Sensitive Instant Repair & Prevent Toothpaste
Oral Care
Updated 4w ago

Sensitive Instant Repair & Prevent Toothpaste

Colgate
19Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
53% Natural37% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Sodium MonofluorophosphateMax 0.15%
Max concentration:0.15%
Product types:Oral products
Label warnings: Contains sodium monofluorophosphate For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor."
Benzyl AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Zinc CitrateMax 72.0%
Max concentration:72.0%
Product types:(a) Toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age(b) Toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age(c) Mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age(d) Other products
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH unknown

No pH-dependent actives detected in this formula.

Ingredients like Vitamin C (L-AA), AHA/BHA, and retinoids are influenced by pH. If your product contains one, check the label or brand website for pH info.

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fluoride-FreeContains fluoride
Contains fluoride
SLS-FreeLikely
SLS-free formula
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

53% natural36% synthetic
10 natural 2 unknown 7 synthetic

Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 53% natural, 11% unknown and 36% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance5:Arginine, Sorbitol, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Saccharin, Limonene
oral care5:Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Zinc Citrate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Saccharin
skin conditioning3:Arginine, Sorbitol, Sucralose

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Paste or gel — thick enough to stay on brush, foams with brushing
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueSticky
Finish:Clean, fresh mouth feel

Minty or neutral — foaming action provides cleaning sensation.