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
#71
Makeup Grip
All-day lock with strong hold
All-day matte hold
Finish
Smooth base, slight tacky feel
Smooth, matte, not cakey
Pore & Texture Blurring
Noticeable pore and line smoothing
Strong silicone blur
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, comfortable on dry skin
Mattifying (may dry sensitive skin)
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Occasional pilling with some foundations
Occasional pilling reported
Value
$9.60/oz — excellent drugstore value
$10.90/oz (drugstore value)
Verdict
Best hydrating grip primer for the price
Best budget pore-blurring mattifier for oily skin
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