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

As someone with Alopecia, nothing works better for brows that last all day. 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. =)

No I Thank You. This is a wonderful product, it really makes your skin smooth and soft. I wish it was available in a larger quantity. I know I would buy the larger size. Thank you for creating a moisturizer that enables us ladies to have nice supple skin as we grow older.

Does not work with mineral-based sunscreen. This primer has a lovely texture, and you only need a tiny amount under makeup. However, if you apply it over a mineral-based sunscreen, it all rolls up into little balls. It might be okay with a chemical sunscreen, but that isn’t what I use. So I will only be using this primer for evening events.

Works on partial hooded, oily eyes :D. Okay — I almost threw this eye primer out, but I’m sure glad I didn’t! I finally figured out how to make this work for my skin/issues and I keep checking mirrors wondering when my eye makeup will inevitably crease, and it doesn’t! Find my ‘how-to’ below…Backstory — Months ago I had a birthday and decided my present to myself would be spending more time/money on makeup which led to spending more time/ money on skincare. Admittedly, I am newer as far as experience, but because of the benefits of youtube, I have learned so much from experts and self-taught alike and am likely at least intermediate status now, hehe. However, despite many good tips for partially hooded/oily eyes like mine, nothing worked. Whether it’s a light dabbing of foundation, or powder, or eye powder/ cream/ glitter, within an hour at most my eyes will have long lines in my crease and makeup on the lid has stuck to the higher hooded cave, etc. I was beginning to feel like I could only opt out or constantly dab out the little shimmer I had on my lid (I love shimmers!). But then, I put a few tips from a few sources together and it works, over and over again, it works! My eyes don’t crease to my astonishment!Here’s what I do for successful non-creasing makeup on partial hooded and moderately oily eyes:1. Avoid skincare on eye (skin) real estate, start with a clean canvas. However, I’m not going to forgo the uber important skin health protector sunscreen, so I do still use this on skin around my eyes. (Keep in mind I’m using Korean spf 50 ordered off Amazon by P.Calm – it’s amazing and throw’s all older generation spf’s out of the water (feels like light quick absorbing lotion, no sting, primes makeup, not oily, perfection! If you haven’t tried a newer generation spf for your face – do yourself an amazing favor and look for one from J or K-beauty brands NOW!)2. After ~15minutes to allow spf absorption and dry down, take a blotting tissue or equivalent (I use kim wipes) and thoroughly blot your lids, eyelashes, skin up to brow. (I’m also venturing into doing the same for my under eyes which always crease as well, but haven’t done enough to stand by the method.)3. Squeeze a ~1/2in line of ThankMeLater eye primer onto index finger (they say smaller than a pea, but essentially enough to lightly coat the eye area), then I dab primer onto the other index finger to spread evenly between both fingers, and then I dab this onto my eyes, up into my crease, and all the way up to my brows. It has a light pink/corrective color about it, and on my fair/light skin it just gently evens out the darkness under my skin. Wait ~3-5minutes until primer is fully dry and not tacky.4. I then go in again with the blotting tissue over the area to remove any moisture/oil that may remain. Finally, use a small fluffy brush, swirl and tap multiple times in translucent powder (I’m liking e.l.f.’s HD powder right now) to fill with powder but not excess, and thoroughly dust all over lids, crease, up to brows.5. Do your eye makeup!6. Finish with a matte setting spray (I’m liking the e.l.f. blue light mist), I do this after all makeup is done, but it’s possible an under and over eye shadow set spray could be effective.I haven’t done anything to wild yet, but I’m used to even a tiny smudge of cream colored shimmer or powder eye liner working its way up/melting and creasing up between my lids and hoods, and it doesn’t happen with this method and this eye primer! I’m so amazed, because I’ve tried pieces of this plan to no avail, and I had convinced myself I just can’t wear eye makeup. Also, this is so great, it works alone to just have evened-out complexion on the eyes and/or for a very modest light matte powder or highlight type shimmer, which is what I do most days!Hope this helps someone out there! Hope this also reminds us all to not hastily reject a product for skincare or makeup — I’m a perfect example — get some advice, educate yourself, experiment, and maybe you’ll find the product wasn’t a waste. I seriously tried this primer 5 times and it smudged and creased to the point that I thought it’s worse to use the primer than not, but I just hadn’t figured out what worked for me yet 🙂 Thank YOU Elizabeth Mott Thank me later eye primer!

Light coverage and Reduces redness. I’ve been comparing color correcting products and this one is by far the most sheer I’ve tried. I actually like that I can do one quick layer or add on to get a little more color. I appreciate that it doesn’t feel heavy on my skin. It does a fair job at reducing redness, so I use this product on days that I don’t need a lot of coverage. Overall I like this product and would buy again.

Game-Changer for Long-Lasting Makeup. I recently tried the Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye & Face Matte Primer, and it has been a game-changer for my makeup routine! This primer has a long-lasting makeup gripping formula that keeps my makeup in place all day long. It’s lightweight, smooth, and easy to apply, making it perfect for both my eye makeup and face.The primer effectively prevents my eye makeup from creasing or smudging, and it keeps my face makeup looking fresh and matte, even in hot and humid weather. I love how it minimizes the appearance of my pores and gives my skin a smooth, even base. It’s truly like a selfie filter in a tube!Overall, the Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye & Face Matte Primer has exceeded my expectations in terms of performance and quality. It’s a must-have for anyone looking to achieve long-lasting, flawless makeup. Highly recommend it!

My favorite primer. Love this primer. Only downside is that it is pricey- and it’s only gotten more pricey and the size has gotten smaller for the value, but aside from that, this is my favorite primer. I’ve used dozens over the years and this is the one I keep going back to again and again!!Left is the original size, right is the new size