Now is a good time as any to review the NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer as it’s currently on sale at Ulta but more on that later…! The Face Glue Gripping Primer is a new gripping foundation that launched a few weeks ago which promises to grip foundation while hydrating skin and doing so without the stickiness we commonly associate with a formula like this. It’s created with maple syrup! Go figure! And contains Polyglutamic Acid which acts to draw water to the skin and help to retain it. I happen to be a huge lover of gripping foundations and adore formulas like E.L.F. Jelly Pop Dew Primer, Milk Hydrogrip, etc…! The stickier the formula the more I like it! But I realize not everyone likes gripping primers because they are in fact pretty sticky. NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer is actually one of the few primers that is advertised as a gripping formula but also, one that isn’t sticky. So, do we finally have a formula for the folks that hate sticky gripping formula?
Let’s check it out!
NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer comes housed in old fashion glue bottle. Man, does this bring back memories. I went to school with kids that ate glue but I wasn’t guilty of that. I was however, guilty of pouring some on my desk and waiting for it to harden before peeling it off. I was also, guilty of giving myself paraffin wax spas with it! Anyone else? I thought the packaging was rather fun but I’ll be the first one to say I’m a little frustrated by it! I keep opening it wrong. It has the small squeeze top which is what you’re supposed to remove but I keep removing the second part of the top which also, opens. I wish they made it with the one top as that would make life a lot easier. So, I like this stuff but I love NYX Plump Right Back Electrolytes Plumping Primer Serum more. This just isn’t tacky or stickiness enough for this gripping primer lover..The Face Glue Gripping Primer is a water-based formula that’s white in color and has a creamy yet runny consistency that’s fragrance-free. It’s not tacky nor sticky and it absorbs very fast and has a very lightweight feel on skin that sets a nice, well hydrated canvas for makeup. Foundation went out smoother and looked fresher and more smooth and even using this under it. I though it provided long term hydration throughout the day as my skin felt very smooth throughout the wear but not greasy or dewy. I have drier skin and this felt very hydrating to me but without creating shine or excess oil.
The question is did it make my foundation last longer? Yeah. My foundation looked fresher for longer using this. It absolutely created a nice canvas for makeup to last longer, look fresher, and not fade. Granted, it’s a little disappointed it’s not a traditional gripping primer (I just love the stickiness you get with those formulas) but if you HATE the sticky, tacky formula that comes along with using those I think you’ll really like The Face Glue Gripping Primer as it lacks that but still keeps foundation wearing longer and stronger.
I’m also, really impressed with the price of $9 for 1.18 oz as a lot of primers from NYX are quite expensive. As I said above, I really like Plump Right Back Electrolytes Plumping Primer Serum but it’s 1 oz and $17. $9 feels like the old NYX prices and I’m here for that! Plus NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer is currently on sale at ulta.com! It’s 20% Off with code 978833 or you can buy 2, get 1 free on select NYX products this primer included plus use the coupon for extra savings!
NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer is available now? Have you tried it?
Where to buy
Ulta Ulta Sephora Hautelook Neiman Marcus
NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer is a new, permanent “gripping” primer that’s available in squeeze tube that looks like an old school glue bottle! It’s 1.18 oz in size and priced at $9 which makes it a rather nice price considering many NYX primers are priced at around $15-$17 lately. This primer is water-based and contains maple syrup for hold and Polyglutamic Acid to hydrate and help to retain moisture. It has a creamy yet runny consistency that absorbs easily and leaves skin with lasting hydration. It’s fragrance-free! It creates a nice smooth surface for foundation to apply easier and did in fact help to keep foundation wearing smoother and longer without fading or disappearing. It’s not a traditional gripping primer by any means so no stickiness or tackiness but still keeps foundation fresh and smooth all day! Aqua / Water / Eau, Glycerin, PEG-150 Distearate, Butylene Glycol, PVP, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract / Sugar Maple Extract, Potassium PCA, Carbomer, Isododecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium PCA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide
Keeps skin hydrated.
Creates a smooth canvas for foundation making application easier.
No fragrance.
Inexpensive.
Allows foundation to wear longer.
Packaging is a little frustrating.
Not a traditional gripping primer but more a regular priming formula.
NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer is a perfect pick for anyone that likes the idea of a gripping primer but doesn’t love the tacky or sticky feel of one!
