NYX Face Glue Setting Spray Review

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NYX Face Glue Setting Spray Review

If you’re someone who needs their makeup to stay in place all day long, you know that finding a good setting spray can be really helpful. I’ve been giving the NYX Face Glue Setting Spray a whirl. Here’s what you need to know.

What is NYX Face Glue Setting Spray?

NYX Face Glue Setting Spray
NYX Face Glue Setting Spray
  • Makeup gripping setting spray
  • Transfer and resistant and waterproof
  • Seals makeup for up to 24-hours
  • Forms a protective film over makeup
  • Delivers a natural-looking, second-skin finish
  • Non-sticky feel

How to use it

Shake well, and lightly spritz onto face from an arm’s distance away. Allow to dry.

For enhanced staying power, lightly spritz in-between each makeup layer.

My Review

My Review of NYX Face Glue Setting Spray
My Review of NYX Face Glue Setting Spray

First Impressions: Lightweight Yet Effective

One of the first things I noticed about this setting spray is how light it feels. Unlike some other setting sprays that can leave your face feeling a bit damp or heavy, the NYX Face Glue feels refreshingly light. It doesn’t weigh down your makeup, and it doesn’t leave behind any sticky or tacky residue either, which is honestly one of my pet peeves with some long-wear products.

I really appreciate how the spray doesn’t really alter the look or finish of my makeup. It does have mattifying ingredients in the formula, but it still leaves my skin looking naturally radiant. It manages to help keep everything in place without messing with the texture I’ve created.

Does it work?

I am not really a pro when it comes to setting sprays, and I can take them or leave them, because I tend to wear quite natural looking makeup with long lasting formulas anyway, but I have been really enjoying testing this one out.

I’ve been quite impressed by the difference it makes to my makeup where my glasses sit. What I hate about wearing glasses is that every time you take them off or adjust them, you risk having your makeup disrupted. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the NYX Face Glue Setiing Spray held everything in place. I noticed that when I wore this spray, my makeup didn’t budge as much under the pressure of my glasses.

The Comparison: NYX vs. Charlotte Tilbury

I wanted to make this comparison because I really do love the CT Setting Spray (review here). CT’s setting spray is definitely more luxurious—there’s no denying that. It has a finer mist and that luxurious feel that you’d expect from a high-end brand. The mist is super soft, almost like a cloud, and while it’s a lovely experience to use, it does have a floral fragrance which for some people might be a dealbreaker. I personally really like the scent, but it’s not for everyone.

The Charlotte Tilbury spray also gives a bit more of a glowy finish, making it perfect for that fresh, radiant look.

The NYX Face Glue Setting Spray doesn’t have the same refined mist or the luxe feel of the Charlotte Tilbury version, but it still performs incredibly well. There’s no fragrance here, which will be good for anyone sensitive to added fragrance. The spray feels effective when it comes to holding makeup in place, and while the mist isn’t as fine as the CT one, it’s still pretty even.

The NYX one contains alcohol but it is offset with a humectant (propylene glycol) which means I don’t find it drying. If you have dry skin however, the alcohol in the formula might not be the best for you.

The Charlotte Tilbury has more hydrating ingredients within the formula, however, the NYX does actually have a bit of skincare in there which it doesn’t really boast about. There’s Acer Saccharum Extract (Sugar Maple Extract) which is a good antioxidant that helps with skin hydration. So that’s a big plus especially at the NYX price point.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for something affordable, effective, and lightweight, this is definitely worth a try. It keeps my makeup pretty intact without altering the finish or feeling heavy, and I love that it helps prevent my glasses from moving my makeup. Definitely one to keep in your beauty arsenal if you’re on the hunt for a hardworking, long-wearing setting spray that won’t break the bank!

Where to buy it

NYX Face Glue Setting Spray is £8.99 and available now via the links below:

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ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Review & Swatches

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ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Review & Swatches

I am a big fan of ILIA for their easy to use makeup, so I was excited to try these new eye crayons. Here’s everything you need to know about the ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick collection. I have a range of shades to show you.

What is the ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick?

What is ILIA Eye Stylus?
What is ILIA Eye Stylus?
  • Eye shadow stick designed to glide on seamlessly
  • Delivers rich, waterproof pigment
  • Easy to blend
  • Formulated to last up to 12 hours
  • Includes antioxidant Upcycled Grape Extract to provide antioxidant protection
  • Features a slanted tip for versatile application
  • Can be used for a wash of colour, or like a liner
  • Safe for sensitive eyes and ophthalmologist-tested
  • Formulated without fragrance, gluten, and soy
  • Available in 20 matte and shimmer shades

How to use it

As an all over wash: glide the flat side of the slanted tip over lids for a wash of pigment

Line & Define: draw precise lines with the edge of the slanted tip. 

Highlight: use shimmer shades in the inner corners for a brightening boost

ILIA Eye Stylus Shades and Swatches

I have six shades from the 20 shade collection to show you:

ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
  • Flax – matte taupe brown
  • Beam – peach pink shimmer
  • Jubilee – warm gold shimmer
  • Nymph – matte lilac pink
  • Regal – plum bronze shimmer
  • Patina – golden olive shimmer

Here are those swatches:

ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Swatches
ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Swatches

My Review

ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick - Flax & Jubilee
Flax & Jubilee

As someone who appreciates both simplicity and quality in my beauty routine, I’ve been particularly excited to try the ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick. I think ILIA has really nailed the balance between high-performance products and skin-friendly ingredients so I had high expectations for these shadows.

Packaging

The design is minimal and modern, with a twist-up mechanism that makes it really easy to use. They are nice and sleek so fit into my makeup bag and they have a nice sturdy cap making it safe to just chuck in your bag.

Texture & Application

One of the standout features of the ILIA Eye Stylus is its incredibly smooth texture. The formula is creamy without being greasy, allowing the shadow to glide onto the eyelids effortlessly. It’s neither too dry nor too slippery, providing ample time to blend before it sets into place. The application is seamless, and the texture feels weightless on the skin, so really comfortable for all day wear.

Blendability & Finish

The ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick is really easy to blend. I have first been applying a very fine layer of my REESON Lid Elixir as I use that every day to smooth my lids, and I let that set, then go in with the ILIA. Read REESON Beauty Lid Elixir Eye Serum-Tint Review & Swatches for more info.

Whether you’re applying a light wash of colour or building it up for a more intense look, the formula blends beautifully with a soft brush. I have been using my REESON No. 2 brush and they work really well together.

The shadows have a smooth, velvety texture that helps the product glide on effortlessly. The mattes have a lovely velvety radiance and the shimmers have a very pretty sheen without being overly glittery or too shiny.

Shades & Pigmentation

I have been using Flax which is a lovely taupe all over my lid and then Jubilee (soft gold) as like a spotlight down the centre of my lid, and it’s such a lovely look. It looks done without being too much, which is just perfect for every day.

The pigmentation is impressive – one swipe delivers rich, even colour, and it’s easy to build the intensity to your liking.

Longevity

The ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick performs exceptionally well when it comes to longevity. I’ve worn it through long workdays and even workouts and it stays in place without fading or creasing. I have slightly oily eyelids, so that’s always a concern for me, but I’m pleased to report that the formula holds up remarkably well. Once it sets, it stays put.

Where to buy it

The ILIA Eye Stylus is £32 and currently available exclusively at ILIA. Shop via the link below:

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