You can only imagine the squeal I made when I found out one of my most beloved beauty brands of the last two years is now shipping to Australia. That’s right, it’s official, as of today, you can shop MERIT Beauty if you’re living down under. So I thought it would be fun to revisit some of my most loved products, and share mini reviews of an (almost) full face of MERIT Beauty. If you’re wanting more in-depth reviews, you can read this one on the Solo Shadows (with swatches), this post here on MERIT’s matte lipsticks (again, with swatches),…
My relationship with skincare has truly evolved over the years. I went from being someone who washed their face daily with the St Ives Apricot Scrub (my poor face!) and avoided moisturising for fear of becoming “too” oily, to being someone who is much more in tune with when my complexion is feeling dehydrated, or needs more of a “light” touch. And after much trial and error, I’ve stumbled across the brands that seem to work harmoniously with my combination/oily yet dehydrated skin. I tend to switch up the roster of products based on the season, opting for heavier, richer…
As a huge fan of MERIT’s original Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on their matte formula. Mostly, because I had a feeling – before even seeing the line up – that the shade selection would be intriguing. And I wasn’t wrong. Eight new shades, which you can either buy separately, or at a significant discount when buying the quartet in The Box Set. I’ve been putting these to the test, and wanted to share my thoughts and feelings. Especially as someone who loves their OG formulation so much, I’ve made it through a full…
I’ve always been the girl with flyaways. Frizziness I can’t tame, stemming from hair which feels dehydrated and undernourished. But after having two kids, and all the postpartum hair loss (and regrowth) associated with it, I made a note to put an effort into caring for my hair. My goals were simple. I wanted shiny, healthy looking hair. Bonus points if I could get it looking smooth too (without the intervention of a keratin treatment!). After a bit of trial and error, I’ve finally come up with a routine that works for me. And I thought I’d share a breakdown…