Colgate Toothpaste Max Fresh 200g
Oral Care

Colgate Toothpaste Max Fresh 200g

Colgate
19Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
42% Natural42% 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 FluorideMax 15.0%
Max concentration:15.0%
Product types:Oral products
Label warnings: Contains sodium fluoride 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."
Menthol
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions: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.
CI 47005Max 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:Non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions:From 1 July 2023 non-oxidative hair dye products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 2024 non-oxidative hair dye products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market.For use as a colorant, see Annex IV, entry No 82.
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Oral Care. Verify compliance.

  • CI 47005Restricted to hair products
    Non-oxidative hair dye products

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-FreeContains SLS
Contains SLS (may cause irritation)
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

42% natural42% synthetic
8 natural 3 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 42% natural, 16% unknown and 42% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

viscosity controlling4:Hydrated Silica, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Corn Starch Modified
fragrance3:Sorbitol, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Saccharin
surfactant - cleansing3:Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polysorbate 80

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Minty or neutral — foaming action provides cleaning sensation. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.