The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Grip Face Primers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer 0.81oz e.l.f. Power Grip Primer 0.81oz #3 in Grip Face Primers
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Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer, Clear 0.67 fl oz Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer, Clear 0.67 fl oz #6 in Grip Face Primers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#6
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hydrating base
All-day matte hold
Finish
Smooth, translucent, non-greasy
Smooth, matte, lightweight
Pore & Texture Blurring
Light smoothing, hydrating base
Strong visible blur
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, moisturizing formula
Matte; can feel tacky on dry skin
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Generally good; occasional pilling with some foundations
Occasional pilling reported
Value
$12.33/oz—excellent drugstore value
$11.01/oz — excellent drugstore value
Verdict
Best affordable gel grip primer for hydrating hold
Best pore-blurring primer at drugstore price

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