Colgate Optic White Toothpaste review

I was very excited when I purchased this product as Ive always wanted whiter teeth. it feels a little funny at first as the toothpaste heats up! Very different, not bad-just different. I found it whitened a tiny bit-I think this is great for everyday use however I think it would be best teamed up with another whitening product.

I received two of these and was looking forward to trying them out as I am self conscious about staining I have on my teeth that I have had since childhood.

The packaging is rather eye-catching with its vibrant colours and I like that the tube has a large lid - as I tend to misplace the lids on toothpaste. This squeezes out like any other toothpaste and is easy to keep clean.

In saying this though - I absolutely loathe the taste. It is marketed as a mint flavour - and it is a mint taste, but it tastes vile. To me it tastes a little sweet and like it has some kind of herbal compnent? I am unsure if it is the flavour of the whitening agents. Nevertheless the taste is abhorrent to me. Also, I found that the paste felt like it was burning my tongue - it is the same sensation you get when using strong mouth wash. I really, really dislike that.

Even after using this every day for 2 weeks I didn't really notice any whitening action. Perhaps I didn't give it long enough but I had to stop using it after 2 weeks as I couldn't stand the taste and feeling.

Aside from the taste and burning sensation, this did leave my teeth feeling clean and fresh.

In all, I won't even finish the tube I have open and have given the other tube away. I definitely won't be buying this and I didn't like this enough to recommend it, either. I think that your regular toothpaste does the same job.

I've always been quite dubious about in-home whitening. My thought being after hearing horror stories about strips that left your teeth looking 'patchy' that the only place whitening should be done is in a dentist's chair. However after receiving two boxes of these in a sample box I decided to throw caution to the wind, because strips are so much more different than paste - right?

Firstly, I love the packaging, it's red and shiny and looks expensive! And that translates to the tube as well. It looks like a product that will work. So does it?

Well, it feels like it should! Whilst your brushing, your mouth feels all busy and fizzy! It actually feels like something is happening! And afterwards it leaves your mouth properly minty fresh too. But does this translate into whiter brighter teeth? Well I took a before and after picture and after using it for a few weeks I can see a slight difference. Nothing major, but it does seem a little lighter. Which would be a good thing except since using it my teeth have become VERY sensitive and I'm finding it hard to eat citrussy foods - ow! (And I love me some winter mandarins!)

So would I recommend it? I say give it a go. The price is right for a shade or two lighter and as long as you don't end up having sensitive teeth as a result of using it, then there's no reason not to like it.

There has been so much hype built up around this toothpaste with television commercials going insane and every media channel throwing this around I was not convinced to go out and buy this because my days of falling for media hype is long over!

It was just my luck I received 2 full sized tube of this toothpaste and quite happy that I could give this a go for free and not feel like I've been shot in the foot by the media once again.

I definitely love the packaging of this toothpaste and looking at the supermarket shelves this toothpaste definitely jumps infront of you first with it glossy metallic box and bright red. If anything is a winner, its the box. The size of 110g is pretty decent and one tube has me and hubby going for close to a month now which to me is always a sign of good value for money.

I like that you dont need a huge amount this paste for it to foam up and give your mouth a decent cleanse. I use a thin line down my toothbrush and its more than enough for me to get a good brush. When you place this toothpaste in your mouth you have to be prepared for a mint explosion! Yes, the first time I used it my eyes started watering because the mint flavour is really intense and lingers for what seems to be forever on tongue. After using it for some time, the taste and intensity no longer bothers me and I really enjoy the explosion of freshness left behind in my mouth after brushing!

Now for the important questions... Does it work? 3 shade lighter teeth in 4 weeks? Well my teeth weren't stained before using this toothpaste but they weren't the shade of bone china either. I've taken photos of my teeth before using the toothpaste which is now almost 4 weeks as directed, and sadly I dont even see a 0.5 shade lighter never mind 3 shades.

I'm not quite sure if I will re-purchasing this toothpaste in future for $8 and just a mint explosion it seems abit pricing. Perhaps this toothpaste works wonders on teeth that are severely stained but if you have teeth that not stained but not quite dazzling white either I'm not sure that this toothpaste is going to work for you.

I have been using this product for about a month and a half. I have definitely noticed some difference in my teeth in terms if whiteness and brightness, but I don't think enough to justify the cost. I probably won't buy it again, and would instead try and quicker treatment

I was quite excited to get hold of this product. My teeth are a bit stained from coffee and tea, and aren't as white as they could be. After the first brush, I noticed a slight difference. The taste and after taste is not too bad, and only produces a slight 'burn'. I floss and use a mouth rinse with this as well. I also stick to brushing no less than twice per day as indicated. I didn't find my teeth to be any more sensitive than usual, as some other people may have. After using up most of tube for these few weeks, I do not see any more difference since the first brush. A little disappointing, and certainly not 3 shades as stated. However, I will keep using this for another month or so, and hope to see more of a difference.

..except for my teeth becoming sensitive! Which they never were before :( Ive used 2 tubes and certainly won't be using any more. Not really much else to say about it unfortunately

Of all the things I could have inherited from my mother bad teeth would have been the last on the list! Add to the genetics the fact I smoke and drink black tea and white teeth is something that I do not have :( I have tried whitening toothpastes in the past with little to no success so was only slightly optimistic that this would live up to its claims. I like the way the tube stands up on the bench and the lid is easy to open yet stays put. The paste itself id rather thick but you don't have to use a whole lot to clean your whole mouth. The taste is pleasant unlike other whitening toothpastes I have used. My teeth felt clean after use and the toothpaste made my breath smell nice and minty for a while after brushing. I followed the instructions and used twice a day for four weeks and found that there was a slight whitening in colour. For the price this is worth a shot for people with moderately discoloured teeth

I have been using the Colgate Optic White toothpaste for the last month, for twice a day as the instructions stated. Taking a photo of my teeth at the beginning has helped me to keep a track of the whitening process.

For starters I didn’t have highly stained teeth to begin with but having being given a free coupon for a full size tube via email marketing I couldn’t resist it.

The packaging is quite appealing in its metallic red coat with its easy to squeeze, almost thin feeling plastic tube that allows the right amount out onto your toothbrush without any hassle. Opening and closing is a breeze with the click down lid that actually stays shut once closed, its flat top means it’s happy to stand upside down on the bathroom vanity, without falling over or being easily knocked off.

As with all good toothpastes the pleasant scent of fresh mint is highly detectable and the formula itself is quite thick which is excellent for getting it onto the brush then your teeth without the paste running off down your top, this also allows you to be quicker as it doesn’t make excess foam so it’s less clean up. Another thing I noted while using this was that normally toothpaste when it foams around my mouth it can cause the skin in that area to become a bit sensitive and tingle as the paste site on it, I never had this sensation with this toothpaste which was a bit of a surprise considering its a whitening toothpaste and people generally label these as being harsh.

It didn’t leave a nasty taste in my mouth and left a nice minty linger for most of the day. Now with the verdict of the whitening, like I said my teeth were not horribly stained to begin with but after 4-5 weeks, which is how long the whole tube lasted me, I found that it had made my teeth a few shades whiter, very bright in fact, with no stains on the edges and that included the not in visible smile teeth.

I have sensitive teeth and normally use a brand that is designed for that purpose, but found that even though this is whitening toothpaste it hasn’t aggravated my sensitivity, I encountered no painful flare ups or sore gums which I have had in the past with other brands. Very impressed with this toothpaste to be whitening but gentle, I don’t think I need to use continually as my teeth aren’t so bad but maybe as a treatment once or twice a year to keep them looking bright might be ideal for me.