THE BEST CREAM HIGHLIGHTER STICK? Merit vs. Nudestix vs. Westman Atelier

A new clean beauty brand on the block: #Merit just launched at ‪@Sephora‬ and I wanted to see how its "minimalist" claims compared to other products in my kit: Westman Atelier's original highlighting stick and Nudestix's bronzy strobe stick! I have been hunting for that elusive glass-skin look but in the most fuss-free manner. Look out for my other reviews of Merit beauty coming soon. Thanks for watching!
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Merit The Minimalist Foundation and Concealer Stick (Ecru)* bit.ly/3rM123Z
Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick (III)* bit.ly/3acglgu
Merit Brow 1980 Volumizing Eyebrow Pomade Gel (Black/Brown)* bit.ly/2ZeswTq
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Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara* bit.ly/3jILRFW
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[@mediocremeatball885]

I LOVE how you review things. So practical.... and so relatable !

[@SlowGaze]

Ahhh, a million thank yous! Glad you're here xoxo Diana

[@monathepersona]

Who would have thought about that cling test, quite interesting 🤔 also the comaparison I was looking for 👍🏻

[@SlowGaze]

Grand, and glad I could help! Thanks so much for watching xoxo Diana

[@robingoblin]

The hair test - brilliant!

[@SlowGaze]

Howdy gentle humans, have you heard of Merit beauty before? What do you think of brands geared towards the minimalist makeup / 5min face trend? (Jones Road Beauty, Trinny London, Westman Atelier, etc.) xoxo Diana

[@makaylapaulone6693]

I just purchased the merit one because of you and I love it sm already!!!

[@rozacielo7792]

wow ! i love your reviews ! soooo informative & straight to the point ...

[@kathryn1637]

I think you sold me on the Merit with the hair fling cling test :) I'd love to see how Kosas Revealer Concealer compares to the Merit and the WA sticks. How does Bounce compare with Peau De Peche? Can't wait to see the rest of this series.

[@redzgirl2476]

I have all 3 of those lip glosses lol ... I think I'm gonna buy the Westman Atelier and the merit both. I need both lol... I love everything I've bought from Westman Atelier, but I dont have a highlight stick from her yet, I have peau de peche in the compact and use it as a one and done eye shade or occasional glow blush. It's slightly too dark for a highlight on me. Wondering also about the new shade, Nectar. This was a really thorough review, thanks 😊

[@BirdieBirdieBirdie566]

Oooh 😲 those are some pretty highlights

[@MayraRamirez-cg3hm]

I would say the shade “ice ice baby” NStix brand is closer to the shade “bounce” merit brand, than “bubbly bebe”!

[@scrandiebeauty5020]

We'd love to get your thoughts on the highlight we just launched! People have called ours the Merit dupe!

[@MSeliskaZ]

I am a loyal fan of Nudestix❤😂

[@SincerelyDieuwke]

Please compare the foundations with the kosas oil foundation

[@manmeetsahni5758]

Hi Diana, love your earrings..have been looking for a pair of small size in 🥐shape, where are they from? Thanks! :)

[@SlowGaze]

Thanks, those are the Mejuri small Dome earrings, I love them! xoxo Diana

[@rachaelhmack]

Have you tried the Becca Glow Glaze stick? Thoughts on how it compares to Merit?

[@SlowGaze]

I haven't m'dear, but it seems like a popular product! Is it one of your faves? xoxo Diana

[@sharonkimble715]

Where is Merit Beauty made?

[@SlowGaze]

Hi Sharon, looks like it's Made in the USA! xoxo Diana

[@sharonkimble715]

@@SlowGaze Thanks! I couldn't find anything on their website. Looking forward to your upcoming comparisons!

[@SlowGaze]

Hi again - actually just inspected ALL my Merit products, and some were made in USA (gloss, brow gel), some were made in South Korea (mascara and blush). Sorry for the confusion! xoxo Diana

[@sharonkimble715]

@@SlowGaze All good! Thank you!!

[@miac6262]

I honestly don’t care for another makeup brand. Im happy with the ones I have and will continue to buy them. I’m so over these new brands coming out every week. Merit looks very Glossier-esque, drug store packaging, mediocre product. No thanks

[@miac6262]

I’m tired of these brands using “clean” makeup as a marketing tactic and youtubers promoting it. There’s is no standard for what clean means in skincare or makeup. Each brand is making up their own rules. It’s trash

[@louisec7905]

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[@Ken-fb9hf]

Thank u