Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer vs e.l.f. Power Grip

primer

Original

Milk Makeup

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer

$36

Sticky, hydrating grip primer.

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Dupe

e.l.f.

e.l.f. Power Grip

$10

Save $26 (Save 72%)

"The go-to dupe. Very similar grip and longevity."

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My verdict

The e.l.f. Power Grip Primer is one of the most talked-about dupes in beauty for good reason. It delivers the same tacky, gel-like grip that holds makeup in place all day. The texture, application feel, and wear-time extension are remarkably similar. Milk's formula has a slight edge in hydration and skincare ingredients (blue agave, hyaluronic acid), but the actual grip performance is nearly identical. At $10 vs $30, the e.l.f. dupe is the clear winner for most people. Save the $20 and put it toward a great setting spray.

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