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Make Room in Your Makeup Case—Merit Just Dropped *5* New Shades of Its Cult-Favorite Flush Balm

Plus, a limited-edition set you'll love

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Celebs like Lily Collins and Sarah Jessica Parker rely on Merit's Flush Balm to get their skin glowing both on- and off-screen, so it's really no surprise that the product has racked up thousands of fans (including one PureWow editor who's obsessed with the whole collection). In fact, the easy-to-use balm has become so popular that the brand just released five new shades of it—and, spoiler alert, they're *good.*

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The five new Flush Balm shades include Le Bonbon (bright pink, pictured above), Lusitano (soft peach), Postmodern (deep pink brown), Bespoke (medium pink brown) and Archival (cool mauve)—so, really, there's a shade to flatter every skin tone. The creamy solids are made of a vegan, cruelty-free formula, and allow for buildable color, so you can customize just how much pigment you get. Not to mention, they're also safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

PureWow Associate Fashion Commerce Editor Stephanie Meraz says, "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 I’ve been pinched in the cheeks by my great aunt Rosey. A natural sunburnt blush effect, if you will. It can be used as a cream eyeshadow or lip tint, too." A do-it-all product that's practically effortless? I'm sold (and you should be, too).

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For the Flush Balm super fans out there, Merit has also recently released a stunning box set that includes *every* shade of the product, including all five of the new hues. This vault collection contains 12 full-size balms, and would make a particularly great option for splitting with a friend or gifting, since you'll get $360 worth of product for just $252. I'm never one to resist a good beauty deal, so this will definitely stay on my radar while it's available.


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  • Completed a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and a master's degree in fashion studies at Parsons The New School

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