The Pearl Drops pen contains a ‘liquid calcium technology’ that is patented by the company, together with active oxygen to whiten, as well as vitamin E and mint oils. When they launched the strips, they were the first brand to use this ingredient for at-home teeth whitening. The Spotlight pen contains Hydrogen Carbonate Calcium, and the strips contain hydrogen peroxide (0.1%, so won’t cause sensitivity), which is the ingredient used by dentists in teeth whitening.

Pearl Drops has 50 years of research behind it, with the company founded in 1968, and ever since have been focusing on “women across the world” – not sure why this would be just for women, but anyway! They have other products in the line, from toothpaste to other whitening products. The fact that dentists are directly involved puts my mind at ease regarding the product and its safety, of course, Pearl Drops has a long history, so both brands are to be trusted in that respect. Spotlight was formulated and set up by Irish dentist duo sisters Dr. Ideally just before bed, as you shouldn’t drink water for 30 minutes after application. You apply on teeth after brushing and leave overnight. The strips have to be on your teeth for one hour before being removed. For the gel pen, you apply over teeth and leave on for 5 minutes, before rinsing. Pearl Drops Strong & White Overnight Serum*, £7 ( here)Īt first glance, both Spotlight products need a bit more time to work, as they need to be washed off or taken off.

Pearl Drops has that classic old school appearance, a bit scientific like you’d expect in the pharmacy aisle of a supermarket, though there’s nothing bad with that – Oral B is like that and it’s the best toothpaste (non-negotiable). These are helpful but one for all the products would have sufficed. The only downside to this kit is that there is a bit more excessive packaging than essential as everything is in its own box, with extra mini leaflets on ‘how to’. Clean and modern with playful graphics Spotlight instantly grabs your attention.

Packaging and appearance-wise Spotlight wins right off the bat. I do have some stains on my teeth as a coffee drinker, so was curious to see how these the Pearl Drops Strong & White Overnight Serum and the Spotlight Whitening Teeth Whitening Pen would compare. I’ve had professional teeth whitening done about 8 years ago, and once a year re-use my teeth whitening trays with some gel as a top-up. Comparison of two at home teeth whitening products from Pearl Drops and Spotlight, and mini-reviews.

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