a base product. Its role as a sunscreen is its primary concern, and when it comes to SPF, the formula can be the trickiest thing to get right. As a beauty editor, I know just how important it is to have a formula that you want to wear every day, as it makes protecting your skin so much easier. After trying Merit's latest product launch out, I can confirm that this formula is 10/10.
The first thing to note is that this product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses a mineral zinc oxide active to create a physical barrier to protect against both UVA and UVB rays. It comes with a sheer tint that gives you that "my skin, but better" finish and is available in 15 different shades that cater to a wide range of skin tones—something absolutely unheard of when it comes to tinted SPFs.
I know it's already sounding pretty good, but the thing that I really want to focus on is just how lightweight this SPF is. I think we've all had negative experiences with greasy, oily SPFs in the past, but this oil-free, silicone-free and non-comedogenic formula is as light as air. In fact, it's so light that you might forget you are even wearing anything on your face.
It's the perfect balance between a matte and glowy base, and it features fine natural powders that help to smooth and blur the complexion for this soft-focus finish that I am just obsessed with.
As you can imagine, applying this product is as simple as can be. The lightweight formula practically melts into the skin and blends beautifully to give that second-skin finish. I've tried using both my hands and my foundation brush to apply this to the skin, and both methods deliver a natural-looking, glowing base.
Now, as with all SPF products, it's important to reapply throughout the day. The brand recommends reapplying the product every two hours or after physical activity or exposure to water. If I'm only wearing this product, then I do find it easy to reapply. However, when I'm wearing other makeup on top, I find that my skin can get a little cakey after reapplication, so I recommend investing in a good SPF spray instead.
It's also important to make sure that you are applying enough SPF for adequate protection. Don't be shy when it comes to using this product, as you want to make sure that it's doing its job.
The ResultsBefore Applying the Merit The Uniform Tinted SPF 50
You can probably already tell, but I am in love with this tinted SPF. Merit products never disappoint, but the brand has outdone itself with this latest launch. I never knew that SPF could feel so good (and look so good!) and I will definitely be wearing this product on a daily basis.
Shop Merit The Uniform Tinted SPF 50
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