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

[hanabi]

Definitely have to try this out... I have yet to find it in a local store here though!

 

[internetchick]

That is an excellent idea! If you try it please post the results. I may give it a go as well.

 

[Brianasmom]

well, I bought it the other day and tried it today and I must say I like it alot. I have oily skin so far I haven't a bit oil on my face yet... but it is still early:happy:.

 

[EverydayGlam]

I've been using this for over a week now, and it really does work. The 1 day that I didn't use it, I was an oily mess in the afternoon.

 

[Thugluvgrl187]

I think mixing it with concealer would be a good idea. If someone tries it and it works let me know.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

The Beauty Brains posted a review of this titled "Is Monistat Bikini Chafing Gel A Good Makeup Primer?" last week. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[wickedbutterfly]

I tried mixing in a little of my green color correcting concealer and it worked pretty good for me, especially since I have horrible, acne-prone skin and theres almost always large areas that need areas that need to be toned down a bit. On that note, another good thing about using this monistat gel as a primer....it's fantastic for smoothing out acne thats in its last stages.....ya know, when it gets all dried out and scabbed over and you don't think anything will cover it? This stuff does, and with the color correcting concealer mixed in, it tones down the red as well. Yay!

 

[internetchick]

Thanks for the update!

 

[glamadelic]

Great I have to try mixing some green concealer in with mine. And yellow or orange for my undereye circles!

 

[SumthinSweet85]

Do you apply this with just your hands or some kind of brush?

 

[Brianasmom]

I use a clean finger.

 

[misha_astaroth]

weird but thanks for showing it to us

 

[Love Souljah]

I can't find this stuff anywhere! Freakin' Texas! I've tried Wal-Mart, CVS, and Walgreens (two different ones). Anyone live in Dallas and know where to find this stuff?

 

[~Zoe~]

This product is very inexpensive & has similar ingredients to the Smashbox Photofinish foundation primer. Personally for me, I actually found that the Monistat works better than the Smashbox Photofinish Light =o I have very oily skin and whenever I use the gel I rarely need to do touch ups throughout the day (and without it, I would normally use at least two oil-blotting sheets a day!)

If you're using it as a primer, be aware that it can start to pill up so play around with it first to see what creams & foundations work best with it. I’ve never applied it with a brush but applying it with a clean finger works fine. I like to put on my moisturizer, apply my (mineral) make up and then put on the gel afterwards to give my skin a nice matte finish.

Even if you’re going natural, just apply the gel alone to help reduce oil (and I find there is a huge difference when I use it)

I've applied it around my eyes with no problems and it hasn't made me break out either. I’ve been using it for over a month now and I’m still on the first tube, not even half done yet! (You only need a very thin layer)

-Those in the US, you can buy it on amazon.com, especially for those a little embarrassed to purchase it in-store

In the search area type in ‘Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel’

-Those in Canada, I've seen it available in Shoppers’ Drug Mart, Pharma Plus and Main Drug Mart (when you buy it in-store it usually comes with a coupon to save $1-2 for the next purchase)

Even if you’re still hesitant about it, there are tons of product reviews on the subject

I was going to post a bunch of links but since I’m so new here it won’t let me do that yet!

 

[Becca_M]

Don't know if this might help anyone in the UK but LANACANE has just started making something similar to this. I got some yesterday but haven't tried it yet. £5.99 in Boots. I can post an ingredients list if anyone wants it?

 

[-Chelsey-]

I found this thread yesterday and had been hearing a lot about using Monistat as a primer so I went out and bought it last night after work and used it today and so far I love the feeling! And it's almost the end of my work day and by now my foundation is usually gone but it still looks as good as it did when I put it on this morning. :rockwoot:

 

[kcam125]

There's a girl on youtube, Fafinettex3 who uses the chafing gel and says that it's for multiple uses. But i'm curious to try it!

 

[stars go blue]

I had heard about this a while ago and tried it - loved it! And I was a Smashbox Primer girl for several years. I was a little hesitant (as I always am when trying something new on my face) but figured the small investment was worth it to give it a try. In my opinion, it does feel a little different, but it does the same thing! It's also more convenient - if I run out I can just run to the corner drugstore!

 

[MsCuppyCakes]

I just tried this for the first time the other day and liked the results. Of course, more time is needed to be sure I don't break out.

 

[paast10]

I think this product will be free after rebate at Rite Aid during 1 week in June. So if any of you do the store rebates, this will be great!!