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Merit Beauty’s Only Sale of the Year is Upon Us—And These Savings Are Big

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That is, Merit Beauty sale time, of course.

There’s a reason why celebs like The Hills alum, Whitney Port, and This Is Us star, Mandy Moore, are obsessed with Merit Beauty. Deeming itself the “antidote” to a crowded beauty scene, The brand focuses on providing just the essentials—all vegan, cruelty-free and meeting EU and Clean at Sephora standards—that don’t just make you look good; many include skin-boosting ingredients like squalene and vitamin B5.

Best of all? Merit Beauty is having its sitewide sale right now up until Cyber Monday, November 28. (PSA: This is the company’s only sale of the year.) Looks like Black Friday 2022 came two days early this year. Save up to 20 percent off best-selling products like Christina Nadin’s dewy Flush Balm or TikTok beauty sensation @makeupbymonicaa’s favorite Signature Lip for POC.

To make your shopping enjoyable, we’ve picked five best-selling Merit Beauty products from the (early) Black Friday 2022 sale to get you started. Read on for aesthetically pleasing joy.

For a Nude Lip

1. Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick

Merit Beauty

Roll this hydrating lipstick on for smooth lips and a buildable satin finish with a shade range POC can totally get behind, according to TikToker @makeupbymonicaa’s. Plus, it contains vitamin C that’ll help reduce those pesky lip lines.

For Natural Looking Brows

2. Brow 1980 Volumizing Pomade

Merit Beauty

Swipe this pomade on for full, defined, natural-looking brows (because no makeup look is complete without it).

For Flawless Skin

3. The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick

Merit Beauty

Conceal acne and blur dark spots with this complexion stick that doubles as a bronzer. That, and it’s pretty.

For Buffing

4. Brush No.1 Blending Brush

Merit Beauty

Psst: This brush is made with super soft vegan bristles that are extremely gentle on even the most sensitive skin.

For Rosy Cheeks

5. Flush Balm Cheek Color

Merit Beauty

Swipe on to the apples of your cheeks and watch this creamy formula blend into your skin like butter. Plus, it’s small enough to toss in your bag and touch up throughout the day.


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