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A very exciting newness alert for MERIT! I have the full collection of the upcoming MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Matte here with photos and swatches. Here’s what you need to know.
What is MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Matte?
- Non-drying matte formula
- Weightless on the lips
- Velvet, plush texture
- Soft, blurred finish
- Buildable pigment
- Available in eight shades
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid – to plump lips and lock in moisture for
long-lasting hydration
Sesame seed extract – to smooth and condition lips for all day comfort
MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Matte Shades & Swatches
There are eight shades in this new matte lipstick collection:
- Classic – neutral
- Antibes – soft peach
- Maison – mauve
- Sunday – pink
- Court – warm brick
- Vermillion – warm red
- Power – cool red
- Equestrian – warm brown
The Swatches
These new lipsticks were a joy to swatch.
Here is Classic, Antibes, Maison, Sunday, Court, Vermillion, Power and Equestrian:
My Review of MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Matte
First of all I have to say, I really like the packaging. It is super chic and classy, and brilliantly understated, just like all of the MERIT products.
The first shade I tested out was the neutral shade called Classic, because I am always on the hunt for a matte nude shade that is east to wear and doesn’t dry out the lips.
The texture is lovely. It is smooth and creamy applies really easily, delivering good opaque colour payoff. You can go for a soft smudgy tint, or build up for a bolder, more defined look. The formula doesn’t dry out the lips and reapplies really nicely.
As I have only properly tested the nude shade, Classic, it is hard to tell how long wearing these lipsticks are because I think staying power is less obvious with nudes shades. Classic lasted very well though – I think a couple of hours but I did have to reapply after lunch. I am also loving the brown nude shade, Antibes. Will try and share picture wearing them soon.
I will update as soon as I try out one of the red shades. I am absolutely loving the look of Power.
If you want to check out some other new matte lipsticks, the ones that launched recently from Hourglass are really great too. Read: Hourglass Unlocked Soft Matte Lipstick Review & Swatches.
When does MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Matte launch in US & UK?
The new matte lipsticks launch on 22nd February 2024. They are £28 each.