um... Milk Of Magnesia... on your face?!

[IDontKnowMomo]

So there is a craze I found out about on MUA. People are using Milk of Magnesia as a makeup primer for problematic oily skin.
Wtf?
First, I'd like to know who the hell thought of it. Has anybody on here tried it or heard of it? Would anybody even be willing to try this?!
Some reviews complained about how using this laxative as a primer made them poo... Duh! This product doing what it was intended to do is obviously a risk when your putting it onto your skin daily.

 

[TISH1124]

I read about this in my book ...I have never tried it because I have dry skin...

The Beauty Bible" by Paula Begoun

MASK:

According to Begoun, Milk of Magnesia is actually liquid magnesium. Like clay, it's from the earth, but has disinfecting qualities and absorbs oil better than clay.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle Milk of Magnesia (Paula insists no flavors, please)

Apply the Milk of Magnesia to face.
Wash with cool washcloth after 10-15 minutes.

PRIMER:

For Oily skin she recommends putting MOM on a wet cotton ball and dabbing it on the oily areas of your face...allow to dry before putting on makeup....the magnesium in the product absorbs oil per the book. It states the cotton ball should be wet so the MOM is diluted and does not leave white streaks on the face...


Hummm ok....

 

[IDontKnowMomo]

I'm glad this was published in a book and people didn't just randomly decide to try it out on their face.
So strange!

 

[pianohno]

Milk of magnesia? It tastes like chalk/off milk/everything that is wrong with the world. My nan gives it to me religiously if I have an upset stomach and even the thought of it makes me want to be sick - even if it works fantastically I could simply NOT put it anywhere near me, let alone on my face!

 

[carandru]

I've tried it before just on normally oily spots and it does work. I mix it w water to dilute it b/c that mess is kind of thick for a primer. I used it as a primer before a dance performance and I swear it didn't even look like I sweated at all, lol. I mixed 2 parts water w/ 1 part milk of Magnesia and applied it to my faced w/ a dampened cotton round. Then I did my eye makeup while I waited on that to dry. Then I put on my face makeup as normal. If you don't want to use it as a primer, you can definitely use it as a mask every so often to keep the oiliness down.

But, it is VERY drying... so, it's not something I would do on a regular basis by any means...or if you have the slightest hint of dry skin.

 

[IDontKnowMomo]

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Originally Posted by carandru I've tried it before just on normally oily spots and it does work. I mix it w water to dilute it b/c that mess is kind of thick for a primer. I used it as a primer before a dance performance and I swear it didn't even look like I sweated at all, lol. I mixed 2 parts water w/ 1 part milk of Magnesia and applied it to my faced w/ a dampened cotton round. Then I did my eye makeup while I waited on that to dry. Then I put on my face makeup as normal. If you don't want to use it as a primer, you can definitely use it as a mask every so often to keep the oiliness down. But, it is VERY drying... so, it's not something I would do on a regular basis by any means...or if you have the slightest hint of dry skin.

Crazy!
I have dry skin, so I wasn't really considering it, just wondering what other people thought.
Thanks for your response

 

[carandru]

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Originally Posted by IDontKnowMomo Crazy! I have dry skin, so I wasn't really considering it, just wondering what other people thought. Thanks for your response

Yea, I remember reading about it on a modeling forum. I figured if it works for fashion shows, then why not dance performances? It's not something I would do all the time, but it definitely gets the job done. But, since I doubt most people are subject to hot lights of the stage or long tiring dance numbers, it's probably not something you just HAVE to try out, lol.

 

[aggrolounge]

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Originally Posted by carandru Yea, I remember reading about it on a modeling forum. I figured if it works for fashion shows, then why not dance performances? It's not something I would do all the time, but it definitely gets the job done. But, since I doubt most people are subject to hot lights of the stage or long tiring dance numbers, it's probably not something you just HAVE to try out, lol.

That's a good idea for strenuous activity though. Next time I work out and want my makeup to stay put I might try it out... or maybe when going clubbing or something?? My skin is really oily and melty in the middle of summer too...

Another thing.. the dosage for milk of magnesia as a laxative is 2-4 tablespoons. I really doubt anyone would be putting anywhere near that much on their face

. The possibility of getting the runs from a makeup trick is still pretty scary, though.. lmao!!

 

[carandru]

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Originally Posted by aggrolounge That's a good idea for strenuous activity though. Next time I work out and want my makeup to stay put I might try it out... or maybe when going clubbing or something?? My skin is really oily and melty in the middle of summer too... Another thing.. the dosage for milk of magnesia as a laxative is 2-4 tablespoons. I really doubt anyone would be putting anywhere near that much on their face . The possibility of getting the runs from a makeup trick is still pretty scary, though.. lmao!!

If your skin gets really oily in the summer, maybe you could try using it as a mask every 2-3 weeks...maybe even once a month? I remember reading that oily girls had a lot of success with using it to cut the overall oiliness down dramatically. But yea, it would definitely work for going clubbing....although by the end of the night, I don't really care what I look like.

 

[ashk36]

I've used it a few times. Not on my whole face, but just on my forehead if I plan on wearing my bangs down. It definitely works. I also used it on halloween under my zombie makeup because I wanted some sort of barrier between my face and the random blood and gore I smeared on my face. I can say I didn't wake up the next day with a new pimple, so that's a plus!

 

[steenface]

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Originally Posted by IDontKnowMomo So there is a craze I found out about on MUA. People are using Milk of Magnesia as a makeup primer for problematic oily skin. Wtf? First, I'd like to know who the hell thought of it. Has anybody on here tried it or heard of it? Would anybody even be willing to try this?! Some reviews complained about how using this laxative as a primer made them poo... Duh! This product doing what it was intended to do is obviously a risk when your putting it onto your skin daily.

I've heard this too although I haven't tried it yet.

What gets me is using Monistat Anti-Chafing... I guess it works but who thought of that??

 

[Fataliya]

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Originally Posted by carandru Yea, I remember reading about it on a modeling forum. I figured if it works for fashion shows, then why not dance performances? It's not something I would do all the time, but it definitely gets the job done. But, since I doubt most people are subject to hot lights of the stage or long tiring dance numbers, it's probably not something you just HAVE to try out, lol.

I'm so going to try this on my next days off! I'm a Tablegames Dealer at a casino, so we have those hot ass french fry lights blaring down on us (so surveillance can surveill), and I swear, I am reapplying my powder on EVERY break, I get that shiny.

That much powdering eventually makes my foundation look blotchy by the end of the night. I hate it.

 

[Fataliya]

Ok, so I bought some generic Milk of Magnesia tonight after work.

I came home, washed my face, dampened a cotton pad, and then used that to smear the stuff all over my face.

I didn't even bother rinsing it off...it's been on almost 2 hours. I can "feel" the drying effect, and I LOVE IT!

Usually after washing my face, I'm shiny in like 20 minutes, even with no lotion.

Nothing with the MoM so far. I'm thinking about using it as a primer tomorrow before work.

Oh, and the price was right: $3.xx for a bug huge bottle of the Walmart brand (Equate).

 

[vocaltest]

oooo i might try this! gonna go to boots in my break and get some haha

 

[Fataliya]

Alright, I got home from work about an hour ago (I work till 4 am). It was my first night using MoM as a primer. HOLY SHIT, this stuff RAWKS!

I took a shower, then applied moisturizer on my face (I always then take a towel and wipe off my face so that I get moisture, but not TOO much). Then I applied MoM with a damp cotton pad, and let it dry. I actually had a coupla white streaks, but I then applied my Laura Geller Spackle all over, and they went away.

Then I applied my makeup as usual.

OH MY GOSH....this stuff is freaking amazing!!! I didn't get shiny not ONE TIME at work. Not once! And I'm in Florida! And I spend my breaks outside!

My pores also seem a LOT smaller today for some reason. I don't know why, but I love it!!

I cannot believe how amazing this stuff is, but I will tell you that for $3.xx a bottle, I will be using this every day that I wear makeup. Even my husband told me that he can see the difference it makes, because HE didn't see me shiny, and didn't see me on every break, re-powdering my face.

Please, ladies....if you get the shinies, dump those oil blotting sheets, and try plain old Milk of Magnesia!!

 

[vocaltest]

i tried this tonight and it didn't do anything

i applied it onto a cotton bud and went from there. my make up still caked around my nose and my pores started to show after a couple of hours. although i must say when i put it on it did immediately minimise my pores, but after that, nothing. maybe i didn't apply enough?! i didn't get any white patches or anything when i put it on. hmm..

could i be using the wrong type? i have 'Phillip's Milk Of Magnesia Liquid' Magnesium Hydroxide.

 

[fintia]

oh no.. i wanted to try... sorry to hear it did not work out

 

[aggrolounge]

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Originally Posted by vocaltest i tried this tonight and it didn't do anything i applied it onto a cotton bud and went from there. my make up still caked around my nose and my pores started to show after a couple of hours. although i must say when i put it on it did immediately minimise my pores, but after that, nothing. maybe i didn't apply enough?! i didn't get any white patches or anything when i put it on. hmm.. could i be using the wrong type? i have 'Phillip's Milk Of Magnesia Liquid' Magnesium Hydroxide.

You have the right kind, but it's not really good at minimizing pores or anything. It's mostly just for preventing sweat and oil from ruining your makeup. At least that's what the girls on MUA say.

 

[vocaltest]

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Originally Posted by aggrolounge You have the right kind, but it's not really good at minimizing pores or anything. It's mostly just for preventing sweat and oil from ruining your makeup. At least that's what the girls on MUA say.

Well it didn't work then

Booo! I didn't even do anything strenuous whilst it was on! I'll try again today. Perhaps I'm just greasy... haha

 

[Larkin]

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Originally Posted by IDontKnowMomo So there is a craze I found out about on MUA. People are using Milk of Magnesia as a makeup primer for problematic oily skin. Wtf? First, I'd like to know who the hell thought of it. Has anybody on here tried it or heard of it? Would anybody even be willing to try this?! Some reviews complained about how using this laxative as a primer made them poo... Duh! This product doing what it was intended to do is obviously a risk when your putting it onto your skin daily.

When you have super oily skin as some people such as I do, you're willing to try different things to keeps your face from looking like you sprayed it with baby oil after 2hrs. I didn't get have a WTF moment when I read about using MOM on your face. Even though it's a laxative, I know & understand it's composition, so I thought "wow, that's clever!"

I like it. I can definitely tell a difference when I use it and when I don't. The only draw back is that it may lighten your foundation a bit.

As for the reviewer who said "it made them poo"

she's an idiot and a liar. Ridiculous