Great Skin Moisturizer Priming Moisturizer

MERIT Great Skin Moisturizer does double duty — a lightweight cream that releases hydration over time, and a primer that gets skin ready for makeup. MERIT's claim is firmer, more elastic-feeling skin in as short a window as one week, with a non-comedogenic, sensitive-skin-friendly formula that sinks in without residue. It is written for normal, dry, combination and oily skin.

Best for	Normal, dry, combination and oily skin
Targets	Dryness · dullness · loss of firmness and elasticity
Texture	Lightweight cream — absorbs with zero residue
Key ingredients	Great Skin™ Complex (peptides, spermidine, barrier polysaccharides) · hyaluronic acid · oat extract · glycerin
When to use	Daytime — makeup goes straight on top
Formula	Vegan · cruelty-free · non-comedogenic

What it actually does

• Hydrates on a time release. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid handle the moisture side, with MERIT describing the delivery as time-released so it carries through the day rather than peaking and fading.
• Works on firmness and bounce. The Great Skin™ Complex brings peptides, spermidine and barrier polysaccharides, which MERIT credits for supporting elasticity, firmness and tone — with a one-week timeframe for the feel of firmer skin.
• Calms as it goes. Oat extract is in the formula to soothe, and MERIT positions the whole thing as friendly to sensitive skin.
• Primes without being a separate primer. It absorbs with no residue left on the surface, which is why foundation goes on smoothly over it and holds up better through the day.
• Non-comedogenic, vegan and cruelty-free. Relevant if you are oily or congestion-prone and nervous about adding a cream under makeup.

Tested results — brand study

MERIT ran a consumer-perception study on 51 volunteers aged 22 to 63. Straight after applying, everyone reported moisturised skin, 96% reported it feeling smooth and hydrated, and 90% reported it feeling soothed. At the one-week mark, all 51 reported smooth, hydrated skin, 98% soothed skin, and 80% a firmer feel. These are self-reported perceptions, so individual results will differ.

How to use

1. Cleanse first, then massage one to two pumps into the skin.
2. Move straight to your next step — sunscreen or makeup — before the cream has fully dried down. MERIT is specific about this; the timing is what makes the priming effect work.
3. For extra glow, apply MERIT's Great Skin Instant Glow Serum with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid (sold separately) first, then one to two pumps of this on top.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Do I still need a separate primer?

That is the point of the product — it absorbs leaving nothing on the surface, so makeup applies smoothly and wears better without a dedicated primer in between. If you want heavy pore-blurring or a matte base, a traditional primer still does something different.

Why apply makeup before it dries down?

MERIT's instruction is to follow immediately with sunscreen or makeup rather than waiting. Going in while the cream is still settling is what gives you that smooth, gripping base instead of makeup sitting on a set film.

Will it break me out?

The formula is non-comedogenic and built with sensitive skin in mind, which is why MERIT lists oily skin among the types it suits. As with anything new, patch test along your jaw for a few nights if you break out easily.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Bottles we already hold go out at the short end; anything we source for your order takes longer. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays, and we will update you on any delay.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — cash on delivery is not available.

What if it arrives damaged or expired?

Report it within 1 day of delivery with a photo of the issue. We accept returns for defective, damaged or expired items only, and once verified the refund reaches your original payment method within 15–30 days.