Clinique • Glosswear Nail Enamel • Polishes

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TereH on 5/11/2013 12:29:00 PM more reviews by TereH

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Other, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Other    

I'm writing to review the newest nail enamel from Clinique, released in the Spring of 2013. I tried Grape Ice, which is a limited edition online only and seems to be sold out, although Hi Sweetie appears to be a similar color. I also have Call My Buff, which is a whitish-beige, as someone said, the color of soymilk, very natural and neutral. My next purchase will be Concrete Jungle. I found these to be long-wearing and really able to keep the gloss factor going. They look like a gel manicure without the UV and the filing down the nails and the peeling and soaking to get them off. I've worn Call My Buff for two weeks now and it didn't chip; I have a tendency to pick at the edges around the cuticles as my nails grow out, so it's time to remove and redo. I DO use Barielle's Nail Rebuilding Protein for a bottom coat, and I think these enamels do better with a bottom coat of some kind; Clinique makes one. I haven't used a top coat but plan to. I don't find the price terrible because I cannot wear ANY kind of nail enamel other than Acquarella, the same price per bottle, which wears off and peels because of its water base and my hands are often in contact with oil. Acquarella is a great polish,but due to time constraints, I need something more traditional. Clinique leaves out the big three ingredients that are unhealthy, but even other lines that claim to do so still have that nail enamel smell that make my eyes water, my skin itch, and my head ache. Years ago when Clinique made nail enamel, I couldn't use it because even theirs, and Almay's, fired up my allergies. And I agree with everyone that the older formula was thicker. The new formula is light, sheer, and can be built up with a couple of coats. I hope Clinique keeps making it because I am really enjoying wearing nail polish again and really enjoy how long-lasting it is, and very much appreciate that I have NO allergic reaction; once it's on and dry, I never know its there, except for how great my nails look and how the protection of nail enamel helps them grow.

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Spyglass on 3/19/2012 3:41:00 PM more reviews by Spyglass

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

This nail polish was very easy to apply, I thought that the consistency was good and it hasnt yet gone goopy like my other nail polishes. Only trouble is the expense.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jhadiq on 6/6/2010 11:40:00 AM more reviews by jhadiq

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

The colors in the Glosswear nail enamel line are gorgeous. I find that application is not streaky, and you get great coverage in two coats. That said, the staying power is absolutely terrible. Seriously, on me, it starts chipping nearly the same day I apply. I cannot endorse a product that doesn't even resist chips in just a few days. I don't know why I ever stray from OPI, it often is such a disappointment.

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*TOP REVIEWER* hounddog1 on 7/31/2007 4:51:00 AM more reviews by hounddog1

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

I have to echo so many people here. Staying power is bad. I have an orangey red shade thats called coral snap. It lasts one day and by the end of that day there will be chipping. But it does cover well and is not streaky. It is not as glossy as name would let you expect. I love glossy nails and this was a bit of disappointment to me. It is still a nice vintage color and the bottle has a generous amount of product. Who knows maybe it lasts you few days if you are an extremely righ person (like Paris) who doesnt need to do anything at all. But I must say I am certainly not such person, so I will not repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* barbie_c0ri on 7/20/2006 12:10:00 AM more reviews by barbie_c0ri

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This review if for Glosswear nail polish RUBY LUSTRe!! GORGEouS color!! it's a dark red vamp shade with red shimmer. VERY PReTTY!!! it last 4-5 days non chip or crack! I actually bought this shade awhile back and i found it one day sitting in my nail polish stash! YEY! if you can find this discontinued polish TRY IT!

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SOAKENUPDASUN on 2/2/2006 3:44:00 PM more reviews by SOAKENUPDASUN

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I swapped for the bright red color and love it on my toenails! It is glossy and easy to apply! I want every color! 5*

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*TOP REVIEWER* fivezero on 1/12/2006 10:45:00 AM more reviews by fivezero

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Wow, I am surprised at these low ratings! I love Clinique's nail polish. I have four shades: Pure Luxe (red wine shimmer), Hotsy Totsy (one of my favourite rich reds), Garnet Ice (burgundy shimmer) and Sugarplum (plum velvet with silvery frost). The texture is thicker than that of most polishes, but I find it applies very smoothly and you can often get away with only one coat. It doesn't streak or bubble, lasts reasonably well, and the colours are gorgeous! A bit pricier than OPI at CAD$12, but Clinique GWPs always sucker me in.

Pics in my profile.

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*TOP REVIEWER* zernelle on 11/21/2005 11:22:00 PM more reviews by zernelle

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I am torn on Clinique's nail polish. I don't have the application and wear problems that some reviewers have had, but I do have the problem with the product getting thick and useless far sooner than it should (usually within a year of purchase). So then why do I want to like it so much? Because Clinique doesn't use three toxic ingredients usually found in other nail polishes: dibutyl phthalate, toluene, and formaldehyde. I have yet to find a good quality nail polish that omits these toxins, but I'm still hoping to. Ingredients: ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, isopropyl alcohol, nitrocellulose, adipic acid/neophenyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymer, tosylamide/epoxy resin, triphenyl phosphate, trimethyl pentanyl disobutyrate, algae extract, tea tree leaf oil, wheat protein, hydrogenated jojoba oil, stearalkonium bentonite, diacetone alcohol, ethyl tosylamide, stearalkonium hectorite, sucrose acetate isobutyrate, camphor, benzophenone-1, citric acid. May contain: titanium dioxide, mica, ferric ferrocyanide, guanine, red 6 lake, red 7 lake, red 34 lake, aluminum powder, busmuth oxychloride, iron oxides, red 30 lake, yellow 5 lake.

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*TOP REVIEWER* LibertyRose on 8/14/2005 6:05:00 PM more reviews by LibertyRose

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Clinique's nail polishes are nothing more than eye candy. While the colors are often dreamy, the consistency is terrible and not better than that of drugstore brands. In the beginning they're too liquid, which make them difficult to layer, but after a couple uses they dry out. I'd rather purchase other dept. store nail polishes, even if that means I have to pay more than $9.

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dryers on 9/18/2004 10:51:00 PM more reviews by dryers

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I have this in Pink Shimmer, Orange Ice and Ice Shimmer. For the first two colors, the texture and color are great. But for the last one, it must be applied as top coat or else it will be very sticky on its own. Need to get a thorough try-out before any future purchases.

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*TOP REVIEWER* maliastyle on 5/7/2004 1:58:00 PM more reviews by maliastyle

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Bad, bad, bad. Actually, terrible. I bought this in one of the new shades - Bronze Star, I think it's called - and although it's a stunning summer color, I had it on my nails for about half a day when it a) chipped, b) started to fade from tip down (already!), and here's the worst! c) washed off when I did the dishes. $12 CDN. Are you kidding? I get a better finish with a $2 bottle of Wet N Wild polish.

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tsaramina on 1/26/2004 3:13:00 PM more reviews by tsaramina

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I got Shimmery Moon in a gift set. Although the silvery lavender color looked gorgeous in the bottle, it didn't look nearly as nice on my nails because it was too thin. It also goes on streaky and I had to touch it up multiple times. To add further insult to injury, the polish dried up fast and cemented the bottle together, so when i tried to open it, the very thin neck of the bottle broke off with the top still attached to it! You can imagine the mess it made. UGH. Would not buy ever again!

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*TOP REVIEWER* PixyAnne on 11/9/2003 3:50:00 AM more reviews by PixyAnne

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

It chips like crazy and feels awfully, terribly, shamefully thick and gooey. Because of the impossible thickness, it's a nightmare to apply, worse than most drugstore garbage. And for $9? You gotta be kidding me. Glad I only had this in a free sample. I don't get Clinique, sometimes they are outstanding and sometimes they are just revoltingly awful and overhyped.

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KeiKi on 10/12/2003 9:18:00 PM more reviews by KeiKi

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I have 3 samples. Tulip, Begonia and Buff. Begonia is a chalky deep rose color. Tulip is a shimmery pale orange/pink. Buff is just a cream color. I used 2 coats to get an even color. Even then, it was still patchy. This takes forever to dry. I think the fo

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Caramel_Gem on 8/16/2003 12:52:00 AM more reviews by Caramel_Gem

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Dark   Hair: Brown, Curly   Eyes: Brown    

I can sum up the glosswear nail enamel in 1 word: OVERPRICED. I paid $9 for some berry-looking color (I can't remember the name...it must be in hiding!) The consistency was horrible. It chipped very easily and quickly. NYColor is $8 cheaper and a WHOLE lot better. Clinique's nail polish is not worth the cha-ching at all.

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*TOP REVIEWER* bellabambina on 7/21/2003 3:46:00 AM more reviews by bellabambina

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Me no likey!! :) Enough said!! Okay, maybe I can say more. I think Clinique made these nail polishes as an afterthought. They don't dry particularly fast, and I don't remember being very impressed by how long they lasted on the nails either!

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hotNsexy_capricorn on 6/18/2003 6:13:00 PM more reviews by hotNsexy_capricorn

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

i bought the Glosswear Nail Enamel in red. GREAT color. i love how red nails look....and it gives a glossy/natural sheen when applied and tried! WILL BUY AGAIN!!!!!

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artsychiq78 on 1/8/2003 6:11:00 PM more reviews by artsychiq78

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

i found the colors to be extremly vibrant after applying 3 coats of the polish. now after a while shopping i noticed the polish chipping away...now most good makeup brand polishes wouldnt do this, like O.P.I or Stila. i also found the polish in the bottle hard to control because it was so gloppy. i would not buy it again or reccomend any of my friends to buy it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MeditativeRose on 9/30/2002 11:17:00 AM more reviews by MeditativeRose

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Every Glosswear color I've tried goes on very thin and I have to use multiple coats to get a good covering. I don't care for this nail enamel at all, and the color palette is mostly limited to colors my mom would like.

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*TOP REVIEWER* kate8 on 9/15/2002 11:55:00 AM more reviews by kate8

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I got this in Shimmery Moon --- a very pale lavender color. Three thick coats, and I can still see my nails in an unattractive way. This is *not* supposed to be a sheer. It takes a long time to dry, and it doesn't react well with my Nailtiques #1 topcoat while most brands (at least OPI, MAC, Jane, Loreal, Stila, Revlon) have no problem with it. Clinique has had some cute colors, but I won't repurchase.

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