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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
#3
#101
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hydrating base
Moderate all-day hold
Finish
Smooth, translucent, non-greasy
Smooth, dewy, non-greasy
Pore & Texture Blurring
Light smoothing, hydrating base
Moderate silicone blur
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, moisturizing formula
Hydrating, no flaking
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Generally good; occasional pilling with some foundations
Generally layers well
Value
$12.33/oz—excellent drugstore value
Drugstore value ($12.70/oz)
Verdict
Best affordable gel grip primer for hydrating hold
Best budget dewy-finish primer for a luminous base
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