NYX: The Face Glue ✨

Okay, so I totally fell down the TikTok rabbit hole, and that's how I first heard about the NYX The Face Glue gripping primer and setting spray duo. The video I saw was absolutely wild – this girl did the white T-shirt test, rubbing her face on it after her makeup was done with these products, and literally, zero transfer! Then she practically dunked her face in water, and while there was a tiny bit of mild transfer, her makeup stayed perfectly in place. I was a total skeptic, but also incredibly intrigued, especially with the 'Honest Review' overlay in the image, saying it was 'Transfer proof' and giving it a four-star rating. I just had to see if it lived up to the hype myself. First up, the NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer. I've tried a few 'gripping' primers before, and sometimes they can feel a bit tacky or thick. But this one? It's surprisingly lightweight. You apply a thin layer, and almost instantly, you can feel it creating this slightly adhesive surface on your skin – but in a good way, not sticky! It feels like it's really prepping your canvas, ready to hold onto foundation, concealer, and everything else. I noticed my foundation just glided on beautifully over it, and it definitely helped blur some minor texture. The bottle itself, like the setting spray, is sleek and white with those cute pink caps, looking way more expensive than it is. Then comes the NYX The Face Glue Setting Spray. After I've done my full face, this is the final step. It dispenses a fine mist, which is super important – no big droplets messing up your work! It helps to melt all the layers of powder and cream together, giving a more natural, skin-like finish instead of a 'cakey' look. But the real magic, for me, is how it locks everything down. I used to get creasing under my eyes or my blush fading by midday, but with this, my makeup genuinely stays put. I decided to do my own "transfer-proof" test inspired by the TikTok. I wore a white shirt, applied my makeup using both the gripping primer and the setting spray, and after letting everything dry down for a few minutes, I gently (then not-so-gently!) pressed my face against the collar. To my absolute astonishment, there was barely any makeup residue! It wasn't 100% spotless after a really hard rub, but for everyday wear, it's incredibly effective. I also splashed my face with water, and while I wouldn't go swimming with it on, my makeup remained intact for the most part, just as the original video described. This truly confirmed the 'Transfer proof' claim for me. What really seals the deal for me is the price point. At just $10.00 each from Ulta, these products are an absolute steal. Many high-end setting sprays alone cost three times that amount, and sometimes they don't even deliver half the results. For an 'Honest Review', the value for money here is incredible. If you're looking for makeup that seriously lasts and doesn't budge through your day (or even through a mild splash), I highly recommend giving the NYX The Face Glue gripping primer and setting spray a try. They're definitely a worthy buy if you're tired of your makeup melting away or transferring onto everything!