We compared two 500ml alcohol-free mouthwashes: the Listerine Total Care Mild Taste Mouthwash and the Colgate Plax Cool Mint Mouthwash.
What we looked at
Claims on the listing, taste, size, and price per 100ml.
The verdict
If you want a 6-in-1 mouthwash that claims up to 24 hours of fresh breath in a mild taste, the Listerine Total Care is the pick at £2.80, about 56p per 100ml. If you would rather save £0.55 and want a no-burn cool mint rinse, the Colgate Plax is the alternative, at £2.25, about 45p per 100ml.
A £2.80 500ml alcohol-free 6-in-1 mouthwash in a mild taste.
A £2.25 500ml alcohol-free cool mint mouthwash that does not burn.
Listerine Total Care Mild Taste Alcohol-Free Mouthwash 500ml — 6-in-1 Pick
Intended for: Marketed as a 500ml alcohol-free mouthwash with a mild taste, described as 6-in-1 total care, with up to 24 hours of fresh breath claimed. Carries 4.6 stars from 5.3K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Alcohol-free per the listing
- 6-in-1 total care claim
- Mild taste for those who dislike strong mint
- 500ml bottle
Worth knowing
- Costs £0.55 more than the Colgate Plax on these listings
- Slightly lower star rating than the Colgate Plax (4.6 vs 4.7)
Best for
- Buyers who want a mild-tasting mouthwash
- Anyone who likes a 6-in-1 total care claim
- Those who want to avoid alcohol
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone who wants a stronger mint taste
Colgate Plax Cool Mint Alcohol-Free Mouthwash 500ml — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 500ml alcohol-free cool mint mouthwash that does not burn, with 24/7 plaque protection claimed and clinically tested by dentists. Carries 4.7 stars from 5.8K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Listerine on these listings, at £2.25
- Alcohol-free with no-burn feel claimed
- Cool mint flavour
- Higher star rating than the Listerine (4.7 vs 4.6)
Worth knowing
- No mild taste option listed, as it is a cool mint
- Plaque protection claim is the manufacturer's own
Best for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone who wants a no-burn cool mint rinse
- Those who want the higher star rating
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a mild taste
- Anyone who wants a 6-in-1 total care claim
