Dr. Brandt Skincare

Plastic surgery in a tube. I have pitted scars on my cheeks and this primer makes me look as if I had fraxel scar removal. I wear this on days when my scars look very rough or noticeable (over-exfoliation) or whenever I wear foundation. But be aware if wearing makeup with this because many foundations don't work well with this. I found Nars Sheer Glow slips with this, but EL Double Wear does not.

I am definitely in the minority, and my skin must really be sensitive--but I get instant burn and pain. I got this in Boxycharm. I've tried it three times, a few weeks apart, thinking maybe I was just sensitive from something I recently used. But each time it just burned so bad,and it just feels so rough. I just can't do it. I try to use it for about a minute, and my skin does feel very soft and smooth after I rinse it off, but it also feels extremely dry and irritated. It's not for me.

This is an amazing product. But I think many are confused about what it does or how to apply it. I’m 61, and the past few years I’ve awakened with balloon-like puffy eyes. Part of it is an eye-mask I wear to protect my lash extensions, some may be a water addiction/retention, maybe dry eye, and certainly age. I’ve used caffeine creams which don’t really work very well before. I got this in a fab/fit/fun box. Took me a while to use but I’m glad I did. My puffy eyes disappeared like magic-literally like that Instagram video you see everywhere, where somebody puts something on a man and his whole face tightens up.its almost that good. It’s not a gel, it’s a gritty orange pink cream. The color is supposed to help correct dark circles but I can’t say it does much for me. It’s magic for depuffing though. Literally like magic. What’s the secret? Take a little-you don’t need much-and warm it up on fingertips, rub slightly, then gently pat it under your eye on the puffy part and around. Don’t rub, smear, slather. Just gentle pats but cover fully. You’ll be tempted to cover your whole face when you see how good it is, but don’t. :). Then let it dry. And I mean ten minutes. You’ll feel a strong tightening sensation, and when you touch your skin it will feel incredibly smooth. Look in the mirror, and those balloons are gone. Completely smooth, your skin leads straight to your cheek. Look left, look right. Gone! For me at least, there are still dark circles, although they look much better without the puff. So I use a primer, although I use baby soft near my eyes, as dimethecone works well with this eye care. I haven’t tried my more expensive ones yet. I pat it on gently. Then I use my foundation, which is Armani. I gently pat that under my eye too. I can use a concealer but I don’t recommend a highly pigmented, dry one. Foundation is enough for me. I can use a sponge for the rest of my face, and put makeup on as normal. The trick is waiting for the product to dry and only use patting motions. Then it will last. The tightening feeling will fade but the puffy ness won’t come back. I find that once I’m up and around my eyes get less swollen anyway so no need for touch ups. However, I’d use a caffeine cream for an on the go renewal if my puffs came back, as I don’t think you can put this on top of makeup. Caffeine cream does not work as well though. It’s wonderful to have a product that works so well for us mature women. Of course, anybody can get puffy eyes, but younger women have a lot less other stuff to worry about (I remember those days well). Dr.Brandt has a fan for life as long as this product is out. My favorites always get discontinued so I’m stocking up!