Toothy Tabs aren’t new to Lush. The ethical cosmetic brand invented
their solid toothpaste tablets in 2011, in response to the tons of non-recyclable
toothpaste tubes being dumped every year. Toothy tabs’ main ingredient is
sodium bicarbonate, which is a natural cleanser and whitening agent. There are
six flavours available, each containing different essential oils and spices.
I went for Sparkle which is the whitening Toothy Tab. Sparkle
is flavoured with lemon oil, grapefruit oil and black pepper. The black pepper is
the most distinct flavour and it has quite a kick to it, it left my mouth
feeling really fresh. The taste does take some getting used to, mint being the
flavour we associate with toothpaste. The tabs are a doddle to use. You just
place one between your teeth, nibble it to break it up and then start brushing with
a wet toothbrush. The chalkiness of the tab feels a little bit odd at first and
it doesn't foam as much as regular toothpaste. However, after just one use my
teeth were left with a professional polish type feel. Yes, squeaky clean! They also
looked noticeably brighter. After using Sparkle
Toothy Tabs for a number of weeks, I didn't see a huge increase in whiteness
which led me to conclude that they’re more of a quick fix. Perfect to use
before a date or a big event for added dazzle.
Toothy Tabs get a big thumbs up from me. Teeth look and feel
cleaner (they've undergone dental trials and are proven to work just as well, or even better, than regular toothpaste), the packaging is 100% recyclable,
they’re relatively inexpensive - for €3.10 you get 40 tabs and they’re much easier to
transport than a tube of toothpaste.
If lemon and black pepper isn't your thing, Lush have two
mint flavoured Toothy Tabs. Dirty contains spearmint oil while Ultrablast
contains peppermint oil.
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