Sensodyne complete protection advanced whitening toothpaste
Sensodyne sensodyne complete protection advanced whitening toothpaste lists 17 ingredients on its label, 16 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view A dual abrasive system with silica and hydrated silica in a water-polyol base. Potassium nitrate addresses sensitivity, while pentasodium triphosphate fights plaque. Sodium fluoride protects enamel. Xanthan gum creates a gel texture, and SLS/betaaine mix generates foam. Contains limonene, requiring allergy monitoring. Balances cleaning and sensitive care, suitable for mixed oral needs, with strict compliance checks on fragrance.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- HUMECTANT
- Sorbitol
- ABRASIVE
- Hydrated SilicaSilica
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING
- Pentasodium Triphosphate
- ORAL CARE
- Potassium Nitrate
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Other ingredients
PEG-6AromaXanthan GumCocamidopropyl BetaineTitanium DioxideSodium HydroxideSodium FluorideSodium SaccharinLimonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrated Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentasodium Triphosphate | BUFFERING, CHELATING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Nitrate | ORAL CARE, SOOTHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | CLEANSING, DENATURANT, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 4 · 0 | Yellow |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aroma | FLAVOURING | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Fluoride | ANTIPLAQUE, ORAL CARE · 限制 III/31 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Saccharin | FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, FLAVOURING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Hydrated Silica
- Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Pentasodium Triphosphate
- Water-soluble chelator and pH adjuster; softens hard water and stabilizes formulation, mild irritation at high conc.
- Potassium Nitrate
- Oral care agent for whitening/desensitization; oxidizing, avoid reducing agents/phenols.
- PEG-6
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Aroma
- Blended fragrance; may contain EU-listed allergens, check for sensitizers in sensitive individuals.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Fluoride
- Fluoride for antiplaque/oral care; restrict to oral products and control concentration
- Sodium Saccharin
- High-potency sweetener for oral care products to improve taste; well-tolerated at low levels, no known irritancy.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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