Video: Marie Claire Readers Get the Scoop on New Outlast Products From Crest, Scope and Oral-B ---Elite Reader Panel Agrees New Products Keep Breath Feeling Fresh Longer-

CINCINNATI, Nov 09, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Marie Claire's Velvet Rope Club released results from a reader survey reviewing the new trio of Outlast products from Crest, Scope and Oral-B. Over 1,000 members of the elite insider panel tested the new Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast toothpaste, Scope Outlast mouthwash and Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks Plus Scope Outlast flavor and agreed that the products had the power to outlast the competition.

To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/crest/39924/ Study findings showed that 93% of Marie Claire Velvet Rope Club reader panelists who tried the Scope Outlast mouthwash, Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast toothpaste and Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks Plus Scope Outlast flavor agreed that when using all three products together, their breath felt fresh for a long time.

"We are thrilled by the consumer response to the Outlast products because our aim in re-launching the Scope brand, for the first time in its 40 year history, was to reinvent the fresh breath experience for consumers," said Doreen Bayliff, Vice President, P&G North American Oral Care. "The survey results confirm that the Outlast technology has the power to deliver lasting fresh breath for the ultimate social confidence." The advanced Outlast technology infused in the products binds to select receptors in the mouth triggering a cool, minty fresh breath sensation that lasts up to five times longer than an ordinary routine. All Outlast products are currently available at mass market retailers nationwide.

Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast Toothpaste After brushing with Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast toothpaste, 81% of Marie Claire Velvet Rope Club reader panelists agreed that their breath felt fresher longer than it had with any other toothpaste they had ever used. Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast combines the new Outlast technology with whitening silica that helps gently remove surface stains, giving consumers a whiter smile and breath that feels fresh up to five times longer(1). It also protects against cavities and fights tartar.

Scope Outlast Mouthwash After trying Scope Outlast Mouthwash, 82% of Marie Claire Velvet Rope Club reader panelists said that their breath felt fresh longer than it has with any other mouthwash they have ever used. Scope Outlast mouthwash features Outlast technology that binds tightly to select receptors in the mouth, creating a cool, refreshing sensation for a fresh feeling that lasts up to five times longer(2).

Scope Outlast effectively kills millions of bad breath germs giving users the confidence to get close.

Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks Plus Scope Outlast Flavor According to Marie Claire Velvet Rope Club reader panelists, 91% agreed that using Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks Plus Scope Outlast flavor is the easiest way to clean and freshen on-the-go. The floss picks, from the brand most used by dentists worldwide, contain a dual-action TextureSlide(TM) floss fiber that is infused with Outlast technology for a cooling impact that continues even after flossing. The easy-to-grip ergonomic handle is designed to make flossing easy for a more complete clean(3).

The Velvet Rope Club is Marie Claire's elite insiders' society of over 55,000 of the magazine's most insightful and responsive readers. The first 1,000 members to volunteer tried complimentary samples of Scope Outlast mouthwash, Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast toothpaste and Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks Plus Scope Outlast flavor and completed a corresponding survey. Readers can sign up for membership at www.marieclaire.com About Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) Three billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers(R), Tide(R), Ariel(R), Always(R), Whisper(R), Pantene(R), Mach3(R), Bounty(R), Dawn(R), Pringles(R), Charmin(R), Downy(R), Lenor(R), Iams(R), Crest(R), Oral-B(R), Duracell(R), Olay(R), Head & Shoulders(R), Wella, Gillette(R), and Braun. The P&G community consists of over 135,000 employees working in over 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

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