From the snippets I’ve been digging through online, it seems like people are all about finding alternatives to pretty much everything Merit, from their tinted lip oil to that perfect-everything-stick, the Minimalist (which, btw, is *amazing*, but I digress). So, a bag dupe? Totally makes sense.
I saw something about checking out “merit makeup bag dupe selection” on Etsy or something. Honestly? That’s probably your best bet for finding something *actually* similar in vibe, but maybe with a handmade, unique twist. Forget Amazon, think indie shops! You might even stumble across something *better* than the original, if you’re lucky!
Now, I haven’t actually *seen* a perfect, identical dupe floating around the internet. And truthfully, finding *exact* dupes is kinda rare anyway. It’s more about capturing the *essence*, right? That minimalist, chic, “I-woke-up-like-this-but-actually-spent-20-minutes-on-my-makeup” vibe. So think about what *you* like about the Merit bag: is it the size? The material? The color? The overall sleekness?
And listen, don’t just settle for something that *looks* like the Merit bag. Think about the *functionality*. Does it need to be waterproof? Does it need tons of little compartments? I have a theory that most makeup bags are useless and just end up as black holes, but maybe that’s just me!
The thing is, I bet you could find a simple, canvas pouch in a similar color palette (think muted neutrals, blush pinks, maybe even a cool sage green) at like, Target or even a local craft store. Slap a cute iron-on patch on it, maybe add a little tassel – boom! DIY Merit dupe. Boom.
Plus, you could also totally score that Signature Bag for free. I read something about how you can get it for free if you buy some of their products. If you really like them anyway, then it may be worth it.
