Brush No. 1 Tapered Blending Brush

MERIT Brush No. 1 is the tapered blending brush the brand built to finish off its complexion products. Densely packed synthetic bristles on a 3.5-inch handle, made to buff product into skin until you cannot see where one ends and the other begins.

What it actually does

• Blends until the line disappears. That is the brand's whole pitch for it — the edge between your skin and your makeup stops being visible.
• Pairs with The Minimalist. MERIT designed it around its Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick (sold separately), which it blends into skin for what the brand calls an almost-airbrushed look.
• Handles every complexion formula. The listed brush formulation is all formulas — liquid, cream or stick — and coverage is buildable.
• Densely packed bristles. The density is what the brand credits with blurring and smoothing rather than just moving product around.
• Synthetic bristles, 3.5-inch handle. Short enough to travel with, long enough to hold properly.
• Vegan and cruelty-free, in recyclable packaging.

How to use

1. Apply your product to skin first — The Minimalist stick, Flush Balm Cream Blush or Day Glow Highlighting Balm (each sold separately) all work with it.
2. Move the brush in light circles to buff the product in. Keep the pressure gentle; the density does the work, not force.
3. Wash it regularly with a mild cleanser, reshape the bristles and let it dry lying flat or bristles-down so water does not sit in the ferrule.

Questions

Can I use it with foundations from other brands?

Yes. It is listed for all formulas, and the brand describes it as a brush for blending out any complexion product, so it is not locked to MERIT's own range.

Are the bristles natural hair?

No — they are synthetic, and the brush is listed as vegan and cruelty-free.

Does The Minimalist stick come with it?

No. The complexion stick and the blush and highlighter balms are all sold separately — this listing is the brush only.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. In-stock brushes ship at the short end; anything we bring in for you takes longer.

Payment and returns?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns apply to defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, refunded to the original payment method within 15–30 days. Brushes that have been used cannot be returned for change of mind.