Complete Care plus pineapple and papaya enzymes for surface stains; same clean base, same small neem dose.
Grade
AFull check
AEvidence only
−1 from preference
Real neem. Neem on the label: 17th of 25.
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Calcium Carbonate — Good. Gentle mineral cleaner.
- Xylitol — Good. Xylitol: sugar alcohol that cavity bacteria can't use. Supportive evidence.
- Aqua — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Glycerin (From Vegetable Oils) — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Silica — Neutral. Silica: standard polishing agent.
- Lauryl Glucoside (From Coconut Oil) — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
- Stevia Rebaudiana (Stevia) Extract — Neutral. Plant-derived sweetener.
- Xanthan Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
- Aroma (From Essential Oils & Botanicals) — Neutral. Flavor said to come from essential oils and botanicals, but the oils aren't named.
- Sodium Bicarbonate — Good. Gentle mineral cleaner.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate (From Amino Acids And Vegetable Oil) — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
- Menthol (From Mint Leaves)* — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Sodium Chloride (From Seawater) — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Zinc Citrate — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Thymol — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract* — Good. Neem (Azadirachta indica): the reason for the category. Lab studies show it inhibits cavity bacteria; clinical plaque/gum evidence is small and short-term.
- Bromelain (From Pineapple) — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Embelia Ribes (Vidanga) Fruit Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Terminalia Chebula (Chebulic Myrobalan) Fruit Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Terminalia Bellerica (Belleric Myrobalan) Fruit Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Acacia Arabica (Indian Gum Arabic Tree) Stem Bark Extract* — Neutral. Plant thickener.
- Papain (From Papaya) — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
Watch-outs
- Neem-washing (mild)Marketed "with Xylitol & Neem"; neem is 17th of 25.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Flavor (from unnamed essential oils) | −1 |
| Score | 99 → A |
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Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand site | 5.29 oz | $7.49 | $1.42/oz |
| Target | 5.29 oz | $7.49 | $1.42/oz |
| Whole Foodsnot confirmed | 5.29 oz | $7.99 | $1.51/oz |
Shopper notes
- Peppermint is $7.99 at Sprouts.