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

[glamadelic]

It worked great the first few times I used it, then it lost its 'oomph!' I don't know if it was just me or not!

 

[PhantomGoddess]

I personally have not had that problem yet. But then again, I've only used the gel as a primer a couple of times.

 

[glamadelic]

Well, for me it may have been that way because I used it everyday! I havent used it in months, but now I want to try it again. I seemed to have lost it though... whoops.

 

[JoAnnAtkinson]

Hello Ananda and others who might be worried that the Monistat is being discountinued.............I was at Walmart yesterday, and it is there at FULL PRICE. So, all I can think of is that store you got the marked downs either are going to quit carrying it or those tubes may have been outdated.

Walmart is still selling theres at Full Price, which is about $6.99.

 

[rocki]

I use estrogen cream (made for vaginal use) on my face. A lot of older women do. If its safe for the vagina, i know it won't hurt my face. I saw a woman on TV tell a talk show host she used premarin vag cream on her face and it kept her face youthful. people laugh at this but it is excellent and you only have to use a tiny bit. it does require a prescription in the states. (but can be ordered on line without one) if you have a family history of breast cancer I would pass it up or consult with Doctor. women also use progesterone creams on their faces. i find the estrogen is better for mine.

I told my dermatologist abut this and he just smiled, and winked.

rocki

 

[Solimar]

I love this as my primer. It makes my make up go on so silky and provides a nice barrier to the sometimes harsh bristles.

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

Thanks for the reassurance JoAnn! That product is a lifesaver and I'd hate to have to look for an alternative.

Speaking of alternatives, Avon has come up with an exact dupe of Monistat. It's called Simply Delicate Soothing Anti-Chafing Gel. It contains all the ingredients that Monistat contains with the addition of fragrance and plant extracts. I could do without the fragrance and plant extracts, IMO.

 

[makeupprincess]

that doesnt even sound right. lol. never tried it and probably never will. some things just need to be kept off the face

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

Actually, that was exactly what I was thinking when I saw Smashbox Photo Finish primer's long ingredient list which is chockful of preservatives, fragrance and other unnecessary minor ingredients. I wouldn't want that on my face! LOL!!!

 

[norfolkchica]

Ok ladies I just now tried this out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I must say I absolutly love love love it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I dont think I could stress this enough haha thanks for the tip, I just applied it over my moisturizer and had to put it down after applying it! I just wanted to keep using more and more lol. As far as the clearance convo, I got mine tonight at Wal-Mart and it was full priced like JoAnn seen /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I doubt with all of the raves about it (even for its actual use lol) that they would discontinue it... hopefully they never change it... maybe the packaging but not the product itself.

I used it on my partner after being looked at crazy, and I got a agreement that it is good and made a silky finish /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Yay no more crazy looks for me now /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Ok I am just going on and on so I am done lol

 

[jasmineluv]

I've never used a face primer before. I have combo skin with really dry areas. Would a face primer be good to use on combo skin? If so do I still use moisturizer?

 

[etoile*star]

I've heard of this--I'm so glad to hear these positive reviews! far cheaper than the Smashbox I've been using!

 

[AprilRayne]

I think the one that was discontinuted was the scented version that was in the light green tube! At least at my Wal-Mart it was, but the regular unscented version in the blue tube is still full price on the shelf! I think we're safe ladies! LOL

 

[La_Mari]

I got my sample a few weeks ago and it's so cute, IDK how to explain it. Anyway, I had like 30 minutes to do my makeup before leaving for work today and I did the usual... moisturizer then foundation, but it was too dry and making me helpless with all the concealing I had to do. So I scrubed it all off and skipped the moisturizer and used the last of my sample.

My makeup turned out really nice for a change, and the concealer wasn't all nasty like before. I didn't even need to put on as much.

 

[moparsarah]

I would be willing to bet this idea came about by somebody who tried it for their chafing, and thought it felt like their Smashbox primer. My first thought when I tried it (for chafing) was just that, and like others have said, if it is gentle enough for my most sensitive areas, it should be fine on my face! And hey, if supermodels are willing to put Preparation H on their faces, why not this?

LOVE THIS SITE!!!

 

[La_Mari]

Hi! I hope you stick around. There's so much to learn here.

 

[macupjunkie]

has anyone been able to find this in Canada yet?

 

[twirllytail]

I used this for many months and it was okay but it did not compare to my English Ideas Foundation Primer. I noticed that my foundation would sink into the fine lines on my face and build up there making it look quite unsightly. This only happened when I used the Monistat. When I went back to the English Ideas this didn't happen anymore - same foundation and everything but different primer.

The Monistat will work in a pinch but for a nicer finish use a regular foundation primer. That is my experience.

 

[macupjunkie]

I bought it, and I think I wasted my money. When I put it on, it feels like it's greasy but I don't know if it is greasiness or if that's the silicone making it extremely 'smooth'. However, I don't see the difference in my pores or oil control so I'm very disappointed becuase that's $8 gone and I forgot to use the coupon in the box (i forgot) lol.

 

[simplyxkelly]

yeah i heard it had almost the same exact ingredients as the smashbox photofinish primer