A Brighter and Whiter Smile with REACH and Rembrandt! (Review & Giveaway)

As I have grown older, I find that my teeth are not as white as they were when I was younger. There is nothing like looking at a a small child who has perfectly white teeth...teeth that have not been stained or damaged. Oral care is and should be a priority in every person's life and if it is not, you will pay the consequences later in your life. Your smile says alot and should always look great. It is often the first thing people see when they look at you and I know that when I see someone with horrible teeth, it often reflects on the way the rest of their body looks. What do you want your smile to say about you? Do you want white and clean teeth?

Today, I have the wonderful privilege of introducing you all to some fantastic products by REACH and Rembrandt that are sure to get you smile looking great. First, a few facts about people who sport whiter smiles...

• 87% of adults want whiter teeth
• People with white teeth are perceived to be 65% more professional and 51% more confident
• A white smile is visible from 200 feet and is a sign of warmth, confidence, and health
• White teeth increased the perception of a person’s professional success by 68%, financial success by 64%, and trustworthiness by 52%

If that wasn’t enough to convince you, how about this? People with white teeth are perceived as 59% more confident on first dates!

Luckily, REMBRANDT® has been the leader and expert in teeth whitening since 1987 and can be trusted to help you make the most of your smile, whatever your needs – whitening kits, toothpastes, or mouthwashes. Additionally, REACH® can offer a whitening toothbrush and floss to help whiten while you brush!

I have never used teeth whitening products like the ones Rembrandt offers and so I was really interested to see if these would work for me. I have generally had nice teeth and so I have never had to whiten them. However, I have been noticing slight yellowing around the gums and brushing hasn't made the yellow go away.

So, for this review I was sent several products from REACH and Rembrandt to try out and I am going to share them with you all! I was sent:

REMBRANDT® INTENSE STAIN® Stain Dissolving Strips
REMBRANDT® 2 Hour Whitening Kit
REMBRANDT® DEEPLY WHITE™ + Peroxide Toothpaste
REMBRANDT® INTENSE STAIN® Toothpaste
REACH® Total Care + Whitening Toothbrush
REACH® Total Care + Whitening Floss

The first product that I tried was the Rembrandt Intense Stain Toothpaste. I noticed right away that it tasted very minty and really left my teeth feeling clean...no residue at all. I also used the  REACH® Total Care + Whitening Toothbrush , which was very soft on my teeth. I have a sensitive area on my gums that gets irritated easily but this toothbrush felt great on that area and created no pain at all.

This toothbrush is really cool as it features MICRAWHITENING Calcium Carbonate Bristles which help to whiten teeth...just by using the brush! The REMBRANDT® DEEPLY WHITE™ + Peroxide Toothpaste is very different. The flavor tastes like peroxide, definitely no getting around that. Thankfully, the mint flavor helps to take away the nasty flavor of the peroxide.

Another thing that I will note here is that the tube itself looks like it is about to burst. This is because the Active Dental Peroxide releases oxygen to increase the whitening results. So, when you open the cap the tube may release air (yes, it "burped" at me!) which is totally fine.

Next, I tried the REMBRANDT® INTENSE STAIN® Stain Dissolving Strips. These are super easy to use. All you do is find the strip inside the packaging (I had a tough time at first as I was unsure what the strip
looked like).

Once I found it, I applied it to my teeth. There are very clear instructions so you don't do it wrong and honestly, it is not hard or difficult to understand. The little notch in the strip is your guide to putting the strip on correctly. Once in place, I again experienced the flavor of peroxide but it wasn't too bad at all. I used a strip on the upper and lower teeth and it took about 15 minutes for the strip to completely dissolve. The only thing I didn't like was that my lips were pasty feeling and dry afterwards...other than that, my teeth looked great!!

I will admit here that I am HORRIBLE when it comes to flossing. I forget all the time and don't do so well at reminding myself to do it. So, I was thrilled to receive the REACH® Total Care + Whitening Floss. Maybe if I know that the floss will help whiten my teeth I will be more excited to floss??? Who knows. Anyway, this floss is super nice and smooth on my teeth. It seemed gentle enough for sensitive gums and contains MICRO-GROOVES technology so I think it cleans better then other brands.

Last but not least I tried the REMBRANDT® 2 Hour Whitening Kit. When I saw that it took 2 hours, consisting of 4-20 minute sessions with 10 minute breaks in between, I honestly didn't think I would have time to do this. It sounded pretty complicated. So, I finally gave it a try today and I have to tell you that just because you are busy doesn't mean you have to totally block out 2 hours of your day to do this.

All you need to do is heat the mouth trays in hot (not boiling) water until they start to lose their form. Then, you put them in your mouth and bite down on them, molding them to your teeth using your lips and tongue. Next, put the whitening gel into the mouth pieces and insert them back into your mouth for 20 minutes. Once the 20 minutes are up, rinse your mouth and the trays with water and wait for 10 minutes. You repeat this process until all the vials are used up...you have plenty for 4 applications. I found that the taste was not bad and that it was very easy to do. I am a non-complicated person so the easier something is, the better I am at it! I also found that I didn't need to do 4 full applications today as my teeth are not stained at all. So, I have more for another day! One thing that I did not like was the fact that my teeth felt sensitive after using (which is normal). I also noticed that the peroxide burned a bit on the second application when it was swallowed. BUT, I was THRILLED with how white my teeth looked!! I was very impressed that this product from Rembrandt worked so well for me.

Both REACH and Rembrandt products can be found at mass retailers across the country. Prices for each of these products are as follows...

REMBRANDT® INTENSE STAIN® Stain Dissolving Strips ~ $24.99
REMBRANDT® 2 Hour Whitening Kit ~ $24.99
REMBRANDT® DEEPLY WHITE™ + Peroxide Toothpaste ~ $6.99 - $7.99
REMBRANDT® INTENSE STAIN® Toothpaste ~ $6.99 - $7.99
REACH® Total Care + Whitening Toothbrush ~ $3.99 - $4.99
REACH® Total Care + Whitening Floss ~ $2.99 - $3.59

So, in my opinion...Getting a brighter and whiter smile could not be any easier. I love all of these whitening products from REACH and Rembrandt. While the peroxide flavor is not the most pleasant, the results of using it are amazing! I would definitely recommend these products to anyone... especially those of you who are struggling with stained and dull looking teeth. Fantastic products!!

Now, for the fun part! My rep from REACH and Rembrandt has offered to give one of my readers a prize pack containing all of the above products...the same ones that I reviewed! WOW! That is a value of over $70! Here are your entry options...
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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free REACH and Rembrandt products for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the REACH and Rembrandt websites and email. Prize is being sponsored and shipped by the sponsor. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.