What do reviews say about oily?

Editors call it fine on oily skin, but it leaves a dewy finish, so it will not stop shine.

What do reviews say about sticky?

It stays slightly tacky by design; editors say this fades after about 30 seconds.

What do reviews say about long lasting?

One editor's makeup lasted over 10 hours; another saw strong wear in humid heat.

Beauty & Skincare · Face makeup · 20,134 reviews · 4 sources

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer

Best for: long-wear makeup on a budgetBudget

A tacky gel primer that makes makeup last much longer for about $10. The grippy feel and dewy finish do not suit everyone.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You need makeup to last all day
You have dry or combination skin

Skip if

You dislike a sticky feel on skin
You want a matte, shine-free base

How it scores

Efficacy9.0

Value9.0

Gentleness8.0

Texture7.5

Price

$10

You pay for: Cheap for a cult primer

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Makeup lasts longerHeld up 10+ hours in tests

Hydrating gelPlumps skin before makeup

Great priceAbout $10 a tube

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Dewy, not matteOily skin may still shine

Sticky feelTacky layer bothers some

Rated 3★ or lowerAbout 1 in 16 buyers

Reviewers disagree on

Grip keeps makeup putSome say it looks worse on

Alternatives

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Sources

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