iWhite Instant Teeth Whitening Review

Aloha!

With the likes of Cheryl Cole (Sorry- Vernandez Versini) and Kim K flaunting their perfectly white teeth all over the media, it's no surprise that we're all exploring new ways to achieve that hollywood smile! (without breaking the bank) People will try anything from whitening tooth pastes to baking soda and I myself have joined the teeth whitening quest. I mean although my teeth are alright they're definitely not sparkling white. So, when I was in Boots I stumbled across iWhite Instant Teeth Whitening Kit it was on offer and I've heard good things about it so ,for twenty quid, I thought I would give it go.

The kit contains ten 'one size fits all' trays, each prefilled with a 'revolutionary whitening gel which has been clinically proven to be dental safe and instantly effective'. The guide instructs you to leave the trays in for twenty minutes for five consecutive days and watch your teeth whiten up to eight shades brighter. The professional, clear packaging also stated the formula has an active stain remover with white crystals (whatever that means?)

I'm just gonna cut to the chase. Let's just say it didn't give me that gleaming white smile I'd been hoping for. First of all, the 'one size fits all' trays didn't actually fit so I had to give them a good wiggle to cover as much of my teeth as possible. The liquid inside the trays wasn't evenly spread throughout (as you can see) so I had to use a tooth pick to even the coating. After leaving them in for twenty minutes I felt positive and had no horrible taste or sensitivity; so at least I knew I hadn't damaged my teeth. After rinsing my mouth out, I quickly looked in the mirror to see the 'instant results'. Disappointingly, my teeth pretty much looked the same but they felt exceptionally clean so I gave the first go the benefit of the doubt. I was sure after completing the course I'd see a noticeable difference but after using the trays, for four more days, my teeth were probably only one or two shades lighter. I mean it wasn't the Hollywood smile I was aiming for but I guess it was an improvement plus my teeth looked a lot shinier. However, fast forward three weeks and my teeth are back to their original shade. 

I think I've come to the conclusion that if you want that pearly white smile you've either got to fork out hundreds of pounds or buy a dodgy kit off the internet. I have lot's of friends that have bought teeth whitening kits online. To be fair they all have dazzling smiles but a lot of the kits you buy online have high peroxide levels that can damage your enamel. I don't think I'm gonna take that risk so if anybody has used a teeth whitening products or have had treatments that actually work please share! 

Neeks x

Benefit POREfessional VS Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser

Ding ding ding! It's the undefeated Benefit POREfessional VS the new Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser. I have to say I've gotta take my hat off to Maybelline for taking on the all time primer champion; so I bought it with the mindset that even if it's not that great they deffo get brownie points for trying. Let the battle commence!

First up it's Benefit's POREfessional, the UK's no.1 best selling facial primer. Now there is no doubt that it's a great product and a definite must have in most make-up bags but at £24.50 is there a cheaper alternative? Maybelline's Baby Skin is just £7.99 so if this is in fact just as good (if not better) then it's a no brainer, I have to try it! 

POREfessional is a nude coloured balm with a velvety texture. Personally I have large pores around my T-zone and find that dabbing the POREfessional over these areas helps minimize the appearance of large pores IF I then apply my usual foundation over it.  On the other hand Baby Skin is a clear gel, slightly thicker than POREfessional, but a pea-sized amount is enough to cover my whole face. It also seems to make a huge difference even without applying make-up over the top. It makes my skin a lot softer, supple and even a bit more glowy, as well as minimizing my pores (oooh looks like Maybelline is in the lead).

Now here's the bit I'm umming and arring about. A great feature of the POREfessional is that I can dab it over those problem areas throughout the day without running the risk of smudging my make-up. Now the Baby Skin doesn't work as well when applied over make-up however, when I caught my reflection in the bathroom mirror, I found that even after a long shift at work I didn't actually need to apply anymore. 

Okay so I think I've made my decision *deep breaths* although you can't deny Benefit's POREfessional is a great product, not trying to be negative, but I really don't think it's worth £24.50. I think I expected it to be this amazing product that was sent down from the heavens and would magically bless me with angel like skin but when it fell on my lap I was a bit dissapointed. Now that I've introduced Maybelline's Baby Skin into my life and know what an affordable £7.99 bottle of wonders can do I don't think I'll be buying the POREfessional again. 

Maybelline's Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser is a light-weight clear gel with a velevty texture. It fills in pores and fine lines and makes your skin look smooth aswell as feel baby soft, it didn't make my skin oily and kept my make-up on all day. Maybelline I have been converted! 

POREfessional VS Baby Skin Pore Eraser! What's your verdict?  

Neeks x