Say "buh-bye" to stained teeth and "hello" to pearly ivories. (Amazon)
Love coffee? How about wine? If you find yourself having one or both regularly, chances are you've also noticed your teeth changing color over time. If you've tried all the whitening strips, trays and toothpastes and haven't been able to get your chompers gleaming again, you might feel at a loss. But if you think you have to ditch your coffee habit or celebratory wine for a white smile, think again.
The VieBeauti Whitening Pen might be for you, especially now that it's only $11 and change (down from $20) when you apply the on-page coupon. That comes out to under $4 per pen!
Listen, it's not the cutest packaging we've ever seen, but reviewers say it's the formula inside that really counts.
"I've tried a lot of eye creams," says Senior Beauty Editor Jennifer Romolini. "And, for my money, CeraVe makes the best drugstore depuffing/under-eye brightening treatment currently on the market. Not only does it feel good on your skin (absorbs quickly, no gross pilling), it's also fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. Olivia Wilde loves it, along with thousands of reviewers, who say it's like Botox in a cream. I'm not sure about that claim, but I do know this is a quality skin care staple at a price everyone can afford."
At over 40% off, it's within a dollar of its best price all year.
In case the idea of applying a snail secretion to your skin never crossed your mind, take it from thousands of Amazon shoppers — it's effective! This serum has amassed a cult-like following thanks to its lightweight, refreshing feel and hydrating, rejuvenating effects. Snail mucin not only helps boost collagen and elastin for a firmer look and feel, but it can also gently exfoliate for a smoother texture while also soothing the skin. Reviewers reported noticing everything from a brighter complexion to a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and dark spots after using. Good skin care can cost a bundle these days, so to find such a highly-rated product on sale for just $14 is a win in our book.
We spotted Michelle Pfeiffer wearing a black turtleneck nearly identical to this one, which is currently on sale for one of its best prices yet (50% off). This classic piece will be perfect for layering under your fall jackets and, when the time comes, your winter puffer.
Illuminating, priming and affordable: Getting Martha Stewart's glow is as easy as adding this little wonder to your cart.
The high-rise waist of these super-soft leggings has a wide elastic band for built-in tummy control. Wear them for workouts, errands or just lounging.
If you'd like fuller-looking tresses, choosing hair products formulated with biotin can help strengthen thinning hair and even promote growth. This duo contains powerhouse ingredients like camellia extract for shine and caffeine and niacinamide to improve blood circulation. This is close to the lowest price we've ever seen.
Say cheese! Your journey to brighter teeth just got a lot easier, thanks to this whitening kit. All you do is apply the gel to your teeth for 20 seconds, twice daily, and in a couple of weeks you should see a difference (as much as six shades whiter). You'll get about 30 treatments out of this pack, and at 40% off, this is one of the best prices we've seen it marked down to. Now that's something to smile about.
"Really works fast!" declared a buyer. "After a couple of days' use, I could really see the difference, and now after a week of use, I would say my teeth are two shades lighter and brighter. Plus, I have sensitive teeth that I treat daily — so far, no increased sensitivity ... a huge plus! Very excited about this product, and can't wait to see what my teeth look like in a month!"
These whitening strips make your teeth up to six levels whiter in just 10 days using the same ingredients dentists use. They're safe on your enamel, and shoppers say they'll leave you smiling.
"Can't believe the difference in such a short time. I used them four consecutive days before getting composite bonding done, and I went up two shades of white," shared this happy reviewer.
We've barely ever seen the price of these whitening pens — top sellers on Amazon, with over 10,000 purchased just this month — drop lower than $12 per pack. A single pen is equal to 14 strips, so you'll already be saving big bucks when it comes to whitening your teeth.
If your smile isn't as bright as it used to be, these at-home whitening pens may be a way to get around the hassle — and considerable expense — of professional whitening treatments.
The pen uses a brush tip applicator. Simply twist the bottom to release the gel into the brush, spread it on your teeth, and let it sit for at least 20 to 30 seconds while smiling. After that, you may relax your lips, but avoid eating or drinking for the next 30 minutes. That's it!
The pens are safe even for those with sensitive teeth and can be easily used on the go. Since this pack comes with three pens, you can keep one in the bathroom, one in your purse and one at work for any time, anywhere whitening.
More than 14,000 shoppers are grinning from ear to ear about these whitening pens, giving them a glowing five-star rating.
"This worked better than a visit to my dentist!" raved one shopper. "I like everything about this whitener. Easy to use, comes in threes so I can travel with one and results are better than I had hoped!"
Another happy user reported: "No tingling, discomfort or negative side effects. Just gorgeous white teeth for a fraction of the cost from the dentist."
"I'm a big coffee drinker, and I noticed my teeth were getting a bit discolored," said a satisfied reviewer. "I know in the past my sister said she paid a lot of money to have her teeth whitened by a professional and she said it didn't make much of a difference. ... I looked at multiple products and decided on this one. I am so glad I did! I love this stuff so much that I bought more of it when I ran out."
Another java lover shared, "These 67-year-old teeth have just reason to be yellow from years of coffee. I was surprised how easy this was to use, and that I actually did see results ... without any sensitivity."
"I've used professional whitening gel purchased from my dentist before, and the sensitivity it caused was so bad, I had to stop," said a satisfied user. "I feel like I'm getting about the same results with this gel without that sensitivity, so I couldn't be happier."
Some reviewers aren't smiling about the taste. "I don't think I have consistently used it long enough to see big results, but the taste is not good to me," explained this reviewer. "Kind of a pain to 'let it dry' on your teeth. I usually end up using my hair dryer to speed it along."
A final shopper stated: "Yes, I see a bit of whitening, but will get strips next time. The gel doesn’t firm up or dry, so you end up swallowing the gel and it does not taste good."
If you still prefer to go the whitening strip route, Crest has your teeth covered (literally):
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping on the teeth-whitening pens, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
