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A good primer is key to ensuring your makeup stays put all day. Although some beauty lovers swear by high-end products that cost an arm and a leg, you don’t need to spend a ton to see real results. And if you frequent drugstore products, you’re definitely familiar with E.l.f. Cosmetics’ affordable yet immaculate primers. Although the Power Grip Primer is definitely a fan favorite, followers of E.l.f. have been tirelessly begging for the comeback of a TikTok-viral cooling primer that has major potential to dethrone Power Grip.
Makeup products are already super expensive, and with experts constantly emphasizing how important skin prep is—we have no choice but to listen to their advice and add a primer to our routine. Because even if you like to keep your daily rotation pretty minimal, a primer will be always be essential. Whether your entire makeup routine is affordable or you like to treat yourself to a few luxurious products every once in a while, we can all benefit from saving a little extra money. Luckily for us, E.l.f. is always coming through with the best budget-friendly products to give us the most gorgeous glam.
Since its initial release, the Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer has been flying off the shelves. TikTokers claim its glowy sheen and staying power are unmatched. So naturally, fans were up in arms after its limited-edition release came to a tragic end. While the Mint Melt stans rationed every last drop, E.l.f. finally answered our prayers and brought it back. Finally, we were blessed with another opportunity to try out the primer that’s been all over our TikTok for you pages.
E.l.f. Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer or Power Grip Primer?
If you’re already a Power Grip
loyalist, you might be hesitant to give the Mint Melt Primer a try. Although both are great choices, there are a few key differences that might help you decide which one is worth picking up. (Or, if you really can’t decide, why not try out both and see which works better for you?)
People who swear by Power Grip love how its sticky formula literally glues your makeup to your face. And while the Mint Melt Primer has a similar sticky texture, fans say it’s much thinner than the Power Grip—which makes it feel a tiny bit less sticky on the skin. Because of the difference in texture, the Mint Melt Primer is said to work better on oily skin—while the Power Grip Primer’s moisturizing qualities are ideal for dry skin. However, if you’re neither oily nor dry, either primer will work. No matter which you settle on, rest easy knowing your makeup will stay intact all day.
