MERIT 'The Uniform' Tinted Mineral SPF 45 Hits 20 Shades (April 2025)
Shade range has long been the weak spot for tinted mineral SPF — MERIT's April 2025 expansion to 20 shades takes aim at exactly that.
On April 9, 2025, MERIT added five new shades to The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 45 (non-nano zinc oxide, $38), bringing the total to 20 shades spanning light, medium and deep tones across cool, warm and neutral undertones.
Beauty industry observers note that shade range has historically been the Achilles' heel of mineral tinted SPF for medium-to-deep skin, so a high-profile expansion to 20 inclusive shades signals the makeup-SPF category is treating inclusivity as a core feature rather than an afterthought.
Questions we get a lot
How many shades does MERIT The Uniform SPF 45 come in now?
As of April 9, 2025, MERIT added five new shades, bringing The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 45 to 20 total shades. They span light, medium and deep tones across cool, warm and neutral undertones, widening the match range for more skin tones.
What sunscreen filter does The Uniform use?
The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 45 is a mineral sunscreen built on non-nano zinc oxide, a broad-spectrum filter that sits on the skin's surface. The active ingredient and SPF claim are documented on the product's FDA drug label.
r/MakeupAddiction: 'Does MERIT The Uniform finally have a shade that works on deeper skin without an ashy cast?'