Product Spotlight — Merit Beauty This week at Monthly Favorites, we’re highlighting a brand that has redefined clean beauty with its minimalist, elevated approach: Merit Beauty. Founded by Katherine Power, Merit was created out of a desire for formulas that are clean, thoughtful, quietly luxurious — and designed to simplify your routine without sacrificing that coveted lit-from-within glow. Merit embodies everything we love: intention, ease, and elevated everyday beauty. Their products are formulated to enhance, not mask — giving you that soft, effortless, “It-girl” finish we’re all after. Here are the Merit must-haves we’re loving right now: ✨ The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick What: A hybrid foundation-concealer stick. Why: It melts into the skin and looks like you, but smoother. How: Swipe where you want coverage, blend with fingers or a brush for the most natural finish. ✨ Flush Balm Cheek Color What: Cream blush with a dewy, dimensional finish. Why: It gives the soft, healthy flush that looks naturally radiant — never heavy. How: Tap onto the cheeks for that effortless, fresh-faced glow. ✨ Day Glow Highlighting Balm What: A non-glitter, soft-focus highlighter. Why: This is the “lit-from-within” product. Think glassy, luminous skin that looks alive and hydrated. How: Glide along cheekbones, brow bone, or the bridge of the nose for instant radiance. ✨ Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil What: A cushy, hydrating oil with buildable color. Why: It’s the perfect everyday lip — plush, polished, and understated. How: Wear alone for juicy color or layer over a liner for an elevated look. ✨ Brow 1980 Volumizing Pomade What: A clean, modern brow gel. Why: It lifts, shapes, and adds subtle volume — no stiffness, just naturally fuller brows. How: Brush upward for that soft, feathery, model-off-duty finish. Merit delivers beauty that works for real life — quick, curated, and intentionally luxurious. If you’re looking for clean formulas that elevate your daily routine, this is the brand to explore. monthlyfavorites LTKmorningroutine LTKBeauty LTKGiftGuide