What is Flush Balm by Merit?

Flush Balm is a cream blush balm from Merit, formulated for buildable cheek and lip colour. Merit describes a multi-use balm for cheeks and lips with a sheer, buildable flush across several shades.

Which season finish does Flush Balm serve?

Flush Balm is in the reference kit for Soft flush cheek (#3 on the AW26 Season Beauty Index): One-dot colour placed high and blended into skin — a flush, not a sculpted apple.

Merit · United States

Flush Balm

Brand: Merit. Category: Cheek. Format: Cream blush balm. Finish: Soft sheen. Best for: Buildable cheek and lip colour.

Serves Soft flush cheek · Season Beauty Index #3

Soft-flush cheek language in stick form — travel-friendly for casting kits.

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01 / The basics

What is Flush Balm?

Merit describes a multi-use balm for cheeks and lips with a sheer, buildable flush across several shades.

Best for: Buildable cheek and lip colour

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FAQ

Flush Balm, answered

What is Flush Balm by Merit?: Flush Balm is a cream blush balm from Merit, formulated for buildable cheek and lip colour. Merit describes a multi-use balm for cheeks and lips with a sheer, buildable flush across several shades.
Which season finish does Flush Balm serve?: Flush Balm is in the reference kit for Soft flush cheek (#3 on the AW26 Season Beauty Index): One-dot colour placed high and blended into skin — a flush, not a sculpted apple.

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