Make-Up PRIMER....do u use it?

[Kate and Pete]

I found the monostat anti chafing cream for around $5 at Walmart. However it took a while to find it. It was located next to the condoms, and near the monostat yeast infection creams.
I compared it to my smashbox primer and can find no difference. I used Smashbox on onehalf of my face and the monostat anti chafing on the other half.
The Monostat is a fraction of the Smashbox price.
Thanks for posting this info.....I am now a convert.
You guys rock.....wishing you all pixie dust.

I was going to suggest this as well! I use the anti-chafing cream as primer and it's great! I think the tube costs around $5 - and mine lasts forever!

 

[Evi]

I love laura gellar spackle I've been using it for many years now with and without makeup.

 

[dallastxcpa]

Well, so I tried the Maybeline primer today. While it held up well I was a little dissapointed but I will try it again because we broke a 100 degrees here in Dallas again today and the humidity was unbelievable. I felt like I was in a sauna.

On a side note I went to walmart tonight and thanks to the suggestion above I found the anti-chaffing gel.

 

[Belle599]

Another vote for the Monistat!
I've been using the Monistat anti chafing gel for several months now and it does work great, especially for 5 bucks.
We don't have it in Canada (where I live) so I always grab a tube when we're in FL.

 

[MinnieForMe]

Hi:
I use the Bare Minerals powder. I have oily skin but would love to use a tinted primer. Which one would you ladies suggest?

The Monistat Anti-Chafing gel isn't tinted.

 

[Melindarella]

Just recently bought the Monistat anti-chafing gel, after hearing good reviews in this thread and have to say it's great! Goes on silky smooth and my make-up lasts much longer than it did before using it.

 

[branv]

So on most days I typically only put on moisturizer, followed by a little under-eye concealer and Age Defying pressed powder, mascara and lip stain. Is there any reason to use a primer if you don't really wear foundation, blush or eyeshadow?

 

[dennise]

Since we can't get it in Canada, I did look in Florida when we were there in April, but still couldn't find it. Do most Walmarts carry it?

 

[Gigi22]

Back when I wore makeup every day, I used Smashbox primer on days when my skin felt dry or looked dried out. The primer seemed to hydrate my skin, and make it easier to apply foundation smoothly.

 

[curlybop]

I was about to post the same thing about Monistat. Sounds so strange but works really well. I really love how it makes my eyeshadow stay all day.

 

[meanser]

Monistat - great idea! I love smashbox's primer, but it is crazy expensive!

 

[Belle599]

Since we can't get it in Canada, I did look in Florida when we were there in April, but still couldn't find it. Do most Walmarts carry it?

Dennise, I got mine at Target right beside the yeast infection Monistat (yes weird shelf placement!).

 

[lisaross]

does the monistat just help keep ur makeup on, or does it even out ur skin tone as well? i tried the "green" smashbox which i like.

thanx

 

[Lucky4me]

Another Monistat chafing gel user. Love it for a makeup primer. It also is a great hair tamer believe it or not. The tiniest bit run through wet hair helps keep the frizzies away.

 

[mdsouth]

I'm not sure i'm gonna keep my mineral veil - so messy - any tips on a good compact translucent powder???

I have always liked Cornsilk brand for translucent powder.
It comes in compact and loose. It is the best. It gives you a natural look. I really prefer it to other brands that I have tried over the years. It is very economical too -around six dollars. However, lately, I am finding it harder to find. Not as many stores carry it anymore.

 

[MissBritt]

For those looking for new beauty items...

check out makeupalley.com. Read ratings and reviews for tens of thousands of beauty items from women world-wide. I love it!

 

[Irin997]

Another for the Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel. I've been using it for about 2 years. I first started with Smashbox primer and when I ran out I really didn't feel like spending $40. Thankfully I found out about the Monistat gel! However I never thought about using it for eyes and eyeshadow - thanks!

 

[Poohlovr]

Evidently not all Wal-Marts carry it. I looked at the store closest to me today and they don't have it. They had the chafing relief powder, but not the anti-chafing gel.

My closest Walgreens also didn't carry it. They checked the computer for me.

On another note, my dd read on makeupalley.com that you can use a hair serum to do the same thing (works as primer and works well for anti-chafing). I know that Bio-Silk hair serum feels about the same as my Smashbox primer. Just wondering if any of you have tried a hair serum? Sally's carries their own brand of hair serum that is inexpensive. Wonder is that would work?

 

[abmitch01]

does everyone do primer after moisturizer?

 

[ajw1117]

for those looking for monistat primer drugstore.com sells it and if you go to http://www.naughtycodes.com/ they have a free shiping offer