I recently bought two smile enhancing lipglosses, actually a coincidence, it's not something I usually look for in a lippie but hey ho.
The first was a random purchase in Watt Brothers whilst I was looking for toy soldiers (don't ask). They had a big Sally Hansen display and this lipgloss in shade 'Gleaming' was only like £2. Please note I purchased this BEFORE making the conscious decision to go cruelty free, I am aware Sally Hansen test on animals and won't be purchasing from them again.
Anyways, the product is fairly average. I always thought a blue tone was needed in lip products to make teeth appear whiter, a la Benefit's California Kissin'. However, this was too pale and pink and did not appear to make my teeth appear any whiter than normal.
The second product I bought just recently from Bourjois, and it's quite quirky. It's called Smile Enhancing Gloss in shade 05 Framboise Hollywood. It's double sided, with one side as a lipgloss and the other as a teeth whitener. I'm not exactly sure how the teeth whitener is to be used, like if it's to be left to dry or not used within a certain time of eating, and I can find no instructions on it.
However, the concept is pretty fun, even if I do get a few funny looks when applying it in the pub toilets. I can feel the minty effect and I do feel like it temporarily brightens the teeth and besides, the lipgloss colour is divine!! Give this one a try I think.
The first was a random purchase in Watt Brothers whilst I was looking for toy soldiers (don't ask). They had a big Sally Hansen display and this lipgloss in shade 'Gleaming' was only like £2. Please note I purchased this BEFORE making the conscious decision to go cruelty free, I am aware Sally Hansen test on animals and won't be purchasing from them again.
Anyways, the product is fairly average. I always thought a blue tone was needed in lip products to make teeth appear whiter, a la Benefit's California Kissin'. However, this was too pale and pink and did not appear to make my teeth appear any whiter than normal.
It's actually a lot bolder in real life, quite a bright, deep pink.
And here's the swatches on my hand also:
Sally Hansen on left, Bourjois on right
Have you tried any of these products? Have you found any lip products that really do make your teeth appear whiter?
Let me know!
~ Lauren ♥
I have to admit, this isn't something I'd ever looked out for in a lip gloss before, but now that I'd seen the Bourjois one here, I might be tempted to purchase it, seems like a fun idea and quite handy! Plus, the colour looks gorgeous on you! xx
ReplyDeleteI know, I was a bit bewildered by it but it does actually seem like a good idea, even if it is just a bit of a novelty. The Bourjois one is so nice on!
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They book look great, I prefer the bourjois one, but putting lipgloss on my teeth isn't something I'll be doing. Lovely colours though.
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Hahah you don't put the lipgloss on your teeth, it's a whitening pen. I've used whitening gel before, but in a gum sheild, so I'm a bit sceptical as to if the Bourjois one actually works tbh!
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Love the colour of the gloss! ive never seen this before, interesting concept though x
ReplyDeleteIt's really pretty, I mainly just use it for the colour anyways! =p
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