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Allow me to introduce MERIT.
MERIT is a modern, minimalist skincare and makeup brand that creates well-edited beauty essentials that help you do more with less. MERIT Beauty's products are designed to be buildable, easy to use and impossible to mess up. As someone who is not the hugest makeup expert, this brand suits me perfectly!
The brand was founded in 2021 and is based in Los Angeles, California. Merit Beauty was launched in the UK in 2023.
Is MERIT Beauty a vegan and CF brand?
They certainly are! The brand is the Leaping Bunny-certified, a badge of honour in the skincare/makeup world. The brand is also vegan and is part of Sephora Clean; their products are free from sulphates and parabens. MERIT focuses on using safe and effective ingredients in their products, so no nasties within their ingredient list!
So, in terms of sustainability...
The brand uses recyclable and reusable mailer packaging. The packaging is compostable and fully recyclable. When placing your first order with MERIT, you will receive your items in their Signature Bag (it'll be inside the box, don't worry!). The bag is reusable and is machine-washable. It's such a cute bag which I store my MERIT items in.
Wait a minute, I haven't shared which MERIT Beauty products I have yet!
As I said, I have four products from MERIT:
- The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
- Great Skin Double Cleanse Cleanser
- Great Skin Double Instant Glow Serum
- Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
I was eager to try this one as I've tried many tinted moisturisers and sunscreens before. In previous ones I've tried from different brands, I've found that they make me look orange and give me that look of an Oompa Loompa. *This Tinted sunscreen blends in like a dream! I like that this product comes in different shades, so you can find the ideal shade for your skin. If you're not 100% sure of what shade to buy, there is a shade finder tool on the product page to help.
What I also love about this sunscreen is that it's super lightweight. I find other mineral sunscreens are super greasy, thick and leave a horrible film on your skin. The fact that this mineral sunscreen has SPF 50 is an added bonus. I would say that you should always apply your normal SPF prior to applying this. I do this so I know that I get that added protection. I like to wear this on non-makeup days. It gives me that nice tint without the need of caking my face with foundation.
Great Skin Double Cleanse Cleanser
This *foaming cleanser works effectively at removing makeup and sunscreen while providing gentle, daily exfoliation. Thus leaving skin feeling soft and smooth. When people see the word exfoliation, they think "ooh, it's going to be harsh on the skin". MERIT say you can use this cleanser morning and evening if you'd like. It can't be that rough for the skin, then, can it? The oil-free cleanser balances your pH to help support your skin's natural health barrier.
I use this cleanser as part of my evening skincare routine. Makeup or non-makeup days, I use this every night, and it makes my skin feel so soft and supple after use. The bottle is just so aesthetically pleasing! I love the gold top and the minimalistic design! One thing to remember, guys, shake the bottle before use. Otherwise, you're not going to get the full magic from this cleanser.
Great Skin Double Serum
The perfect accompaniment to the cleanser above. *This lightweight serum contains four types of hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to leave the skin feeling plumped, glowy and prepped for makeup. I like using this serum for both my morning and evening skincare routines. As I said, this serum is great for prepping your skin for a day of makeup, but it's also great to use to give your skin that much-needed hydration before bed.
This serum can lock in moisture, so your skin feels luxurious and prepped for the day or night ahead! Just apply the serum after cleansing and before moisturising. As with the Double Cleanse Cleanser, shake well before use.
Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
If you're after a pearlescent finish, this *MERIT tinted lip oil is the one for you. I have the shade 'Pointelle', which leaves a cool baby pink shade on my lips. I know some may not fancy using a lip oil and will rather opt for lipstick, and that's fine. But this tinted lip oil is perfect if you're looking to add a subtle, rather softer splash of colour.
The tinted lip oil comes in three different shade varieties - The Sheens, The Classics and The Gelees. My shade, 'Pointelle', falls under 'The Sheens' variety.
All tinted lip oils are buildable, moisturising, lightweight and provide a high-shine finish. The formula is infused with rosehip oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil and shea butter so it gives your lips that little bit of nourishment.
This product is so great for on the go and I always have it with me in my bag.
The big question is...
Would I recommend MERIT Beauty? Absolutely!
I adore the brand's ethos and their dedication to making products that are cruelty-free, vegan and free from parabens/sulphates. The items I have used are of the highest quality and I will definitely be buying from MERIT in the future.
If I had to choose a favourite out of these four items I've reviewed and would happily buy for myself, I'd definitely choose the Tinted Sunscreen. It's honestly perfect for non-makeup days and it's not cakey and gives my skin a lovely tint and glow. Also it has SPF 50 - a win-win!
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There are some MERIT products I'd love to try next:
- Flush Balm Blush
- The Minimalist Complexion Foundation & Concealer Stick
- Brow 1980 Volumising Pomade
- Great Skin Moisturiser
- Retrospect parfum
I'd love to know your thoughts on MERIT? Would you buy any of these items for yourself?
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There's a lovely, warm feeling in opening a brand new, blank, unfilled planner for the start of a new year. People buy planners for various reasons, whether it's to write down important dates and social engagements, for work purposes, or to keep track of their kids' parties and clubs. Or even buying one to help with wedding planning. You may be someone who keeps using their planner right through to December 31st (you trooper, I'm also in this category), or your planner ends up gathering dust by February (oops!).
I'd be seriously lost without my planner and to-do list notepad. I have enough going on with balancing each aspect of my life, my brain can't remember things like birthdays, as well as my shopping list for Morrison's, on top of that. I need to write down the majority of my to-do list and important dates, e.g. hospital appointments. It's safe to say I optimise my planner to the max!
If you're someone who struggles to use their planner to its full potential, then this post is for you. You don't need a fancy pants planner, just one that you can use daily and get the most use out of. Once you do that, I'll guarantee you will use it every day until the Big Ben rings at midnight on NYE.
Here are ways to ensure you keep using your planner past January:
1) Pick the one that suits what you need it for
As I said, people buy planners for different reasons. The big question you need to ask yourself is:
What do I need a planner for?
Once you figure out what aspect of your life needs a planner, it becomes pretty easy to choose one. Do you want one for the academic year? Do you need one to plan your wedding? Or do you need one just for everyday use? Once you know the answer, you can scour the shops and/or online for the perfect one for your needs.
2) Leave it somewhere where it's visible
There's no point plonking it somewhere where you can't see it and then inevitably forgetting to use it. Maybe leave it on your coffee table, workspace, or bedside table; it'll be a reminder for you to fill it in when necessary. It can go anywhere as long as it fits nicely into your routine.
3) Schedule a time of the day/week to write in it
This works differently for everyone, based on their daily routine. For me, I like to fill my weekly planner every Sunday. It gives me a broad idea of my schedule for the week ahead and allows me to complete tasks successfully. Some may prefer to do this on a Friday evening, after the working week has finished.
In terms of my to-do list, I like to complete it daily, every night before sleeping. My daily to-do list changes throughout the week, so I'd rather complete the following day's to-do list the night before.
Scheduling a time to fill out your planner becomes a habit which you'll stick to. This, in turn, allows you to get full use out of your planner.
4) Make it fun
Writing in your planner doesn't need to be a dull task. You can have different tabs for each aspect of your life, use highlighters/pens and have colour codes for each colour you use. You can bullet journal or use fun stickers to jazz up your pages.
Thanks to Personal Planner, you can completely personalise your planner from cover to cover. You have a choice of fun and essential themed pages, which include:
- Year Overview pages (including year reflection pages)
- Cleaning schedules
- Travel bucket lists
- Budget planners
- Bookish themed pages (including a book log)
- Habit tracker pages
- Sudoku pages
...and many more!
I've found that owning a personalised planner, one which I have designed for my own needs, motivates me to use my planner all year round. With Personal Planner, you can include the pages and features you know you're going to use. You don't have to include them if it's not to your taste.
Read my full review of Personal Planner and its planners.
5) Don't stress if it looks or gets messy
A sign of a well-used planner is any coffee stains or scribbles on the page. We all want our planners to look perfect and aesthetically pleasing for photos. But honestly, don't stress if it gets a little stained or scruffy. That shows it's been used to the max and that it's been well-loved by the planner's owner.
A planner is my ideal way to plan organised chaos
My life can be chaotic at times. Whether I have hospital appointments to attend to, blog post/social media post deadlines to remember, and birthdays I daren't forget, my planner has become my ultimate, comforting companion.
Do you rely on a planner to keep you organised? Let me know!
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