I tried the at-home teeth whitening device the Kardashians swear by, so did it live up to the hype?

Thousands of people search for HiSmile reviews every month, which comes as no surprise. Some people swear by swilling coconut oil for whiter teeth or use activated charcoal and a teeth whitening kit in an attempt to remove stains. But the Kardashians’ go-to teeth whitening product?The HiSmile Teeth Whitening Kit.

Full disclosure: the Kardashian clan have the best teeth already, and were no doubt paid to promote the HiSmile products on their Instagram accounts, but even so. After seeing Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian – and now Rita Ora – working on their Hollywood smiles with this curious little professional teeth whitening device, I wanted to give it a go myself. White teeth, incoming?

HiSmile teeth whitening at a glance:

VIO405™ Teeth Whitening Kit

• “Professional level whitening in just 10 minutes”
• “No sensitivity or irritation”
• “Accelerated results with the VIO405 light”
• “Bonus PAP+ Primer to boost whitening results”

I’ve become more conscious of my teeth after two years of staring at my face on Zoom calls during lockdown, plus, I can’t move for influencers waxing lyrical about it on Instagram.

In the product’s description, the makers say they’ve worked closely with dentists, to ‘redefine the at-home teeth whitening experience’. This product has something called a ‘VIO405 light’ that is paired with 32 individual LEDs with an optimised wavelength. When combined with the brand’s PAP+ formula, VIO405 apparently provides you with the whitest and brightest at-home whitening results.

When PAP+ whitens, the brand says it oxidises tooth stains without releasing harmful molecules known as free radicals. These radicals are what damage enamel and cause severe sensitivity. This means during the whitening process there is no damage or erosion to the enamel, meaning the outer layers of the tooth remain intact and can continue to protect the nerves whilst being effectively whitened.

“PAP+ has been designed to show optimal results in as little as 1 treatment,” claim the brand. “Maximum results are often seen after 1-2 treatments, so once satisfied, save any remaining Refills for future whitening before an important event or as a whitening boost.”

Meet The Reviewer: Bianca London, Website Director

I drink too much coffee and too much red wine but because I have a penchant for whitening toothpastes (and am even partial to a spot of oil pulling), my teeth aren’t too discoloured. While I don’t want to emulate a cast member from Love Island’s blindingly white gnashers, taking my smile a few shades lighter is the goal.

The GLAMOUR Road Test:

Firstly, I love the kit. It’s neat, straightforward and compact. Inside the box I found the LED light (a gum shield-esque device attached to an LED light) and the whitening gel.

I inserted the tray into my mouth whilst watching Netflix and the 10 minutes flew by. I have super sensitive teeth and didn’t feel a thing. After use, you simply wash out the tray and your mouth with water and head off to the land of nod. It really couldn’t be much easier.

The Verdict:

I didn’t notice my teeth getting whiter by the day but after the six sessions, they’d definitely lightened by a few shades. Whilst I didn’t receive any comments about their lighter hue (unlike when I tried whitening my teeth with oil pulling), I was pretty impressed with the results and the white finish has lasted a fair while. Thanks to this nifty little device, we really can Keep Up With The Kardashians.

VIO405™ Teeth Whitening Kit

Ahead, some more HiSmile Pap alternative whitening options, including toothbrushes and whitening pens.