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 Primer 0.47 fl oz e.l.f. Poreless Primer 0.47 fl oz #17 in Grip Face Primers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#17
Makeup Grip
All-day lock, grippy hydrating base
Solid all-day wear
Finish
Smooth, translucent, non-greasy
Smooth, lightweight base
Pore & Texture Blurring
Light smoothing, hydrating base
Effective pore minimizing
Hydration & Dry-Skin Friendliness
Hydrating, moisturizing formula
Neutral, may cling slightly
Pilling & Layering Compatibility
Generally good; occasional pilling with some foundations
Rarely pills, good layering
Value
$12.33/oz—excellent drugstore value
Excellent drugstore value
Verdict
Best affordable gel grip primer for hydrating hold
Best drugstore pore-blurring primer for the price

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