PSA: Merit is Now Shipping to Australia! Here Are Our Picks
Image description: A selection of Merit beauty products standing upright against a plain background. The line-up includes a mascara, foundation stick, blush balm, lip gloss, brow gel, and a soft-bristle makeup brush. All products feature minimalistic packaging with gold accents. Image credit: www.merit.com
Beauty lovers, hold on to your (cute, mustard toned) makeup bags—Merit Beauty has officially landed in Australia! If you've been eyeing this cult-favourite minimalist brand from the U.S., now’s the perfect time to treat yourself.
Known for their “five-minute face” and an ethos that combines luxury with simplicity, Merit’s products are all about enhancing your natural beauty. Plus, they’re cruelty-free, and vegan.
To help you navigate their line, we’ve rounded up the best Merit products you should add to your cart ASAP.
But! Before we go through everything: Many of these picks come in discounted bundles, which you can check out here.
They can save you up to $35AUD- not bad right? All shades are customisable in the bundles, so worth considering if you’re about to place an order.
Our quick picks that bundle our favourites:
1. The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick
Image description: A close-up of a person's face with a warm complexion. Next to the cheek is a Merit foundation stick in a brown tube with gold lettering. The creamy foundation is shown swiped on the side, demonstrating its smooth application. Image credit: www.merit.com
Price: $61 AUD | Stockist: Merit Beauty
If you love a multi-tasking product, this is a must-have. The Minimalist isn't your average foundation stick. It's a foundation and concealer hybrid designed for quick touch-ups and all-over coverage.
The creamy, buildable formula feels lightweight, like a second skin, and leaves a natural, satin finish. With a whopping 20 shades available, you can easily find your perfect match.
Pro tip: dab on where you need it most, blend with fingers and you're ready to go in under two minutes. The warmth of your fingers helps make the product extra seamless.
Bonus points: Fatty acids to help lock in moisture and sea daffodil extract to brighten dark spots.
2. Flush Balm Cream Blush
Image description: A close-up of a person's face wearing a natural blush. Next to the face is a Merit blush balm in a round container with a peachy pink shade, swiped on the cheek. The packaging is cream with gold accents. Image credit: www.merit.com
Price: $48 AUD | Stockist: Merit Beauty
Blush lovers, this one’s for you.
Merit’s Flush Balm Cream Blush is all about that healthy, dewy glow. The sheer formula blends seamlessly into your skin, giving you a soft, natural flush that looks like you've just spent a day at the beach—minus the sunburn. No overly pigmented fuss that makes you extra late.
The balmy texture melts into your skin, making it super easy to blend, and it’s perfect for layering if you want a more intense pop of colour.
Shades like Beverly Hills (a soft peach) and Raspberry Beret (a cool berry) are fan-favourites, but every option in the range is a winner.
Bonus points? Vitamin E for hydration and antioxidants to protect your skin.
3. Day Glow Highlighting Balm
Image description: A close-up of a person's cheek with glowing skin. Next to the cheek is a Merit highlighter stick in a sleek, white packaging with gold lettering. The highlighter tip is a warm, shimmering shade, complementing the natural glow on the skin. Image credit: www.merit.com
Price: $51 AUD | Stockist: Merit Beauty
This highlighter is for the glow-getters out there.
Forget chunky glitter or intense shimmer—Merit's Day Glow Highlighting Balm is all about that lit-from-within radiance. It gives you a natural, glossy sheen that looks like your skin, but better. You can apply it on the high points of your face (think cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of your nose) for an effortless, dewy glow.
It’s perfect for those “no-makeup” makeup days when you want to look fresh and luminous without too much effort. The best part? It’s formulated without pore-clogging ingredients, so it won’t break you out. Acne prone babes rejoice
(PS: The entire range is formulated with sensitive skin and clog prone babes in mind!)
We love that: Squalane for hydration and a mix of micro-fine pearl pigments for that subtle glow.
4. Clean Lash Lengthening Mascara
Image description: A close-up of a person's eyes with long, defined eyelashes. Below the eyes is a tube of Merit mascara, featuring a sleek black design with gold lettering. The mascara wand is positioned next to the tube, showing its detailed bristles. Image credit: www.merit.com
Price: $42 AUD | Stockist: Merit Beauty
She’s tubing!
For those of us who love a natural lash look, Clean Lash is going to be your new BFF.
This mascara is designed to give you defined, lifted lashes without clumping or smudging. The lightweight formula separates and elongates each lash, leaving you with a wide-awake, fluttery look.
It’s great for everyday wear when you don’t want heavy, overdone lashes, and it removes easily with warm water at the end of the day (no need to tug at your eyes!).
Clean Lash is ideal for anyone who prefers a clean, simple look but still wants their lashes to stand out.
Bonus points: Tubing technology that wraps around each lash to prevent smudging, and plant-based ingredients that condition lashes.
5. Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
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Price: $40 AUD | Stockist: Merit Beauty
Tinted lip oils are having a major moment, and Merit’s Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil is a top contender in the game. It's the perfect mix of a lip gloss, balm, and tint all rolled into one.
The non-sticky, hydrating formula gives you a sheer wash of colour while nourishing your lips with key ingredients like rosehip oil and shea butter. It’s super versatile—perfect for days when you want a little something on your lips without committing to a full-on lipstick.
Marrakech (a warm peach) and Taupe (a neutral brown) are must-try shades!
Bonus points: Rosehip oil for softening and shea butter for moisture.
6. Brow 1980 Volumizing Pomade
Image description: A close-up of a person's eye, focusing on natural brows. Next to the eye is a Merit brow gel tube in a gold, reflective finish with a slim wand applicator, designed for precision. Image credit: www.merit.com
Price: $38 AUD | Stockist: Merit Beauty
Let’s be real—perfecting brows can sometimes feel like a full-time job, but Brow 1980 makes it quick and easy. This volumizing pomade is like brow gel you’ve been dreaming about, giving you a fuller, fluffier brow look with just a few swipes.
The formula is light and flexible, so your brows stay in place all day without feeling stiff or crunchy. It’s perfect for creating that “feathered” brow look that’s still trending, but with minimal effort.
For a more full brow look, you can back comb your brow hairs first to coat them on the underside.
Bonus points: This baby has vitamin B5 to strengthen your brow hairs over time.
