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10 Teeth-Whitening Kits That Actually Work
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If there's one beauty category that has become a lot more attainable no matter your budget, it's the vast and varied world of teeth whitening. There was a time when only a professional could whiten and brighten your smile, and it'd cost you a pretty penny. Whitening your teeth was considered a once-in-a-while indulgent beauty treatment — something you'd save for an event like your wedding.
But my, how things have changed. You're now able to hit the drugstore or go online to get ahold of the best teeth-whitening strips and kits that allow you to do your own treatment in the privacy of your bathroom. This is good news for anyone with a coffee dependency or a habit of unwinding with a glass of red wine, as these beverage choices can take a big toll on your smile.
Now, there are plenty of at-home solutions and dental care products to treat stains and dullness at prices notably lower than pro treatments and with great reviews, too. You can score some of the best teeth whiteners for pretty cheap and even products for whitening sensitive teeth without pain. In general, consistency is key with teeth whitening, so no matter which product you choose, the most important thing is that you stick with it, whether you just want to be able to do quick touch-ups or are looking to invest in a more long-term whitening solution.
If you want to whiten your teeth at home, we found 10 of the best teeth-whitening products that won't break the bank, from strips to kits, pens, and even toothpastes. Keep scrolling to shop.
Best Dual-LED Teeth Whitening Kit
SmilePro Teeth Whitening Kit ($69, originally $137)
This product not only has glowing reviews — over 3,400 of them, to be exact — but it also promises a brighter smile in just seven days. The SmilePro kit uses a dual-LED mouthguard and whitening pen combo that's both enamel-safe and sensitivity-free, making it a great choice for those who've had bad experiences with harsher treatments. The blue light works to lift stains (coffee, wine, etc.), while the red light helps soothe gums, a bonus for anyone who wants results without discomfort. Each kit includes 30 treatments for less than $2.50 a session, and it's backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
Best Fluoride-Free Teeth-Whitening Toothpaste
Hello Activated Charcoal Fluoride Free Toothpaste ($5, originally $6)
A blend of activated charcoal, stevia leaf extract, and coconut oil in Hello Activated Charcoal toothpaste helps naturally whiten teeth while killing bacteria. Charcoal powder whitens, polishes, and cleans teeth and helps freshen breath. It shows caffeine, berry, and wine stains no mercy.
Best Teeth-Whitening Toothpaste Kit With Hydrogen Peroxide
Crest 3D White Brilliance Toothpaste ($17)
Crest 3D White Brilliance Toothpaste, a two-step daily cleansing toothpaste and whitening treatment, is said to keep your smile up to 99 percent as white as a professional polish. The trick here is to be consistent: use this toothpaste system daily and it can fight stains that begin to develop before they have a chance to set in.
Best Teeth-Whitening Pen
Colgate Optic White Overnight Whitening Pen ($20)
The Colgate Optic White Overnight Whitening Pen is an easy, less extensive whitening option. After applying the serum to your teeth at night, brush it off in the morning when you wake. In a couple of days, you'll be looking at a bright set of pearly whites. This treatment contains hydrogen peroxide.
Best Flavored Teeth-Whitening Strips
Zimba Teeth Whitening Strips ($20, originally $25)
The Zimba Teeth Whitening Strips take up to two weeks for full results, though you may see results in half that time because these strips get the job done. These no-slip strips can be left on the teeth for 30 to 60 minutes, and are great for those who have sensitive teeth as well. Unlike other options, these come in a variety of delicious flavors, so you can actually enjoy the whitening experience.
Best Sensitive Teeth-Whitening Kit
Hi Smile Ultimate Whitening Bundle ($35)
The Hi Smile Ultimate Whitening Bundle has everything you need to keep your smile pearly white, all at an affordable price point. It comes with the brand's PAP+ Whitening Strips, which offer whitening and remineralizing benefits without the sensitivity. It also comes with a unique V34 Colour Corrector Serum, which is a color-correcting purple-toned brightening treatment that will cancel out the yellow shades for a white smile.
Best Weekly Teeth-Whitening Kit
Smile Direct Club Bright On Premium Teeth Whitening Kit ($40)
No big, bulky LED lights here. The Smile Direct Club Bright On Premium Teeth Whitening Kit is super simple to use, and the treatments will last you up to six months. Just brush the formula onto your teeth and use the LED light to boost its whitening power. It's a weekly treatment that only needs five minutes of your time.
It comes with four gel pens that contain professional strength hydrogen peroxide and an enamel-safe LED light. The LED light powers up when it's plugged into a USB-C compatible outlet or even phone; it even comes with a lightning cable adapter that works with your iPhone.
Best Hydrogen Peroxide-Free Teeth-Whitening Strips
Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strip Kit ($45)
This 21-day Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strip Kit has enamel-safe strips made with coconut oil, Dead Sea salt, sage oil, and lemon peel oil that are not only good for your teeth but will also whiten them in a speedy amount of time. These 30-minute treatments will brighten your teeth without making them sensitized. The Lumineux treatments do not contain hydrogen peroxide. Read our full Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strip Kit review for more.
Editor Quote: "Whitening strips I've tried in the past have left me with a pretty nasty taste in my mouth, forcing me to spit out built-up saliva every minute or so. However, with the Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips, I didn't have that problem." – Taylor Augustin, contributor
Best LED Teeth-Whitening Kit
Colgate Optic White ComfortFit Teeth Whitening Kit ($50)
The Colgate Optic White ComfortFit Teeth Whitening Kit comes with the bestselling teeth whitening pen, as well as an LED light tray that utilizes purple-wave light. The LED light is bendable and flexible, so you can mold it to the shape of your smile to ensure uniform teeth whitening. This promises to show results in just three days, and the treatment time is only 10 minutes long. You get results fast without the tooth sensitivity.
Best Teeth-Whitening Strips
Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects ($50)
These 20-day Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects couldn't be easier to use — and they really do work. Apply the no-slip strips to top and bottom teeth, let them sit for 30 minutes, and remove them. The key ingredient here is hydrogen peroxide, which helps erase years worth of coffee, tea, and wine stains. Read our Crest Whitestrips review and see the results after just four treatments.
Editor Quote: "What truly impresses me about Crest 3D Whitestrips is how effective they are. Even though it had been well over a decade since I last used them, I couldn't resist trying them again and added them to my virtual Amazon shopping cart.The box boldly claimed they could "remove over 15 years of stains in three days," which initially made me a bit skeptical. However, the results speak for themselves." – Marisa Petrarca, contributing shopping editor
— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez and Balim Tezel
Lisa Fogarty is a writer based in New York who loves skincare, beauty, and wellness.
Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.
Balim Tezel (she/her) is a shopping updates editor at PS and the founder of Maison des Nus, a New York-based affordable luxury brand. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
