Colgate Max white
Colgate Max white lists 20 ingredients on its label, 20 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 PEGContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- HUMECTANT
- SorbitolPEG-12
- ABRASIVE
- Hydrated Silica
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- FLAVOURING
- Aroma
- BINDING
- Cellulose Gum
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
Other ingredients
Tetrasodium PyrophosphatePhosphoric AcidCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium FluorideSodium SaccharinXanthan GumHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseEugenolCI 17200CI 42090CI 73360CI 74160.
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrated Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · – | Green |
| PEG-12 | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | CLEANSING, DENATURANT, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 4 · – | Yellow |
| Aroma | FLAVOURING | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Cellulose Gum | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 5 · – | Yellow |
| Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | ANTICAKING, BUFFERING, CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · – | Green |
| Phosphoric Acid | BUFFERING | 5 · – | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Fluoride | ANTIPLAQUE, ORAL CARE · 限制 III/31 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Saccharin | FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, FLAVOURING | 0 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| CI 17200 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/37 (CI 17200) III/254 (Acid Red 33) | 2 · – | Green |
| CI 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · – | Green |
| CI 73360 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/100 | 0 · – | Green |
| CI 74160. | COLORANT | 0 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is criticalE · AI inference · to be verified
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.B · Third-party verified
- Hydrated Silica
- Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliationB · Third-party verified
- PEG-12
- Water-soluble PEG at 1–5%; humectant and solvent, low MW PEG has good penetration, some may be sensitive |B · Third-party verified
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.B · Third-party verified
- Aroma
- Blended fragrance; may contain EU-listed allergens, check for sensitizers in sensitive individuals.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Cellulose Gum
- Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.B · Third-party verified
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.B · Third-party verified
- Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
- Anticaking/chelating agent for oral care; water-soluble, check compatibility with cationic surfactants.B · Third-party verified
- Phosphoric Acid
- Strong buffering agent for pH control; highly irritant, requires precise concentration managementB · Third-party verified
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.B · Third-party verified
- Sodium Fluoride
- Fluoride for antiplaque/oral care; restrict to oral products and control concentrationC · Official source
- Sodium Saccharin
- High-potency sweetener for oral care products to improve taste; well-tolerated at low levels, no known irritancy.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydrationC · Official source
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levelsB · Third-party verified
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skinC · Official source
- CI 17200
- Acid Red 33 hair dye; restricted use, potential scalp irritationE · AI inference · to be verified
- CI 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.E · AI inference · to be verified
- CI 73360
- Lake red pigment for coloration; inert, non-irritating, used within concentration limitsE · AI inference · to be verified
- CI 74160.
- Aluminium lake of Red 33, insoluble colorant; more stable than water-soluble form; permitted in EUE · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-22. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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