My is minimal to say the least, but I have a few non-negotiables which always help me feel pulled together at the start of the day. A decent to cover blemishes and dark circles and an to polish up my often unkempt brows are crucial but, most importantly, a is essential to reawaken my tired skin. Generally speaking, are my weapon of choice—although there are some brilliant available these days too—however over the last few months there’s been one in particular that I’ve had exclusively on rotation.

Enter: . In my opinion, Merit is one of the most exciting make-up brands to launch in the last couple of years and I’m yet to try a product from the lineup that I haven’t enjoyed using. are the perfect blend of looking and feeling luxurious, yet having wearable finishes and brightening textures that make them ideal for everyday wear and easy application.

And the Flush Balm is no exception. Upon cracking open a new pot of the shade Stockholm—a fresh, vibrant pink colour—I realised that I can probably count on one hand the amount of blushers that I’ve ever totally finished. So the fact that I’m now onto my second one really is testament to how good I think this is.

But what exactly makes it stand out from the crowd for me? Nice packaging is no use if the product inside is rubbish, but let’s just take a moment for the design of the Merit Flush Balms. Firstly, I love how cute and compact the design is. It’s lightweight enough to chuck into your handbag, and the g.