3.9 /10
3.9 /10
Colgate Strong Teeth vs Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint
Decode Label-scored on the concerns that matter for Oral Care — the facts from each label, side by side. We decode, you decide.
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What's different
- •Only Colgate Strong Teeth lists the flagged ingredients Potassium Nitrate, Carrageenan, Sodium Monofluorophosphate and Benzyl Alcohol.
- •Only Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint lists the flagged ingredients Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitol and PEG-6 and 1 more.
- •Only Colgate Strong Teeth lists the allergen Limonene.
- •Only Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint lists a bare "Fragrance" without naming what is in it.
Colgate Strong Teeth
Not ahead on any concern we check.
Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint
Fewer concerns on: Flavour Disclosure, Label Transparency
Scores: both products fall in the Concerning band, so the small gap between them doesn't make one "safer". See each product's label findings below. Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
Colgate Strong Teeth is formulated with calcium carbonate and arginine, aiming for enamel strengthening and plaque control.
Safety Score
Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint offers a standard fluoride toothpaste formulation with a focus on sensitivity relief.
Side by side
What each label says.
Fragrance allergens matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
What these labels can't tell us
- How much of each ingredient is in the product — labels list order, not amounts.
- What is inside a bare "Fragrance" — it can include allergens the label does not name.
- How the finished product performs, or how your skin or scalp will react — an ingredient list cannot show either.
- Anything a laboratory test would find — Decode Label reads labels; it does not test products.
Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
…or what you want it to do — read from the ingredients, not scored by the engine
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Both Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint and Colgate Strong Teeth receive the same score for this concern, as Sensodyne contains Sodium Fluoride and Colgate contains Sodium Monofluorophosphate, both forms of fluoride commonly used in toothpaste.
Both Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint and Colgate Strong Teeth receive the same score for this concern, as both products list Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, a primary surfactant with recognized irritation potential, and Colgate also lists Benzyl Alcohol.
Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint scores higher due to its listing of 'Fragrance', while Colgate Strong Teeth lists 'Flavor' and 'Limonene', indicating a more specific disclosure of potential allergens within its flavor components.
Both Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint and Colgate Strong Teeth receive the same score for this concern, as neither product lists preservatives that significantly differentiate them under Decode Label's criteria.
Both Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint and Colgate Strong Teeth receive the same score for this concern, as neither product lists ingredients flagged as endocrine-active under Decode Label's criteria.
Both Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint and Colgate Strong Teeth receive the same score for this concern, as both products contain Titanium Dioxide, an additive restricted for a recognized health hazard.
Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint scores higher for label transparency by listing 'Fragrance', whereas Colgate Strong Teeth lists 'Flavor' and 'Limonene', which, while more specific than 'Fragrance', still represents a generic ingredient disclosure for 'Flavor'.
Declared ingredients linked to common oral care goals
Ingredient read — not a safety scoreRead from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine, so these sit apart from the scores above and do not change the verdict. 5 means neutral — no ingredient that helps or hinders. Traditional cosmetic use, not a medical claim — and the ingredient list alone does not establish that the finished product delivers the benefit.
Cavity Protection & Fluoride
EvenSensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint contains Sodium Fluoride and Colgate Strong Teeth contains Sodium Monofluorophosphate, both forms of fluoride commonly used for cavity protection.
Enamel Strengthening & Remineralisation
Stronger ingredient match: Colgate Strong Teeth +0.5Colgate Strong Teeth contains Calcium Carbonate and Arginine, which are commonly associated with supporting enamel health, while Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint contains Hydrated Silica and Sodium Fluoride, also contributing to enamel support.
Teeth Whitening & Stain Removal
EvenBoth Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint and Colgate Strong Teeth contain Hydrated Silica, a mild abrasive commonly used for stain removal, and Titanium Dioxide, which can contribute to a whitening appearance.
Sensitivity Relief
Stronger ingredient match: Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint +0.5Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint contains Potassium Nitrate, an ingredient commonly associated with sensitivity relief, and Colgate Strong Teeth contains Arginine, also associated with sensitivity relief.
Plaque & Tartar Control
Stronger ingredient match: Colgate Strong Teeth +0.5Colgate Strong Teeth contains Arginine and Sodium Bicarbonate, which are commonly associated with plaque control, while Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint contains Hydrated Silica for abrasive cleaning.
Abrasivity & Enamel Wear
Stronger ingredient match: Colgate Strong Teeth +0.5Both products contain Hydrated Silica, an abrasive, with Colgate Strong Teeth also listing Calcium Carbonate, another abrasive, which can contribute to cleaning but also potential enamel wear depending on concentration and brushing technique.
Harsh Additives (SLS, Alcohol, Triclosan)
Stronger ingredient match: Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint +0.5Both Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint and Colgate Strong Teeth contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, a primary surfactant with recognized irritation potential, and Colgate Strong Teeth also lists Benzyl Alcohol.
Colgate Strong Teeth
In its favour, from the label
- Contains Arginine, commonly associated with sensitivity relief and plaque control
- Includes Calcium Carbonate for abrasive cleaning
Label findings to note
- Contains an additive restricted for a recognised health hazard
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- Undisclosed generic ingredient (specific compound not named)
Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint
In its favour, from the label
- Contains Potassium Nitrate for sensitivity relief
- Better flavour disclosure compared to Colgate Strong Teeth
Label findings to note
- Contains an additive restricted for a recognised health hazard
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
Colgate Strong Teeth vs Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint — frequently asked questions
Colgate Strong Teeth's ingredient list includes Limonene. No allergen is named in Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint's ingredient list. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed.
Colgate Strong Teeth lists Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Saccharin, Carrageenan and Sodium Monofluorophosphate. Sensodyne Toothpaste Fresh Mint lists Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide, Fragrance, Sodium Saccharin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Sorbitol.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.
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