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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Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer, 1.7 fl oz Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer, 1.7 fl oz #27 in Grip Face Primers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#27
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hydrating base
Solid all-day hold
Finish
Smooth, translucent, non-greasy
Smooth, non-greasy base
Pore & Texture Blurring
Light smoothing, hydrating base
Visibly smooths pores
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, moisturizing formula
Comfortable, non-drying
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Generally good; occasional pilling with some foundations
Rarely pills with most foundations
Value
$12.33/oz—excellent drugstore value
Prestige pricing (~$17.50/oz on sale)
Verdict
Best affordable gel grip primer for hydrating hold
Best pore-blurring primer for all skin types

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