Merit Five Minute Morning vs Nars Endless Orgasm Vault
Buy the Merit Five Minute Morning if you want a complete, buildable everyday routine in one set and care about clean, vegan formulas. Buy the Nars Endless Orgasm Vault if you want nine full-size Orgasm-shade eye, lip and cheek products plus a bag at a low price. The Merit set is $177.00 at meritbeauty.com as of October 31, 2026. The Nars vault is $64.95 on eBay as of November 1, 2026.
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Merit Five Minute Morning
Choose the Merit Five Minute Morning if you want a customizable, vegan morning routine with light-to-medium buildable coverage and no known acne-triggering ingredients.
Pros
- Complete routine in one set: complexion, cheek, lip, brow and lash.
- Customizable between The Minimalist and The Uniform, with shade choices.
- Vegan and cruelty-free, free of 72 potentially acne-triggering ingredients.
- Hydrating, buildable light-to-medium coverage for everyday wear.
- Free shipping and returns from the brand.
Cons
- $177.00 is nearly three times the Nars price.
- Only 7 pieces and no cosmetic bag.
What separates them
| Merit Five Minute Morning | Nars Endless Orgasm Vault | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $177.00 at meritbeauty.com as of October 31, 2026 | $64.95 on eBay as of November 1, 2026 |
| Number of products | 7 pieces | 9 full-size pieces plus a cosmetic bag |
| Customization | Choose the Minimalist or The Uniform and pick shades | Fixed assorted shade set |
| Coverage | Light-to-medium, buildable | Full-size blush, liquid blush and eyeshadow with no stated coverage level |
| Formula claims | Free of 72 potentially acne-triggering ingredients; vegan; cruelty-free | Formulated without talc, silicone, alcohol, PEG, EDTA, parabens, sulfates, phthalates and mineral oil |
| Skin focus | Targets pigmentation and dark spots; hydrating | Color-focused; no skin treatment claims |
| Availability | Ongoing set on meritbeauty.com |
Price history
$177.00$64.95
- Merit Five Minute Morning: lowest $177.00 on Oct 31 at meritbeauty.com; $177.00 on Nov 2.
- Nars Endless Orgasm Vault: lowest $64.95 on Nov 1 at eBay; $64.95 on Nov 2.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Merit Five Minute Morning | Nars Endless Orgasm Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Umber, Amber, Apres, Archival, Bespoke | — |
| Form Type | Stick, Balm, Brush, Mascara, Oil | — |
| Texture Type | Lightweight formula | — |
| Coverage Level | Light-to-medium | — |
| Buildable Coverage | Yes | — |
| Free Of | 72 potentially acne-triggering ingredients | — |
| Addresses Skin Concern | Pigmentation, Acne-triggering ingredients elimi… | — |
| Body Part Use | Lip, Brow, Cheek, Lash | — |
| Application Method | Highlighting, Blending | — |
| Night / Day Use |
What reviewers say
Nars Endless Orgasm Vault
Buyer feedback on the set is mostly about the transaction rather than the makeup: items arrived as described, packed carefully and shipped fast. The main complaints are that returns are not accepted and that one buyer found the price high for a discontinued product.
Pros
- Arrived exactly as described
- Careful, protective packaging
- Fast shipping
- Good seller communication
Cons
- Returns not accepted
- Price felt high for a discontinued item
Questions and answers
- Which set is better for an everyday morning routine?
- The Merit set. It is built as a five-minute morning routine with complexion, cheek, lip, brow and lash in one box. The Nars vault is color-focused and has no skincare claims.
- Is the Nars vault worth the lower price?
- Yes if you want Orgasm shades. Nine full-size products plus a bag for $64.95 on eBay as of November 1, 2026 is strong value per piece. The Merit set costs $177.00 for seven pieces.
- Which is better for acne-prone skin?
- Merit. It is free of 72 potentially acne-triggering ingredients and targets pigmentation and dark spots. Nars lists several exclusions but makes no acne or pigmentation claims.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Nars vault, by volume. It has nine full-size items, including a 4.8g blush and 7ml liquid blush. Merit's set is sized for a daily routine and will run out sooner with regular use.
- Can I customize the shades?
- Only with Merit. You pick The Minimalist or The Uniform and select shades. The Nars vault ships as a fixed assorted set.
- Is the Nars vault still being made?
- No. It is a limited edition and the eBay listing describes it as discontinued. Buy it while stock lasts; Merit's set is an ongoing product.
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