A hydrating gel primer designed to create a grippy layer beneath complexion products.
Beauty · e.l.f.
Makeup prepe.l.f. Power Grip Primer: a tacky gel base for makeup hold
A hydrating gel primer designed to create a grippy layer beneath complexion products.
Research-based decision guide
makeup routines that benefit from extra surface grip.
use a thin layer and allow set time; too much can cause pilling with some formulas.
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A hydrating gel primer designed to create a grippy layer beneath complexion products. It is best suited to makeup routines that benefit from extra surface grip. The main decision point is straightforward: use a thin layer and allow set time; too much can cause pilling with some formulas. Smart Market Guide leaves live price, availability, star ratings, and customer-review claims to Amazon so this editorial note stays useful without pretending that fast-changing storefront data is permanent.
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- 01SKIN-SMOOTHING and GRIPPING PRIMER: Your makeup. It’s not going anywhere. Prep skin with this gel-based face primer that has the power to grip your makeup while giving skin a natural finish for a smoother complexion.
- 02FOR MOST SKIN TYPES: Our Power Grip Primer's formula goes on clear with a translucent finish for dry, combo and oily skin types. It is also non-comedogenic (does not clog pores).
- 03HELPS MOISTURIZE & PRIME: The hydrating formula retains moisture for a plump complexion, plus moisturizes, preps, and smoothes, improving the look and feel of your skin.
- 04HOW TO USE: Apply evenly to face before makeup using your fingertips to pat into skin. The warmth of your fingers will help the product absorb into skin for even application. Allow 30 seconds to set before applying makeup. Stop use if irritation.
- 05VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE: e.l.f. stands with every eye, lip, face, paw and fin. Proudly vegan, e.l.f. is double-certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny & PETA. e.l.f. brushes are synthetic, vegan & cruelty-free.
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