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UPDATED MAY 2026: Lip liners are a bit of an obsession for me, so I was excited to try the new MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner shades for 2026. Here’s everything you need to know with photos and swatches.
What’s New in the Merit Signature Lip Liner Shade Extension?
The new shades are available exclusively at MERIT* right now.
The six new shades are as follows:
- Bauhaus – black plum
- Subconscious – plum mauve
- Cassis – rose
- Rose – dusty rose
- June – warm medium nude
- Cowboy – warm brown
The original launch focused heavily on easy nude tones, whereas this extension introduces richer plums, deeper browns and more statement shades while still maintaining the sheer, wearable Merit aesthetic.
MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner NEW 2026 Shades Swatches
Here mare the swatches of all the new shades for 2026:
Original Shades and Swatches
There were 8 shades in the original collection:
- Beverly Hills – soft peach pink
- Bespoke – pink brown
- Coupe – cool pink
- Sportif – warm peach brown
- Mayfair – cool mauve
- Tabac – neutral brown
- Brownstone – warm brown
- Capricorn – rich brown
I have three of those shades to show you – Beverly Hills, Bespoke and Coupe:
MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner FAQs
Are MERIT Signature Lip Liners long wearing?
They are designed to give soft definition and comfortable wear rather than ultra-matte longwear performance.
Are MERIT lip liners drying?
No. The gel-based formula contains jojoba and pomegranate complex to keep lips comfortable and hydrated.
Which MERIT lip liner shades are best for cool undertones?
Subconscious, Rose and Cassis work especially well on cooler undertones.
Can you wear MERIT Signature Lip Liner all over the lips?
Yes. The sheer satin texture works beautifully as an all-over lip tint.
What are the new MERIT Signature Lip Liner shades for 2026?
Bauhaus – black plum
Subconscious – plum mauve
Cassis – rose
Rose – dusty rose
June – warm medium nude
Cowboy – warm brown
Where can you buy the new MERIT Lip Liner shades?
The new shades are available exclusively at MERIT* right now.
