Merit Studio Solo Shadow ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark mauve with muted, neutral-to-warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. Semi-opaque pigmentation (not sheer, nearly impossible to build up) Moderately emollient, hard to apply evenly Prone to lifting up during blending due to drying down very quickly Best applied with a fluffy brush but still a mediocre application Short-wearing (creased after 3 to 4 hours of wear) Merit Viper Solo Shadow ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light-medium olive green with muted, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. Semi-opaque pigmentation (not sheer, nearly impossible to build up) Moderately Continue Reading…

Merit Vachetta Solo Shadow ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light-medium, yellowed peach with warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. Medium pigmentation (supposed to be buildable but was nearly impossible to build up) Moderately emollient, hard to apply evenly Prone to lifting up during building OR blending due to drying down very quickly Best applied with a fluffy brush but still a mediocre application Short-wearing (creased after 3 to 4 hours of wear) Merit Midcentury Solo Shadow ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light-medium, rosy brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The first swatch photo shows Continue Reading…