Day Glow HIGHLIGHTING BALM

MERIT Day Glow is a balm highlighter rather than a powder one — a vitamin-rich base with micro-fine pearls suspended in it. The result MERIT describes is a dewy, lit-from-within glow that holds up after the rest of your makeup has worn down.

What it actually does

• Glow from moisture, not just shimmer. The brand credits its vitamin-rich base with replenishing moisture, which is where the dewy finish comes from.
• Micro-fine pearls catch the light. They are what illuminate the skin — fine rather than chunky glitter.
• Outlasts the makeup around it. MERIT's claim is that the glow lasts beyond your makeup.
• Plant-based squalane holds hydration in.
• A phytosterol and amino acid blend supports the skin barrier, per the brand — so there is a skincare argument alongside the finish.
• Ships in MERIT's signature packaging, which the brand states is recyclable, reusable or compostable.

How to use

1. Apply to the high points — cheekbones, bridge of the nose, brow bone, the inner corner of the eye.
2. Blend with fingers or a brush. MERIT's Brush No. 1 (sold separately) is listed among the tools for buffing this balm into skin.
3. Layer lightly. Balm textures build quickly, so add in small amounts.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is it glittery or subtle?

Subtle. The pearls are micro-fine, and the effect MERIT describes is lit-from-within rather than a sharp reflective stripe.

Can I wear it without any other makeup?

Yes. It is a moisturising balm base, so on its own it reads as a glow on bare skin. The brand notes the glow lasts beyond makeup, which also makes it useful as a top-up.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. In-stock items go out first; sourced items take the longer part of that range.

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.