The new year is a perfect time for fresh starts — and, since my self-pampering routine took a major hit amidst the craziness of December, I’m starting off the year with some beauty resolutions to go alongside my financial/spiritual/self-
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Glo Science Glo Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device
I’m not going to lie; this teeth-whitening system is a bit of a time commitment, but it’s the closest way that I’ve found to emulate professional whitening services at home. Ideal if you’re preparing for a big event like a wedding for a reunion, this system is pain-free and a total bargain compared with a pro treatment.
Crest 3D White Glamorous White Whitestrips
The original, and possibly best, way to get truly brilliantly white teeth at home, these little strips will never fail you. I used them years ago, and they worked fantastically — and they’ve only gotten more effective and easier to use since then.
Go Smile On The Go Teeth Whitening Pen
If you’re a busy bee like me, chances are that you’re always looking for the biggest bang for your time investment when it comes to beauty treatments. Enter this super-convenient pen: simply brush the serum on twice a day and let it sit for at least 20 minutes before eating, rinsing or drinking for whiter teeth in one week — no trays or strips mean that this option can be used anywhere, anytime.
Supersmile Professional Whitening Gum
Talk about an overachiever: this gum whitens teeth (it even works on caps and veneers), contains baking soda to kill bad-breath causing germs, and works to counteract acidity in the mouth, which can lead to cavities. That’s some multitasking I can get behind.
JASON Powersmile, All-Natural Whitening CoQ10 Tooth Gel
If you prefer natural beauty products (or just have super-sensitive teeth), give this gel by Jason a try. It whitens naturally and gently with bamboo powder, calcium carbonate, and silica.
Rembrandt Deeply White 2 Hour Whitening Kit
If you’re more of an instant-gratification type, a kit like this one by Rembrandt might be your perfect fit. Simply apply the professional-grade gel to the included trays and wear for one two-hour session for noticeably whiter teeth.
Colgate Optic White 2-in-1 Whitening Kit
If you’d rather build whitening into your daily routine, this toothbrush/whitening gel combo is simply brilliant (pun intended). First, brush with the whitening brush/toothpaste combo, rinse, then apply whitening gel with the built-in pen. No rinsing is required, which means that you can slap on the gel and go, you know, tackle all of those other resolutions…