Key ingredients
4.6/5
Film formers + HA is the main active in this oil-control primer.
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Power Grip Primer
$10.99
Power Grip gel. Not the driest matte, but strong hold for makeup that slides off.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.6/5
This oil-control primer is for power Grip gel.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The formula is a power Grip.
The verdict
This oil-control primer suits power Grip gel.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Smashbox, Neutrogena, Milk Makeup, Lancôme, Benefit, and tarte) — best for, format, finish, skin/undertone, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Makeup that will not stick | Oily T-zone under foundation | Budget shine control | Grip without chalk | Prestige oil-free smooth | Pores plus shine | Soft-focus blur |
| Format | Gel primer | Primer | Primer | Gel primer | Primer | Gel primer | Primer |
| Finish | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer |
| Skin / undertone | Combination oily | Oily skin | Oily combination | Combination | Oily combination | Oily porous skin | Combination |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Power Grip · Gel | Oil control · Mattifying | Mattifying · Drugstore | Hydro Grip · Cult | Oil-free · Smoothing | Matte rescue · Pore focus | Smoothing · Weightless |
| $ / size | $10.99 | $16.83 | $11.97 | $38.00 | $31.50 | $35.99 | $42.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Power Grip Primer best for?
Power Grip gel. Not the driest matte, but strong hold for makeup that slides off.
How did Edyt Beauty score this oil-control primer?
Edyt Beauty rates Power Grip Primer 4.6 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Power Grip Primer against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Smashbox, Neutrogena, Milk Makeup, Lancôme, Benefit, and tarte. For more from the same brand, see More from e.l.f. below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Power Grip 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 in our guide to Best Primers for Oily Skin.
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