the Merit mattes: lip swatches & comparisons!!! WARNING: I didn't know how to pronounce Antibes*

[@coffeeandglitter]

"I'm pretty pale- it may be hard to tell." -Hannah, who is literally the color of the chair behind her

[@dagnolia6004]

there is a chair behind her????

[@ericaohmg95]

Oh no LMAO 😂

[@evalindell2757]

😂😂😂

[@juless9277]

As far as I'm concerned, this is the gold standard for product review! The side-by-side comparisons are so helpful, but it's even more than that... It's the obvious consideration you have put in to the nuances which you then communicate with such clarity. I just went into Sephora the other day to swatch the new mattes, and seeing this video now has convinced me I don't need to buy any, but I'm over here just appreciating beautiful makeup for beautiful makeup's sake.

[@aliyarae]

Agree! I need someone with Hannah's level of discernment and precision (aka Hannah) to describe all lipstick colors

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

I love that your videos help us infuse decisions that could feel humdrum (choosing a lipstick) with artfulness, intentionality and self reflection. It turns makeup into a window into the soul. Thank you, Hannah! 🙂

[@HannahLouisePoston]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jewelsbarbie]

I love your comment. You worded it so beautifully, and I couldn’t agree more. ❤

[@lovestruck-dl9kj]

Absolutely this

[@jjjjk1241]

A haiku by HLP: I am just a ghost. I am simply transparent Floating through the world.

[@Beautyonthebrain_]

I have no idea how you kept the footage of each lipstick separate in editing. I'm sure this video was a TON of work, so I thank you, your lips & any additional support systems for this entertaining & informative video.

[@HannahLouisePoston]

Joe did some heavy lifting on this one!

[@lovestruck-dl9kj]

Here here

[@melissa.deklerk]

Exactly what I thought! How do you keep the order straight of what lipstick you swatched so that it's a tiny bit easier to put name to colour in the editing? We see the work! We see the effort! We appreciate you and Joe very much ❤

[@allnamesarechosen_]

Fyi Merit said that aperitif and vermillion is the same color, they just changed the formula to fit in line with the matte ! :)

[@NoDecaf7]

The comparisons are WONDERFUL. Thank you for that detail! Also showing how each shade blots out. Your lips put in some serious work on this one 💋

[@michaundsolala]

I'm still not into makeup at all - but to see you here, after a pretty bad day, is just nice. So I guess I'll learn something about lip stuff now... 😂

[@HannahLouisePoston]

I hope tomorrow is better!!

[@michaundsolala]

❤

[@ratbeach]

Keep Classic and Court in your kit. I don't usually go for bright lips, either. When I do, the color has to be exact. Those two colors are that on you. They light up your face but don't overshadow it -- your whole face is in focus, not just your lips. Thanks for trying all these on!

[@RosieSandwiches]

I’m longing for brands to release plummy browns in their lip ranges. I would love this formula (or one from Lisa Eldridge, Tom Ford, etc.) in a brown that leans plum rather than brick.

[@marie.theartist]

I love how "Equestrian" looks on you,because it gives you the same contrast that you have ( fair skin with deep auburn hair). Yet, you have this soft/muted quality to your coloring,as this deep brown lip color has. It also has a neutrality that goes well with your olive skin. Just like in color analysis, I feel you are a Deep Autumn (aka: Soft/Deep/Warm).

[@linnearoyale]

definitely deep autumn! after so much trial and error (and everything turning too pink/too orange) I now only buy a lipstick that’s been swatched/worn by hannah and haven’t been subject to clown mouth for a while now 🌟

[@Anouk643]

This is so interesting! I always thought of Hannah as a cool season, most likely Muted Summer (soft/medium/cool). So interesting to see differences of opinion, given the fact that neither of us have draped her :) I'm a True Summer with olive skin and I tend to only buy Hannah-tested colors too.

[@honestlysheep3890]

Love these thorough videos. They are perfect for those who spend time researching before buying.

[@lavenderamethyst6050]

Classic is endlessly flattering on you. Please consider keeping it!

[@hbarlaam]

Agreed. From looking at them on the site, I didn't expect Classic to look so good. But it looks so naturally flattering on her.

[@Future-zx9ts]

Court & Classic look so stunning on you!! 10/10! Thanks to you & Joe for all the hard work you put into this video. 🩷

[@JeanneRowland]

I just have to say that I love the way you sign off all of your videos - very uplifting!

[@cactuspulp]

Love the phrasing of "this is a grubby-enough peach" when reviewing the first swatch lolol. I love your word choice! Spot on.

[@MillieMaa]

Yes with Baby!! It looks so fab on you. This makes me think that classic might work on me bc I’m not olive and actually have some peachy pink undertones. This is - as my students would say - ****amazeballs*** analysis. Only HLP can deliver!!!

[@veggierunner79]

I actually thought that Baby washed you out and Classic made you glow!

[@Robin-no8cu]

Nice to come home to this video. As a fellow pale person (but very pink), I’m always amused by your search for the perfect brown. I’m always inspired to try them, only to recognize once again that I look like a dead body in brown. 😉

[@efingkangaroo]

All hail our pale queen! I'm not quite as pale but I might be even more olive and desaturated than you Hannah, because the Merit lipsticks are all SO much and orange on me. I think all of these look amazing on you! So I know they won't be for me and my preferences, but knowing how hard it is to find lippies that work for us ghosties, I'm so happy that you've found a brand that works for you! (And can't wait for the next installment of the balm series!)

[@shmachable]

Oooo... I've been wondering about Equestrian, especially!

[@richardloop_shadowprincess]

I'm so tickled watching you pose with the different lips on, I feel like I'm playing an HLP video game haha

[@vadal4043]

Really liked the side-by-side comparison views, sure helps distinguish these colors from one another!

[@Frazzledvirgo7]

Ok Ms Hannah! You don’t give your lovely complexion enough credit! You looked good in almost all of the mattes!! My fav on you were: Antibes, Equestrian, Vermilion and Power ( Sunday was the only one, where I went ehh ) loved the mattes on you the most actually! I will say, it did feel as if all their mattes are sooo close in color, it didn’t feel like there was any true pinks for example ? Which was odd…overall loved them though!

[@Pangaea83]

So helpful! I’m a red head with the pale skin problem of color looking garish on me but I have pink skin and blue eyes so I gravitate to the opposite Merit colors like the blue pinks and reds. Thank you for helping me figure that out!

[@BRATTERSTEIN]

Also! Thank you for noting that Vermillion is actually more down the middle than warm because I was leaning towards Vermillion initially for my red but I thought the photos made it look like that too. Now I’m going with Court because have Antibes and it’s my favorite lipstick formula ever.

[@lizabean723]

i am a pale, desaturated olive. having 3 of the satins myself (because of you) makes this video *even more* helpful. based on how you wear tiger though, i know i'm not as pale as you but definitely more olive or desaturated. tiger almost presents itself as a proper red on me. heavily considering equestrian...

[@meri-clairemontgomery1345]

LOVE the swatch format of this and the Brady Bunch-esque framing of all the Hannahs comparing the reds-strangely satisfying to see someone move and groove with different lip colors in an identical frame allows for really great comparisons!

[@abigaillandrum479]

I’ve never been to your channel before but I just want to say thank you so much for this!!! I have been scouring the internet for someone with fair skin and olive undertones to swatch these, or even just someone with olive undertones at all. I’m so glad you compared Classic and Antibes because I was struggling to decide between the two. Thank you!!

[@vivyen9635]

Love your videos. They are so in depth and thorough. I would love an in depth video about finding your skin tone and undertone. Your base makeup is always so flawless and everything you put on your face just looks so good. I wish to be able to understand my own skin colouring to be able to be able to assess things like you do.

[@sydneysheltz9699]

This is one of the best lip swatch videos I’ve ever seen! Thank you Hannah 💄

[@lenka156]

Your personal coloring is so special, that on my screen You look like a black and white photo with slight brown filter and colored lips (when You have lipstick on). So artistic!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Your incredibly thorough overview and swatch party is much appreciated💜 Thank you.

[@TheBaumcm]

I was musing to myself about why we sometimes prefer colors that maybe aren’t on trend or why some color might feel dated on one person but fresh on another. I think it has to do with individual coloring. I get why you prefer the warmer toned versions. It is in keeping with your personal coloring, skin, hair and eyes. Your hair and skin are both muted and while a mix of color, both lean to the yellow side of the spectrum more than the blue. Right now, modern feeling is being in keeping with your coloring rather than trending, I think. I am a medium skin tone and both my hair and skin lean cool (very dark with red highlights not yellow and cool olive leaning more blue). It being winter and me being paler, I almost give off walking dead vibes with the silvery gray green undertone I have going on😂. I love me a deep berry, which somehow looks modern and like me, rather than vampy. Anything with even the slightest bit of orange goes neon on me while pink, mauve and berry look normal as long as there is gray mixed in.

[@sgreene2058]

I am so impressed with Merit. They stand behind their products and customer service was incredibly responsive. I am surprised by how much I love their stick foundation. And I can’t stop, won’t stop purchasing the Great Skin!

[@kelydayane4102]

I got the shade Sunday and I'm in love. It's the kind of pink that looks sophisticated and brings that Spring / Summer vibe without being too much 💓

[@lizzieholland7051]

You suit them ALL! I love Equestrian, Maison and Classic on you. I understand Court isn't your vibe but I think you could rock it in the summer

[@beaherzberg]

I love seeing these lipsticks on you and hearing you talk about shades, comparison, so helpful. It would be incredible if you did this with a friend with a different skin tone!

[@charlottem2422]

thank you for such a thorough review! i hope you know all the work that went into comparison footage was worth it, it’s so helpful 💜💜💜

[@BRATTERSTEIN]

I bought Merit Tiger and it has never been quite what I’ve wanted because with my undertone it pulls almost too brown for my comfort. But I love a brick red typically. Seeing you compare it and Court, I think that may be ✨the one✨ for me.

[@shannonleonhardt5140]

All the Hannahs at the end smiling and looking this way and that were giving me Brady Bunch vibes!😂

[@candiceo8028]

LOVE all of your descriptions HLP!

[@MamaZapha]

It's the story, of a lovely lady! Who was trying oh so many lipsticks on. Each of them had pros and cons and claims a plenty, And that's the way we got the Poston/Merit bunch! It's not great, but there you go 😂

[@HannahLouisePoston]

I love it

[@Ella9495]

Love this, so helpful for those who can’t swatch in person! I would love to see this for the merit lip oils too x

[@LaurenAngela_aufDeutsch]

You titles are getting better and better 🤣

[@cathb4682]

Antibes, forget the "iz" at the end and just say Antib. Town on the French Riviera between Cannes and Nice 😊❤

[@HeyLauraVan]

I’ve always heard it as on-TEEB

[@jmdagger10]

Thank you!! I was thinking the same way and thought there must be a French speaker out here to confirm. ❤

[@chaqillenikita748]

@@HeyLauraVan- Yes, it’s definitely on-TEEB 👍🏼😊

[@cathb4682]

French not just French speaker 🙂@@jmdagger10

[@jmdagger10]

@@cathb4682 ah bon! I lived in Nice for a year during college and loved my experience. I have been back to France many times and have a special place in my heart for French people and language. Hannah normally does so well with pronunciation but this one just stuck out to me.

[@ninsiana0]

Equestrian looks amazing on you! Though I may be bias, as those brick browns are my go-to lips.

[@fave525]

i thought Classic would be more up my alley than Sunday, but now that i saw swatches it's the other way round actually. Sunday is gonna get got 😄

[@jamienave1474]

You are just delightful in every way. You did do the most, it was helpful and entertaining, and I thank you.

[@fluteteachermarcie6283]

Oh! I love Court! I’ve been wanting a soft watermelon brick red that’s not too fuchsia/cool!

[@sunshineliz5297]

This is the best lip swatch video I have ever seen! The side by side lip pics are so helpful! Bravo. Also, you are beautiful already but seeing you smile with your fav shade 1990 was so cute.

[@mackennaj]

I absolutely loved this video and your previous Merit lipstick video. Now that I am actually in the market for a red lipstick, they have both been so helpful. Thank you for creating both and for sharing your commission link!

[@tammygarrett9261]

I got to go get my eyes checked. They look so similar, depends on lite or heavy wear.

[@amandadavenport2020]

I have Lisa Eldridge Velvet Dragon and loooove it. I prefer a more matte formula. I’m so tempted by vermillion but are they too similar? 🤔

[@akatingrass]

Thanks for such a thorough video-- I thought I wanted Equestrian, but watching this as a fellow pale olive, I think it is too warm and bold for what I'm actually aesthetically in the market for. My dream is that Merit eventually does a color approaching the likes of Maybelline Gone Griege! I wish Baby looked more putty-ish on me, but it goes quite pink instead, and 1990 goes quite red-- I might be even more olive than I thought

[@jengirl2]

So helpful!! I wanted to try this formula and Baby is my absolute favorite in the Satin formula but Classic just won’t do. Decision made. Thank you so much for such a thorough review and comparisons.

[@marie.theartist]

Forgot to say, try "Catwalk" by Charlotte Tibury. It's a nude/peach but it's very neutral, soft in color and it's flattering against olive skin. And lip liner from Hourglass in color "Expose 1".

[@queens6583]

Now this is a lipstick comparison that is intelligent, intensive and actually helpful in making a decision about what shade and formula to try. I actually do not tend to prefer mattes, but I did buy the shade Sunday. It is soft and comfortable and I may add a gloss to the middle of my bottom lip because I tend to like that look. I realize this video must have taken a ton of work, so thank you guys.

[@Juliamante36]

Thank you, as I've been considering these Merit mattes, although I've not been into mattes in the past, I do love Merit. Such a thorough, thoughtful and smart review. Subscribed.

[@gerismakeuplaughs152]

Hanna I think they all look beautiful on you and makes me want to purchase all of them, the satin and matte colors and if my pocket book would allow me to i would be online purchasing all of them! However I can't afford them and was wondering if you could help find some comparable/dupes at the drugstore? Mostly interested in your favorite colors from the satin line and of the matte. Thank you for sharing these, they all look beautiful on you!!!

[@nuchithoj]

I lost my Aperitif and I was absolutely gutted!!! Probably my favorite red I’ve ever worn. I’m so excited that Vermilion is very very similar, I’m 100% going to pick it up.

[@tracyr1019]

You’re THE BEST, What lip product do you have on when the video starts, please?

[@LexiLadonna]

Very thorough! All of these colors being so warm will definitely make them a miss for me. Not very fun but it saves me money!

[@mrgvclara]

I got the four-pack with Maison, Antibes, Classic, and Power. I am also super pale, but with pink undertone, so I turn everything pink. So Power turned into a cherries in the snow type deal, which is fine--it's a richer, more luxe version of Colour Pop Solo, which is welcome. I will try Vermilion, because I love Apertif, and yes, Cabo still wins!

[@cakener]

I’m obsessed with equestrian on you

[@Charliebells3]

I need to know the hair products you’re using to get that volume!! It is perfection ❤😍

[@HannahLouisePoston]

I'm using "a curl can dream" gel and a diffuser head on my blow dryer when I wash my hair once a week. But I think a lot of the volume is coming from the cut! It's a razor cut and she carved lots out of the middle so that it isn't weighed down. I also have really thick hair.

[@Charliebells3]

Thank you!! I’m taking notes for my next salon visit ☺️☺️

[@itsbrimeeks]

You looked wonderful in all of these! I personally adore the vampy look though, so I’m sure it’s just an aesthetic preference! Great video.

[@stephaniedriver9999]

I would be so interested to see how the shades of the Merit lipsticks compare to the cheek balm shades, swatched side by side. I sometimes use the cheek products as a super duper sheer lip color and I feel like they might be pretty comparable to the shades of lipstick.

[@thefoxyscentury]

This is so helpful, thank you! It really helps to see the color on your lips.

[@asiyahkhan444]

Some of the colors do look very different on your lips in a good way. I only bought Antibes and it washes me out. I would have to invest in a lip pencil to use with Antibes. Very nice and thorough video of the swatches.

[@margauxb3591]

I'd ordered Vermillion and Power to find a daytime red; i'm a shade darker than you and neutral and Vermillion was truly fluorescent and Power was a straight-up raspberry on me (seemed similar to Fashion). Ended up returning them and getting Court, which isn't as true a red as you said but is definitely more wearable on me.

[@tanyasnethen]

Love this, Hannah! Your reviews are music to my ears ❤

[@Mzavala26]

Yesss! Was so excited for this video to be uploaded

[@RosieGrantlovesmusic]

Absolutely fantastic. This is exactly what I needed today! Well done, and many thanks.

[@skylarlune]

Always love your thorough review😽 Are they comparable to La Bouche Rouge lipsticks? Which lasts longer?

[@MeganSunga-k2z]

You should try the YSL love shines! They’re re formulated to be like sheer lip balms

[@L-K-Jellyfish]

I love your videos, Hannah. I have a little problem though - most of these colours are reading as variations of brown on my monitor and I don't know why. I've checked the monitor's light temperature settings and it doesn't make much difference. Other viewers seem to be seeing the colours better than I do. I wonder if the lipsticks all have a grey element which for me, makes them all look brownish. That's including Sunday that you're saying is definitely pink. It looks like a brownish rose to me on both my laptop and ipad.

[@HannahLouisePoston]

is there an amber night-shift on your screens? On a lot of devices it's automatic and starts as soon as the sun goes down, which can be pretty early depending on where you are. Maybe a different issue, but this definitely happens on my computer and phone (colors don't look true after sundown)

[@egreenquist]

Curious to know what you think of the Merit lip shade, Slip. It’s similar to Baby, but less pink, more of a brown neutral.

[@thisispeacefull]

I’m really interested in these matte lipsticks because the color look so beautiful and grungy but, I hate matte textures as they can be overly drying. I also want to try the lipsticks by Kulfi. They have a lot more brown-y tones. Have you tried those?

[@HannahLouisePoston]

I haven't tried them!

[@JeanineMarie]

Vermillion was the one I had my eye on but Merit said Aperitif (I already have) was Vermillion in a matte. As of now I am not sold on matte so my next purchase will be Cabo. So far, Tiger is my favorite. Love this video. I love that you were able to feature all the shades.

[@maureentakach3065]

Your skin is FLAWLESS! Can you do a skincare video? I love L'Avenue & Equestrian on you.

[@hurlevents]

I find it a little sinic to choose French names for lipsticks that you cannot buy in France... Merit, when will we be able to buy your brand in France???

[@micheledavis3735]

You look amazing...I love your lashes and have adopted your application (or adapted my application to your method...lol) and I really like it. Thank you for another video! BTW, Antibes looks great on you!

[@AshleyRebecca]

Love that you did the most!!! Thank you!!!

[@mackennaj]

This video was absolutely everything I wanted. Thank you! Now, I'm so interested in the reckoning of the mattes.

[@taylormayenschein2723]

Hi Hannah! I dunno if there's still time to make the next balm show-down, but I just ran across the Rabanne Lovebalm Hydrating Lip Balm and feel like it could possibly satisfy your brief! I think 011 soul kiss would be the shade to try, and I am so curious to see what you think of it! (So much so that I commented on this video too so it doesn't get lost on an older video!) I'm loving this quest, and am looking for a similar beast - my personal closest is Clinique black honey, which is just an outstanding nuanced red/brown shade on my very pale, desaturated skintone.

[@sunnyray4065]

Maison looks absolutely incredible on you actually. I have light olive skin. I love this on you.

[@moyse001]

It’s so interesting to see how the same colours appear on different skin tones. On me, tiger is positively orange!

[@jjjjk1241]

Thank you for this video! I’ve been trying to figure out if that equestrian shade would work for Cool toned folks? it helps to know it’s not warm by being orange leaning. although it’s a beautiful color, I think I might skip it because it still sounds like it’s quite warm.

[@ClaireGalley-f6s]

Enjoyed this! Your skin looks phenomenal. What complexion products do you have on here?

[@pambrianscalendar3204]

This video (actually all your videos) was SO helpful - thank you! I purchased 'Baby' (via your link) after watching.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Fabulous! Thank you for this. I have Sunday (love pinks) but might need Court, too. I like this formula very much.

[@LifeChanging22]

Thank you Hannah for such a beautiful video. It really did help me with differences in color. That must get painful😮

[@epom9463]

I need to know which skin products you are wearing for this video! Is it good ole' Auric Glow Lust, or is something else making magic here? Whatever it is, I'm buying it!

[@jacquelinegarrow6203]

Your square earrings are so cute. Do you mind sharing where you got them or the brand?

[@jodik9167]

This is the most thorough review on the new mattes that I have seen yet. Thank you so much! 🤎I did purchase 2 already and love them, but I agree the formula and shades of the original are still my favorite!

[@tinasweatman7124]

The lipsticks are beautiful but on a side note your eyebrows look absolutely perfect how did you get them looking so perfect ❤

[@zitapuskas2772]

How can I buy Merit products from Europe? Help! 🧐🤓☺️

[@lylarush]

Thank you for filming this video. It is the very thing I was looking for. I have Cabo that I like very much but dropped it the other day and the bullet broke :( When Merit announced their mattes, I thought of trying Vermillion but not sure how warm it is. Although not quite a matte "Cabo" it is still very beautiful and closer to Cabo in that it leans warm than cool.

[@laurenandcats]

I tried on several of these in the store. I bought 2. 1 didn’t have a tester in store but a week later it did and I ended up returning it. I wanted a red but shockingly I got Classic. Vermillion was too orange on me and Power was similar to ones I already had. I didn’t want a bright blue-red so I didn’t get it either. Out of them all only Classic worked for me. I was shocked honestly. I love the feel. It’s like the matte version of Millennial Pink from the OG line. I wish they had a version of these that was clear. Colorless. Just a straight up balm. I’d use the heck out of that.