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Reality TV star and MomTok influencer Whitney Leavitt's "dream come true" moment has finally arrived: making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago.
"I’m so grateful to get to play the iconic character of Roxie Hart," she gushed. "I’m just looking forward to putting my spin on it and having a lot of fun."
But that's not the only debut Whitney is making this year. As the face of Merit's latest campaign, she's helping introduce the brand's new Signature Lip Blush.
"It’s so easy and comfortable," Whitney says of the lipstick's weightless sheer matte formula that provides an effortless blurred effect. "Lipstick can be fussy, but Signature Lip Blush feels lightweight like a balm and truly lasts all day."
That's not the only Merit product that's made it onto Whitney's top shelf, though. She told E! News she's also a fan of the Great Skin Priming moisturizer for a flawless base, The Minimalist complexion stick to spot correct on busy days (which is always), and the viral Cheek Flush in the shade Cheeky.
Between The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Dancing With the Stars, and now Chicago, Whitney knows a thing or two about sweat-proof makeup that lasts for hours. And she has the best hacks for achieving long-lasting makeup, which includes a $11 drugstore setting spray.
Whitney Leavitt is ready to give you the onstage razzle dazzle and her behind the scenes skincare secrets. Shop Merit's new Signature Lip Blush, plus more of Whitney's must-have beauty favorites below.
Whitney Leavitt's Merit Favorites
From their newest lipstick to their viral blushes, Whitney is a Merit girl through and through.
Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lip Blush
This balm-like buildable lip color has a sheer matte finish perfect for creating the trendy blurred lip look. Available in several shades (Whitney's go-to color is September), she says "I love to pop on a bold lip, so having eight shades to choose from across pink, red, nude is amazing."
Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush
You've definitely seen every makeup influencer on TikTok use these melt-in-your skin dewy cream blushes. Whitney uses it as part of her five-minute makeup routine "to bring some color to my face." She uses the shade Cheeky.
Merit Great Skin Priming And Firming Moisturizer
To achieve a long-lasting base, Whitney uses this hybrid priming moisturizer. Formulated with barrier strengthening peptides and hydrating hyaluronic acid, Whitney raves that this primer "plumps the skin and preps for makeup really well."
Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick
Whitney uses this complexion stick, which delivers buildable natural coverage, to spot correct. Whether used a foundation or concealer, it seamlessly blends into the skin for undetectable coverage.
Merit Shade Slick Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil
This lip oil will become a must-have staple in your everyday makeup routine. Available in three finishes, it gives your lips a wash of color and a high-shine effect and is made with hydrating ingredients to keep your lips moisturized.
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Whitney Leavitt's Must-Have Makeup and Skincare Products
Achieve clear skin and long-lasting makeup with Whitney's go-to beauty picks, which include drugstore favorites.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Setting Spray Mist
Whether on stage or in front of the camera, Whitney uses this drugstore setting spray to lock in her makeup and ensure it stays put for hours.
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CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Whitney told E! News, "I always wash my face with the CeraVe Hydrating Oil Cleanser, and pat dry with a disposable towel." Ideal for dry skin types, this oil-to-foam cleanser is made with squalane, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides to remove dirt and makeup without stripping skin.
PleasingCare Natural Green Tea Oil Absorbing Tissues
Whitney's hack to taming an oily T-zone on-the-go? "I carry blotting papers with me to use throughout the day." These bestselling ones absorb excess oil and control shine without ruining your makeup. They have over 17,000 5-star reviews.
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream
Of this cult-favorite product, Whitney says, "It’s the best nighttime moisturizer." The ultra-rich cream provides long-lasting hydration in addition to soothing dry, irritated skin. It has 34,000+ 5-star reviews.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze
Whitney does her brows with the iconic Anastasia brow freeze. The strong, flexible formula tames rowdy brows, keeping them in place for hours without any flakey residue.
Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara
This Whitney-approved tubing mascara evenly coats lashes for a defined and lengthened appearance that won't smudge or flake. It's formulated with lash-conditioning shea butter and castor oil.
Tower 28 Beauty LipSoftie Hydrating Tinted Lip Treatment Balm
Fight dry, flaky lips with this tinted lip treatment. It delivers the intense hyrdation of a lip mask with the sheer color of a lip oil.
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