Ok, this is damn near brilliant - why didn’t anyone think of this before? Tooth whitener on one end, lip gloss on the other. Thank you Tarte!

The whitener is Brite Smile, which is a minty gel that is not particularly foul-tasting. It freshens your breath, which is an added bonus. The gloss on the other side is a blue-based shade (your choice of Radiant Red or Pearly Pink) which helps your teeth appear whiter. The gloss itself is made with a proprietary blend of active super fruits: acai, goji, pomegranate, acerola, and maracuja. This is supposed to offer anti-aging, refining and skin-restorative benefits. Sure made my lips feel smooth and healthy!

I tried Radiant Red. It’s a fruit punch red, that is a little brighter than I prefer. It goes on kind of blotchy, but a quick lip press or two gives smooth, even, semi-opaque coverage that isn’t too shiny. Mr. Spork liked it: “It’s a very clean color.” Trust me, that is a compliment.

Just be sure not to make the mistake I made. Both products are twist-click-pen-style with a “ring” in the center. This ring locks the end that is not in use. I did not realize this, and spent 10 minutes twisting the pen, trying to activate the lipgloss. I finally figured out my error, but not before emptying half the tooth whitener into the cap. So when you buy this product, be sure that the lock is pushed AWAY from the end you are using.