The Makeup Clique Thread - Wanna talk makeup? Wanna share tips? Wanna ask ?'s?

[CathrynRose]

Okay so I tried the monostat today and all I can say is I love it. It is now 530 I have had my make up on approx. 12 hours and it is still fresh looking.I am so glad I found this.

Shut up - SHUT UP! Really?!?!?

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

Shut up - SHUT UP! Really?!?!?

CR it is unreal honestly. It feels just like the Photo Finish or the Bare Minerals one.

 

[scrappinmom]

CR it is unreal honestly. It feels just like the Photo Finish or the Bare Minerals one.

Really? ok I have Photo FInish on my list to buy....but I have to go to Target tomorrow to get stuff for our trip....what the heck...I'll buy some too...Are there many choices in Monistat Chafing relief powder gel? In other words, can I buy the wrong thing?

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

Really? ok I have Photo FInish on my list to buy....but I have to go to Target tomorrow to get stuff for our trip....what the heck...I'll buy some too...Are there many choices in Monistat Chafing relief powder gel? In other words, can I buy the wrong thing?

Well there is only one GEL POWDER if you buy the other stuff if for some reason you have a yeast infection on your face you will kill it

My face was sooo soft too.

BTW I got the Too Face Plastic KIT and tried the lip plumper. I had used the Patricia Wexler before but this stuff makes my lips HUGE!! BTW it stings like mad. How long is it supposed to sting? It makes my lips look like Octomom. I do not think I am going to use it but I was wondering if it plumps your lips do you think it would plump up wrinkles like beside the nose? I am going to try the only draw back is the huge amount of shine.

 

[cheermom1]

ok I can't find the momistate ANYWHERE where I live NO ONE carry's this stuff at all.

I stopped at a drug store and they agreed to order it for me and it's in!!!!

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

ok I can't find the momistate ANYWHERE where I live NO ONE carry's this stuff at all.

I stopped at a drug store and they agreed to order it for me and it's in!!!!

You MUST have a Wal Mart near you. They carry it. CVS does too.

 

[beattyfamily]

Wow, the stuff I learn here on the DIS.

I have monistat chafing powder gel. I bought 2 tubes of it at stop and shop clearance (50% off) a couple of years ago for our trips to Disney to prevent chafing on my inner thighs. Who knew you could use it as a make up primer!!

Here's a great article on how to use it and why it works so well: http://beautybuzz.*********/topic/6837

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

Wow, the stuff I learn here on the DIS.

I have monistat chafing powder gel. I bought 2 tubes of it at stop and shop clearance (50% off) a couple of years ago for our trips to Disney to prevent chafing on my inner thighs. Who knew you could use it as a make up primer!!

Here's a great article on how to use it and why it works so well: http://beautybuzz.*********/topic/6837

I cannot get the link to work can you copy and paste the article?

 

[cheermom1]

You MUST have a Wal Mart near you. They carry it. CVS does too.

I live near the walmart corp. office so yes we have a lot of them but they have it

we don't have a vs tho.

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

I live near the walmart corp. office so yes we have a lot of them but they have it

we don't have a vs tho.

Cvs. I got mine at Wal Mart. If you live near Bettonville they must stock everything if it is the flagship store.

 

[cheermom1]

Cvs. I got mine at Wal Mart. If you live near Bettonville they must stock everything if it is the flagship store.

I live near Fay. Bentonville is about an hour away. the one in fay. is about 30min. away.

thanks tho.

 

[LilyLake]

BTW I got the Too Face Plastic KIT and tried the lip plumper. I had used the Patricia Wexler before but this stuff makes my lips HUGE!! BTW it stings like mad. How long is it supposed to sting? It makes my lips look like Octomom. I do not think I am going to use it but I was wondering if it plumps your lips do you think it would plump up wrinkles like beside the nose? I am going to try the only draw back is the huge amount of shine.

I read some reviews about this on MUA. There was a warning from one reviewer about not getting it on the skin around your lips, or it could become red and scratched-looking. If you're going to try it by your nose, I'd suggest trying it on a day when you're staying home. My Too Faced Plastic set is due to be delivered tomorrow. Gee, I'm certainly not going for the Octomom look. I wonder if you can just apply a thin coat and get a more modest plumping effect. You'll have to let us know how long the stinging did end up lasting.

By the way, did the Patricia Wexler product work?

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

I read some reviews about this on MUA. There was a warning from one reviewer about not getting it on the skin around your lips, or it could become red and scratched-looking. If you're going to try it by your nose, I'd suggest trying it on a day when you're staying home. My Too Faced Plastic set is due to be delivered tomorrow. Gee, I'm certainly not going for the Octomom look. I wonder if you can just apply a thin coat and get a more modest plumping effect. You'll have to let us know how long the stinging did end up lasting.

By the way, did the Patricia Wexler product work?

PWdid not really work at least not like this the stinging is still going on but to a much lesser degree. I would say it lasted about 25 min. I do not think I am going to use it again. My husband is laughing at me. I wanted him to just put a dab on his lips so he could see what it feels like but NO Way. I rethought the face thing no way am I using this.

 

[beattyfamily]

I cannot get the link to work can you copy and paste the article?

Try this link: Article

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.

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.

Then we discovered the mother-load, the never-out-of-stock solution: Amazon.com who (brace yourself) sell it in a 3-pack for $18.17 (that's only $6.05 per tube!)
Click here for today's price on Amazon


We love Amazon.com for this product because...
· No sales tax
· Free shipping on orders of $25 or more
(we get two 3-packs)
. One 3-pack is eligible for Amazon Prime
· Cheaper than CVS, Walgreens, even Wal-Mart.
· Never have to worry about running out.
(Heaven help us if Oprah ever mentions this miracle.)

Note: Expiration dates are generally one year or more from date of purchase. If you use it everyday, one tube will last 2-4 weeks.

Ingredients:
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Dimethicone (1.2%).
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisiloxane.

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

Try this link: Article

It worked and I can say that from my one day experience it is all true. I am going to look at the CVS brand and see if it is the same I bet it is even cheaper. I am NOT seeing a down side to this stuff according to the article.I did put moistureizer on before I used it. I did not use it on my lids but will try it tomorrow. Ibet it will be better than the Shadow Insurance. I cannot wait to try it.

I am just afraid once this gets out , they will up the price to triple which would be still cheaper than the cosmetic brands.

 

[DisneyDarling89]

I just ordered the Eyes And Shine Smudge Pot Trio for $5 shipped!! I've been using the smashbox creme liner and the HIP but this is even cheaper!

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

I just ordered the Eyes And Shine Smudge Pot Trio for $5 shipped!! I've been using the smashbox creme liner and the HIP but this is even cheaper!

WHERE???????????????????????????????????????????? NOT Beauty Crunch I have checked them about a milion times a day.

 

[DisneyDarling89]

WHERE???????????????????????????????????????????? NOT Beauty Crunch I have checked them about a milion times a day.

hautelook.com

I can send you an invite (if you PM me you email) and you will receive a $10 credit, then at check out use the code custserv10 for an extra $10 off!

 

[CathrynRose]

Well there is only one GEL POWDER if you buy the other stuff if for some reason you have a yeast infection on your face you will kill it

My face was sooo soft too.
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I cant even believe this. I totally wanna run out and get some now.

Who in the hell first figured this out - KWIM?

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

I cant even believe this. I totally wanna run out and get some now.

Who in the hell first figured this out - KWIM?

I do not know who figured it out but I want to give them the Nobel Prize.

I am ticked there were two tubes at WalMart and I got only one. Did you read the article? I was reading the Too Face line erase and it has silicone in it too. It is the same damn stuff. I feel like the cosmetics companies are going to send gangs of assassins to Monstat to kill the president of the company or something.