My Dating Secret Weapon Is This Creator-Approved Beauty Essential

Anyone who has pored over a dating profile or spent weeks swiping and messaging knows that meeting up with an online crush can be a surprisingly nerve-wracking experience — even for the most seasoned dater. There’s a lot of flirting and finesse that come with moving from the DMs to IRL, and also a lot of question marks: Will the textual chemistry translate to conversation? Do they really like hiking or just pretend to like hiking? Will it be a Venmo request or awkward tango for the bill at the end of the night?

One thing that doesn’t need to be left to the mercy of the online dating gods, however, is a bright smile. Before picking out the perfect outfit or debating drinks vs. dinner in the group chat, you can feel assured in making a confident first impression with a dazzling smile, thanks to this creator-approved must-have: Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects.

The Deets On This Dating Secret Weapon

Start with the tissue test: Hold a piece of tissue up to your teeth and see how the shades compare. If those whites are not as pearly as desired, the fix is so simple: Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects can transform teeth up to 18 levels whiter with continuous use — a super effective and efficient process.

But between work and Pilates and the binging of your newest streaming obsession, who has time for expensive dental work or professional teeth whitening? That’s the beauty of Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects: It requires no appointments or downtime, but the results are as close to an in-office treatment as possible. That’s why Crest is the #1 dentist-recommended at-home teeth whitening brand; it’s a pro-level and enamel-safe treatment at home, requiring only a few seconds to apply and 45 minutes a day of wear.

Your New Pre-First Date Routine

Apply the Crest 3DWhitestrip (the Advanced Seal Technology’s no-slip grip makes it so simple), and hit play on the next episode of your fave series. By the time the credits roll on Episode 1, the daily process is complete. (And wearing Crest 3DWhitestrips isn’t hindering to WFH time, either — drinking water and chatting is OK during wear.) With each box, you’ll get 20 teeth whitening treatments (each with one upper and one lower strip for 40 strips total). For best results, commit to using them for 20 days straight.

And in case you’re wondering, it’s not just dentists that give Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects their stamp of approval. Creators like Dylan Mulvaney, who always need to look camera-ready, swear by this sneaky beauty hack.

“Not gonna lie, stepping out into the dating scene can be intimidating! But I like to think that my smile is my secret weapon, and it’s the attribute I am most attracted to in others,” Mulvaney told Elite Daily. “As I embark on my own personal dating journey, I’m a big believer in using Crest 3DWhitestrips in my routine for that extra boost of confidence to wow my date with a pearly white smile!”

But back to that first date: If the experience is heart-eye-emoji personified, keep using the Whitestrips and by Date 2, your smile will be even whiter and brighter! Even if the meetup is a bit of a flop (it happens to the best of us), you now have a refreshed, dazzling smile — which is reason enough for a new profile photo. Unlike a blind date, this process is guaranteed.

At the post-date “tell me literally every single detail” brunch, don’t be surprised if the gang is more interested in the pearly glow-up than the kiss goodnight details. Pass the tissue test tip and the Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects recommendation on to friends, then sit back and watch as you become your group chat’s microinfluencer for all things confidence and beauty!