{"id":2582,"date":"2026-05-18T18:43:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T18:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/katie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T18:43:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T18:43:19","slug":"katie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/katie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"Katie Holmes uses Merit for her &#8216;minimal makeup&#8217; routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\">\n\t\tPage Six may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>The consummate \u201cit\u201d girl just spilled her effortless beauty secrets.<\/p>\n<p>Katie Holmes shared her go-to routine on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYccRFaND1e\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> yesterday. And as it turns out, it\u2019s from the same brand stars like Martha Stewart and Cameron Diaz use: <a data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F18%2Fstyle%2Fkatie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmeritbeauty.sjv.io%2Fc%2F2229206%2F2935335%2F34702%3FsubId1%3DPageSix-Textlink%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2F&amp;author=Eradolnyp&amp;articleID=8940394&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2018%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=katie-holmes&amp;contentsection=style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Merit Beauty<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cDawson\u2019s Creek\u201d alumna admitted that she wears \u201cvery minimal makeup\u201d in her daily life because she doesn\u2019t feel assured in her ability to apply it. (\u201cI guess I still think it\u2019s the \u201990s, it was cool back then,\u201d she quips). But she swears Merit really \u201cdoes make it easier,\u201d even calling its products \u201cconfident-making.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"8940937\"><br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.55957031;display:block\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"8940937\" width=\"330\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/www-instagram-com-reel-dyccrfand1e-128130170.jpg\" alt=\"Katie Holmes in a white robe, ready for a beauty routine.\" class=\"wp-image-8940937\"  \/><figcaption>Katie Holmes shares her fresh, minimal makeup. <span class=\"credit\">katieholmes\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the branded post, Holmes breaks down the rest of her routine for a quick, fresh face that\u2019s covetable as it is summer-ready. Read on for all of her favorites (many of which our editors also swear by). <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a data-ga4-event=\"{&quot;event_name&quot;:&quot;ux_engagement&quot;,&quot;source_unit&quot;:&quot;buy_button&quot;,&quot;source_position&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/meritbeauty.sjv.io\/c\/2229206\/2935335\/34702?subId1=PageSix-Buttonlink&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fflush-balm&quot;,&quot;event_label&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\" data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F18%2Fstyle%2Fkatie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmeritbeauty.sjv.io%2Fc%2F2229206%2F2935335%2F34702%3FsubId1%3DPageSix-Buttonlink%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fflush-balm&amp;author=Eradolnyp&amp;articleID=8940394&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2018%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=katie-holmes&amp;contentsection=style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.50146628;display:block\" decoding=\"async\" data-no-modal=\"true\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cheeky.jpg\" alt=\"Merit &quot;Cheeky&quot; flush balm blush with a red dome in a gold container.\" class=\"wp-image-8940508\"  \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">Merit <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The A-list actress applied a full face of makeup in a coordinated soft pink palette, using her fingers to gently pat on product. <\/p>\n<p>She dots <a data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F18%2Fstyle%2Fkatie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmeritbeauty.sjv.io%2Fc%2F2229206%2F2935335%2F34702%3FsubId1%3DPageSix-Buttonlink%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fflush-balm&amp;author=Eradolnyp&amp;articleID=8940394&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2018%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=katie-holmes&amp;contentsection=style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Flush Balm<\/a> in Cheeky, a cool pink, on the high points of her cheeks, plus a tiny dot on her nose \u2014 a trick she credits her \u201camazing\u201d makeup artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/genevieveherr\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Genevieve Herr<\/a> for teaching her.<\/p>\n<p>The sheer, balm-like pigment also comes in a dozen other shades and features skin-conditioning ingredients like vitamin E.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a data-ga4-event=\"{&quot;event_name&quot;:&quot;ux_engagement&quot;,&quot;source_unit&quot;:&quot;buy_button&quot;,&quot;source_position&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/meritbeauty.sjv.io\/c\/2229206\/2935335\/34702?subId1=PageSix-Buttonlink&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fthe-minimalist&quot;,&quot;event_label&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\" data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F18%2Fstyle%2Fkatie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmeritbeauty.sjv.io%2Fc%2F2229206%2F2935335%2F34702%3FsubId1%3DPageSix-Buttonlink%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fthe-minimalist&amp;author=Eradolnyp&amp;articleID=8940394&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2018%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=katie-holmes&amp;contentsection=style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.50146628;display:block\" decoding=\"async\" data-no-modal=\"true\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sand.jpg\" alt=\"Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick in the shade &quot;Sand&quot; with its lid off.\" class=\"wp-image-8940456\"  \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">Merit<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Using the shades Sand and Burlwood, Holmes pats on Merit\u2019s foundation\/concealer hybrid to even out her skin tone for a naturally flawless look.<\/p>\n<p>Formulated to blur imperfections while remaining sweat- and transfer-resistant, the cruelty-free makeup is sensitive-skin safe.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a data-ga4-event=\"{&quot;event_name&quot;:&quot;ux_engagement&quot;,&quot;source_unit&quot;:&quot;buy_button&quot;,&quot;source_position&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/meritbeauty.sjv.io\/c\/2229206\/2935335\/34702?subId1=PageSix-Buttonlink&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fsignature-lip-liner&quot;,&quot;event_label&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\" data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F18%2Fstyle%2Fkatie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmeritbeauty.sjv.io%2Fc%2F2229206%2F2935335%2F34702%3FsubId1%3DPageSix-Buttonlink%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fsignature-lip-liner&amp;author=Eradolnyp&amp;articleID=8940394&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2018%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=katie-holmes&amp;contentsection=style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.50146628;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-no-modal=\"true\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779129799_653_rose.jpg\" alt=\"Rose-colored lip liner with gold casing and a swatch.\" class=\"wp-image-8940867\"  \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">Merit <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As she discussed her love of living in New York City and its fast-paced lifestyle, the star shared that she doesn\u2019t spend a lot of time getting dressed in the morning, saying she\u2019s \u201csort of always in a rush.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But that doesn\u2019t mean the city and culture don\u2019t influence her style. She recalled how seeing a rosebud bush once made her want to wear a pink sweater the next day \u2014\u00a0and in a serendipitous moment, she was simultaneously applying this <a data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F18%2Fstyle%2Fkatie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmeritbeauty.sjv.io%2Fc%2F2229206%2F2935335%2F34702%3FsubId1%3DPageSix-Buttonlink%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fsignature-lip-liner&amp;author=Eradolnyp&amp;articleID=8940394&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2018%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=katie-holmes&amp;contentsection=style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lip liner in Rose<\/a>, a dusty pink.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a data-ga4-event=\"{&quot;event_name&quot;:&quot;ux_engagement&quot;,&quot;source_unit&quot;:&quot;buy_button&quot;,&quot;source_position&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/meritbeauty.sjv.io\/c\/2229206\/2935335\/34702?subId1=PageSix-Buttonlink&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fbrow-1980&quot;,&quot;event_label&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\" data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F18%2Fstyle%2Fkatie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmeritbeauty.sjv.io%2Fc%2F2229206%2F2935335%2F34702%3FsubId1%3DPageSix-Buttonlink%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fbrow-1980&amp;author=Eradolnyp&amp;articleID=8940394&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2018%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=katie-holmes&amp;contentsection=style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.50146628;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-no-modal=\"true\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/taupe.jpg\" alt=\"Merit brow pomade with a taupe shade brush.\" class=\"wp-image-8940644\"  \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">Merit <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shouting out her \u201cOur Town\u201d co-stars, Holmes quips that every night she\u2019d ask them, \u201cHow did I do on my brows?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI usually had one good night of brows,\u201d she deadpanned, as she filled in her arches with <a data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F18%2Fstyle%2Fkatie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmeritbeauty.sjv.io%2Fc%2F2229206%2F2935335%2F34702%3FsubId1%3DPageSix-Buttonlink%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fbrow-1980&amp;author=Eradolnyp&amp;articleID=8940394&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2018%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=katie-holmes&amp;contentsection=style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">this pomade in Taupe<\/a>. It provides both conditioning and color, promising fluffy, natural-looking brows. <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a data-ga4-event=\"{&quot;event_name&quot;:&quot;ux_engagement&quot;,&quot;source_unit&quot;:&quot;buy_button&quot;,&quot;source_position&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/meritbeauty.sjv.io\/c\/2229206\/2935335\/34702?subId1=PageSix-Buttonlink&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fshade-slick&quot;,&quot;event_label&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\" data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F18%2Fstyle%2Fkatie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmeritbeauty.sjv.io%2Fc%2F2229206%2F2935335%2F34702%3FsubId1%3DPageSix-Buttonlink%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.meritbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fshade-slick&amp;author=Eradolnyp&amp;articleID=8940394&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2018%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=katie-holmes&amp;contentsection=style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.50146628;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-no-modal=\"true\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nudepink.jpg\" alt=\"Merit lip gloss in nudepink with a gold cap.\" class=\"wp-image-8940693\"  \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">Merit <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While Biaritz, the nude-pink color Holmes uses over her Rose lip liner, is out of stock currently at Merit and Sephora, we found it available at Kohl\u2019s. Though, of course, there are also plenty of other hues to pick from!<\/p>\n<p>The actress also added <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/style\/merit-clean-lash-mascara-review\/\">mascara<\/a> to finish her look \u2014 but it seems to be a new under-wraps-for-now formula.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/05\/18\/style\/katie-holmes-uses-merit-for-her-minimal-makeup-routine\/\" target=\"_blank\">Source link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Page Six may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2583,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128130180.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2582"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2582\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2583"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2582"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}