MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm UK Review & Swatches

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MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm UK Review & Swatches

There’s has been such a huge buzz about MERIT launching in the UK and the day has finally come. Here’s a look at MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm. I also have swatches of lots of the products for you to check out. Enjoy!

What is the MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm?

MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm
MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm
  • Translucent highlighting balm
  • The base suspends micro-fine pearls to reflect light & illuminate
  • Formula is rich in Squalane
  • Glides on to the skin and gives a dewy glow
  • Includes olive fruit oil and vitamin E to moisturise and provide antioxidant protection
  • Phytosterol and amino acid blend promotes healthy skin barrier function
  • Available in three shades
MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm Outer Packaging
MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm Outer Packaging

MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm Shades & Swatches

There are three shades to choose from:

MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm Shades - Cava, Bounce, Citrine
MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm Shades – Cava, Bounce, Citrine
  • Cava – champagne
  • Bounce – rose gold
  • Citrine – soft gold

Swatches

MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm Swatches - Cava, Bounce, Citrine
MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm Swatches – Cava, Bounce, Citrine

My Review

MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm UK Review
MERIT Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Balm UK Review

These have a lovely super sheer formula and are very emollient based. They are very natural looking highlighters, and don’t have a lot of shimmer but do add dewy hydration to the skin. Perfect for people that don’t really love highlighter.

They have a clear base which means they should work on most skin tones. They are all subtle, and I had to layer up for the swatches so that you can see the shades better.

It does have quite an oily texture, so if you like products that feel nourishing and emollient on the skin, you will love this. It gives the skin a very pretty sheen but it can feel a little sticky if I apply too much.

In terms of application, I think it’s best to press this on to the skin gently, because it can move the products underneath a little, as it has such an emollient texture.

It’s actually really lovely as an underglow – so you can use it to prime your skin where you want to look a bit dewier under makeup. I am still playing with these but I think I like the Cava shade the most.

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When does MERIT Beauty launch in the UK?

MERIT Beauty launched in the UK on 22nd February 2023 via their own website.

More MERIT Beauty Swatches

If you are looking for more MERIT Beauty swatches to help you shop, make sure you read about their Flush Balm Cheek Colour, Bronze Balm Sheer Bronzer, and Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil.

Also, in 2022, Merit launched their first ever skincare product. Read my MERIT Beauty Great Skin Instant Glow Serum UK Review.

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One Comment

  • Bit shocked at the shipping price if you want to just try one product though – £12! Feeling that UK customers are being pushed to spend around £70+ as a minimum!

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