Spec-by-spec
Head to head
Contenders from Grip Face Primers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.
Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#35
Makeup Grip
All-day lock with strong hold
Solid all-day wear with good hold
Finish
Smooth base, slight tacky feel
Smooth, lightweight, non-greasy base
Pore & Texture Blurring
Noticeable pore and line smoothing
Strong blur effect on pores and fine lines
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, comfortable on dry skin
Neutral; lightweight but not hydrating
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Occasional pilling with some foundations
Rarely pills; works under most foundations
Value
$9.60/oz — excellent drugstore value
$7.92 per fl oz—excellent drugstore value
Verdict
Best hydrating grip primer for the price
Best clean pore-blurring primer for the price
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