essenceJelly Grip Hydrating Primer | Hydrates Skin & Grips Makeup for Long Lasting Performance | Vegan & Cruelty FreeClimatePartner certified

I’ve tried my fair share of makeup primers, but this one truly stands out. From the moment I applied it, I noticed how smooth and lightweight it felt on my skin. It creates the perfect canvas for foundation—blurring pores, reducing shine in my T-zone, and giving my makeup serious staying power.Even after a long day, my makeup looked fresh with minimal touch-ups. It didn’t pill, didn’t feel greasy, and most importantly, didn’t clog my pores or cause breakouts (which is rare for my combination skin). It also worked beautifully under both matte and dewy foundations.Whether you’re prepping for a long day at work or a night out, this primer holds everything in place without feeling heavy. Highly recommend for anyone looking to elevate their makeup

It's definitely not as strong as a name brand one but for its price it comes with so much and isn't that bad of a product. Here's it compared to my hand

Good water based foundation! It made my foundation stay in place used with the kimchi setting powder.

It’s definitely hydrating, and foundation applies nicely on top of it. It has a light aloe vera gel scent — not overpowering — and it feels weightless on the skin. It does its job as a makeup base.However, I often apply primer to my neck as well when blending it out from the face, and I noticed that it tends to pill in those areas. Also, if you touch your face a couple of hours after applying makeup, the foundation may come off — especially on the cheeks near the ears and on the chin.One more thing: the packaging doesn’t have a cap, and the pump can’t be locked in any way.

I have no idea if I got a faulty batch, but this does not grip at all. If you’re comparing it to the elf grip primer, I promise you this is not comparable. It is a hydrating jelly. I will say that. It’s not horrible. But no, it doesn’t grip. To be honest, I’m trying so hard to find a primer that actually helps make up last longer on top of using a setting sprayer setting powder. I still can’t find anything. I like Essence. They’re affordable. They’re nice. But this is very much not a gripping primer. That said, I’ll still give it 3 stars because…it at the very least was hydrating

Ordered this a few days ago and I am really pleased with the results. Make up lasts longer. I can tell it’s holding on to my makeup and impacting my finish. And it doesn’t feel sticky upon application. Will buy again !

First two times- wow

It’s good but not as good as the Elf version.