Merit Beauty’s Ginger Lipstick is the everyday lipstick of my dreams – this is why you need it this summer

YESTERDAY, a colleague asked me for a lipstick recommendation for her wedding day, and I instantly thrust Merit into her hands.

My adoration for these cult, minimalist lipsticks is no secret, and I've recommended them to countless friends, thanks to their hydrating, radiant formulas.

Merit Signature Satin Lip in Ginger, £28

Whilst aren't the most pigmented products on the block, they deliver an enviable silk-like shimmer to the lips.

Their glossy, buttery-soft formulas can be slicked onto lips for a hydrating burst of colour, creating similar results to a tinted lip balm.

My lips are prone to regular chapping and dryness meaning that so many other lipstick formulas dry down into creases, drawing attention to them.

However, glides over textured skin and imperfections, hydrating as it goes, thanks to squalane and sunflower seed oil.

Their buildable, satin formula is completely faff-free and suitable for the heavy-handed - so much so, that I've never used a lip liner with any of the shades.

Earlier, this year, Merit launched a of its cult Signature Lip, which was met with applause.

While I was a huge fan (and loved every shade), I've been waiting for a new shade of the classic with bated breath.

Fortunately, I didn't have to wait long as Merit launched Ginger in May, a brand new shade addition.