I first heard about people using this product as a primer way back in 2006. Soon after I decided I just had to try it. I remember getting a sample of it in the mail and hating it, though I don’t remember why at the moment.

But since I ran out of my primer(BE Prime Time) recently, I decided to give this product another try. I stopped by Target and picked this up for $5.99 which is a steal when compared to “real” primers. I tested the Monistat out over the weekend and it worked !! I couldn’t believe it my skin felt smooth and my makeup lasted all day. This product is just as good as any “real” primer I’ve ever tried. Here’s a comparison list of ingredients in primers vs the chafing gel.

Bare Escentuals Prime Time:

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Silica, Magnesium Silicate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract.

Smashbox Photofinish Primer:

Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isopropylparaben, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Carthamus Tinctorium (Safflower) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Water.

Monistat Chafing Gel:

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica

The ingredient list is very similar isn’t it? I think this product will be a permanent staple in my makeup kit from now on. I just wish it wasn’t so embarrassing to buy, lol.

Have you tried this product? What were your thoughts?

What they say:

Get a fresh-from the shower look in seconds with Shampowder Hair Powder!
You’re always on the go and always want to look your best. Just a sprinkle is all it takes to add life and lift to hair. Mineral pigments in the most natural tones blend seamlessly in with your own hair color. In seconds, you look like you just stepped out of the salon!

Our thoughts:

This is such a wonderful product. I have hair that looks greasy if I don’t wash it everyday, but really who has the time? With Shampowder you just tap,tap,tap this product onto your roots, and within seconds your hair looks nice and fresh. I’ve tried similar products but I prefer Shampowder. Why? The applicator is great for getting into your roots and I love the way it smells. Whether you’re a new mom or just needing to freshen up after yoga class, this is a must have product!

Retails for :$15.99 at Buttercreamcosmetics.com

How much would you pay for gorgeous lashes? I think $125.00 is a little bit more than I’d be willing to pay what about yourself?

What it is:

A nighttime eyelash conditioning treatment.

What it does:

Extend your lashes with Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For. Formulated with a patent-pending complex that helps enhance the appearance of natural lash length, thickness, and fullness, the conditioning formula gives you lashes beyond your wildest dreams.

Available at Sephora for $125.00

Dancing With the Stars’ Juliane Hough recently talked to Shape magazine about her favorite things. What are they you ask?

1. Forever 21 Chiffon Dresses

2. Larenim Pressed Mineral Foundation

3. Mac Eye Shadow in Time & Space and Femme Fi. She says she loves every color they make!

4. Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue. It’s her signature scent.

5. Tresemme Vitamin E Moisture Rich Conditioner.

I love it when celebrities use affordable products like Tresemme and Mac don’t you?

If you’ve been planing on trying out Bare Escentuals nows the time. Today through June 22 they’re having a friends and family sale so enter code FRIEND8 at checkout here to get 20% off your order. How cool is that? Enjoy.

What they say:

Lock on shadow and prevent greasy, creasy lids with this multi-purpose nude eye primer. You can wear it alone or under your favorite eye shadow. Micronized pigments help even out skin tone and eliminate darkness and imperfections without looking or feeling heavy. Fast Fix Eye Shadow Base leaves a satin-smooth finish that lasts.

My opinion:

This review hurts me to write because I had such high hopes for this product. The first problem with this eye base is that it’s darker than my skintone, so if you have fair skin like myself then it just looks muddy. The second problem is within a few hours of using the product my eyes were a creasy, greasy, yucky mess. I have never had this problem with any other base/primer before. If you’re looking for a drugstore eyeshadow base then pick up Loreal Decrease, but stay far far away from this one. It’s not even worth the $7.00 I paid for it =/.

However, I’ve heard from a lot of friends that the rest of the Natural Beauty collection is wonderful, so don’t give up on all the products just yet.

Have you tried this product? What were your thoughts?

If you plan on making a Mac purchase today remember to use the friends and family code macff8 to get 15% off your order. You’ll also receive free shipping so what are you waiting for? Start shopping!!

Is it bad that I’m already thinking about fall and the gorgeous rich makeup shades that it will bring with it? I don’t know but I just love the new Prescriptives Daring Collection that will be hitting stores this August. How lovely is the sapphire and brown eye look the models wearing? I love it all. What do you think of the collection?

What they say:

Get a blast of lush, volumized lashes! LashBlast’s patented volume-boosting formula and patent-pending brush are designed to max-out each and every lash, leaving you with the ultimate big lash look. Now in waterproof, too!

What we say:

I tried this mascara once before several months ago and wasn’t that impressed so I tossed it and continued to use my Loreal Voluminous. Then I heard several celebrities including Keri Russell say this was their favorite mascara and decided to give it another try. Thank goodness I’m easily persuaded because this is now my favorite mascara of all time (even more than Dior Show and Loreal Voluminous). I’m not sure what the problem was the first time I purchased this (other than the fact that this time I purchased the waterproof formula) but I’m so glad I decided to give it another try. It really does give you that big lash look. Another great thing about this product is that you can apply several coats of this and your lashes will still be soft. I LOVE this mascara. If you haven’t tried it yet you must !!

Retails for :$6.99 at Target/Walmart

Have you tried Lash Blast? What were your thoughts?