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MONISTAT ANTI CHAFING GEL AS A PRIMER

Wait...You are not confused.This is an anti chafing gel which works as a great primer.The secret is that it has all the ingredients (silicones mostly) that are present in SMASHBOX face primer.The smashbox primer being high end has extra ingredients for skin care and fragrance.

The Monistat anti chafing gel is considered the best,dirt cheap dupe of smashbox face primer.The company Monistat makes anti fungal creams for vaginal yeast infection,but this product is meant to be used on thighs or any areas of skin which rub and get inflamed due to irritation.It protect chafing by making a layer on skin.This is precisely the reason it works so great for face.It is designed to control sweat and oil and is very heavy duty.

So,how did it work as a primer for me.Lets read...


MONISTAT ANTI CHAFING GEL AS A PRIMER



MONISTAT ANTI CHAFING GEL AS A PRIMER

MONISTAT ANTI CHAFING GEL my primer




MONISTAT ANTI CHAFING GEL

MONISTAT ANTI CHAFING GEL ingredients
Read the yellow area too.







MONISTAT ANTI CHAFING GEL AS A PRIMER swatch,

MONISTAT ANTI CHAFING GEL AS A PRIMER Before After
Shine is reduced and a little blurring effect is there

I got this primer for PKR 2250 from Beautyinbudget4U.The packaging is a little battered,but I don't mind ^_^.

This primer is a colorless,odorless gel.It has a little powdery feel.A pea size is enough for full face.When applied it makes my face matte with a satin finish.It is very light weight and non greasy.It doesn't ball up under the foundation.

I have been wearing it to work where I had to face problems like sweat and humidity, thanks to frequent power break downs.When worn alone it keeps makeup matte, but over my sunscreen the effectiveness is somewhat reduced.Not much though.When I have to stay without electricity for long hours the oil does shine through.A little blotting takes care of it.

[I think using a sunscreen in makeup routine will compromise the effectiveness of any primer.So,the best option is a moisturizer or a foundation with high SPF.]

I have not used  Smash box primer so I can not say how it is in comparison.Below are the ingredients of smashbox primer(highlighted ones are in common with Monistat gel):

----"Cyclopentasiloxane,Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone cross polymer,Silica,Tocopherol Acetate ,Trisiloxane,Dimethicone cross polymer,Dimethicone,Ethylhexyl salicylate,Ratinyl Palmitate,safflower seed extract,Grape seed extract,Aqua,Propylene Glycol,Cola Acuminata seed extract,Japanese green tea Leaf Extract."----

As you can see the ingredients which perform the function of shine and oil control i-e silicone are the same.

There might be a difference of texture like smash box might feel more silky and luxurious, but Monistat performs the intended purpose very well.This one works great as a primer and does its job i-e makes makeup last long.

Monistat also has less ingredients then smashbox so it might not irritate the skin.(Breakouts can be a complaint with smashbox so I heard).

Price of Smash box primer is 36$(1oz) and for Monistat is 6$(1.5oz).Availability of both in Pakistan is an issue.You will be able to get original Moni online more easily then original Smaxh box.(This point is so cool :P)

GOOD POINTS:

1)-It feels light weight,non greasy.
2)-Leaves skin soft.
3)-Gives skin a silky finish.
4-Does not ball up under foundation(mineral,powder or liquid).
5)-The makeup lasts longer.My makeup with this primer stays all through work.
6)-Controls oil.
7)-Does not cause break outs.
8)-Odorless

BAD POINTS:

1)-It is just a primer.No promise of filling your pores and color correction.
2)-Availability in Pakistan can be an issue.

In the end I would just like to say two words only...IT WORKS.Another three words...I LOVE IT.

To see how it looks with makeup on click here.

RATING:



You might have a noticed a change in format of review.I summarize the good and bad points now.I am doing this after receiving requests from my friends to do a "Shamim edition" too.hehe.(Shamim is actually a series of medical review books for every subject with bullet points.The Pakistani doctors understand me well here.)

Hope you girls like the review.Do let me know in comments. xoxoxo

23 comments:

  1. lol @ shamim style :D we love his books don't we they are a life saver :D

    nice review dear <3

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    1. you too brutus?thats a pleasant surprise.Thankyou for the compliments <3

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  2. Love the review and product too :D

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  3. In the photos I do a see a difference in the pore size

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    1. yes it does work but nothing drastic.Blurring effect is there.Thanks for dropping by <3

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  4. Sounds good to me lovely review xx

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  5. Thanks for reviewing it just when I orderd smash box mini...lolz... but will try it next:)
    Regards and love

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    1. Thankyou huda ^_^ you will love smashbox too

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  6. i was looking for smash box but if it worth using than why not a dupe...i love dupes....thanks for sharing doc

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  7. I so need this! but if its only for $6 then you paid a bit too much for it. Loved the review as always:) x

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    1. Thankyou siara you are so sweet.Yeah I know about it being pricey but you are well aware of the way things are in Pakistan.Shipping,customs,profits.I really wanted this product.My freind abroad couldnt get it as it was out of stock so I had to settle for this one :D

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  8. Its made of silicones and they are all synthetic. Tocopherol acetate can be natural or synthetic.Synthetic comes from petroleum products and natural from plant oils.This means that Monistat gel is vegan friendly and halal.I hope this clears your question :)

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    1. Have you tired it on yours?I would appreciate if you leave such a helping comment with your own name next time.Leaving snide remarks with the brave name of "anonymous" dont show you and your comments in a favorable light.Good day.

      PS:look closely.Its a shot of side and temple.I hope you don't have a Mohawk otherwise you would know its normal for HUMANS to have hair near temples.or maybe you are too insecure to embrace whats normal

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