FULL FACE OF MERIT BEAUTY | Natural Everyday Makeup | Over 40

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025

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  • @PamperedWolf
    @PamperedWolf  Рік тому +86

    Hi Everyone, hope you enjoyed the video.
    Just a quick update, all the opinions expressed in today’s video still stand, however, after trying to build up the foundation/concealer for more coverage on day 3, I noticed the product transferring and lifting like crazy. Because of that, if you’re wanting anything other than sheer-light coverage, I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s beautiful as light coverage, but a bit messy if you try and get anything more.
    Hope that’s helpful xxx

    • @annab9220
      @annab9220 Рік тому +1

      Thanks! How did you find it wore? I love Merit but find the blush and bronzer jus5 disappear on my skin after 30min! Not sure if this is just me though!

    • @jubblypat
      @jubblypat Рік тому +5

      After watching several beauty gurus rave over the Merit Solo eyeshadows, I took the plunge and bought 2 complete with the eyeshadow brush. This is probably the most expensive eyeshadows I’ve ever purchased. I can honestly say they’re the worst shadows I’ve ever bought. They’re very drying, especially on mature eyes. The colour payback is minimal and they disappear extremely quickly. All in all a very bad purchase! 😊😢

    • @mr22192
      @mr22192 Рік тому

      @@jubblypatthank you so very much for this information! Just like you, I have seen so many influencers rave about the solo eyeshadows- thank you for saving us all some $$$. To pay you back, I have found that the Ulta Matte Cream eyeshadow in Game Over is a great one and done and is primer and shadow in one!

  • @ngwr922
    @ngwr922 8 днів тому +1

    I am 70, tried the foundation stick for the first time this week. I am a luxury buyer, have tried everything from Chanel, Cle de Peau, Chantecaelle, La Mer, Valmont, you get the picture. Merrit stick foundation I absolutely love the best. Stunning. Natural. Beautiful. Youthful. Very reasonable price. And I love it as a concealer. Doesn't crease and coverage it good. I think this foundation is a solid medium coverage when applied thoroughly. And very very easy to apply. I think foundation is by far the hardest to get right of all makeup products, the endless search as you age and your skin changes. For this time in my life this is the holy grail.

  • @arepurposedlifewithlaura1496
    @arepurposedlifewithlaura1496 Рік тому +3

    The serum is the absolute best item Merit has.

  • @fionafrazer8820
    @fionafrazer8820 Рік тому +27

    I'm in love with this foundation! As an older woman (76) this blends perfectly, looks natural, and doesn't crease under my eyes. I blend it with a brush, and then finish with a dry sponge. I do still add a little Touche Eclat Hi Cover concealer (the one you didn't like, but I have used ever since from a few years ago!!). I do powder - but very, very lightly with Hourglass Luminous lIght. Will definitely try the blush, highlighter and brow products now. Beautiful look.

  • @tracytKthompson
    @tracytKthompson Рік тому +11

    I absolutely love the pat on the back! 😂

  • @legalpuppy8602
    @legalpuppy8602 Рік тому +7

    I believe this face of makeup is absolutely beautiful on you. Truly. I am going to try the foundation for sure and the blush. That is my kind of blush as it is subtle but beautiful.

  • @danaconnor8255
    @danaconnor8255 Рік тому +11

    I hate to tell you, but you need the brush and serum😊...I also own and love the foundation stick and mascara. I wear it almost daily, with my SPF.

  • @lisadavidson8668
    @lisadavidson8668 Рік тому +8

    Gemma I’m 55 and not really into highlighters but I love the Merit one under my foundation just on my cheeks. So naturally glowy. Loved this video. All of this looks beautiful on you!

  • @joannastrickland6757
    @joannastrickland6757 Рік тому +5

    I love this natural look on you x

  • @chrissymoss514
    @chrissymoss514 Рік тому +4

    So, this year, we'll be using spoolies on the lips and doe foot applicators on the brows - got to keep up with the trends 😉🤭🤣🤣
    For me it's the following products I'm going to be getting :
    Foundation Stick - I like a sheer coverage
    Blushers - just gorgeous
    Highlighter - it's too pretty not to try
    Eyebrow gel - beautiful
    AND many Lip products - yessssssssssssss
    I'm over the moon to see Merit Beauty here, I've been itching to try their products 😊😊
    Love you so, so much, 💜💗💜💗💜💗💜💗💜💗💜💗💜
    PS : I can't wait to see the Fails vid you mentioned. It sounds juicy 😉

  • @fahimachowdhury1540
    @fahimachowdhury1540 Рік тому +5

    The merit brush is a really good brush and you can do so much with it.. also the flush balm in cheeky js really nice.. x

  • @lavienestpasunlongfleuvetr2559

    This is such a lovey 'natural polished' look!

  • @nancygage7679
    @nancygage7679 Рік тому +5

    Everything you chose looks beautiful. The foundation looked so simple going on. I would like to try it.

  • @liannapeterson8846
    @liannapeterson8846 Рік тому +5

    The merit brush is amazing. Highly recommend it as well as the serum. Both are really fantastic. I really like merit.

  • @wilddaisies1067
    @wilddaisies1067 Рік тому +2

    I love merit and the serum and brush are 2 of my top products . Definitely try them. The blush is my next favorite

  • @sarahbee27
    @sarahbee27 Рік тому +2

    I got baby lipstick which feel lovely on the lips. I also got Fox blush after seeing it would give me that caught the sun look, I find creams don’t last well on me so hunted to find a matching powder blush and found Vieve powder blush in Piazza is the same shade. I layer them for lasting power.

  • @maireadweaver8952
    @maireadweaver8952 Рік тому +3

    I saw that after day 3 that the stick foundation/concealer started to lift and move, however in this tutorial I think your skin looks phenomenal and very skin-like, you dont look 'made-up' just beautiful and natural .. I might give this a go for those days when you just need to look a bit better than 'normal' rather than made-up .. it seems, given how great you look, to be the perfect 'no make-up, make-up look' .. again another knock-out tutorial Gemma!! xx

  • @wendygricken3369
    @wendygricken3369 Рік тому +1

    You would love the Merit Serum. It makes your skin glow and does wonders for your skin. I'm on my third bottle

  • @carlarenner555
    @carlarenner555 Рік тому +2

    I know I’ll make another comment but writing as I watch. Can’t wait to see because I am constantly tempted to buy that deal where they give you the suede bag The brush is supposed to be great so look it up and you can get it with your next order. I’ve several times almost bought just the brush

  • @terfalicious
    @terfalicious Рік тому +5

    What a beautiful look for you! Looks so natural and un-done!

  • @suecone2198
    @suecone2198 Рік тому +1

    I have most of the products you used and I do like them but I kind of save them for those rush days when I need to get things on quick. I find they do wear well but I am like you when it comes to the under eye as I feel I need a little more coverage. Love the Pat on the back! It’s hard to chose shades on line and you did a great job and I loved that blush ! Thanks😊

  • @carolsullivan2599
    @carolsullivan2599 Рік тому +2

    Simple but elegant!

  • @tammyeaton4791
    @tammyeaton4791 Рік тому +2

    I have The ambient light powder from Hourglass in Ethereal Light. I’m a pale girl so this works pretty well. The difference is it does not look heavy on the under eye and keeps some kind of glow going that diffuses shadows. A pair this with the Charlotte Tilbury beautiful skin radiant concealer. A pointed highlighter brush from Ulta beauty is used to lightly dust the area.

  • @EstherNathalie190
    @EstherNathalie190 Рік тому +1

    Hi Gemma,like a lot of the products ,esspacily the merrie at the end all 3.Thank you .A nice weekend.

  • @rachelbarone8816
    @rachelbarone8816 Рік тому +2

    You look beautiful! I love the merit blush and the lipstick.

  • @jennifermikuluk2357
    @jennifermikuluk2357 Рік тому +1

    I love the blushes, almost have them all. ❤

  • @lisalovesphotography
    @lisalovesphotography Рік тому +3

    I’m so glad you enjoyed your first experience with Merit. I love everything I’ve tried from them-perfect for the quick, easy, light and natural looks like I prefer. 💕

  • @debbiepayne903
    @debbiepayne903 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed this. This video may make me try the Merit products. I’m in the US and have known about them for a while. But your demo was great (as always). 😊

  • @evelynrosado9711
    @evelynrosado9711 Рік тому +1

    I enjoy using them. Nice products. Good video.

  • @desormais22
    @desormais22 2 місяці тому

    Was just looking for merit reviews, but I’m loving you already - blush person and similar stance on highlighters lol. Instant fan!!

  • @lorettarenz1287
    @lorettarenz1287 Рік тому +2

    You look lovely in Merit. I discovered this company last Summer and I LOVE everything I've tried, especially the brow, blush balm and lip slick. I have Cheeky, Terracotta and Fox in the blush balms and I have to say Fox is my favorite also. I use it the same way you applied it with the bronzer on my cheeks and I love the subtle, sculpted look I get. Such a GREAT company and with the cost of makeup these days, I think these products are well worth the money.

  • @gladysgarrity5721
    @gladysgarrity5721 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your honesty Gemma the products look beautiful ❤

  • @vickierotell4995
    @vickierotell4995 Рік тому +1

    Haven't tried any Merit, but this video makes me want to. Other Utubers have commented on the cost per volume of product in the container. I'm in my late 50s with very dry skin and think the emollient formula may work. I have invested in the Westman-Atelier so after I'm done I may try. Your makeup looks great. Also if u use your color corrector under your eyes before the foundation you may have greater success. You look gorgeous 😍

  • @willowgrove631
    @willowgrove631 Рік тому +5

    This is such a lovely look on you 😊. I’m just getting back into wearing makeup again, after many years of wearing hardly any, so I think this would be perfect for me until I get more confident in applying different products or stronger colours. Thanks for your videos Gemma, they are so thorough and really great to watch ❤️

  • @vegasnine99
    @vegasnine99 Рік тому +1

    I love the all over stick. It is so perfect for no makeup makeup days!

  • @zenabraithwaite1934
    @zenabraithwaite1934 Рік тому

    They look lovely for a nice fresh everyday look.

  • @greenharbor4772
    @greenharbor4772 Рік тому +1

    I have several products, and am loving them. My favorites are the mascara and lip oils. With the Minimalist, I’ve found that using my finger to pat a little bit in to my textured under eyes, then finishing it with the Angie Hot & Flashy concealer brush, have given me the best result. Loved this video!

  • @jackieturner4144
    @jackieturner4144 Рік тому +2

    gemma the foundation looks really good and the completed look is really pretty and natural i'm deffinatly going to look in to merit to try it xx

  • @jessicamessica999
    @jessicamessica999 Рік тому +1

    I love Merit and Versed!!!

  • @carlarenner555
    @carlarenner555 Рік тому +1

    I’m VERY tempted now. I know this is also supposed to be great for a quick look. If I were traveling with it I think I would also pack and under eye concealer and probably an eye primer. The blush shade that I hear talked about the most is the shade raspberry. I remember seeing it and liking it at Sephora. At any rate I think that’s the shade that’s constantly selling out. Wasn’t sure about the foundation stick but really liked it after your demo.

  • @user-vw5xr9yy2t
    @user-vw5xr9yy2t Рік тому

    What a beautiful natural look on you! Can you do a video of Jones Road products?

  • @arsenalgooner3086
    @arsenalgooner3086 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Gemma for testing the products , really helpful. I have been wanting to try this Brand.

  • @victoriacbee
    @victoriacbee Рік тому

    Glowing!!!! Wow!

  • @Ari_Kle
    @Ari_Kle Рік тому +1

    Would love to see what you think of that oil.

  • @leah.belle-joe
    @leah.belle-joe Рік тому

    Please tell me about your top! It looks like the perfect tee!!

  • @christiana_mandalynn
    @christiana_mandalynn 4 місяці тому

    Oooh I had ordered Fox because it jumped out at me and wasn’t sure (it hasn’t arrived yet) so I’m super grateful to see it on you! So beautiful and I’m feeling more confident about my purchase!

  • @raevalverde7757
    @raevalverde7757 Рік тому +1

    I recently tried merit’s foundation stick and glow serum, can’t wait to get that blush. Gemma, you’ve got to try their glow serum! I use during the day and leaves my skin so soft I don’t need a moisturizer…love their products 👍🏻

  • @AngiedeHerreraWhite4053
    @AngiedeHerreraWhite4053 Рік тому

    I love the look you created. So fresh and naturally beautiful!

  • @jshaw5671
    @jshaw5671 Рік тому

    I adore the blushes and have for some time. Beverly Hills is the most wonderful layering blush. It's super neutral but also light enough for me when I am in my "winter fair" levels of whiteness. Strangely enough, it also works in summer. I wear the blushes alone and with others. They work great with powder blushes, too. I keep a mini version of Beverly Hills in my bag and use it for touch ups throughout the day, even if I wore another blush.

  • @hbarlaam
    @hbarlaam Рік тому +1

    Oh I'm so glad you reviewed these! I recently had allergy testing and am allergic to a few things that are in sooooo many beauty products. But there are a few Merit products that are safe for me, so I really enjoyed the review! Sadly I can't wear the lipsticks, but I'm intrigued by the lip oil, the blush, and the highlight (surprisingly!).

  • @momobea2378
    @momobea2378 Рік тому

    I LOVE this look! So very natural looking. I think I would love the foundation stick. My main question is how are your undereyes so smooth?!? I’m now 60, and I’ve delayed texture there from staying out of the sun most of my life, but yours are amazing. I’ll have to find you latest skincare video to see what you use. Bottom line? You look amazing!

  • @pamjones6909
    @pamjones6909 Рік тому +2

    Glad you did this as I just purchased the stick foundation and one of the lipsticks (Aperitif which is perfect sheer red). I have your mum’s colouring and the lipstick is gorgeous. Thanks for doing the other products as I was considering the bronzer but probably too glowy for me. You looked lovely as always ❤

  • @charlotten5626
    @charlotten5626 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for another excellent video 😄😘 I want to buy at least four of those products now 😂 I haven't heard you mention this brand before but I also love a blush and Drunk Elephant do something called Rosy Drops, I love to know what you think about it if you happen to buy it 😊

  • @melindacochran5193
    @melindacochran5193 Рік тому

    Absolutely gorgeous Gemma!❤

  • @M0RRGIE
    @M0RRGIE Рік тому +1

    Is the Erborian BB Cream review coming soon?

  • @context_curated
    @context_curated Рік тому

    Yay! I've been waiting for you + Merit Beauty!!! The Great Skin serum is fantastic!

  • @dorothyevans3864
    @dorothyevans3864 Рік тому

    I love this stuff - found it via Caroline Barnes’s channel and bought way too much, but now gone back to get the bronze in Clay, (I bought quince before) the blush in Fox to add to the two I got before and a new lip oil! Bad, bad Gemma! 😅. I’d love to know how the blush and the bronzer work over a different foundation. I am freckled and although can trend towards redness, I don’t need or want much cover during the day - happily no shadows below the eyes, though I sometimes have to make that area look less pale - yay for sunglasses! But I like a medium cover if getting dressed up and using more makeup on my eyes etc. Follow up video please 😊

  • @erinlee7216
    @erinlee7216 Рік тому

    I purchased Merits lipstick and it is fabulous!

  • @clare4191
    @clare4191 Рік тому

    Oooooh....I've been waiting for this video before I bought anything from Merit. What a sophisticated and classy look! Thank you for your recommendations, I'm going to try some of the berry tones of the blush (Apres and Raspberry Beret and their corresponding lipstick/lip oil.... although I think the blush can be used as a hint of colour on the lips) for an Autumn colour palette in a couple of months. This was really useful, Gemma, as we have the same skin tone, and the suggested shade from Merit website, after sending a photo, was waaaaaaayyyyy too warm even viewed on a screen, hence I've been waiting for this video! X

  • @birgitkern366
    @birgitkern366 Рік тому +3

    Unfortunately, merit beauty is not available in Germany. But I’ll watch the video anyway because I enjoy you and your videos so so much!

  • @sarahcox1805
    @sarahcox1805 Рік тому

    So excited to see you review all these Merit items! I got a few of the lip products in the US (and I love them) so I’m eager try more of the line now that it’s in the UK, and I always trust your opinions on what’s worth it!

  • @obscurity7
    @obscurity7 Рік тому +2

    I like a minimal skin product, so the stick is a win for me, but the gloss/slick somehow makes my lips MORE dry after 30 minutes. Not sure how. I also love the serum, so if you have the chance, you should go back and give that a try.

  • @reganszczepanowska8272
    @reganszczepanowska8272 Рік тому

    This is an absolutely beautiful look for you… I’m afraid I may need Slightly more coverage… as I have long workdays… The highlighter intrigues me -at present, I love Victoria Beckham’s stick highlighter in Pearl which actually doesn’t have tons of shine but a beautiful glossy “wet “look. Have you tried Victoria Beckhams stick highlighter and if so how does it compare to Merritt?

  • @tanyaevers-jordan8624
    @tanyaevers-jordan8624 Рік тому

    The lipstick in Slip is my all time fav lippy. I love the formula and it is the perfect browny nude for me. Want to pick up Baby next.

  • @lisaolivia8300
    @lisaolivia8300 Рік тому +1

    I've been looking at merit for a long time. Is the lipstick a true neutral nude or a warm toned nude

  • @TeeJayDeluxe
    @TeeJayDeluxe Рік тому

    Could you please try the Lyma

  • @juliem858
    @juliem858 Рік тому

    I didn't like the bronzer either but did like the blush! I have light to medium dry skin

  • @nguinn1989
    @nguinn1989 Рік тому

    Very pretty

  • @susan88165
    @susan88165 Рік тому

    I love your brows both ways! The foundation on 1st application looks like full coverage to me, just beautiful. I think you could easily get away with half the amount of foundation you used. As you say, we're not trying to look perfect, or for perfection.

  • @lesleyhidden2620
    @lesleyhidden2620 Рік тому

    These products are gorgeous. Hope they come to the uk soon! Did you pay huge postage charges or import fees Gemma?

    • @PamperedWolf
      @PamperedWolf  Рік тому +1

      They’re in the uk now, so no import duties to pay x

    • @lesleyhidden2620
      @lesleyhidden2620 Рік тому

      @@PamperedWolf yay!!! Thank you xx

  • @Anna-zy4ys
    @Anna-zy4ys Рік тому

    hi Gemma. can you do a video with Elf putty, contour etc. may i ask you do video exactly show how you apply the tret , as you exclude the centre zone, show with vaseline, aquaphor how to build barrier to stop migration - I must use an oil at night, very dry over 50, and feel the tret migrates, know u did video but you did not show the IRL how you apply, build barrier around eyes, etc have sensitie eyes. pls do video re contour four fair skin, products, brands in cream, sticks for dry skin xxx

  • @emmaelmopants
    @emmaelmopants Рік тому

    I tried the minimalist perfecting complexion stick and was really disappointed. I went for the fairest shade (bone), and whilst it was a good colour match on application and made my skin look really smooth and healthy, I found it oxidised throughout the day leaving me a slightly orange tinge to my face ☹️ hesitant to try anymore products after my disappointment as they’re expensive to ship to the UK x

  • @sharon-lu9zv
    @sharon-lu9zv 6 місяців тому

    enjoyed a lot

  • @jackieturner4144
    @jackieturner4144 Рік тому

    the packaging on the merit complexion stick i think would have looked better on a contour stick and a cream colour for the complexion xx

  • @melaniewegner6214
    @melaniewegner6214 Рік тому +1

    I really wanted these products to work and they start out well but don’t last, at least in my experience. Best product is the brown one, imo.

  • @pnevlud
    @pnevlud Рік тому

    Can your mom wear this makeup ?
    Could you apply a powder blush over it?

  • @Titadarling09
    @Titadarling09 Рік тому

    When she did the cross on her forehead I was dead 😂😂😂 foundation priest ❤

  • @barbaradiaz1238
    @barbaradiaz1238 Рік тому +1

    I love the way the products looked on you for a lighter everyday look. Just wondering how they would look on your mum. I am closer to her age

  • @marlenekerrmarlene1259
    @marlenekerrmarlene1259 Рік тому +1

    you look great =how is the house coming along

    • @PamperedWolf
      @PamperedWolf  Рік тому

      We’re getting there slowly. I’m hoping by mid July we’ll be back upstairs and work can start on the downstairs. 😊

  • @lmg633
    @lmg633 Рік тому

    Merit isn't in Australia 😢 I saw someone on tiktok use the bronzer balm & it looked easy to use, so I looked up where I could get it. Not in Aus. So the UK isnt always last.

  • @20newleigh
    @20newleigh 10 місяців тому

    All their products, including lip products are flavorant and fragrance free.

  • @katemanock1177
    @katemanock1177 9 місяців тому

    Hi Gemma and group, can anyone give me a tip on a great lipstick and gloss that will not transfer to my teeth. I love lipstick and am going to order this brand, but unfortunately because it does get on my teeth I barely ever wear lipstick at all anymore. Is there a good brand or a good hack or both that will help with this lip dilemma ? Please someone help. Thanks everyone I love this channel and all the comments.

  • @jennawoodard8386
    @jennawoodard8386 Рік тому

    💕💄

  • @wingsin3215
    @wingsin3215 Рік тому

    I have only got the blush. Find it too oily and colour doesn’t last. They have also set the price too high imo.

  • @gloriald444
    @gloriald444 Рік тому

    🌞⚘️

  • @phyllistallent4149
    @phyllistallent4149 3 місяці тому

    Please don’t push Merit Beauty in light of the very problematic voter guide of founder Katherine Power, who has expressed her disdain for inclusivity.

  • @marileneboschofsky1418
    @marileneboschofsky1418 Рік тому +1

    Those products are not my cup of tea.They seem too greasy.