Overview of the Product:
Rembrandt is an Oral-B brand (which is owned by Gillette). Their entry into the whitening strip market is designed to take on Crest by addressing two of the issues with Crest strips – their lack of flavor and their 14-day usage requirement. To address these issues, Rembrandt has created a different style of strip that is designed to work in 5 days instead of 14 and added a mint flavor to it. If you want to learn more about strips in general, you can read our previous post on how the ingredients in teeth whitening strips work.
What the company says about the product:
New REMBRANDT Whitening Strips are mint flavored – which makes “stripping” all the more fun. Getting that sparkling white smile has previously been associated with either dentist office procedures or thin, messy strips with unpleasant tastes. REMBRANDT Whitening Strips with Mint Flavor offer a new spin on whitening with their unique form fitted shape, giving you the closest fit to dentists’ whitening trays and mint flavor to leave your mouth with a fresh taste.
The Strips and How You Use Them:
Unlike Crest’s flimsy, hard to handle, paper-thin plastic strips, the Rembrandt strip is made of sturdy wax. Therefore, it’s much easier to handle and position in your mouth. It also feels more secure against your teeth, although I always felt like I was going to bite through it when my teeth touched. (The best way I can describe the experience is to compare it to those candy wax lips I used to have when I was a kid.) While the Crest strips feel like they’ll shift around in my mouth, Rembrandt feels rock solid once you get them in place.
Aesthetics During Use:
Since Rembrandt made a big deal out of the mint flavor I expected a much more flavorful experience. Instead, the mint was pleasant, but very subtle. It did not do a very good job of masking the taste of the wax. That’s not to say it tasted bad, it was really fine, it just wasn’t as minty as I expected. The strips were comfortable to wear but they were a bit more obvious than the thinner Crest counterparts. It was difficult to speak without lisping because of the thick layer of wax. Also, they’re easier for people to notice. I’ve worn the Crest strips and felt I could say “hello” to someone without the Crest strips being very noticeable. The Rembrandt strips are so heavy and white, they’re instantly apparent to anyone who’s looking at your mouth. Finally, when you’re ready to remove them it’s a little tricky to pull them off. They really stick to your teeth! I liked that aspect because it gave me confidence that the product was making good contact with the surface of my teeth and I thought it would work better.
Whitening Efficacy:
The Rembrandt strips worked, there’s no question about that. But 5 days of Rembrandt didn’t whiten my teeth as much as 14 days of Crest. (Actually I went 2 extra days, so it’s 7 not 5). Would the average person be satisfied? I guess it depends on how much whitening effect you want and how fast you want it.
The Beauty Brains Bottom Line:
Rembrandt Whitening Strips are an interesting alternative to Crest White Strips. They offer a sturdy, easy to use wax strip with a hint of mint flavor and they do provide some whitening. If you’re a whitening strip user, they’re certainly worth a try.
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