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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e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer Mini 0.51oz e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer Mini 0.51oz #61 in Grip Face Primers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#61
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hydrating base
Moderate all-day hold
Finish
Smooth, translucent, non-greasy
Smooth, matte base
Pore & Texture Blurring
Light smoothing, hydrating base
Visible pore smoothing
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, moisturizing formula
Matte, may feel drying
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Generally good; occasional pilling with some foundations
Good with most foundations
Value
$12.33/oz—excellent drugstore value
$14.82 per fl oz
Verdict
Best affordable gel grip primer for hydrating hold
Budget pore-blurring primer for normal-to-oily skin

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