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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
#2
#46
Makeup Grip
All-day lock with strong hold
Moderate all-day wear
Finish
Smooth base, slight tacky feel
Smooth, satin, slightly heavy
Pore & Texture Blurring
Noticeable pore and line smoothing
Mild-to-moderate smoothing
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, comfortable on dry skin
Hydrating, no flaking
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Occasional pilling with some foundations
Occasional pilling reported
Value
$9.60/oz — excellent drugstore value
Excellent value for hybrid product
Verdict
Best hydrating grip primer for the price
Budget anti-aging primer-foundation hybrid for mature skin
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