HiSmile Grape Bubble Gum short review

 

I wanted to see what all the hype around HiSmile was about, so I picked up a tube to try for myself. I opted for the Grape Bubble Gum flavour—and I'm so glad I did!

Pros:

• sweet (I'm glad they stated it was sugar-free)
• lovely muscat grape taste (not the other gross artificial grape taste!)
• gentle on teeth
• slight mintiness
• fun to brush teeth with
• I noticed a little brightening (... but I'm not sure whether it is a placebo)

Cons:

• too gentle, can't clean teeth or mouth properly
• still feel plaque and particles between my teeth after brushing
• expensive (for toothpaste)

Here are a few thoughts after using it:

First off, the gel formula is extremely gentle, which sounds nice in theory, but it doesn’t quite deliver on the cleaning front. Compared to more traditional brands like Colgate or Crest, HiSmile doesn’t leave my mouth feeling as fresh or thoroughly cleaned. I could still feel plaque and other particles between my teeth after brushing, which was a bit disappointing.

That said, the flavour is delicious. Honestly, it almost felt like I was doing something wrong because I enjoyed it so much! While the label says "grape," the taste leaned more toward a muscat grape—reminiscent of those Japanese muscat bubble gums I used to have as a kid. There's a hint of mint, but it's extremely subtle. The overall experience felt more like chewing sweet bubble gum than brushing your teeth.

Now, let’s talk price. While your typical Colgate toothpaste costs just a few dollars, this HiSmile tube rang up at $14—definitely a premium for something that's more novelty than necessity.

HiSmile toothepaste

Verdict:
HiSmile is a fun, aesthetic toothpaste, especially if you're curious about unique flavours or want a bit of novelty in your routine. But in terms of functionality, it's not worth the high price tag. It doesn’t provide the deep clean most people expect from a toothpaste. I’d recommend using it for a quick midday refresh, like after lunch, but not for serious cleaning, especially before bedtime.

score: 4/10
website: https://ca.hismileteeth.com/products/toothpaste/grape-bubblegum

My Japanese Toothpaste overview review

So as I mentioned on my Facebook page, I will be writing a short review on the toothpastes I currently use (yes, I use 3 toothpastes). All the toothpastes mentioned below are all "white"

Sunstar Ora2 Stain Clear 130ml

After using this toothpaste for 2 months I have noticed how much whiter my teeth have gotten. It really removes stains. It does a fairly good job cleaning my teeth... but I'm most impressed by it's stain removing power. Don't expect IMMEDIATE results... but you will notice the difference in the long run.

Another advantage is that there are many cool tastes... since I am a huge peach fan... I choose peach leaf mint. It really has a nice peachy mint taste... caution: do not swallow toothpaste! XD

back of Sunstar's Ora2 Stain Clear toothpaste

Lion クリニカ Advantage 130ml

Good for cleaning! Every time I finish using this toothpaste, I can't but notice just how smooth my teeth feel. They have a squeaky clean feeling. This toothpaste claims to get rid of plaque, gets rid of Gingivitis gum disease by killing bacteria and prevents bacteria from forming, and it also prevents the deposition of "tar tar"

This toothpaste has a citrus minty flavour mixed with a slight salty flavour (similar to baking soda toothpaste... minus the baking soda effect). There are small salty crystal pieces contained in this toothpaste... so remember to rinse until you are sure there isn't any of this toothpaste left.

back of Lion's Advantage toothpaste

Lion エチクットBreath Communication/ Etiquette 130ml

This is the perfect toothpaste if you want to get rid of morning breath (for up to 5 hours). I use this toothpaste every time I have a meeting or when I'm going to work because it gets rid of bad breath for hours (the average is about 5 hours).

The mint isn't overpowering but it is very magical, once you spit out toothpaste you can instantly tell your breathe smells good... there isn't a strong mint after taste but the bad breath is all gone! :D

back of Lion's Breath Communication/Etiquette toothpaste

Let me know if you come across any good toothpaste :P

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