[~Zoé~]

This product is very inexpensive & has similar ingredients to the Smashbox Photofinish foundation primer. Personally for me, I actually found that the Monistat works better than the Smashbox Photofinish Light =o I have very oily skin and whenever I use the gel I rarely need to do touch ups throughout the day (and without it, I would normally use at least two oil-blotting sheets a day!)

If you're using it as a primer, be aware that it can start to pill up so play around with it first to see what creams & foundations work best with it. I’ve never applied it with a brush but applying it with a clean finger works fine. I like to put on my moisturizer, apply my (mineral) make up and then put on the gel afterwards to give my skin a nice matte finish.
Even if you’re going natural, just apply the gel alone to help reduce oil (and I find there is a huge difference when I use it)
I've applied it around my eyes with no problems and it hasn't made me break out either. I’ve been using it for over a month now and I’m still on the first tube, not even half done yet! (You only need a very thin layer)

-Those in the US, you can buy it on amazon.com, especially for those a little embarrassed to purchase it in-store
In the search area type in ‘Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel’
-Those in Canada, I've seen it available in Shoppers’ Drug Mart, Pharma Plus and Main Drug Mart (when you buy it in-store it usually comes with a coupon to save $1-2 for the next purchase)

Even if you’re still hesitant about it, there are tons of product reviews on the subject
I was going to post a bunch of links but since I’m so new here it won’t let me do that yet!

[Becca_M]

Don't know if this might help anyone in the UK but LANACANE has just started making something similar to this. I got some yesterday but haven't tried it yet. £5.99 in Boots. I can post an ingredients list if anyone wants it?

[-Chelsey-]

I found this thread yesterday and had been hearing a lot about using Monistat as a primer so I went out and bought it last night after work and used it today and so far I love the feeling! And it's almost the end of my work day and by now my foundation is usually gone but it still looks as good as it did when I put it on this morning.

[kcam125]

There's a girl on youtube, Fafinettex3 who uses the chafing gel and says that it's for multiple uses. But i'm curious to try it!

[stars go blue]

I had heard about this a while ago and tried it - loved it! And I was a Smashbox Primer girl for several years. I was a little hesitant (as I always am when trying something new on my face) but figured the small investment was worth it to give it a try. In my opinion, it does feel a little different, but it does the same thing! It's also more convenient - if I run out I can just run to the corner drugstore!

[MsCuppyCakes]

I just tried this for the first time the other day and liked the results. Of course, more time is needed to be sure I don't break out.

[paast10]

I think this product will be free after rebate at Rite Aid during 1 week in June. So if any of you do the store rebates, this will be great!!

[MagicMaid]

I'll have to go get a backup tube, then! I've been using this for a month - I don't use it every day, but I do love it, it feels so silky when it dries and I've never had a breakout from it. Fabulous cheap find!

[Judica]

I have been vacillating on getting the chafing gel since I already have a decent primer from Clarins but what the heck, it is cheap and it looks it is worth a shot. I can't wait to try it!

[fr0nd]

k.. got my monistat quite sometime ago and forgot to report back here...

I like it... really. I only use it on my eye area. It makes my e/s colors pop more and stops creasing too. No problems with clogging at the moment. One thing I noted tho', you really only need a very little bit. Too much and it gets really weird and cakey.

[GaiaPoppy]

I'm curious about this! I wonder if a silicea gel from the HFS would do similiar..?

[nikita2471]

Hi everyone! I'm new here and saw this thread! Just wanted to say that I noticed in the Rite-Aid flyer for this week, there is a Buy 1 Get 1 Free sale on the Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel at $4.99! You buy 2 and get a rebate for $4.99 which you can apply for on the Rite-Aid website.

I went to Rite-Aid the other day and got 2 tubes. I've been using the gel for the past 2 weeks now. I only use it on my eyes/brows/forehead area. I use brow powder for my brows and find that using the gel prior to applying the powder helps it stay on longer and definitely cuts down on the extreme slick shine I have on my forehead! For years, I have been looking for a product that would help with the shine and now I have,...for cheap too!

[ashlock.k]

I can't wait to try this!

[newyorlatin]

I've been using it for awhile now and it works as good as any other gel primer

[HollyC]

This stuff works very well, as good as Smashbox.

This isn't the oddest thing I've heard. I've had to use feminine hygiene wipes to remove my make-up, and I think they work even better than other make-up remover wipes. They are way more gentle and work just as well

Never heard of this but...

[JoAnnAtkinson]

It makes your face feel as smooth as a baby's behind!
Works GREAT!!!! :-)

[Love Souljah]

I forgot to update. I found it a while ago and it is AMAZING! I put it in my undereye area, too, so my concealer covers more.

[shygirl]

I tried it and it worked like a charm! My face was soft & my makeup applied so easily.

[Welshlass]

I've been reading about this for a while and finally bought some today. I can't wait to try it. I have super oily skin so hope it works. I'll let you all know my results!!

[MusicNMakeup]

I got some smashbox primer on ebay the other day for just $20. BUT, I need it by this Friday, so I'm not too sure that the seller can ship it out to me that fast...we'll see.

I've looked for the monistat chafing gel and couldn't find it in a nearby drug store or store.

Where is the monistat chafing gel (and is it powder?...if so, does it look cakey?) sold at? To where I can go and pick it up.

Thanks girls!