Merit Beauty’s Black Friday Sale Lets You Save Big on Celeb-Loved Makeup
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There are plenty of opportunities to try new brands and products during Black Friday, but my strategy this year is to restock items that I already know I love and need more of. After all, doing returns during the biggest shopping holiday is a total pain. If you’ve been trying to track down makeup that’s celeb-approved, easy to apply, and looks effortlessly stunning, you’re going to want to join me in shopping Merit Beauty’s Black Friday sale.
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I say this with confidence because this is the brand’s only sale of the year. If you only have one chance to save 20 percent on Merit’s entire site, then it’s time to load up your cart with all of the minimalist makeup goodness possible.
The sale is almost over, so put some pep in your step and start adding products to your cart, stat. If you’re unsure of where to begin, allow me to give you a crash course on all of the brand’s offerings (I’ve tried pretty much every item on Merit’s roster).
Keep reading for all of the important details on Merit’s Black Friday sale, accompanied by my top picks from the brand.
Merit Beauty Black Friday Sale 2023: What to Expect
To celebrate Black Friday, Merit is letting you save 20 percent on its entire site (excluding some gift sets). Remember that every first order receives a complimentary Signature Bag (A.K.A. the most beautiful makeup pouch I have ever owned), and orders worth $40 or more get free shipping.
When is Merit Beauty’s Black Friday sale?
Merit Beauty’s Black Friday sale starts on November 22 and ends on November 26, which means you only have a few more days to take advantage of the sitewide discount.
Best Merit Beauty Black Friday Deals to Shop Now
StyleCaster x MERIT Set
$113.6015828% Off
We collaborated with Merit on a limited-time bundle that includes six of our favorite products from the brand, and it’s available to order through December 31. This gives you ample time to get one for yourself and a couple more for your makeup-obsessed friends and family members. While these products individually retail for a total of $158, the StyleCaster x MERIT Set lets you try all of them for $114.
Here’s what you get (you can choose your preferred shade for each product):
Flush Balm Cheek Color
Day Glow Highlighting Balm
Clean Lash Lengthening Mascara
Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick
Solo Shadow Matte Eye Color
Brush No. 2 Eyeshadow Brush
Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick
$20.802620% Off
Shades: 8
Celebrity fans: Cameron Diaz, Sienna Miller, Kaitlyn Dever
Tired of your pout feeling dry or cracked after applying lipstick? Well, the Signature Lip is lightweight and hydrating, so you won’t have that problem anymore. Cameron Diaz is a fan of the soft satin finish and tends to reach for the L’Avenue, Fashion, and Cabo shades.
Flush Balm Cheek Color
$243020% Off
Shades: 9
Celebrity fans: Miranda Kerr, Hailey Bieber, Kaitlyn Dever, Whitney Port, Jenna Lyons, Sienna Miller, Lola Tung, Sarah Jessica Parker
Wearing blush couldn’t be any easier or prettier when you’re using the Flush Balm. It makes your skin look so dewy and sun-kissed, and it’s also long-lasting and doesn’t appear cakey. Don’t let me forget to mention that Hailey Bieber has worn it before!
The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick
$30.403820% Off
Shades: 20
Celebrity fans: Sienna Miller, Kaitlyn Dever, Nicole Richie, Lola Tung, Ashley Tisdale, Behati Prinsloo, Whitney Port, Jenna Lyons
This foundation and concealer crossover offers light to medium buildable coverage that’s lightweight and natural-looking. The Minimalist quickly became my ride-or-die foundation since it’s just incredibly easy to blend and doesn’t feel like I’m wearing layers of heavy foundation.
Solo Shadow
$19.202420% Off
Shades: 8
Celebrity fans: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson, Kirsty Hume, Jenna Lyons, Bethenny Frankel
For my fellow eyeshadow newbies, the Solo Shadow comes in eight gorgeous neutral and muted colors that are an absolute breeze to apply. Bonus points: They come in single-product packaging instead of a palette. Read my full review to hear more of my honest thoughts on the newer launch.
Brush No.2
$162020% Off
Celebrity fans: Jenna Lyons
Merit couldn’t launch its first-ever eyeshadows without also releasing a brush to go with it. Brush No.2 is much more compact than many of its counterparts, so you can toss it in your bag for touchups. I love how one side has fluffy bristles to blend easily, and the other side has tapered bristles to create a precise wing.
Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
$19.202420% Off
Shades: 12
Celebrity fans: Whitney Port, Jenna Lyons, Sienna Miller, Sarah Jessica Parker
You get the best of both worlds with the Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil because it gives you the benefits of both an oil and a light stain. The Sangria color is my personal favorite shade because it’s a natural deep berry tint that resembles Clinique’s Black Honey tone. The product does more than just add a pretty tint to your pout; it also moisturizes and nourishes thanks to a few key oils. I’ve also tried the four sheer Gelée shades, which I surprisingly prefer to the Classics.
Brow 1980 Volumizing Pomade
$19.202420% Off
Shades: 3
Celebrity fans: Kaitlyn Dever, Whitney Port, Sienna Miller, Lola Tung, Sarah Jessica Parker
Fluffy brows are headed your way after using this volumizing pomade. Your brows will look nice and full instead of hard, crispy, or flaky (thank you, vitamin B5). This no-fuss product is in my everyday makeup routine because it doesn’t feel like I’m wearing anything.
Day Glow Highlighting Balm
$25.603220% Off
Shades: 3
Celebrity fans: Nicole Richie, Kaitlyn Dever, Whitney Port, Sienna Miller, Sarah Jessica Parker
For the longest time, I steered clear of applying highlighter because I didn’t want to twinkle like Edward Cullen in direct sunlight. What finally changed my mind was the Day Glow highlighter. It gives me an “I just drank six glasses of water and got eight full hours of sleep” healthy glow. I use my fingers to place the product on my cheekbones, on the bridge and tip of my nose, and in the inner corners of my eyes.
Clean Lash Lengthening Mascara
$20.82620% Off
Shades: 1
Celebrity fans: Cameron Diaz, Kaitlyn Dever, Whitney Port, Jenna Lyons, Sienna Miller, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jenna Lyons
Tint, lengthen and lift your lashes with the Clean Lash Mascara. The brush is designed with precision and curling power, while the formula avoids weighing down your lashes.
Bronze Balm Sheer Bronzer
$243020% Off
Shades: 5
Celebrity fans: Kaitlyn Dever, Sienna Miller, Sarah Jessica Parker
“Bronze Balm has the perfect sheer, buildable formula that gives a wash of natural warmth and depth with just a swipe or two. The satin finish isn’t too matte or dewy,” Elizabeth Denton wrote in her review of the product. I couldn’t agree more with StyleCaster’s beauty writer. I don’t wear bronzer often, but when I do, it’s this one. The creamy balm formula blends like a dream.
Brush No.1 Blending Brush
$25.603220% Off
Celebrity fans: Jenna Lyons
Brush No.1 blends The Minimalist foundation into my skin way faster and smoother than other brushes I’ve tried. The vegan bristles are super soft and gentle, and I love how its compact size makes it good for travel.
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