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As someone who works from home two days a week, I can understand wanting to get a little dolled up to essentially sit on the couch, which is why when Nicole Richie did her makeup to spend the afternoon in bed watching movies with her cat, I totally felt that. There’s just something about looking your best while doing absolutely nothing that makes you feel even better. Of course, Richie didn’t go into full-glam mode just to watch TV, although we definitely know some other celebs who would. Instead, she used Merit, one of the industry’s most-loved simplistic beauty brands.
In a recent Instagram post collaborating with the beauty brand, Richie shares how she uses the much-loved products to get her face movie-watching ready. “I do a little bit of under-eye concealer,” she says while applying Merit’s The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick in the shade Bisque. “I cover my dark circles, and I cover my cat scratches.” In case you’re unfamiliar with the complexion stick, it’s the perfect hybrid of concealer and foundation. It’s a “light-to-medium coverage that stays breathable all day,” per the brand.
It’s formulated with moisture-locking fatty acids and sea daffodil extract to hide the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. And on the plus side, it’s not made with acne-triggering ingredients like parabens and silicones. So, if you have acne-prone or sensitive skin, this product is worth trying. One shopper who said they have “incredibly sensitive skin” in a five-star review called it “a work of art.” “It blends seamlessly, like butter melting into my skin, and the result is a beautiful, natural, no-makeup look that I’m absolutely obsessed with,” they share. “It’s rare to find products that not only work well but also cater to sensitive skin, and these have truly exceeded my expectations. I can’t recommend them enough.”
To complete her lazy-day look, Richie applied Merit’s Day Glow Highlighting Balm in the latest shade, Solstice, with the brand’s easy-to-use blending brush and finished off with a swipe of the Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil to bring it all together. Whether you’re spending the day watching 90’s erotic thrillers like Richie, working from home, or just hanging out like any other regular day — Richie’s easy three-step makeup routine is something to consider. Keep on scrolling to find the rest of her must-have Merit Beauty products. Oh, and if this is your first purchase with the brand, you’ll receive the signature bag for free that all the NYC fashion girlies love to carry.
Add a little shine and shimmer to your face without all the glitter with this Highlighting Balm. According to the brand, it has “micro-fine pearl beads” that reflect light and illuminate the skin for a radiant finish. It comes in four stunning shades: citrine, cava, bounce, and the latest one, solstice, which Richie used for a subtle glow.
Sometimes, the most challenging part about makeup is using the right blush. While Merit is a more simplistic brand, its blending brush makes applying complexion products super effortless.
No beauty look — full-on glam or a no-makeup-makeup look — is complete without a bit of lip action. The Shade Slick adds the right amount of pigment and gloss to make your lips look stunning.
