At chiconomise HQ, we have many wishes and close to the top of our wish list is a bright, white smile. (Oh, and an age-resistant face.) We’ve tried many products and we all agree: a celebrity-like smile should be simple. While we love those oh-so-clever whitening strips, some of us find it hard to do much with them, i.e. chase a three year-old around the house or do the laundry. (We are talking to you mums and multi-taskers out there.)  To get whiter teeth, go gradual with a whitening toothpaste.

To splurge on your smile, brush your way to bright with Lemonade Smile Whitening Protection Toothpaste, £15. This whitening toothpaste removes stains, fights cavities and strengthens enamel, all with a lovely lemon taste. Or uncover your beautiful white teeth with the budget buy: Beverly Hills Formula Total Enamel whitening toothpaste, £3.99, at ASDA, Tesco and Superdrug. Chiconomistas with sensitive teeth can still get a super white smile because this toothpaste protects and gives the bright punch that Beverly Hills Formula toothpastes are known for. See, going gradual can lead to a gorgeous smile.

By Christina Caicedo