MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick Review | Foundation or Concealer? Sandstone

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In today’s video, I’m sharing my honest, long-term review of the MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick in the shade Sandstone.

If you’ve ever wondered:
Is MERIT The Minimalist a foundation or a concealer?
The answer is… somehow, it’s both.

I’ve been using this complexion stick consistently since April 2025, so this is not a first impression — it’s a real wear test on aging skin. I’m 49 years old, with fine lines, wrinkles, combination skin, and redness from vascular rosacea, and I’m breaking down exactly how this product performs in real life.

In this video, I cover:

What the MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick actually is

How it performs as both foundation and concealer

Claims vs reality after months of wear

Application tips (fingers, brush, sponge)

Pros, cons, and who this product is best for

Whether it’s worth the $52 CAD price tag at Sephora Canada

MERIT describes this complexion stick as lightweight, buildable, and skin-like, and for the most part, I agree. It gives natural-looking coverage, evens out skin tone beautifully, and never exaggerates fine lines or wrinkles. It’s especially forgiving, easy to touch up throughout the day, and incredibly beginner-friendly.

I also share how this performs on my oily T-zone, how I make it last all day with primer and setting spray, and why the packaging is a huge plus for me — especially on days when my MS affects my hands.

If you’re looking for a natural foundation stick, a concealer alternative, or a minimal makeup product that works well on mature skin, this review will help you decide if MERIT The Minimalist is worth adding to your routine.

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Have you tried MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick?
Do you use it as a foundation, concealer, or both?

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - First video of 2026
0:41 - Welcome back!
2:00 - Perfect match
3:14 - Claims vs. Reality
4:28 - Application & performance
6:38 - Pros
8:19 - Cons
9:08 - Is this baddie worth it?
10:11 - The final verdict
10:37 - Thanks for watching
10:57 - BLOOPERS

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