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 Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize Primer 1 oz. Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize Primer 1 oz. #26 in Grip Face Primers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#26
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hydrating base
Moderate all-day hold
Finish
Smooth, translucent, non-greasy
Smooth, lightweight, matte base
Pore & Texture Blurring
Light smoothing, hydrating base
Noticeable pore minimizing
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, moisturizing formula
Neutral, may cling to very dry patches
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Generally good; occasional pilling with some foundations
Occasional pilling with heavy foundations
Value
$12.33/oz—excellent drugstore value
Excellent drugstore value
Verdict
Best affordable gel grip primer for hydrating hold
Best affordable pore-minimizing primer

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