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Beauty buzz: Merit Great Skin Moisturizer, Naked Sundays Hydrating Glow Mist SPF50+, and Glow Recipe Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum

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They say: A lightweight facial moisturizer from the celeb-favourite brand Merit that features hydrates skin while prepping it for makeup. The fragrance-free formula features ingredients like oat extract, glycerin and a proprietary Great Skin Complex to tone and moisturize skin.

We say: This lotion is rich yet lightweight. A few pumps applied to skin following serum left our tester’s skin feeling soothed and hydrated. True to its claims of providing a perfect canvas for makeup, our tester notes this moisturizer seemed to prep skin for a smoother application of her foundation.

$52 | Meritbeauty.com | Sephora

They say: A sunscreen mist with a sun protection factor of 50-plus, this spritz formula features skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and watermelon extract to hydrate and boost radiance.

We say: This sunscreen mist is impressive. The super-fine mist means you’re not left with patchy splatters of product but rather a lightweight veil of sun protection. It’s the perfect SPF pick for those who are reluctant to reapply sunscreen throughout the day because of fearing it will feel to heavy on skin.

$36.99 | Shoppers Drug Mart

They say: A serum that features a .16 per cent triple-retinoid formulation including retinol, retinal, and retinyl ester. Suitable for all skin types — but designed for those over the age of 20 —  this serum works to minimize blemishes while addressing skin concerns such as texture and pore visibility.

We say: Despite boasting a trio of retinols, this serum is billed as safe for sensitive skin. Ingredients like blackberry extract and glycerin help to protect skin’s moisture barrier. Our tester found this serum, when used daily, helped to address new breakouts while also making her skin appear more smooth overall.

$65 | Sephora

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