76%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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ingredients

Active Ingredients: Dimethicone (1.2%) Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisiloxane. ---------------------------------------------------- COMPARISON: SmashBox Photo Finish Primer ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone/ Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Water (Aqua, Eau), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract.

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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11 years ago

I have very oily skin and was in need of an inexpensive primer that would help my makeup stay in place throughout the day. I read the reviews for it, and while they were very good, I noticed a few...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen



5.0
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11 years ago

I have been using Monistat Chafing Relief powder gel as a makeup primer for a few years now. I had stumbled upon it while watching youtube videos by several makeup gurus. I am amazed at how much...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I tried this based on advice from Jen (FrmHeadToToe) and love it. I was really skeptical, particularly because I have dry sensitive skin and a lot of products irritate me. This one didn't clog my...

About reviewer (79 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

I have used several primers in the past. I prefer a thicker, heavier primer for days that I am really going all out with makeup. Using this gel is best compared to the smashbox or sephora gel...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I used to use Sephora's perfecting primer and thought it was amazing until i tried the monistat gel. It sounds bizarre, but it is so much cheaper and I actually like it better! You get a fair...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair

HairRed

EyesGray


4.0
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11 years ago

Found this at my local Walmart for around $6. It is a very good and affordable product. I haven't found anything miraculous about it but it makes my skin pretty smooth and my foundation stays on...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

Works well as an affordable primer. The key is- you only need a small amount. I find applying too much will make my foundation slide off.

About reviewer (1080 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

Made my foundation look lighter & wiped right off my face when I touched it.

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I recently ran out of my Smashbox Photo finish primer, but since money is tight at the moment, I can't afford to drop $40 on it, I went for this Monistat primer trick I've been hearing so much...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

I know what you're thinking when it comes to the brand Monistat, but throw away that notion because in this case their anti-chafing gel makes a GREAT makeup primer. About a year ago when I started...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

This stuff is cheap & it makes a great primer. It is also great for wearing with extra strength shapewear. I get a heat rash from Spanx & the like, but not if I use this on my stomach 1st.

About reviewer (229 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

This is one of the most amazing products you could own and I always have a tube at home. I initially bought this because I had read that it is a great primer when compared to smash box and other...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

There are always coupons on monistat dot com. $2 off an already unbelievably good buy. I've heard so many women say , "ew", or "that's gross". This is NOT the yeast infection suppositories for your...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

It's a good price (if compared with MUFF, $38). Monistat chafing gel is just only $5 at Walgreens where I bought last year. It makes my face feel smooth and also cover fine lines. But it might...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

My makeup went on smoothly BUT it broke me out terribly ;(

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

Makes my makeup go on smoother, my makeup last 6-10 hours or longer. I don't notice this helping with pours(I don't really have large pours). This is what I was looking for in a primer, makeup to...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

Tried to love this but doesn't cover my pores...no matter how much I use it just melts into my face n I don't even hv very large pores but it does smooth your foundation otherwise.

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


2.0
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11 years ago

I really wanted to like this because of all the great reviews but I must be missing something. I use this and at first it feels just like Smashbox Photo Finish. Skin feels really smooth and makeup...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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11 years ago

I was hoping my quest for a decent primer that doesn't cause my skin to look like a giant oil spill by afternoon would be concluded by this product, but unfortunately no such luck for me. While...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

When used as a primer, this Monistat Powder-Gel works just a great as the Smashbox, BareMinerals, MUFE, and the countless drugstore brands I've tried. It goes on smoothly, dries to a nice matte...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel