TBH, I'm not a huge girl. Sometimes I'll swipe on a , but typically, I'm a wearer (I'm a Burt's Bees Pomegranate lifer). For whatever reason, lipstick always makes me feel a little too "fancy" — maybe because my mom never wore lipstick (or makeup at all, for that matter), but lipstick has never really been a staple in my lineup.
That said, there was one that I was obsessed with for years: Chanel's "liquid powder" lipstick. However, when it was tragically discontinued, I thought I would never find a love like that again . .
. until the ($26) walked into my life. It has all the green flags I was looking for: a blurred matte effect, a color palette, and a lightweight feel that makes me forget I'm wearing anything at all.
Keep reading to see why I've fallen hard for the Merit matte lipstick, and see photos of my two favorite shades. I really love the soft color payoff on these lip shades — instead of being mega tinted, they are more like a matte stain. They almost blur the lips, which is my favorite style of lip color.
This blurred effect happens especially around the lip line — it gives that "just been kissed" casual vibe that I look for when I wear a lipstick instead of a balm or gloss. My favorite shades are Equestrian, the perfect subtle '90s brown, and Sunday, a sweet, muted petal pink. I also like that my lips never feel dry or cakey with this lipstick.
The formula truly is quite lightweight and feels like a second skin — I honestly forgot I was wearing anything the.
