{"id":7674,"date":"2024-09-03T19:07:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T19:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/pages\/?post_type=journal&#038;p=7674"},"modified":"2025-07-30T14:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T07:17:08","slug":"the-magic-of-merit","status":"publish","type":"journal","link":"https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/pages\/journal\/the-magic-of-merit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magic of Merit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the era of no make-up make-up looks, I am convinced I have found the best product that truly makes users look like themselves \u2014 only better. My secret weapon?&nbsp;Merit\u2019s Minimalist Stick. A light layer of this stuff immediately makes me look more hydrated, awake, radiant, and therefore, youtful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minimalist Stick is an acne-friendly, foundation-concealer hybrid. At the time of my first purchase, I was looking for coverage that would cover up the occasional breakouts, hyperpigmentation and any evidence of late nights out and one too many drinks. It quickly became an indispensable weapon of choice in my makeup bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Merit Minimalist\" class=\"wp-image-7698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-1600x1600.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist-1920x1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Merit-Minimalist.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Five Minute Morning Set\" class=\"wp-image-7697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-1600x1600.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set-1920x1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Five-Minute-Morning-Set.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a crayon stick, the Minimalist Stick is easy to apply on and its creamy texture blends seamlessly into the skin, providing just the right amount of coverage to create a natural glow. The product is also easily buildable for areas that need extra layers of concealing. The compact size of the crayon allows the Minimalist Stick to be carried in my purse for quick touch-ups throughout the day, helping me feel confident from morning to night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Minimalist Restock\" class=\"wp-image-7699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-1600x1600.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock-1920x1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minimalist-Restock.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2568988 hero 2000x\" class=\"wp-image-7702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-1600x1600.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1-1920x1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.chanintr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2568988-hero-2000x-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I am not the only one who has become obsessed with Merit\u2019s products over the years. Founded in 2021 by Katherine Power, Merit has emerged as one of the top favorites for clean, minimal beauty. A seasoned entrepreneur, Power envisioned a brand that would strip away the excess steps that have become the new norm for today\u2019s makeup routine. Her vision to create a line of products that are not only effective but also cater to the busy modern lifestyle resonated with many, many customers who feel overwhelmed by the bombardment of makeup content and product recommendations online. Merit\u2019s ethos of \u201cless is more\u201d resulted in a small but mighty product line that met the essential needs without the unnecessary fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other beloved products from the brand include a sheer bronzer stick, lightweight lipstick, eyeshadow, mascara (an Allure Best of Beauty Award 2021 winner) and more. All of Merit\u2019s products are clean, vegan and cruelty-free. They adhere to high European Union compliance standards and focus on sustainability. 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