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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
#36
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hold
Solid 8+ hour wear
Finish
Smooth, hydrating, lightweight
Smooth, matte, slight tack
Pore & Texture Blurring
Noticeable smoothing, minimal pilling
Visibly smooths pores
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, no flaking
Mattifying, neutral for dry skin
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Rarely pills under foundation
Occasional pilling with heavy formulas
Value
$14.00/oz – excellent drugstore value
Mid-range at $14.84/oz
Verdict
The viral grip primer for all skin types
Best pore-blurring primer for oily skin
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