Clinique A Different Nail Enamel – Hi Sweetie Review

Clinique A Different Nail Enamel – Hi Sweetie Review

Let me be honest upfront, I am not really a nail paint person.  I have always had short nails, was a nail-bitter when small (yuck! I know). And when I got over it, my nails wouldn’t really grow much and chip easily. This was followed by a period when I didn’t have the time/inclination towards long nails and anyway, my job using computers wasn’t conducive to long painted nails. And then as a new mother, I chose to keep away from it. Finally, I am now giving a shot to the nail paint…though my nails are still stubs!!

Clinique A Different Nail Enamel - Hi Sweetie

Product Details:

A Different Nail Enamel
For Sensitive Skins.  Benefits: Appropriate for sensitive eyes and skins.  Glossy, long-wear colour that’s easy on the eyes…meaning it helps reduce the chances eyes will itch, burn or water with contact. Quick-drying. Ophthalmologist tested.

Clinique A Different Nail Enamel - Hi Sweetie

How To Use:

  • For extended wear, first apply a prep coat of A Diiferent Nail Enamel for Sensistive Skin Base and Top Coat.
  • Follow with coat (or two) of your favourite shade.
  • End with a finish coat of A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skins Base and Top Coat.

Clinique A Different Nail Enamel - Hi Sweetie

Price:

US $12.50 / INR 1100 for 9 ml.

Packaging:

The nail paint comes packaged in a round glass bottle with silver detailing. I feel that the bottle is fairly big – so you do get a lot of product for the price. It comes packaged in a typical Clinique box.

Clinique A Different Nail Enamel - Hi Sweetie

My Experience with Clinique A Different Nail Enamel – Hi Sweetie:

The nail paint is special – it’s safe for sensitive skin and eyes and is ophthalmologist tested. My first thought – Gimmicky! Gimmicky! Gimmicky! But take a second look, we touch our eyes on average about 200 times a day? And with all that contact – you can easily irritate sensitive skin and eyes. Dermatologists actually say that nail enamel is considered a significant allergen source for facial rashes that can develop around the upper and lower eyelids, which more common for people with sensitive skin.

Clinique A Different Nail Enamel - Hi Sweetie

Brush: Brush is kind of thin and easy to use. One application is good for my nails.

Clinique A Different Nail Enamel - Hi Sweetie

Color: The shade “Hi Sweetie” is a cool-toned pink fuchsia – bright and pretty. It brightens up the hands and does not look garish. The colour would be fab for the wedding season. I can see the newly wed Punjabi bride wearing this with her rani-coloured reception dress! Am I being too stereo typed? Yeah…maybe I am! But it’s okay because I am a Punjabi too!

Texture: The texture is creamy gel-like. It has a nice glossy shine which stays on and does not wear off with time. It dries pretty fast, you don’t really have to hand around waiting for it to dry.

Clinique A Different Nail Enamel - Hi Sweetie

Pigmentation: Pigmentation is good – one coat is decent. However, you do need 2 coats to get the full coverage and the correct pop of colour. Two coats gives you the shade in the bottle.

Lasting Power:  The product lasted about 3 days me before showing signs of chipping, which is fairly good considering how much wear my hands go through taking care of the kiddos.

To sum this up for you:

Pros of Clinique A Different Nail Enamel – Hi Sweetie:

  • A beautiful summery color.
  • Lightweight texture – gel like.
  • Good pigmentation – opaque in two swipes.
  • Lasts for 3 days before showing first signs of chipping.
  • Nice packaging.
  • Safe for sensitive skin and eyes.
  • Ophthalmologist tested.
  • Dries quickly.

Cons of Clinique A Different Nail Enamel – Hi Sweetie:

  • Nothing at all.

IMBB Rating:

5/5

Though my initial reaction to the product’s tag line of being “Safe for Sensitive Skin and Eyes” seemed “gimmicky,” when you have 2 munchkins you keep touching through the day – you are happy to be doubly sure. The colour selection is not stellar but they do have some interesting shades. I will be sharing one more shade soon.

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10 thoughts on “Clinique A Different Nail Enamel – Hi Sweetie Review

  1. Hi Kulpreet, this is a lovely polish, if you really want to start experimenting try out indie polishes which come at a similar price but are 5 free so they are completely safe to use, you will find lovely glitter polishes too. Happy nail painting!

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