Crest & Oral-B Pro-Health Challenge

In April, I was asked to take part in a fun challenge, which involved using Crest Pro-Health and Oral-B products for a month, in an attempt to help prevent plaque. I was sent Oral-B Professional Care Deep Sweep + Smart Guide Triaction 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush, Crest Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Toothpaste, Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Clinical Protection Floss, and Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Mouthwash. These products are conceived to protect teeth and gums against problems such as cavities, gingivitis, sensitivity, tartar, plaque, stains and bad breath.

Before trying out these new products, I was using my all time favorite electric toothbrush, Oral-B ProfessionalCare SmartSeries 5000, and I was also trialing Kiss My Face Spearmint Breath Blast Mouthwash, which I will probably review soon. I am a bit shy to admit that I was never a regular flosser though - I am so lazy - but thanks to this challenge though, I was able to make this habit stick!

Before starting to use the new Crest and Oral-B products, I had to go to my dentist for a check up, and I am happy to report that I don't have any major problems, appart from my wisdom teeth that I will need to have pulled out soon - I am so scared!

I then proceeded to use all of the Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health products at least twice a day for four weeks, and I quite enjoyed my experience. Oral-B Triaction 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush is just as nice as my old one, with its unique brush head design with 3 cleaning zones and its 5 customized modes - I use the whitening mode every day and I do notice a big improvement on my naturally yellow teeth! I like that Crest Clinical Plaque Control Toothpaste not only reduces plaque but also helps keep it from coming back, while also whitening teeth and freshening breath. Although I was pleased with the Invigorating Mint flavour, I honestly can't say Crest Multi-Protection Mouthwash is the most freshening and long-lasting mouthwash I have tried - I have yet to find a mouthwash that beats Scope Outlast on this point!

I am happy to report that when I returned to see my dentist after a month, she had absolutely nothing negative to say about my teeth - she still insisted that I get my wisdom teeth pulled out though - argh!

Disclaimer: One or more products were sent to me for consideration to review. I am not affiliated with this company and the fact that the products were free absolutely does not influence my opinion.

Guest Post | An Approach To Holiday Packing

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I don't know about you but I find packing for a holiday a truly overwhelming experience. Inevitably I leave it to the last minute and inevitably forget something. When pressing the 'confirm' button to complete a booking for a holiday in Malta, I vowed to be a new woman. A new woman who packs her case like I expect Mary Berry would do - with perfection! A new woman that even has time to organise a ‘aeroplane outfit’ and look fabulous at 6am in the harsh lights of Stanstead airport - I would be that woman!

With my new approach packing, and life, all sorted I turned my attention to what would actually go in the case - what would I actually ware?! I reached for my copy of Elle magazine from last summer - I figured it was still relevant inspiration material, it was summer after all! With a head full of inspiration, I took to Oxford Street with a budget of £100. Easy, I thought.

I first visited River Island and instantly saw a lovely purpley-grey long, soft, linen shirt. I instantly fell on love with the colour and when it fit, it had to be mine. Then I headed to one of my favourite shops that actually I've brought very little from - Cos. In here I fell in love with a super-soft, crisp, white t-shirt with a wonderful neckline. Lovely. Next I headed to the fail-safe clothes heaven that is Zara. In here I was actually looking for something in particular - a pair of sandals I seen on Pinterest. As an aside - I've actually become a much better shopper since I joined the site - if you’re not on it, I would really recommend it.

Armed with my Zara sandals, I retreated home. When I got all my clothes out to do a fashion show for my boyfriend to reluctantly enjoy - I soon realised that I had in fact brought a complete outfit by complete mistake. It was never my intention, but it worked out rather well. It must be my subconscious 'summer' Pinterest board in action I thought!

On said holiday in Malta, this was my fave outfit. The outfit also looked great with a tan! I paired it up with some gold hoops I'd had for years and my new gold Pandora charms that were a recent birthday present. I also found all the pieces really versatile and was able to make numerous outfits. Whilst sipping a piña colada cocktail I vowed to always approach shipping this way. My wardrobe and I are now much happier as a result and it’s really easy to keep in budget.

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