e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“Your skin’s future looks bright—your favorite sticky AF Power Grip Primer is now infused with skin-loving niacinamide to help even out skin tone and brighten while gripping your makeup.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, TocopherolWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinNiacinamide~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePeg-150 distearate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearatePolysorbate 80~1.6–2.4%
Tocopherol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHylocereus undatus fruit extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePeg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a gel-like product texture
More about Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 etherPotassium laurate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Potassium laurate1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.7%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Peg-150 distearate, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether, Potassium laurate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium edta, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| e.l.f. CosmeticsPower Grip Primer + 4% NiacinamideYOUR PRODUCT | e.l.f. CosmeticsPower grip primer | Holika HolikaNaked Face Gold Serum Primer | IllamasquaMini Beyond Veil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 78% | 78% |
| Price | $11.00 | $7.90−$3.10 | $39.79+$28.79 | $9.13−$1.87 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Adenosine | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"e. L. F. Cosmetics - Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide" is effective for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.80% - 4.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.90% - 1.30% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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