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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Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer 1.3 oz Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer 1.3 oz #110 in Grip Face Primers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#110
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hydrating base
Up to 12 hours
Finish
Smooth, translucent, non-greasy
Smooth matte, lightweight
Pore & Texture Blurring
Light smoothing, hydrating base
Strong blur via microspheres
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, moisturizing formula
Mattifying; may dry dry skin
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Generally good; occasional pilling with some foundations
Depends on foundation; occasional reports
Value
$12.33/oz—excellent drugstore value
$29.23 per oz
Verdict
Best affordable gel grip primer for hydrating hold
Best mattifying pore-blur primer for shine control

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