I got 4 of these and love them all ! They stay on all day and no creasing in these 60 year old eyelids, they look great on. I too love all things. Great video. Love from Canada ❤
I need to see you in those more evening colors. The grey, the navy, the green. I’m a man and I love a dark sooty eye for going dancing. 80s clubs and such.
Finally!! I have very impatiently been waiting for your review. I love Merit products - have so many. Now I'll add the eyeshadows to my collection, along with the Fox blush. I don't have that color. Thank you, thank you. You look gorgeous.
Congratulations on the perfect partnership!!! This look includes all your best colors, and i am in love with the new eye shadows. They will be the item i end my no buy year on for sure. ❤❤❤
I didn't cheat with the timestamps Cate...I watched the whole vid!! 🥰 These shadows were made for you!! Congrats on the PR from Merit!! I'm now thinking I'd like to try the Social shade...the soft mauve...it looks so pretty!!
I just got my delivery for 2 of the Solo Shadows….. Nelson (soft gray) and Midcentury (warm brown). I love them !!!❤️ I’m going to order Viper (warm green) and possibly Brun (deep brown). The blush looks beautiful 🤩 on you!
I am dying to try these shadows. Merit is one of my favorite brands hands down, and I do the Fox and Stockholm combo several days a week because of you !😅 I am for sure getting a few of those shadows as I find I am dram to one and done for awhile now - can’t be bothered to fuss with HUGE palates
OMG! Cate! I’m flying quickly to their website to order the shadows. Love love a mat formula that looks moist. Fantastic accomplishment with the partnership! I did purchase the gel gloss in the peach shade and find it marvelous on my lips! No bleeding! Thank you for your enthusiastic presentation! Merit is lucky, too!
@@catethegreatbeauty Hi Cate! Have a question. My eyes are hooded and the best place for shadow is in and above my crease. I still apply shadow on my lids, though it’s the tiniest bit visible. Knowing that, along with having green eyes, what shades would you recommend? Honestly, I like the green, navy and mauve colors. Daring to be a bit feisty with eye makeup! LOL! Thank you!
Hey Cate! Im a single shadow/not a fan of pallets either girl. I have a red dye allergy and so I find that I can't use a lot of shades in pre determined pallets. I just buy singles and do my one and done looks. Love it!
I just ordered the eyeshadow in studio and wasn’t sure if I got the right shade… after watching this, I know I’m going to love it as my day to day all over shadow! Your combo of millennial lipstick and maraschino lip gelee is divine. And your blush! Absolutely beautiful! Love your video! ❤
Also to Merit's credit, a round of applause for the models/photographers/MUA's/lighting/staff/packaging etc. in the promotion of their products! They know how to sell it to us boy‼They had me at hello with their lipsticks💄😍
Okay I’ve heard nothing but positive reviews on those Merit single shadows. You convinced me Cate, I placed my order for the single shadows. Used your link to place my order 😊💞
Amazing and beautiful 💝 I have heard from others that they found the brand because they are pro choice too and that the brand is so so good, please tell them to be able international ❤❤ We like that here in Denmark, because we have the choice legal here In Denmark. Great job ❤ Big hugs from Denmark 🌹🥰💝
@@catethegreatbeauty There are being talked a lot about it, here we don't understand what people have to get children they don't want or ready to get, that isn't good fore eny child to be born into. But people are talking they are just afraid to say it to loud. ☺️ Big hugs from Denmark 💝🌹🥰
@@catethegreatbeauty Yes Mt too, I just can't imagine how it is writh no choice. A lot of people are saying that, it is why there are so many children that are mistreated, killed and live horrible lives. You are doing a great job and people are beginning to think.
Im beyond excited for that green and cozy season! I didnt know their mascara was tubing its so hard to get off. I wonder if my sephora just doesnt have a high turn over and i got some old ones.
Oh no, I was saying that most tubing mascaras leave a lot of tubes behind that I personally find hard to remove- but that’s not the case with the Merit Clean Lash!
I love the Merit eyeshadows! I have fair to light cool neutral skintone (Dune is my Minimalist Perfecting Foundation and Concealer Stick shade) so the shades Social and Nelson are my faves. They apply so effortlessly! I also have the Bronzer in Clay, the Highlighting Balm in Cava, the Cheek Color in Mood and Signature Lips lipstick in Baby, which is my MLBB shade❤
I just bought this Eyeshadow shade Studio & the Brush & I know I’m going to have to go get the Brun & a couple more shades too , I am really getting into the Merit products …. I’m in my mid 60’s too 👌
These are much creamier and thin than MAC paint pots when applied with the warmth of your finger. MACs paint pots are also meant to be more of an eyeshadow primer/base, and that’s not the intention is these.
Hi, just saw your comment. I wondered the exact same thing and I just happen to have several (10+ 🤦🏼♀️) of the Mac paint pots. I pulled them all out and have been using them with the merit solo shadows every day since I received the merit shadows. I use the merit first then the Mac on top. Works perfectly together and the staying power of the merit makes it all last all damn day!! Love these shadows!! 🖤
Hi Cate! Thank you for the great and informative review. The products looked beautiful on you. I really enjoyed watching your video and I had a good laugh at some of your comments. ✨These shadows are everything! xo Klaudia
I shouldn’t be shopping but I want the shadows and the blush and everything else lol . Since I love Outlander so much I bought the Sassanach gin and it’s pricey, but it is damn good. I just wish the actor came with my bottle of gin lol.
“The crypt keeper” 😂😂 and omg you got me hooked on the merit flush balm in Stockholm, then that merit serum and now I need two of those shadows lol totally buying social and studio. ❤
The more I use the Merit (damn autocorrect kept changing this to various other options on me) Stick foundation the more i am blown away by it. It’s a definite re-purchase for me. And I’ve got to get the Fox flush balm!!! And maybe even Stockholm too! 🤗. Not sure how I feel about the matte finish of the shadows for me, but because you have such flawless skin, it looks fantastic on you.
Beautiful natural wearable look! Cate,what primer did you use? I have one of their blushes and love it. Will check out the eyeshadows and the stick foundation, too.❤
Ugh finally an influencer I can relate to, I am an aspiring Lux Minimalist Millennial, whom also dislikes palettes am here’s for these beautiful shades and finishes I have to get that cheek balm and shadow now!
It’s about the product, but it’s even moreso about the application! If your skin is nice and hydrated and you apply the shadows as I showed, I think you’ll love them!
Yes you are correct. Charlotte Tilbury is not a prochoice brand. If you have more questions regarding this- check out my prochoice beauty brand list on Instagram.
I’m from the UK and I recently had a very much wanted pregnancy resulted in an ultrasound which showed our baby had a serious birth defect called Anencephaly which means most of the skull, head and brain are missing. Unfortunately the baby if carried to full term will either be still born or will die within a few hours. As devastating as it was, I couldn’t help but be thankful I was in a country where termination was possible. I’ve since read that America has some states where women were forced to carry babies and give birth, or travel over 1,000 miles in a distressed state to have the upsetting procedure. I hope this message is a reminder for you that women are thankful for your constant message and support as it is indeed a human rights issue. Thank you for all you stand for!! ❤️
Sorry for your loss, Kerri. Many American women were devastated June of 2022 with the decision of our Republican majority supreme Court. It's shameful what certain states have now done, absolutely shameful. Women are dying and experiencing severe mental trauma as a result of these decisions. I live in a country that hates my sex and wants to control my uterus. And sadly, it's minority women and girls who suffer the most...
I’ve decided you are my impersonal shopper. I like my life like I like my makeup - simple. So thanks for the solid recs. I will definitely be buying at least one of these. Torn on which neutral so looking forward to seeing them all on you at some point.
Yes, you're right, the pronuntiation is "vaketta", with a strong "k" sound (and the correct word in italian is "vacchetta", with double "c", but everyone, every brand, writes it wrongly "vachetta" with a single "c"). (The same for "pistachio", that in reality is "pistacchio", with two "c", and it's pronounced "pistakio", with a strong "k" sound.)
I got 4 of these and love them all ! They stay on all day and no creasing in these 60 year old eyelids, they look great on. I too love all things. Great video. Love from Canada ❤
Yasssssss👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I’m 65 and that is just what I want to hear! I have the stick foundation, blush, contour stick, and a lipstick so far. Eyeshadows next.
Oh, and the great skin. It’s a must have.
That is great to know! Just turned 60…and yes everything creases. Must try these!
Thanks for the review and telling me they are pro choice
Thank you for using all my favorite Merit shades. I love how the eyeshadows and blush look on you. And the lips too.
Thank you Linda!🙏🏻✨
Beautiful 😍Congratulations to the sponsorship, well deserved 👏
OMG I've got my eye on the green eyeshadow! LUV Merit! Congrats on the partnership Cate!
Thanks Maria!💋
I need to see you in those more evening colors. The grey, the navy, the green. I’m a man and I love a dark sooty eye for going dancing. 80s clubs and such.
Check out all those on Merit’s social media! They have great swatches and great shots of their models wearing those shades.
Finally!! I have very impatiently been waiting for your review. I love Merit products - have so many. Now I'll add the eyeshadows to my collection, along with the Fox blush. I don't have that color. Thank you, thank you. You look gorgeous.
Thank you! And yes Fox is unreal. 🦊
You eyes are so pretty. I loved Social eyeshadow on you. I'm going to purchase Midcentury and Viper.
I just bought my first Merit Shadow in Studio and I am completely obsessed!!! What an amazing company. Now I want it all!
Yasssss girl I wear studio several times a week! The best!
Congratulations on partnering with Merit! ❤ Beautiful xo.
Thanks!
Congratulations on the perfect partnership!!! This look includes all your best colors, and i am in love with the new eye shadows. They will be the item i end my no buy year on for sure. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Kim🩷
Like, I don’t need one of these eyeshadows, but also yes I definitely do.
They’re gorg!✨
Samesies 😂😂😂
Actually, you really don’t. Mine dried out in less than five months.
I didn't cheat with the timestamps Cate...I watched the whole vid!! 🥰
These shadows were made for you!! Congrats on the PR from Merit!! I'm now thinking I'd like to try the Social shade...the soft mauve...it looks so pretty!!
Thank you lady! And yes I MUST try Social! Good call!
They all looks so amazing, I wondering if the blue and green shade wril work as a liner around the eyes because they dry down..?
Yes they’re all the same formula, so they’ll apply the same. Just as Brun applied well as a liner.
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Looking forward try that, they looks amazing on you.
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I love the Merit stick foundation! I always use the brush but I should try the sponge application.
Yes def try it!
I absolutely love this makeup look on you! Gorgeous.
Thanks!
I just got my delivery for 2 of the Solo Shadows….. Nelson (soft gray) and Midcentury (warm brown). I love them !!!❤️ I’m going to order Viper (warm green) and possibly Brun (deep brown). The blush looks beautiful 🤩 on you!
Yayyyyy!
I am dying to try these shadows. Merit is one of my favorite brands hands down, and I do the Fox and Stockholm combo several days a week because of you !😅 I am for sure getting a few of those shadows as I find I am dram to one and done for awhile now - can’t be bothered to fuss with HUGE palates
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I always love your videos! And when makeup gives you rage lol These shadows look fabulous! and love the full look tutorial
Thank you!🤣💋
Congratulations Cate!!! So deserving!
🙏🏻♥️
Will you be doing a review of the new Glossier Foundation?
I hope to yes!
OMG! Cate! I’m flying quickly to their website to order the shadows. Love love a mat formula that looks moist. Fantastic accomplishment with the partnership! I did purchase the gel gloss in the peach shade and find it marvelous on my lips! No bleeding! Thank you for your enthusiastic presentation! Merit is lucky, too!
Thanks Marylynne! And I’ve linked everything in my description box as always!
@@catethegreatbeauty Hi Cate! Have a question. My eyes are hooded and the best place for shadow is in and above my crease. I still apply shadow on my lids, though it’s the tiniest bit visible. Knowing that, along with having green eyes, what shades would you recommend? Honestly, I like the green, navy and mauve colors. Daring to be a bit feisty with eye makeup! LOL! Thank you!
I think Studio will be perfect for that! And go for those other shades too! No rules!🩷
@@catethegreatbeauty Thanks, Cate! Studio it is to start! Love watching you!
Hey Cate! Im a single shadow/not a fan of pallets either girl. I have a red dye allergy and so I find that I can't use a lot of shades in pre determined pallets. I just buy singles and do my one and done looks. Love it!
👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️
I ordered studio, can’t wait! Very curious to see the purple on someone!
I really enjoy your videos ! You are funny, informative and so Real 😊 Love it ❤
Thank you!💋
I just ordered the eyeshadow in studio and wasn’t sure if I got the right shade… after watching this, I know I’m going to love it as my day to day all over shadow! Your combo of millennial lipstick and maraschino lip gelee is divine. And your blush! Absolutely beautiful! Love your video! ❤
Yasssssssss✨♥️
I can’t wait to get mine! So pretty
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That liner!!!!
Right?!
And it stayed?@@catethegreatbeauty
Oh yes. Girl this product doesn’t fade until you wash it off.
Fucking sold, I love hazy liner on a day to day basis. Thank you!!!@@catethegreatbeauty
Also to Merit's credit, a round of applause for the models/photographers/MUA's/lighting/staff/packaging etc. in the promotion of their products! They know how to sell it to us boy‼They had me at hello with their lipsticks💄😍
Yes agreed! Truly visually stunning and true to their vibe✨
@@catethegreatbeauty the pics of the models in their products are absolutely breathtaking🫨😙😍
Just saw the colors available and I want the navy, green, grey and dark brown! Definitely need a sale! 😊
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Merit is right up my alley, and they stay there with this release. Have my eye on 2…
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Okay I’ve heard nothing but positive reviews on those Merit single shadows. You convinced me Cate, I placed my order for the single shadows. Used your link to place my order 😊💞
Yassssssss and thank you!
You have me SOLD on Mertit😊😊😊😊Thanks so much, as always😉
You look so pretty ❤
Thank you!!💋
Amazing and beautiful 💝
I have heard from others that they found the brand because they are pro choice too and that the brand is so so good, please tell them to be able international ❤❤
We like that here in Denmark, because we have the choice legal here In Denmark.
Great job ❤
Big hugs from Denmark 🌹🥰💝
Oh I’m glad to hear that! That surprises me, as no one really talks about that outside of my channel so that’s awesome! So happy to hear it.
@@catethegreatbeauty
There are being talked a lot about it, here we don't understand what people have to get children they don't want or ready to get, that isn't good fore eny child to be born into.
But people are talking they are just afraid to say it to loud. ☺️
Big hugs from Denmark 💝🌹🥰
Well I hope they get loud!
@@catethegreatbeauty
Yes Mt too, I just can't imagine how it is writh no choice.
A lot of people are saying that, it is why there are so many children that are mistreated, killed and live horrible lives.
You are doing a great job and people are beginning to think.
You know it’s gonna be a great video when Cate says she’s angry in the intro 🤩 #inCATEweTrust
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I just bought the great skin and love it!
Yassssss✨
Awesome video. Love merit eyeshadow and Merit was fortunate to partner with you. I can tell that you love Merit too. New subscriber here!
Ahhhh thank you Lisa!
Im beyond excited for that green and cozy season! I didnt know their mascara was tubing its so hard to get off. I wonder if my sephora just doesnt have a high turn over and i got some old ones.
Oh no, I was saying that most tubing mascaras leave a lot of tubes behind that I personally find hard to remove- but that’s not the case with the Merit Clean Lash!
I love the Merit eyeshadows! I have fair to light cool neutral skintone (Dune is my Minimalist Perfecting Foundation and Concealer Stick shade) so the shades Social and Nelson are my faves. They apply so effortlessly! I also have the Bronzer in Clay, the Highlighting Balm in Cava, the Cheek Color in Mood and Signature Lips lipstick in Baby, which is my MLBB shade❤
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Wow! . Love, love , love the look.
Thanks Joyce!✨
I just bought this Eyeshadow shade Studio & the Brush & I know I’m going to have to go get the Brun & a couple more shades too , I am really getting into the Merit products …. I’m in my mid 60’s too 👌
love how you do your brows
Thank you!
Do you have any comparison to the MAC Paint Pots??
These are much creamier and thin than MAC paint pots when applied with the warmth of your finger. MACs paint pots are also meant to be more of an eyeshadow primer/base, and that’s not the intention is these.
Hi, just saw your comment. I wondered the exact same thing and I just happen to have several (10+ 🤦🏼♀️) of the Mac paint pots. I pulled them all out and have been using them with the merit solo shadows every day since I received the merit shadows. I use the merit first then the Mac on top. Works perfectly together and the staying power of the merit makes it all last all damn day!! Love these shadows!! 🖤
OMG those swatches 😍
Right?!
Hi Cate! Thank you for the great and informative review. The products looked beautiful on you. I really enjoyed watching your video and I had a good laugh at some of your comments. ✨These shadows are everything!
xo Klaudia
Thanks Klaudia!
I shouldn’t be shopping but I want the shadows and the blush and everything else lol . Since I love Outlander so much I bought the Sassanach gin and it’s pricey, but it is damn good. I just wish the actor came with my bottle of gin lol.
🤣🤣🤣
“The crypt keeper” 😂😂 and omg you got me hooked on the merit flush balm in Stockholm, then that merit serum and now I need two of those shadows lol totally buying social and studio. ❤
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
The more I use the Merit (damn autocorrect kept changing this to various other options on me) Stick foundation the more i am blown away by it. It’s a definite re-purchase for me. And I’ve got to get the Fox flush balm!!! And maybe even Stockholm too! 🤗. Not sure how I feel about the matte finish of the shadows for me, but because you have such flawless skin, it looks fantastic on you.
That’s simply amazing! Incredible how it all looks on ya! Pretttyyy hope they ship to Germany…
You’ll have to check but yes I believe they ship internationally. Look into it!
Perfection Cate!!
Thanks Lisa!
YAAAASSS! We love it
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Beautiful natural wearable look! Cate,what primer did you use? I have one of their blushes and love it. Will check out the eyeshadows and the stick foundation, too.❤
I used the InnBeauty Face Glaze- it’s amazing!
Ugh finally an influencer I can relate to, I am an aspiring Lux Minimalist Millennial, whom also dislikes palettes am here’s for these beautiful shades and finishes I have to get that cheek balm and shadow now!
Oh amazing! Thank you for finding me!
The lilah b foundation scared me away from cream foundations but i just might have to try the foundation stick and eyeshadow ✨
It’s about the product, but it’s even moreso about the application! If your skin is nice and hydrated and you apply the shadows as I showed, I think you’ll love them!
You look gorgeous! ❤
Thank you!!🩷
Great video!! But when Merit finally starts shipping to Europe?!
I have no idea! Contact Merit!
Stunning!
Thank you Aundrea!💋✨
Wow. I was kinda meh about the shadows but after seeing this…excuse me I’m going to go spend all my money on them.
Yes they’re perfection IMO!✨
Stunning
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I want ALL. That’s it. ❤❤❤
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I just happen to be going to Sephora tomorrow to pick up a gift… I wonder if any Merit shadows will fall into my cart by accident?
They’re online only at this point! Order them from the links in my description box!
@@catethegreatbeauty Thank you! ☺️
You mentioned that the shadows set down in 15 seconds. That being said, do you think they pots will dry out quickly?
They have a click tight lid that is supposed to help with that issue.
The lids click tight! But I can’t predict how they’ll age🤷🏼♀️
Am I correct in saying Charlotte Tilbury is NOT pro-choice? I read that, but couldn't confirm either way.
Yes you are correct. Charlotte Tilbury is not a prochoice brand. If you have more questions regarding this- check out my prochoice beauty brand list on Instagram.
Beautiful ❤
Thank you!💋
I’m from the UK and I recently had a very much wanted pregnancy resulted in an ultrasound which showed our baby had a serious birth defect called Anencephaly which means most of the skull, head and brain are missing. Unfortunately the baby if carried to full term will either be still born or will die within a few hours. As devastating as it was, I couldn’t help but be thankful I was in a country where termination was possible. I’ve since read that America has some states where women were forced to carry babies and give birth, or travel over 1,000 miles in a distressed state to have the upsetting procedure. I hope this message is a reminder for you that women are thankful for your constant message and support as it is indeed a human rights issue. Thank you for all you stand for!! ❤️
Kerri, I’m so sorry this happened to you and I’m so glad you were able to get the care you deserved. Thank you for sharing and for your support!🩷👊🏻
thank you so much Cate, keep doing what you’re doing, it’s so important! Xx❤
Sorry for your loss, Kerri. Many American women were devastated June of 2022 with the decision of our Republican majority supreme Court. It's shameful what certain states have now done, absolutely shameful. Women are dying and experiencing severe mental trauma as a result of these decisions. I live in a country that hates my sex and wants to control my uterus. And sadly, it's minority women and girls who suffer the most...
Perfection!!!!!
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I’ve decided you are my impersonal shopper. I like my life like I like my makeup - simple. So thanks for the solid recs. I will definitely be buying at least one of these. Torn on which neutral so looking forward to seeing them all on you at some point.
Honored!!🙏🏻✨
I’ve now tried both Studio and Midcentury and they’re both stunning.
Dang…. Now I want All the colors!!! Ugh!! I’m not going to have any money after this lol.
You are hilarious by the way.. laughing out loud here
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Wowie thank you
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Gorgeous
Thanks!
Merit is not available to us in Australia , its ridiculous Merit please ship to Oz or find a retail supplier . We need you down under .
Write to them and let them know! They won’t see it posted here.
Cate, I'm so angry for you and your sponsorship with Merit🥰 WOW, absolutely stunning 🩷🧡💯
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Yes, you're right, the pronuntiation is "vaketta", with a strong "k" sound (and the correct word in italian is "vacchetta", with double "c", but everyone, every brand, writes it wrongly "vachetta" with a single "c").
(The same for "pistachio", that in reality is "pistacchio", with two "c", and it's pronounced "pistakio", with a strong "k" sound.)
Yup! I studied opera so I’m ALLL about pronunciation of European languages!