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2 years in the making with over 50 rounds of formulation, MERIT’s first-ever SPF and second-ever complexion product is here! I have everything you need to know about MERIT The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50. Enjoy!
What is MERIT The Uniform?
This is a brand new tinted mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 protection against both UVA and UVB rays:
- Skin tint designed to be used as a daily sunscreen
- Light to medium buildable coverage formula
- Natural, skin-like finish – neither matte or glowy
- Uses an ultra-fine zinc oxide that allows for uniform protection against both UVA and UVB rays
- Includes a plant-derived emollient that is a natural alternative to silicone
- Designed to have a silky, velvety texture with no sticky feeling on the skin
- Also includes a plant-based mineral SPF booster in a powder format that helps to soften skin, and ensure the zinc oxide diffuses evenly for a blurred look
- Available in 15 shades
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Key Ingredients
MERIT The Uniform formula uses an ultra-fine zinc oxide that allows for uniform protection against both UVA and UVB rays, and this also ensure that the product feels very lightweight on the skin.
There’s also a plant-derived emollient that is a natural alternative to silicone that helps give the formula a really pleasant silky, velvety texture with zero stickiness. and ensures no sticky feeling on the skin.
Finally, there’s also a plant-based mineral SPF booster in a powder format that promises to help to soften skin, and also ensure the zinc oxide diffuses evenly throughout the product to deliver a soft, blurred look on the skin.
Pigment Dispersion Technology
MERIT have pushed boundaries with this formula with a standout innovation in technology which optimises how zinc oxide and titanium dioxide blend within the formula.
The technology means that a lower mix of titanium dioxide (which is usually responsible for the white cast) can be used which allows for greater shade flexibility.
MERIT The Uniform Shades & Swatches
There are 15 shades in the collection that promise to cater for a wide range of skintones.
Do the MERIT Uniform shades correlate with The Minimalist shades?
The shades correlate to The Minimalist shades shown below:
2 – Umber (Bistre Minimalist) – Rich Cool
4 – Sepia (Cacao Minimalist) – Rich Warm
6 – Tiger Eye (Taurillon Minimalist) – Deep-rich Neutral-Warm)
8 – Chestnut – Deep Cool
10 – Amber (Sienna Minimalist) – Deep Neutral-Warm
12 – Buff (Calico Minimalist) – Medium-deep Warm
14 – Burlwood – Medium-deep Neutral
16 – Suede (Jute Minimalist) – Medium Cool
18 – Camel (Khaki Minimalist) – Medium Warm
20 – Palomino (Sand Minimalist) – Light-Medium Neutral-Cool
22 – Oak (Bisque Minimalist) – Light Neutral-Cool
24 – Ecru (Ochre Minimalist) – Light Warm
26 – Dune, (Sandstone Minimalist) – Fair-Light Neutral-Cool
28 – Silk (Chiffon, Cream, Linen Minimalist) – Fair Neutral-Warm
30 – Ceramic (Bone Minimalist) – Fair Cool
I think this guide is fairly flexible. For example, I am using 24 in The Uniform, and my favourite shade of The Minimalist is Linen.
MERIT The Uniform Shade Matching Chart
Right now I only have shade 24 Ecru to show you, but I hope to have the full range of swatches for you soon.
Before and After Photos
My Review of MERIT
I was super excited to test out The Uniform, because I absolutely love the MERIT brand and The Minimalist* is such an easy to use complexion product that I often chuck in my bag if I am in a rush and need to do my makeup on the go.
The Uniform promises to layer easily over moisturiser and under foundation, so I had high hopes.
First Impressions
The packaging is really nice, as you would expect from a super chic brand like MERIT. It’s a squeezy tube with an elegant pump which makes dispensing the product really easy. It’s quite a big tube – and it contains 50ml of product which is great – but it might be slightly chunky for your makeup bag. It looks great though.
Texture and Application
MERIT The Uniform has a lovely silky and smooth texture. It is liquidy but not overly runny and it feels very creamy on the skin. I really like it. It has a lightweight feel on the skin that’s super comfortable, and it’s easy to apply and blend. I have been using REESON No. 1 Brush which works very well to place and buff the product into the skin.
I tend to start with a light layer and then add another to ensure I am getting adequate sun protection from the SPF 50 mineral sunscreen. I have been testing it alone, and also with the Minimalist on top when I want more coverage and I like it both ways.
Application Video
Finish and Coverage
The finish is a natural skin finish and it sits nicely in between matte and glowy. It looks skin-like yet subtly perfects and blurs flaws. If you like no makeup makeup, you will really enjoy this.
The coverage is light and buildable. You can still see skin through it, but it gives a very enhanced and perfected look to the skin without looking like you have any makeup on. I haven’t felt the need to powder it as it doesn’t get overly shiny.
Wear Test
I have tested this over a few days and I have been impressed by the way it wears. Although it’s a light formula, it lasts very well on the skin, and doesn’t slip and slide off in any way. The staying power is really good and it adheres to the skin well. If you are relying on this alone for sun protection, and need to ensure you are protected, you will need to top up every couple of hours. It’s probably easier to use an over makeup SPF mist for this, and I have been loving the Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50.
Final Thoughts
I am really impressed with MERIT The Uniform and feel it performs very well as a tinted SPF product. If you like light coverage, it works brilliantly alone, as it’s nice and buildable, and it also layers very nicely under foundation if you need more coverage.
It looks and feels great on the skin, and considering that it’s a high protection suncare product, it’s super lightweight and really easy to wear.
The other thing to note is that I think it’s really good value for money, which I have to say I wasn’t expecting. It is £34 for 50ml which is excellent considering that most foundation type products come in 30ml bottles. I think this is a thoughtful nod to the fact that the correct dose is critical to achieving the level of sun protection that a product is designed to deliver, and you should be using a fairly generous amount of product if you are relying on it for your sun protection.
All in all I love it. If you want to check out a similar product that has recently launched (with more skincare, a smaller bottle, and a higher price tag) take a look at Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint Review & Swatches.
When does MERIT The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50 launch?
The product is set to launch in the second half of May 2025. Sign up for an email alert.
Where to buy it
MERIT The Uniform is £34 and is set to launch later this month at MERIT and Sephora.
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