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
#96
Makeup Grip
All-day lock with strong hold
Moderate hold, all-day wear with retouch
Finish
Smooth base, slight tacky feel
Matte, slightly tacky base
Pore & Texture Blurring
Noticeable pore and line smoothing
Noticeable pore minimizing effect
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, comfortable on dry skin
Neutral to slightly drying
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Occasional pilling with some foundations
Can pill with some foundations
Value
$9.60/oz — excellent drugstore value
$9.74/oz—excellent drugstore value
Verdict
Best hydrating grip primer for the price
Best affordable pore-minimizing matte primer
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