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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
#1
#61
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hold
Moderate all-day hold
Finish
Smooth, hydrating, lightweight
Smooth, matte base
Pore & Texture Blurring
Noticeable smoothing, minimal pilling
Visible pore smoothing
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, no flaking
Matte, may feel drying
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Rarely pills under foundation
Good with most foundations
Value
$14.00/oz – excellent drugstore value
$14.82 per fl oz
Verdict
The viral grip primer for all skin types
Budget pore-blurring primer for normal-to-oily skin
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