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Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer

Q: How did Edyt Beauty score this face primer?

Edyt Beauty rates Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer 4.5 out of 5 based on formula fit: ingredient profile, who it is built for, and formulation quality: not star averages or paid placement.

Edyt rating4.5

Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.

$10.00

Best for those seeking a hydrating primer to improve skin texture and tone. The inclusion of niacinamide makes this a worthwhile option for achieving a more even complexion.

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The Edyt Score

4.5 / 5.0

Key ingredients 4.5/5

Power Grip with 4% niacinamide. Same grip gel, plus a real niacinamide dose.

Targets 4.4/5

For grip plus a bit of tone work. Skip it if you already use a strong niacinamide serum and only need grip.

Formula standards 4.5/5

A gel. 4% is a real percent. It can tingle. Let it set before foundation.

The verdict

The Power Grip to buy if you want the niacinamide in the primer.

Compare against similar products

Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Maybelline, Smashbox, Tula, Milk Makeup, Nature Republic, and Neutrogena): best for, format, finish, skin/undertone, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.

Pick	This product e.l.f.Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-B…	Alt 1 Maybelline Grippy Serum Hydrating Makeup Primer with…	Alt 2 Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur M…	Alt 3 Tula Blurring & Bronzing Set	Alt 4 Milk Makeup Hydro Grip + Glow Primer with Hyaluronic…	Alt 5 Nature Republic The First Peptide Boosting Serum	Alt 6 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Daily Facial Moistu…
Best for	Power Grip 4% niacinamide	Sensitive skin	Those seeking a smoother makeup base	Bronzing cream, liquid	Hydrating gel	Dry, aging skin	Simple, effective daily hydration
Format	Gel	Serum	Gel	Cream, Liquid	Gel	Serum	Cream
Finish	Gel	Serum	Gel	Cream, Liquid	Gel	Serum	Cream
Skin / undertone	:	Sensitive	:	:	:	Dry	:
Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.	4.5	4.4	4.2	4.3	4.7	4.6	4.5
Notes	Brightening · Hydrating	Hydrating · Plumping	Anti-aging · Anti-imperfections	Bronzing · Hydrating	Hydrating · Illuminating	Shortlist pick · , aging skin	Shortlist pick
$ / size	$11	$9.97	$16	$61.20	$30	:	:
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FAQ

Who is Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer best for?

Best for those seeking a hydrating primer to improve skin texture and tone. The inclusion of niacinamide makes this a worthwhile option for achieving a more even complexion.

How did Edyt Beauty score this face primer?

Edyt rates Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer 4.5 out of 5 based on formula fit: ingredient profile, who it is built for, and formulation quality: not star averages or paid placement.

How does it compare to similar products?

The compare table above stacks Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Maybelline, Smashbox, Tula, Milk Makeup, Nature Republic, and Neutrogena. For more from the same brand, see More from e.l.f. below.

Where can I buy it?

Shop Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it ranked in our guide to primers that pass the all-day wear test.