Made from a unique blend of peptides, spermidine, and polysaccharides, Great Skin Complex is a proprietary, first-to-market innovation. Developed for its immediate and long term hydration and barrier benefits, Great Skin Complex brings a new level of scientific advancement to MERIT's product assortment. Additionally, Great Skin Complex is derived from an unexpected source: food waste. All elements of the Complex are sourced from a byproduct of arctic microalgae that is sustainably grown in Icelandic reactors for the food industry. Designed to fit seamlessly into any routine, Great Skin Priming Moisturizer instantly blurs and preps skin while helping to provide time-release hydration for perfected skin all day.
"With Great Skin Priming Moisturizer, we're once again responding to feedback from our community, who were tired of single ingredient formulas, conflicting information, and an ever-growing number of steps presented to them by the skincare industry," said Aila Morin, CEO of MERIT. "In contrast, Great Skin Priming Moisturizer makes getting ready easier. And while the science behind the formula is complex, the experience for customers is simple: Great Skin Priming Moisturizer is suitable for all skin types, won't clog pores, and is clinically proven to provide hydration, smoothing, firming and priming benefits both immediately and over time."
To validate its effectiveness, Great Skin Priming Moisturizer was tested in a clinical study of 51 participants. Hydration was measured with Corneometer, Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) was measured with Tewameter, and elasticity and firmness was measured with Cutometer, with statistically significant improvements found in:
After 8 hours:
- 32% average increase in hydration
- Supports moisture barrier and prevents water loss after first use
- Improves skin barrier function after first use
After 1 week:
- 76% of users saw improved elasticity
- 70% of users saw improved firmness
