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If there is one thing I’ve been on the search for, it’s a product that will leave my skin with a lasting luminosity. For years, I’ve relied on highlighters and luminescent face sticks from brands like Glossier and Hourglass to give me a temporary, makeup-enhanced shine, but when I heard one of my favorite makeup brands, Merit Beauty, was releasing a skincare product that promises both hydration and an instant radiance boost, I had to see if it lived up to the hype. Spoiler alert: there’s a reason why the affordable serum is sold out at the moment right now (don’t worry though—you can still grab it at Sephora!).
Great Skin Instant Glow Serum, Merit Beauty’s first skincare product, launched last fall to much fanfare and praise from users who attested to the product’s affordability, effectiveness, and lasting results. Even though I’m already a fan of Merit’s gentle, natural products like their Perfecting Complexion Stick and Sheer Bronzer, I wondered just how potent its $49 serum could be compared to more reputable, recognisable brands out there who promise the same results at a higher price tag.