The fact that Merit’s Flush Balm has thousands of fans—including one editor who is completely enamored with the entire collection—is hardly surprising given that celebrities like Lily Collins and Sarah Jessica Parker depend on it to make their skin glow both on and off screen. As a matter of fact, the firm recently introduced five new tones of the simple-to-use balm, and, spoiler alert, they’re *good.*
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Every skin tone can be complemented by one of the five new Flush Balm shades: Le Bonbon (bright pink, shown above), Lusitano (soft peach), Postmodern (deep pink brown), Bespoke (mid pink brown), and Archival (cool mauve). The vegan, cruelty-free nature of the creamy solids allows you buildable color, allowing you to control the amount of pigment you receive. Additionally, they are safe for skin that is sensitive or prone to acne.
“Don’t be fooled by how tiny this balm looks because it packs a punch with one quick swipe and melts into skin, leaving a radiant flush that makes me feel like my great aunt Rosey has pinched in my cheeks,” says Stephanie Meraz, Associate Fashion Commerce Editor. Think of it as a natural blush from the sun. It can also be applied as a lip tint or cream eyeshadow. A multipurpose product that is essentially simple to use? I’m convinced, and you ought to be, too.
Merit recently produced a gorgeous box set that has every shade of the product, including all five of the new hues, for the Flush Balm super fans out there. With 12 full-size balms in this vault collection, you can acquire $360 worth of product for just $252, making it a terrific choice for gifting or splitting with a friend. This will undoubtedly remain on my radar as long as it’s available because I’m never one to pass up a fantastic beauty offer.
