For the Sundance Film Festival premiere of her new film Opus, Ayo Edebiri embraced understated elegance in a moss-coloured ensemble by The Row—and her makeup was just as effortlessly refined. Celebrity makeup artist Molly Greenwald turned to MERIT, the minimalist beauty brand adored by celebrities for its “second skin” approach to complexion.
Why do stars love MERIT?
The brand champions clean, skin-friendly formulas that enhance rather than mask, offering a weightless, natural finish that never feels heavy. MERIT’s ethos revolves around simple, high-performance products that deliver radiant, sculpted looks with minimal effort—perfect for red carpets and everyday glam alike.
For Ayo’s softly sculpted, glowing look, Molly broke down the exact MERIT products she used:
“I perfected the complexion with the Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick in Amber and added warmth with the Bronze Balm Sheer Bronzer in Monarch.”
“A wash of Solo Shadow Matte Eye Color in Brun around the eyes gave a subtle depth and warmth.”
“For that fresh, just-pinched glow, I used Flush Balm Cheek Color in Persimmon, paired with Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick in L’Avenue for a soft, two-toned flush on the lips.”
The result? Glowing, sculpted, and effortlessly chic—a perfect pairing with Ayo’s sleek style.
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