Merit The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF50

Merit Beauty has just dropped what could be its most wearable product to date: The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50, landing officially on 22 May. Designed to slip into your daily routine as effortlessly as their cult Minimalist Complexion Stick, this latest launch blurs the line between skincare and makeup with that quiet luxury feel the brand is known for, without the usual SPF drama.

So what makes The Uniform stand out in a crowded sunscreen aisle? For one, it’s 100 percent mineral, but you’d never guess. The formula uses ultra-fine zinc oxide to deliver high-level UVA and UVB protection without leaving behind the dreaded chalky cast. If the words “mineral SPF” still conjure images of white streaks and pilling, this might just change your mind.

Available in 15 flexible shades, the tint is designed to mirror the tones in Merit’s base range, making shade matching intuitive. The coverage is light to medium — your skin, just more even and gently blurred. It’s the kind of product you’d reach for on days when foundation feels like too much, but you still want a touch of polish.

Texture-wise, it’s everything you’d want from an everyday base: weightless, oil-free, silicone-free, and non-comedogenic. That means no clogged pores, no greasiness, and no makeup slippage by midday. It’s particularly well suited for sensitive skin types, and layers beautifully with both skincare and colour products.

Behind the scenes, this wasn’t a rushed release. The brand reportedly went through 50 iterations to perfect the texture and shade payoff. It shows. Their proprietary pigment dispersion tech allows the formula to blend like skincare while still delivering uniform, reliable colour, which is a rare feat for mineral formulas.

Merit suggests pairing The Uniform with their Great Skin Priming Serum underneath and topping with a few dabs of the Minimalist Stick where you want extra coverage. But honestly, this is the kind of product that makes “skinimalism” actually feel achievable.

The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50 will be available in the UK from 22 May, exclusively via Merit’s website and select retail partners. If you’re after a modern, fuss-free base that also happens to protect your skin with SPF 50, this might just be your new favourite.