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I always get excited about newness from MERIT because it’s such a chic, grown up brand. The latest launch is really impressive and completely sold out in 2 weeks! If you’re looking for long wear eyeshadow, you will find it in the new MERIT Beauty Solo Shadow collection. I have photos and swatches of all eight shades for you here.
What is MERIT Beauty Solo Shadow?
- Long-wearing, lightweight, cream-to-powder eyeshadow
- Designed to be flattering on all ages and skin types
- Doesn’t settle into fine lines
- Safe for sensitive skin
- Cream-to-powder texture stays put all day
- Isn’t cakey or drying
- Includes skincare ingredients
- Designed to be worn alone
- Include 8 matte shades
- Includes 4 neutrals & 4 cool-toned statement shades
- Available now at MERIT*
Key Ingredients
Chamomile and calendula extracts – rich in antioxidants that help to soothe the eye area
Magnolia bark extract – helps to smooth the appearance of skin
Peptides – help to reduce the appearance of fine lines
Sunflower seed oil – helps to nourish skin
MERIT Beauty Solo Shadow Shades & Swatches
There are eight shades in the collection:
- Brun
- Midcentury
- Midnight
- Nelson
- Social
- Studio
- Vachetta
- Viper
Swatches
Brun, Midcentury, Midnight, Nelson, Social, Studio, Vachetta, Viper:
How to Apply It
These shadows are pretty easy to work with. They are nicely pigmented so start with a small amount and build and blend.
You can use your finger to apply these, however, I used the new MERIT Brush No. 2. This was enough product to cover both lids:
The new Brush No. 2. uses soft vegan bristles and has one fluffy end and one finer, more tapered end for more precise application along the lash line.
My Review
I have been playing with these shadows and I am super impressed. They give the lids a lovely velvety smooth look and they are easy to apply, blend and build.
They are genuinely long wearing and crease-proof. In fact, when I did the swatches, I had to use an oil cleanser to remove the colours from my arm because they had set down so well.
In spite of the long wear and super smooth finish they offer, they feel very light on the eyelids, and you can apply them and forget about them.
I have fairly oily eyelids, so shadows tend to crease on me even if they are crease resistant, like the new Rare Beauty Eyeshadow Sticks. However, the MERIT Beauty Solo shadows wear so beautifully.
I haven’t tried the statement shades yet, but I am absolutely in love with Midcentury, which I am sure will be a bestseller.
Where to buy them & Release Date
The new MERIT Beauty Solo Shadow are £26 each and back in stock via the link below
Keep me informed on this and all MERIT products