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I do love a launch from MERIT and lip liners are a bit of a new obsession for me, so I was excited to try the MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner. Here’s everything you need to know with photos and swatches.
What is MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner?
- Hydrating, buildable lip pencil
- Designed to creating soft definition
- Can be applied as a sheer all-over colour
- Lightweight gel formula glides on smoothly without tugging or crumbling
- Balm-like finish keeps lips soft and comfortable
- Provides sheer, buildable color with a natural satin finish.
- Features a retractable tip and built-in sharpener for more precise application
- Hydrating jojoba complex
Shades and Swatches
There are 8 shades in the collection:
- Beverly Hills – soft peach pink
- Bespoke – pink brown
- Coupe – cool pink
- Sportif – warm peach brown
- Mayfair – cool mauve
- Tabac – neutral brown
- Brownstone – warm brown
- Capricorn – rich brown
I have three of the shades to show you – Beverly Hills, Bespoke and Coupe:
My Review
As you would expect from MERIT, these liner are really good. I love the packaging. I love that there’s a twist up mechanism PLUS a sharpener, and I love how easy they are to use.
Application and Formula
MERIT are all about the minimalist approach and this liner definitely embodies that. As the name would suggest, the pigmentation is sheer, so it’s pretty hard to go wrong with it. The rounded tip is a departure from traditional lip liners, and it means you can’t create any harsh line. It’s all about a more forgiving application process.
The liner has a lovely glidey texture. Colour pay off is sheer and so you can build it up to create the look you want. I recommend that you ensure your lips are clean of any product that’s too emollient, or you may struggle to build up any colour.
The formula feels nice and hydrating and you can use it over the whole lip area if you wish and it stays feeling really comfortable.
Shade Range
MERIT offers eight neutral shades, catering to a variety of skin tones and preferences. The three shades I have – Beverly Hills, Bespoke and Coupe – are all really easy to wear, making it pretty hard to pick a favourite.
If you’re after a product that enhances your lips without the fuss, this might just become your new go-to. And of course they pair beautifully with the MERIT lip gloss. For more info on those, read MERIT Beauty Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil UK Review & Swatches.
Where to buy it
MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner is £21 and available now via the links below:
