Prepping and priming your face are the two important steps before applying makeup. It’s particularly effective for smoothing the skin, filling in lines and wrinkles, and creating a less porous surface for makeup.
Boots has a great range of primers, including the popular e.l.f. Power Grip Primer. And not only does it have great reviews, it’s priced at just £10 – you can also get it from e.l.f direct.
The gel-based formula seeks to grip makeup while giving the skin a soft-focus effect for a smoother complexion. Infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, it works to moisturise, prep, and smooth, improving the look and feel of the skin.
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To help your makeup last even longer, you can set it with the e.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray, available at £10 from Boots. The primer has a 4.7 rating from across 11040 reviews.
A very satisfied shopper wrote: “I love this stuff – super grip, makes my skin feel amazing, and my makeup lasts all day. I haven’t found a primer that even holds a candle to this one.”
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“This is the best primer ever, I’ll never go back to other brands. It gives such a flawless base and your makeup will last hours,” another added, while a third penned: “This is an amazingly similar but super affordably priced dupe of Milk’s HydroGrip primer.”
There has been very little criticism of the product, but some customers weren’t as impressed with the results: ” Not a fan, I feel like this leaves texture. Foundations that normally look incredibly smooth have this ‘mountain’ look to them, and don’t look as smooth when I use this primer.”
Alternatively, there’s the Rimmel Multi-tasker All Day Grip and Breathable Primer, currently on offer at £7.99 at LookFantastic. Enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, it seeks to visibly smooth the complexion, while delivering an instant hit of hydration.
It only has two reviews so far, but a five-star rating: “For the price this is amazing, my makeup stayed all day and foundation went on really smooth,” said a buyer.
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You can get the £10 Power Grip Primer from Boots or e.l.f. Shop the £10 e.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray here. You can buy the £7.99 Rimmel Multi-tasker All Day Grip and Breathable Primer at LookFantastic.
