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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
#1
#35
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hold
Solid all-day wear with good hold
Finish
Smooth, hydrating, lightweight
Smooth, lightweight, non-greasy base
Pore & Texture Blurring
Noticeable smoothing, minimal pilling
Strong blur effect on pores and fine lines
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, no flaking
Neutral; lightweight but not hydrating
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Rarely pills under foundation
Rarely pills; works under most foundations
Value
$14.00/oz – excellent drugstore value
$7.92 per fl oz—excellent drugstore value
Verdict
The viral grip primer for all skin types
Best clean pore-blurring primer for the price
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