
About this product
A tacky gel primer formulated with niacinamide, designed to grip makeup and extend wear while evening out textured or porous skin.
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Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-150 Distearate, Polysorbate 80, Niacinamide, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Menthol, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-9, Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)
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6 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This primer's sticky texture earns consistent praise for gripping makeup and creating a smooth base, especially for those with uneven skin texture, dryness, or pores. Gurus note it requires only a tiny amount (typically one to two pumps) worked gently into the skin rather than left on the surface. However, one expert cautions against pairing it with silicone-heavy moisturisers, as the combination may cause the products to clash rather than work together smoothly.
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A tacky gel primer formulated with niacinamide, designed to grip makeup and extend wear while evening out textured or porous skin.
Mostly yes. 5 of the 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
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