Monistat Anti-Chafing Powder Gel

[QueenOfTheHop]

LadyJ, yes, it's definitely safe for sensitive skin. I have a tendency to breakout a lot (smashbox primers did it to me the worst), but I've been using it with no problems. If you figure it this way; it's safe enough for "down there", and won't irritate or cause any problems, then it's definitely safe enough for your face.

LMAO Tish, I damn near spit out my coffee just now.

[LisaKate]

I know right....Whats on your face...I wearing NYX blush, MAC foundation and that Coochie stuff, whats it called lmao

lmao

I've been curious but uh I think I'm too much of a 12-year-old-boy to put it on my face! I would be lol-ing ALL DAY. And I would tell my husband and then we would laugh about it...it just seems way to funny to be productive :bgrin

[ladyj]

I might pick this up sometime then. I usually use MUFE primer in green. But this is much cheaper haah.

[Tish]

Found this great article online

Is Monistat's Chafing Relief Powder-Gel really the secret to flawless makeup...for less than $7 a tube?


Here's the Truth
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By now you've read about how women are using Monistat's Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel as a make-up base primer. You might even have had the same reaction we did: "Monistat? On my face? Are you nuts?"

You see it's not that Monistat. Yes, it's the same company but this powder-gel has NOTHING to do with the Monistat yeast infection products. (This product doesn't treat yeast infections.)

Monistat's Chafing Relief Powder-Gel is actually part of the Monistat Soothing Care Skin Care line and was developed to complement Monostat's medical products.
Bottom line: Monistat Chafing Relief Gel should be renamed the "Monistat Make-Up Miracle". We admit we didn't think it could live up to the hype, but it did and it has earned our five-star endorsement.

For literally a fraction of what you'd spend on famous name base makeup primers, the Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel does a better job because it contains a ton of dimethicone which is the key, active ingredient in the expensive primers.

Dimethicone creates a barrier for your skin which evens out your skin's surface much the same way you use a base coat on your nails before applying color.

Why Women Love It
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Here's a summary of what women reported they liked best about Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel as a makeup primer (foundation base).

· Dries to a powder finish.
· Creates a matte surface so makeup glides on and stays on.
· Smooths out large pores, uneven skin tone and blemishes.
· Prevents breakouts.
· Allows for much smoother for eye shadow application on mature skin.
· Keeps make-up looking fresh by locking it in.
· Makes your face look youthful and dewy.
· Helps concealer glide on.
· Doesn't feel greasy.
· Helps mineral make up last longer and look less cakey.
· Makeup stays on for 8+ hours, looking as good as when first applied.
· Excellent mattifier on top of any cream/lotion/sunscreen.
· Fragrance free.
· Non-irritating.
· Non-toxic.
· Non-staining
· Smooths skin texture which reflects light and eliminates
shadows (so you look younger)
· Tasteless (if someone kisses your cheek)
· Non-pore-clogging (non-comedogenic)
· Keeps your makeup fresh in 100+ degree heat (great for summer)
· Gentle enough to use every day.
· Softens appearance of fine lines.


Downside & Drawbacks
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· Made by Monistat -- not a name you associate with makeup.
· Doesn't contain sunscreen.
· Often sold out at local stores and hard to find.
· Need to stockpile (get the discount 3-pack available only at Amazon.com)


Why It Works
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The secret ingredient in Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel is dimethicone, which is found in all the high-end foundation/face primers. Dimethicone is a silicone emollient (a skin softener) that forms a silky, breathable barrier between the skin on your face and your foundation.
This dimethicone barrier has 3 benefits:

1> This barrier locks in your moisturizer under your make-up to keep your skin nourished.

2> The dimethicone barrier prevents oils from your skin from breaking through to your foundation. Since the oils can't get through, your skin never looks greasy or oily. No more blotting.

3> While dimethicone prevents oil from getting out, it also prevents your foundation from getting in. This means that your skin won't absorb your makeup so your makeup looks fresh all day, even on hot days. It holds makeup in place so well and for so many hours, many women report that they have stopped powdering their faces, giving their skin a more natural, youthful look.

How to Use It
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You want to use the Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel after you apply your moisturizer but before you apply your foundation.
In other words, use whatever products you normally apply to your clean, dry face, followed by a medium coat of the Monistat Powder-Gel. Wait about 2 minutes for the Monistat to dry, then apply your foundation as usual.

When applying the Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel, be sure to concentrate on areas that are deeply lined and/or rough in texture to help fill-in and smooth-out. Also focus on problem oil areas like the chin and sides of nose.

Price Comparison
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Price comparison of popular foundation primers that have the same active ingredient (dimethicone) as the Monistat Chafing Powder-Gel.

What we love most is the price difference for essentially the better product.

With the exception of the Laura Mercier Foundation Primer which is a tad bigger than the Monistat Chafing Powder-Gel, all the other foundation primers are 50% smaller (1 ounce) while the Monistat Powder-Gel is 1.5 ounces.

In other words, the Monistat product is 80% cheaper (up to $38 less) and you get 50% more product than the famous brands.

Less expensive is always good but what how do the products themselves compare? One user of the ultra-popular Smashbox product commented "sometimes the Smashbox seems grainy and the Monistat is very consistent in texture".

Another woman agreed and added "It's the only primer I use now. I've tried Smashbox, Laura Mercier primer, the new Clarins primer and a few others, but honestly there is no need to try anything else. Monistat is as good or better and far less expensive than anything else available."

Where to Buy
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You can generally find Monistat's Chafing Relief Powder-Gel at popular drugstores like Walgreens, Wal-Mart, CVS and Rite-Aid in the same shelf area as the Monistat yeast-infection related products.

This is assuming Monostat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel is even in stock. We've heard countless tales of woe from women visiting three, four and five different stores with nothing to show. As word spreads, the out-of-stock problem gets even worse.

[Sara]

That is an awesome article! Point made!! No more $50 primer for me!!! Thank you for posting!

[macgirl]

OMG. I think I have one of these laying around!

I just bought some Givenchy Mister Mat Mattifying Foundation Primer last month. Thank goodness for Sephora's 60 day return policy. Let me go find this right now.

[Tish]

Please do I went to get it and it was sold out at Target and Walgreens.....Let us know what you think

[macgirl]

I found it! I was using it for my thighs to eliminate irritation from them rubbing together. I have since lost quite a bit of weight. I'll try it out this weekend. If it works then the problem becomes finding more.

[Tish]

Great!! My mom found it at Walmart tonight and grabbed me a couple she said they were $5.39 there...so I will be going over there next week for Thanksgiving...then I can try it

[macgirl]

You can always count on Walmart I tell ya.