{"id":1238955,"date":"2025-12-25T04:50:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T01:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1238955"},"modified":"2025-12-25T04:50:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T01:50:57","slug":"we-created-a-byrdie-x-merit-holiday-collection-and-youre-going-to-want-to-shop-it-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1238955","title":{"rendered":"We Created a Byrdie x Merit Holiday Collection\u2014and You’re Going to Want to Shop It Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We Created a Byrdie x Merit Holiday Collection\u2014and You’re Going to Want to Shop It Right Now<\/h1>\n

Add it to your Christmas list, add it to your cart. <\/p>\n

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    \nShannon Stubbs is a writer at Byrdie, where she covers beauty, style, and more. She\u2019s tested hundreds of skincare, makeup, and haircare products for the brand, and she has five years of experience in the beauty editorial space.\u00a0\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Holiday shopping for beauty enthusiasts can be tough\u2014these folks likely have the latest TikTok obsession in their stash, and were wearing the season’s biggest beauty trend two seasons ago. But fret not. Gifting a beauty set is fail-proof, especially if it’s as expertly curated as this one. Enter the new Byrdie x Merit Holiday Kit, which contains six of the editor-loved brand\u2019s makeup essentials for everyday use, including some of their most popular items, for just $140.\n<\/p>\n

    What we love most about Merit Beauty is the brand’s minimalism, from short ingredient lists to fuss-free packaging. When it comes to aesthetic, each product is lightweight, buildable, and pigmented to deliver a wash of color for a minimalist, yet polished look. Think earth-toned shadows, highlighters to make you look lit-from-within, and lip products that enhance your lip’s natural colors. Plus, Merit Beauty is ever-so-sleek and ultra-curated in its offerings, making only makeup and complexion essentials that you’ll use over and over in a daily routine.\n<\/p>\n

    Read on to see the Byrdie x Merit Holiday Set and more of our favorite makeup products from the beauty brand.\n<\/p>\n

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    “At Byrdie, we’re such huge fans of Merit products. The brand’s ethos\u2014easy to apply, elevated textures, and skin-forward makeup looks\u2014so perfectly aligns with Byrdie’s DNA,” Hallie Gould, Byrdie’s editor in chief, says of the partnership. And when it came down to curating the collection, she knew it had to include the “cult-favorite, iconic” Flush Balm and Day Glow because “Byrdie is a highlighter girl through and through.” As for the other picks: “Sprinkle in mascara, brow pomade, a matte shadow, and an easy-to-use brush, and you’ve got yourself the perfect flushed, no-makeup makeup look.”\n<\/p>\n

    Merit CMO Aila Morin also loves the Byrdie x Merit Holiday Kit this holiday season. \u201cIt’s a ready-made daily routine that you\u2014or your lucky loved one\u2014will be excited to wear all year long,\u201d she says. And Hallie agrees, “This can be gifted to anyone who wears makeup! Whether they’re an expert or just starting out, it’s easy to use and includes all the good stuff.”\n<\/p>\n

    A variety of products in shiny packaging is always sure to please\u2014but the key to a majorly iconic set is a collection of products people will use frequently. They complement each other gorgeously, but also are each singular heroes, spectacular on their own as well. We truly love all of the products that are included in the kit, and ahead, we\u2019ll share why you need each one of them in your beauty lineup.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

    Flush Balm <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    This blush is one of Merit\u2019s most loved products\u2014it\u2019s even Hailey Bieber and Cameron Diaz-approved. Coming in nine gorgeous shades, the Flush Balm is sheer but buildable, with a creamy texture that sinks into the skin easily for a naturally flushed glow. The color lasts all day while still feeling lightweight on the skin, and we love that it\u2019s made with ingredients that won\u2019t irritate acne-prone skin. The shape and packaging make it easy to swipe straight on and blend with your fingers, so it\u2019s a great product to keep in your bag while out and about or during travel.\n<\/p>\n

    Price at time of publish: $30<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Type: <\/strong>Blush| Shades: <\/strong>9| Cruelty-Free:<\/strong> Yes\n<\/p>\n

    Day Glow Highlighting Balm <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Every holiday party makeup look needs a dewy finish, and this highlighting balm does just that. Featuring three shades to compliment all skin tones, it adds a soft glow to the skin without being sparkly or shiny. Highlighters can sometimes be chalky and sit on top of the skin without blending well, but this one is made with a trove of moisturizing ingredients (including olive oil, squalane, and vitamin E) so that it melts into the complexion and leaves a hydrating sheen.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

    Price at time of publish: $32<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Type: <\/strong>Highlighter| Shades: <\/strong>3| Cruelty-Free:<\/strong> Yes\n<\/p>\n

    Clean Lash Lengthening Mascara <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    This mascara is a Byrdie favorite (we named it one of our best lengthening and best tubing mascaras because of its natural formula and its ability to separate and define our lashes. A great mascara for everyday use, it’s subtle but effective and adds the perfect amount of length and color without ever clumping or smudging throughout the day. We love that it\u2019s a tubing mascara, which means that it can be easily removed with warm water (no eye makeup remover required).\n<\/p>\n

    Price at time of publish: $26<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Type: <\/strong>Mascara| Shades: <\/strong>1| Cruelty-Free:<\/strong> Yes\n<\/p>\n

    Brow 1980 Volumizing Pomade <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    If you love a full, fluffy brow, then this is the product you need to add to your beauty arsenal. This pomade adds volume and color and is able to shape your brows for a groomed look. It has a tapered brush that can grab and smooth every hair easily, and it has a long-lasting formula that keeps them in place all day without flaking. An added bonus? It\u2019s formulated with vitamin B5 to nourish and strengthen healthy, thick eyebrows.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

    Price at time of publish: $24<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Type: <\/strong>Eyebrow gel | Shades: <\/strong>3| Cruelty-Free:<\/strong> Yes\n<\/p>\n

    Solo Shadow Matte Eye Color <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Eyeshadow can sometimes be tricky to apply, but this cream-to-powder formula makes it so easy. Available in eight neutral and statement shades, it can be built from a sheer layer of color to a more dramatic look with a simple swipe of a brush. It has a creamy consistency that makes it easy to blend and hard to mess up, so it\u2019s great for eyeshadow novices and pros alike. Formulated with peptides as well as chamomile and calendula, it\u2019s able to nourish and soothe the skin around the eyes, and it won\u2019t irritate those who have sensitive eyes or wear contacts.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

    Price at time of publish: $24<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Type: <\/strong>Eyeshadow | Shades: <\/strong>8| Cruelty-Free:<\/strong> Yes\n<\/p>\n

    Brush No. 2 Eyeshadow Brush <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Of course, any set needs to include tools, and this eyeshadow brush truly is the only one that you\u2019ll need. It\u2019s dual-ended with soft bristles, one side being fluffier to blend a wash of color all over the lids and the other being smaller and sharper to create clean, precise lines. It\u2019s the perfect brush to use with the Solo Shadow, and we love that it\u2019s made with vegan materials and the handle is 100% recyclable aluminum\u2014so it\u2019s sustainable and safe for the environment.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

    Price at time of publish: $20<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Type: <\/strong>Brush | Shades: <\/strong>N\/A| Cruelty-Free:<\/strong> Yes\n<\/p>\n

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    If you find that foundation is too heavy and concealer doesn\u2019t provide enough coverage, this complexion stick is the perfect middle ground. It provides a smooth, seamless base, with light-to-medium coverage that feels breathable but doesn\u2019t fade throughout the day. It\u2019s completely buildable and can also be used to spot conceal if necessary. We also love that it has a hydrating formula that doesn\u2019t settle into fine lines.\u00a0This product is not included in the Byrdie x Merit Holiday Kit, but we recommend it as a standalone purchase.\n<\/p>\n

    Price at time of publish: $20<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Type: <\/strong>Base makeup | Shades: <\/strong>20 | Cruelty-Free:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n

    Brush No.1 Blending Brush <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Blending is a critical part of any makeup look that\u2019s easy to overlook\u2014it\u2019s often not until you\u2019re out and about that you notice an accidental harsh contour or foundation line. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to invest in the right blending brush, and we love this one. It\u2019s densely packed with super soft bristles, so you won’t miss a spot or irritate your skin. Another bonus: It\u2019s big enough to get the job done efficiently but small enough to fit nicely into any makeup bag. This product is not included in the Byrdie x Merit Holiday Kit, but we recommend it as a standalone purchase.\n<\/p>\n

    Price at time of publish: $32<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Type: <\/strong>Brush | Shades: <\/strong>N\/A | Cruelty-Free:<\/strong> Yes\n<\/p>\n

    Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    What\u2019s not to like about juicy lips? The Classics Lip Oils deliver just that thanks to the formula\u2019s shea butter, grapeseed, and jojoba oils, which work to soften and moisturize. Rosehip oil offers a boost of antioxidants, too, which does wonders for a healthy skin barrier. Aesthetically, we love the array of sheer yet buildable colors that come in a wide range of nude and red hues. This product is not included in the Byrdie x Merit Holiday Kit, but we recommend it as a standalone purchase.\n<\/p>\n

    Price at time of publish: $24<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Type: <\/strong>Lip oil | Shades: <\/strong>12| Cruelty-Free:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n

    Great Skin Instant Glow Serum <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    If you want healthy, glowy-looking skin, makeup can only do so much. You can get the dewy base you desire with a hydrating serum, like this one. It\u2019s formulated with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid to deeply nourish the skin, as well as niacinamide and antioxidant-rich plant extracts to boost radiance. The result is skin that looks plump, bright, and ready for makeup. This product is not included in the Byrdie x Merit Holiday Kit, but we recommend it as a standalone purchase.\n<\/p>\n

    Price at time of publish: $38<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Type: <\/strong>Serum | Shades: <\/strong>N\/A | Cruelty-Free:<\/strong> Yes\n<\/p>\n

    What to Look for in a Merit Beauty Product <\/span><\/h3>\n
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    • Buildable Coverage: <\/strong>Each Merit Beauty product is formulated with a short ingredient list free of phthalates and preservatives. Instead, products contain nourishing, non-pore clogging ingredients. They are lightweight and deliver buildable coverage, pigmented just enough to deliver a wash of color.<\/li>\n
    • Shades:<\/strong> We love that Merit Beauty offers a wide range of cool and warm shades to match all skin tones. You can see swatches of all the shades on different skin tones on each item\u2019s product page, so we recommend checking how each would look before purchasing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
    • Finish:<\/strong> The products in the Byrdie x Merit Holiday Kit have a variety of finishes on the skin, from dewy to satin to soft-matte. If you like to play with different textures in your makeup look, the Byrdie x Merit Holiday Kit gives you finish options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        The line is ultra curated and designed for a minimalist beauty routine. Known for sets like The Five Minute Morning, a core collection of all the beauty products you need to get ready in five minutes, Merit Beauty only makes beauty essentials. The brand is also known for The Glow Set, a collection of lightweight, buildable cheek, lip, and skin colors that deliver a wash of glowy color.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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        Yes. Merit Beauty prioritizes using ingredients that are vegan and nourishing for the skin, which can be beneficial for mature complexions. But, their products are great for all ages and skin types.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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        Absolutely. Merit Beauty’s products are all made with non-pore-clogging ingredients, making them safe for all skin types. While wearing makeup can sometimes exacerbate acne, you shouldn\u2019t have that problem while wearing Merit Beauty products.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

        Why Trust Byrdie <\/span><\/h2>\n

        Shannon Stubbs is a staff updates writer at Byrdie, where she covers beauty. She\u2019s frequently trying new skincare and makeup products to recommend the best of the best to readers.\n<\/p>\n

        Editor’s Note: Although our editors curated the Byrdie x Merit Holiday Kit, this is an independent brand review.<\/em><\/p>\n

        I Try Hundreds of Beauty Products a Year\u2014 These 49 Make Great Holiday Gifts<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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          Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/merit-brand-review-8409223<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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