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Day 2 of using Monistat Chafing gel as make up primer

always1stepbehind

8 years ago

So far, so good. I had tried it y e a r s ago on my much younger skin (when I probably didn't even need primer) and it worked well so I thought I'd give it another try with my 48 yr old skin. I've sampled a few like Smashbox and Benefits and one other department store primer but they made my face greasy.

Yesterday no grease and we'll see what today brings.

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Faron79

8 years ago

You guys are weird.....;-)

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LynnNM
8 years ago
OK, somehow I missed where this came from. What?!?!? (LOL)
4boys2
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Here's a post from some time ago. I just received the Revitalift Miracle Blur. Feels just like Lanacane !

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2353078/who-recommended-the-book-how-not-to-look-old?n=68

ETA: That's Lanacane Anti-Chafing NOT Anti-Itch !!
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rubyclaire
8 years ago
Wait, what? Monistat? I'm so confused...
arkansas girl
8 years ago
People have been using this...like....forever, where have you all been? HAAHAA! I like to read makeupalley.com reviews and watch youtube makeup artists, they've been recommending this for ages. I don't use a primer so I can't speak for how good it, supposedly, it works as well as actual primer and a whole lot cheaper.
Faron79
8 years ago
Uffda....at FIRST I thought this was a misplaced Paint-type question! Gadz I'm getting senile....;-)
LynnNM
8 years ago
ROFLMAO Faron!!!
User
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I've used it on my face on and off for years. I didn't need a primer at the time so didn't notice a big difference. I felt the same about Smashbox's primer. Pulling the Monistat from my stash some time later and experimenting, I feel it's comparable to Benefit POREfessional when applied to areas of enlarged pores over top of your foundation. Use it sparingly and pat. Comparing side by side, the blur it creates is almost the same, IMO. (FWIW, I think the Benefit blurs pores better this way than when used as a primer under foundation. Plus you're using less product and only applying to areas needed.) I typically will save the Benefit for going out.

Hope it works for you!
Yayagal
8 years ago
Because I'm so confused I looked it up, the one for your skin is called Monistat Derm. The "other usage one" is called Monistat. Big difference lol. I'm sticking to oil of old lady lol.
User
8 years ago
Is this an April Fool's post?
arkansas girl
8 years ago
You can also use Milk of Magnesia for deodorant, not an April Fool's joke at all. Both work.
IdaClaire
8 years ago
The Monistat chafing gel is just a silicone product, like any other primer.
Holly- Kay
8 years ago
Holy cow, this post had me scratching my head. Monistat on the face, I thought it was for the other end. Then I read today it is for chaffing and not the same Monistat at all.
maddielee
8 years ago
It has the same ingredients as Maybelline's Baby Skin (primer). The Monastat may be a little less expensive on per once pricing.
always1stepbehind
Original Author
8 years ago
The box says chafing relief powder gel. Don't let the "powder" throw you off though if you're looking for it. I bought mine at Wal Mart, feminine hygiene area.
User
8 years ago
OK, I'm going to try this chafing gel. I love when these things don't turn out to be urban legends.
cattyles
8 years ago
I've tried it. It is almost exactly the same as the DHC Velvet Skin Coat to me. I found a Becca primer for oily skin that works better for me than the silicone-based products. But on the rare day when my skin feels dry, I use the Monistat anti-chafe.

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