Lips Beauty Tip

Whiter-looking teeth



Whiter-looking teethHave your pearly whites faded to grey over the years? Try this simple trick to tide you over until you can make that dentist appointment:

Red lipsticks with 'cool' (blue or purple) undertones will bring out the white in your teeth while downplaying any yellowish discoloration.

So sweep on that color and smile pretty!


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devenbryant wrote: Wed, 2007-03-14 22:05

does not work for me!!!


marilyn39 wrote: Sun, 2007-04-29 12:35

red lipstick? what no might work but how about the people that dont like lipstick. i use lipgloss


kkim wrote: Thu, 2007-06-21 13:13

If u want white teeth go to ur dentist!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUMBOS
or

Brush ur teeth more often at least 3 times a day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


sweetazcandi wrote: Sat, 2007-06-23 18:28

ahem i fink using red lipstick will make your yellow teeth stand out more? and what about people who use lipgloss...if you want white teeth GO TO UR DENTIST 4 ADVISE! DUH


kathtus wrote: Sun, 2007-06-24 01:27

I look like a ***** with red lipstick. Plum colors bring out the teeth color too.


lil_kittykat wrote: Wed, 2007-06-27 23:53

try brushing your teeth with baking soda it doesnt taste great but if u add a lil bit of toothpaste to it its not so bad


atishpareh replied: Fri, 2007-08-17 14:54

hm..
thanks for the comment, i think ill try that :)


sezziliciousxxx wrote: Fri, 2007-07-06 11:34

uh-huh and red lipstick doesnt look good on everyone, it certainly doesn't look good on me so now what? i just use whitening toothpaste..if you eat plain yogurt it makes your teeth whiter.


ch_lovin... replied: Wed, 2007-10-31 12:40

Well don't you think you are the **** miss thing. Red lipstick looks good on Gwen Stefani.


racingchic17... replied: Thu, 2007-12-13 20:13

so it does not look good on everyone!!!


soly poly wrote: Sat, 2007-07-07 08:07

Dark lip colours do keep the white colour in your teeth but its better just to brush your teeth for a longer amount of time and teeth whiteners are also on sale


ariana07_07 wrote: Tue, 2007-07-17 02:40

use real lemon juice it will brighten ur smile, be careful it can also eat away the enamal so use lightly


nichrkole11 wrote: Fri, 2007-08-31 22:26

It just makes them look really yellow to me


sag0361 wrote: Mon, 2007-09-10 23:49

I have red hair and red lipstick looks bad on me. I tried crest white strips and it worked for me.


witzxxx wrote: Thu, 2007-09-13 05:41

Brush ur teeth wi da ash stuff off ur fireplace i no it sound disgustin but it works haha xx


heather15goddess replied: Fri, 2007-10-05 18:03

wtf yes i be trippin lol


beautyqueen1953 replied: Fri, 2008-08-15 09:09

YOUR ADVICE IS MORONIC AND YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH


the_real_jynxed wrote: Tue, 2007-09-18 16:44

yeah red lipstick is a no no unless you are planning on grabbing a time machine to visit the 80s. I agree with Sweetazcandi.


mdandersen wrote: Mon, 2007-10-22 14:46

I always thought that red made the yellow stand out more!?!


azraz wrote: Sat, 2007-10-27 02:08

am sure everybody knew this one. red lipstick doesn't work for everyone.


lilrizky wrote: Fri, 2007-12-07 03:51

forget disguising your teeth and just really make them white! brush your teeth with baking soda, i do all the time and it deffinately works, dont worry you get used to the bad taste or you can add some toothpaste. but dont use it too uch as if used too much it will destroy your tooth enamel. also the peels of oranges help keep your teeth white when your out, before you go rub your teeth with the white past of an orange peel....works like magic. enjoy your whiter teeth!


stylingqueen wrote: Thu, 2007-12-13 16:43

Brushing your teeth more then twice a day is really bad fo them, it brushes off the outer protective part ( the enamel ) and will leave your teeth more pronce to needong fillings and will beome more sensitive.

A GENTLE way of getting white teethis brush them as normal ( I use Sensodyne toothpaste - it is'nt as cheap as regualr brands but helps stop acid erosion, and protects again sensitive teeth and the usual plague ect. ).
Then using a BABY toohbrush - will is softer and kinder, twice a day, apply a whitining toothpaste - personally i LOVE pearl drops!!

Oh ..... and red lip stick high lights the face impurities - such as spots and blemishes, so stay away if you suffer from acne, or atleast pu on lenty of concelear. Also, putting on less eye make up and blusher, or it looks tacky.

Jut put on a iny bit of eyeliner in the conrners to open the eye, plenty of mascara, and a peachy pink Very SUBTLE blusher!!

Hope this helps!


jenniferguo wrote: Sat, 2007-12-15 18:00

ok, this does not work!


aba_forson wrote: Mon, 2007-12-31 12:18

i dnt think so.i dunno-i hate red lipstick though


g3orgii33 wrote: Tue, 2008-01-01 14:03

Don't yoo think Red Lipstick is a little OTT. You can't go out casually trying to look natural with big red lips. If you want whiter teeth get them dyed it can cost as cheap at £20 for the gradual whitener


sxi_fantasy wrote: Thu, 2008-01-03 20:10

everyone to get whiter teeth take bicarb soda on ur tooth brush not to much and brush ur teeth with that daily it makes ur teeth whiter and do not swallow bicarb and be sure to brush with toothpaste after also dont brush ur teeth to offten because it will take off ur protective layer on ur teeth making ur teeth go yellow faster


luvdogz wrote: Thu, 2008-01-17 20:43

im not allowed to wear dark colors--and i dont want to! to get a whiter affect, i take a dab of tooth paste (btw this only works if ur toothpaste is colored white) on a cotton swab and rub it on my front teeth. i let it sit for 30 seconds and start brushing. it makes my teeth seem whiter


glynn wrote: Tue, 2008-01-29 21:11

i work o stage and when we wont are teeth to look whiter we put vasalean on when the light hits it makes them look whiter dont put to much on just rub a bit on it does work they have done this for years


christopher ra l on wrote: Wed, 2008-02-20 12:29

what are some remedies for frizzy hair that i can do at home


christopher ra l on replied: Wed, 2008-02-20 12:33

i do not think red lipstick looks good. well at least not on me because i have olive color skin and i use earthy tones.


 

 





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