Monistat? Yes, you heard that right! Monistat!
Product: 5 out of 5
Packaging: 5 out of 5
Overall: 5 out of 5
Price: $6.49 @ Wal-Mart
I read about using this velvet-like silicone gel as a primer on MakeupAlley not long ago. I’ve been using Smashbox Primer Foundation for several months and have been really happy with it. There were lots of positive reviews on this product so I decided to give it a try. To be honest, I really can’t tell the difference between the two. Both go on very lightly wear, and go on silky smooth and dry to the touch. I wear MAC Studio Fix powder almost everyday and the reason for using primer in the first place was so it would look fresher, longer. Both products achieve this goal. However, the Smashbox Primer Foundation gives me that visible line and pores look throughout the day. With the Monistat, it totally covers my pores and lines that my makeup was flawless. Two or three people reviewed that this product makes them breaking out, but this hasn’t happened to me since I’ve been wearing it everyday with or without makeup. Overall, I’ve had the best results by using the Monistat product sparingly. The Monistat tube is bigger, and someone might not want a Monistat product in her makeup bag, but if those aren’t things you care about, give it a try. It is also terrific for its intended purpose, chafing relief. Did I mention about the price? It’s only $6 and you got nothing to lose if it doesn’t work for you.
When applying this primer, I only use a pea size amount to smooth over my entire face before my MU application. I love love love it! Again, it helps to minimize shine and lessen the look of large pores, IMO. My makeup stays put all day until I wash it! You can find this product at any drugstores. 
