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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CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Hydrating Primer 1oz CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Hydrating Primer 1oz #50 in Grip Face Primers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#50
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hydrating base
Moderate all-day hold
Finish
Smooth, translucent, non-greasy
Soft, natural, slight tack
Pore & Texture Blurring
Light smoothing, hydrating base
Moderate smoothing
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, moisturizing formula
Hydrating, comfortable
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Generally good; occasional pilling with some foundations
Pills with some foundations
Value
$12.33/oz—excellent drugstore value
$9.97/oz excellent value
Verdict
Best affordable gel grip primer for hydrating hold
Best budget hydrating primer-foundation hybrid

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