Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Face Primer - Mattifying Makeup Base Primer for Shine and Oil Control - Pore Minimizer, Hides Wrinkles and Fine Lines – Long-lasting Makeup Gripping Formula 30g

Hello crazy photos! Oh well… at least you’ll get the idea. Okay. This stuff (the matte pore minimizer) took me awhile to figure out, but now I’m a fan. I was sort of rubbing it in like lotion when in fact you need to sort of set it on top of the skin. Then, it very much works to minimize pores and fine lines. It doesn’t take 20 years off, but it helps.I actually decided to try Elizabeth Mott through like a Black Friday sale add or something and was out of my normal MAC prep and prime and thought I’d try it. Pretty soon I tried several more… so, the pink eyeshadow primer I now use in place of MAC paint pot (I like the mac better for some things still, it’s thicker and stays better, but harder to apply perfectly and dries out with time).The purple one, radiant face primer, I don’t really like as a primer but does look nice under makeup to make your skin look more dewy and with more of a natural glow. I did a side by side on my hand with my MAC Strobe cream and they look identical when rubbed in, though the cream itself looks quite different and the texture is a little different. I prefer the MAC, but for the price it’s a great option!Now the teal one. I’ve used MAC Studio Fix for decades. As my skin matures, it just settles in cracks and looks cakey…. (And more recently Jones Road, which is pretty thick)… So the tinted primer I wasn’t really feeling as a primer but one day decided to just leave as the foundation and actually really like that! It’s lighter coverage but stays well and looks much more natural. You can also let it set and add more for thicker coverage.So, my current routine is purple, white then teal - three primers and we call that makeup set with Elf HD powder. Overall, I’ve been quite pleased with it, especially for the price.Here’s my skin after that series of “priming”…and then finished with blush/ shadow (MAC), eyeliner (Stila, liquid waterproof), mascara (Lash Princess) and lipstick (Maybeline Matte Ink 65 + MAC Matte Relentlessly Red)

Due to a thyroid condition I lost all the hair on my face and, including my eyelashes and eyebrows. So my makeup routine has changed significantly in the last 4 years. Starting with a completely blank canvas every morning definitely has its challenges, and having no eyebrows at all has been my biggest struggle. Eyebrows frame you're entire face, they are the primary components in facial expression and have a huge impact on how we communicate non-verbally, which is over 75% of our communication. I was born with a condition that resulted in the small bones in my inner ear not to form properly and I spent the first years of my life unable to hear. Although surgeries were able to provide approx 60% hearing ability later on, as an infant, the method of communication I depended on was non-verbal, unlike most babies. Still to this day, my communication depends on what I feel and see, not what I hear, and eyebrows play a huge role in my ability to understand what someone is trying to communicate. I don't mind not having eyelashes, but eyebrows actually have a significant impact on my ability to properly communicate with the world around me,domething most people don't even realize how important their eyebrows are for more than just the beauty aspect.I have tried thousands of eyebrow products from pen, pencils, pomades, even sticker brows trying to create eyebrows that look like my natural hairs. Even when I found products I was satisfied with, my oily skin would have my brows gone by noon. I wish I could thank her in person, because it was her review left on a different product on Amazon that led me to discover the Thank Me Later primer. I know it's mainly designed to be used as an eyeshadow primer, but this primer has been my holy grail for keeping my "eyebrows" looking just as good at the end of the day as when I first step out in the morning, every time I use it. And because a little goes a long way, I only need to use a tiny amount the size of a sewing push pin head each time, one tube literally lasts me almost 2 years. I bought my first tube at the end of 2018,and today in Aug 2023 I just ordered my 3rd tube, and still have some left in the second one. I just never want to have to go a day without this primer so I decided to have an extra tube on hand in case inflation continues to skyrocket prices like it has been.So for anyone out there looking for a product that can help you to create natural looking eyebrows that stay put for 24 hours, even with oily skin, THIS is your answer. I apply half a pin head size amount to each eyebrow area, (I apply mine using a stencil that I also use to apply a light brown powder with to form a clean, even, defined shape for each eyebrow) I let the primer dry while I apply my under eye concealer, then use my stencil and dab my eyebrow powder (just a shade of eyeshadow I found that matches my natural dark blonde hair as close as possible), then I carefully define the perimeter of each eyebrow with a tiny bit of concealer on a very fine tipped, firm angle brush (by Kat Von D) to give precise definition to each of my brows. I then go in with either my "Snatch and Lift" eyebrow pen or two shades of Kat Von D's "Signature Brow" pencils and very lightly create individual hair strokes. The Thank Me Later primer with a single spritz of setting spray keeps my brows looking great all day. Nothing else is needed and I don't have to worry about touch-up throughout the day either.Just a tip for those interested - When I have a night out planned with someone that I know usually leads to some hot, sweaty, face in the pillow all night adult activities, (which as adults, we all know those times can happen) my other secret for brows that stay put for up to 2-3 DAYS or through a wild all-nighter is a final coat of a product called "Model in a Bottle." It looks like a bottle of pinkish clear nail polish, but it's the BEST eyebrow sealer I've ever found. One swipe and your brows wont budge. Its held my brows in place even through a shower and getting pushed into the pool. =) So there you have it. This primer is one I depend on every single day that allows me to start with no eyebrows at all, to natural looking brows that last until I remove them when I'm ready to. Hopefully my review will help someone else as much as the review I read that led me to discovering this primer years ago. =)

I really like this, it kept my eyeshadow from creasing and it kept my eyeliner from smearing throughout the day (for the first time in my life… I have leaky eyes). I have oily eyelids and after blotting, this applied smoothly.My only gripe with it is that sometimes it shows up a little white if I don’t blend it quickly or evenly enough. Despite that, I’ll continue to use this product.

I've been using the Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Color Correcting Primer for a few months now, and it has completely earned a permanent spot in my makeup routine. I have some redness and uneven tone, and this primer really helps to even everything out before I apply foundation. It goes on super smoothly, doesn’t feel heavy or greasy, and gives my skin a velvety finish.It also helps my makeup stay in place all day—even in heat and humidity—and I’ve noticed I don’t get as shiny in my T-zone anymore. A little goes a long way, so one tube lasts me quite a while.If you’re looking for a primer that color corrects without being cakey or overly silicone-y, this is it. I’ve tried a lot of primers, and this one seriously lives up to the hype.

When my favorite brand switched their formula & packaging/applicator I never thought I would find a replacement. I am happy to report this product is now my ALL TIME FAV!(Even compared to my old go-to)Goes on smooth, not too thick (& not too thin/no watery feeling) just glides on effortlessly & is a beautiful, subtle color. My powder eye shadow stays all day, no creasing issues at all. You can’t even tell the primer is there (except of course for how long the shadow stays 😊)I’ve tried several replacements & had almost given up hope. So glad I found this one!!!