Brand Board: How Merit’s minimalism, influencer GRWMs and celebrity endorsements are driving revenues of £103M

By Caroline Edwards - 22 Feb 2026
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Posted by Caroline Edwards in Case studies

3 weeks ago

Merit launched in 2021 and its minimalist products immediately catered to the trend of clean girl makeup. By 2024, its revenue hit $140 million (£103.8 million) and it offered 19 SKUs of everyday products that are easy to use. In five years, it has gained 317,000 followers on TikTok and 780,000 on Instagram. Its marketing…

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