This universally flattering $16 primer takes aim at fine lines and 'blurs pores like no other'

If you use foundation, concealer, tinted sunscreen or literally any other kind of makeup and aren't using a primer, it's time to change that. This is especially true if you feel like your makeup is leaving your pores visible and doing nothing for lines and wrinkles. But not every primer is created equal! Luckily, there IS an add-on that can make all the difference: Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Illuminating Face Primer. Let us tell you about the smoothing impact of this prime and you can, indeed, thank us later.

If you're new to primer, it's an easy thing to fold into your routine. Apply after moisturizer, before foundation—and watch how it minimizes pores and softens lines and wrinkles instantly. With more than 28,000 five-star reviews and an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, this face primer is an easy win.

It's also a great pick for mature skin or if you're wondering if the primer makes your skin feel weighed down — shoppers say it feels "super light." The texture is similar to a combination of a CC and BB cream, meaning it's smooth and velvety and doesn't make your skin feel greasy throughout the day. And it has a pore-minimizing effect. This long-lasting primer is available in a universal shade that is flattering for all skin tones and types including oily complexions.

Here's what Amazon shoppers are saying about the multi-tasking blurring primer.

"The product glides on easily," a shopper explained. "The feel is more water-like. I have fine lines, wrinkles and large pores, but this product helps with all of those things. I usually use professional [products], but this one is really working for me."

"I love this product," wrote another satisfied customer. "I can use it alone like a CC+ Cream or under makeup and it totally reduces my redness. I love how it feels when it goes on and it lasts all day! Feels like a moisturizer and gives a makeup effect without the makeup. Must buy!"

This five-star reviewer shared: "Let me tell you that this stuff blurs pores like no other! I have very oily skin so I decided to apply this on my bare face (no makeup) and see how it would hold up the oiliness throughout the day and it passed the test!"

One customer revealed that even though it's meant to be used on the eyelids, it can irritate the eyes: "I liked the packaging (tube vs pot), I liked the ease of application (smooth), I liked the color (pinkish) and I liked the price. What I did not like was the fact that it irritated my eyes."

This shopper had a different eye issue: "After reading all the reviews, I had high hopes that this would solve my eye creasing problem! Unfortunately, that was not the case for me. I still got the usual creases on my eyelid and the product made my eyelids dry and flaky as well."

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.