Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel as a Foundation Primer...

[sat-chit-ananda]

Like Momo, I rely on my foundation to give me the coverage, oil-control and staying power I need. However, I dab on Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel on the areas of my face when I need to minimize the appearance of my large pores and depressed scars. The silicone forms a silky layer over these areas, filling in the lines and crevices and gives the illusion of smoother skin. The water repellence of the silicone layer is an added bonus.

 

[queenkimie]

OMG what a great idea! I'm queen of using things in odd ways I love it and am gonna try it today! Mary Kay had a velocity moisturizing gel made with silicone and I used to use that as primer too!

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

Hey Labrat81!

Thank you for giving us an insider's view of the cosmetics industry!!! I can see how easy it is for the consumer to be dazzled by this veil of glitz and glamor created by the marketing genius of the cosmetic giants.

I am amazed at how successful they are at brand loyalty marketing, targeted at teenagers to establish and maintain lifelong brand loyalty.

Ohhh, I would L.O.V.E to have a bucket-load of medium-weight dimethicones!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[queenkimie]

Okay everyone, I used it today, and was impressed! I thought it would feel icky but it didnt and my make up ( tinted moisturizer) went on super smooth and has lasted all day with no oiliness. Happily suprsed! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thanks so much for the great tip !

 

[fishchick72]

yeah, it broke me out in the temple area really bad.

 

[peanut_butter_j]

I am tempted to try this because of the smooth application of foundation some of yall get, but on the other hand it can also cause break outs which is worse then disappearing foundation.

 

[yumemiru]

I would use a primer instead of that. It just seems to me that there is medication in it somehow and doesn't feel right.

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel is NOT a "medication". It is purely a skin protectant.

Here are the facts:

Active Ingredient: Dimethicone 1.2%

Purpose: Skin Protectant

Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, silica, tocopheryl acetate, trisiloxane.

Use: Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped or cracked skin.

I'm just trying to provide the correct information to dispel any myths or misconceptions and help you to make informed choices as a consumer. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jessicadakota77]

hmmmm

 

[kaylin_marie]

Sounds like you have an AWESOME job. How did you get into that line of work? What do you major in to do something like that? I find it very interesting about the lube and stuff having the same ingredients as the anti-frizz stuff. I'd love to hear more stuff like that.

glad it worked for you, i love it too!!

There's no medication in it at all. Think of it like a lotion or something. It's just a soothing gel that creats a smooth powdery barrier between body parts that generally rub together, like your thighs or inner arms, that way your skin doesn't get irritated from the friction.

 

[Kemper]

Hey, it has soothing and smoothing properties, and its suitable for an area of skin as sensitive as the bikini area, so why not? I would give it a try, but I'm already drowning in primer... *blushes*

 

[kaylin_marie]

What primer is your favorite?

 

[babeeluv18]

this is a great thread of info...CONVINCED and heading to the drugstores today!

 

[JoAnnAtkinson]

Howdy!

It worked GREAT for me! I bought mine in the female products at Walmart. Will be less expensive at Walmart!

Works GREAT with mineral foundation makeup!!!

JoAnn in TEXAS

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

Good on you, JoAnn! Works for me and I use MMU too! :rockwoot::yesss:

 

[babeeluv18]

ok..got mines at walmart and it's FABULOUS!!! i just LOVE the way it feels on my skin...so soft, silky and VERY VERY light weight. i can't even see it. lol...some of you girls are right...it makes you want to put the entire tube on my face...lol

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

It also works as an excellent eyeshadow primer since it contains the same magical ingredient (dimethicone) as Urban Decay's Primer Potion. Eyeshadows stick to it like glue and make them last all day and into the night without creasing. I love this stuff!!!

 

[piperbaby]

I got some today at Walgreens. Unfortunatly it seems like the Walgreens near me wont be carrying this anymore as it was a last chance buy. I got it for a little over $3. I do love the way it feels.

 

[stephaboo]

Does anyone know exactly which one to use? Is it the monistat chafing/powder gel in the purple/blue box? I don't want to buy the wrong one

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

stephaboo,

Yes, that's the one. I wouldn't want you to buy the wrong one either so here's a pic of it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />