Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash
83 reviews
Great product – Love using Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash. I use it twice a day and it really leaves me feeling so fresh. Great price and often on special too. Will continue to use as my favourite mouth wash
I prefer Listerine over other brands – Listerine is very strong (though they have a range that's non-alcoholic) and I prefer the intense burn. They have quite a good range of flavours too, so it doesn't get boring, though I tend to stick with Spearmint and Fresh Mint. I've tried other brands, but none of them seem to be as strong as Listerine, and often, the flavours don't taste as… Read more
good either. The only flavour of Listerine that I really don't like is the flavour of the Whitening mouthwash...
It is one of the pricier mouthwashes, but they are also often on sale - so it works out.
Burned Mouth and Throat – I used this Mouthwash at the end of March 2020. 4-5 days later I noticed I had lost my taste. This product burned my mouth and throat. After many visits to Doctor, Dentist, Oral & Ear, Nose & Throat specialists at my expense, 3 months later my taste is slowly returning by about 80%. Show details
Positive reviews
Great product – I have used listerine quite alot and find it a great product to clear off mouth ulcers, sore throats and gingivitis. Plus the ad that shows the explosion in your mouth is spot on but its only a short period and afterwards the mouth feels clean albeit after quite a few spits to rid the rest of it out. I would recommend this product to other adults.… Read more
My only issue was concern for people with RSI or Arthritis who would never be able to get the lid off (which is probably safety regulation) however ignores a good market. Keep up the good work. Fresh breath clean feeling after use. Lid - very difficult to open.
Love the product, hate the cap – I’ve been using Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash for years and I love it. I use the original, urine-colored, version (I don’t what the marketing department were thinking on this one) and it does a great job. I gargle with it after brushing my teeth and I keep a little bottle at work for after lunch. It also helps with sore throats, mouth ulcers and… Read more
general oral hygiene. Basically, it’s a staple in my bathroom.
My only gripe is with the new child-proof cap, which is poorly-designed, ill-thought out, and doubtless designed to fulfill some arbitrary nanny-state regulatory requirement, so the manufacturer can hardly be blamed for that. However, it’s a struggle to get off and the little prongs on the rim invariably get in the way when using the cap as a default cup, as everyone does. Luckily, you can just cut the little prongs off with a pair of scissors, converting the cap back into a non-child-safe product and increasing its friendly usability around ten-fold. Of course, if your six-year-old then manages to unscrew the modified cap in order to clean the dog’s teeth, any subsequent bite marks will be your own responsibility. Effective, strong the cap
Good – This is a great mouthwash. Comes in different flavours (I like the new purple one) and different sizes. Its great for people with a sensitive mouth/gums too. Gives me a fresh breath! I find its a mouthwash that actually works and that isn't too expensive Apart from if you accidently swallow its yuck.
Negative reviews
about average – I used to buy this listerine mouth wash product from the towradgi gold cross chemist nsw and found it worked quite well though it didn't like the fact that the label on the container stated alcohol so I stopped using it / I recommend this product as it works quite well though it did sting a little bit @ not much and it's nothing to worry about really
No Way – I don't know how people could use this product, they is nothing in it that is safe, with all the oral cancer these days, I wonder how many are triggered or caused by listerine, and if the alcohol based one is safe, why wold they create a non alcohol based one. do people ever google and learn what's in the things they put in their body. nathing toxic ingredients
Was oN special so i bought it – Saw it special price today Priceline so bought it ,1 litre 9.99,with a toothbrush affixed to it. Mostly i purchased it because it was on 'special' otherwise i usually go for a cheaper alternative,,usually those 2 or 3 dollar ones u see in discount stores. It claims it kills germs that cause bad breath and gingivitus. Listerine seems to be… Read more
good,however readig the instructions on the back of the bottle to gargle for 30 secs seems a bit long as it's seems a very strong taste.
Found it had a burning type sensation on my tongue which eased the longer i kept the mouthwash in my mouth.
You are supossed to gargle for 30 secs accordig to the bottle. Seems strong taste,feels it's doing it's job by the freshness of my mouth. Almost 'burning' type sensation in mouth/tongue when gargling,horrible taste,mine was original flavour.
Recent reviews
the best mouthwash product i have ever used – it does a perfect job, leaves mouth clean and freashing, it feels great and refreshing after using it in the morning, and leaves mouth completely clean before go to bed. it can be expensive, but sometime it is on special in priceline or chemist warehouse. feels refreshing after using it and does a perfect cleaning job expensive, but worth it
Good – I think this mouthwash does what it is suppose to do with good results. It cleans your mouth and makes it feel fresh and makes your breath smell minty and nice as well. It provides good health care for your teeth and in turn looks after them. It kills all the germs and you can feel that after you have used the mouthwash. An a+ for this mouthwash.… Read more
This mouthwash gives you a nice clean, fresh and revitalised sensation. It kills all the germs in your mouth and is a good finish after brushing your teeth. It is kind on sensitive gums and gives your teeth a clean appearance. After a while when you gargle with it, it gets really hot. It really does blast your mouth and feels like it is burning your cheeks and makes you want to spit it out faster, thus, wasting some of it and minimising its effects.
Good – My boyrfriend is obsessed with this stuff! I use it occationally and find it great for a clean mouth feeling. the dentist said they make this brand too strong so don't be affraid to water it down 50:50. Since doing that it is kinder on my gums and still gives you that fresh mouth feeling. Wow you can feel the clean. Can be too strong for my gums
Good – LISTERINE IS REALLY GOOD product, It has nice packaging and the product itself well you need only a small amount, the trouble is that the taste os so over bearing you cant wait to get rid of it out of your mouth, now it does leave you mouth feeling clean and fresh but being so over powering it just make my eyes water and I cant use it as it… Read more
should be used or for the amount of time I should gargle for. I like this one so I have used it I just have too water it down a bit. Then i am thinking that i have a less superior product that i am using, cant win on this one. This product really gives you a blast from the past. Cant wait to get it out of your mouth.
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Good – I liked it but agian, it is very strong. My sister can not handle it but my father loves it. It is different for everyone but I would suggest this product to many people. I love the "flavors". Left your breath feeling very clean. To strong for many people. Has way to much alcohol in it.
OK – Listerine is a mouthwash and its three uses are to protect against bad breath, plaque build up and gingivites. I’ve triend this product and I feel it is best for removing bad breath and plaque but I have my reservations about using it too often as I don't like the fact it contains ethanol, that sounds a bit too dangerous a chemical to put in my… Read more
month too much. Really makes you feel like your teeth and month are clean. Readily available in leading supermarkets. It contains ethanol which I believe is very dangerous to use too often.
Good – I always end up diluting this mouth wash as its too strong to keep in my mouth for more than 10 seconds. Its expensive at the supermarket however i can see the difference in my teeth while using it, they are so much cleaner and feel like they have been professionally cleaned leaves my mouth and teeth feeling so much cleaner, my breathe stays fresh… Read more
for ages, when i use listerine my teeth seem whiter and it feels like i have had my teeth cleaned at a dentist. dries out your mouth, my lips always get really dry when using this mouthwash. expensive now at the supermarkter
OK – I used to use the coolmint but found that it had a burning sensation. It does leave you with the confidence of that freash breath feeling but my dentist says that if your brush properly it's not really necessary. I have since changed to another brand that is alcohol free. leaves your breath freash leaves your mouth dry and burns
Good – This is a powerful mouth wash once you use it you will be like wow it has the right amount of kick. Leaves you with fresh breathe you feel it working. It is one of the top brands with a great taste and it gives you a nice nice tingle I just love.
Bad – Not good for your mouth at all. Keep up with cleaning and flossing instead. Rinse with water. And smile for life! Feels like it is really making your mouth clean however...... My dentist reports the ETOH destroys good bacteria and well as bad bacteria and strips the teeth of the flouride you apply with brushing. It also has a drying effect which can cause secondary problems like cracking (hence leads to infections)
OK – I used to use this product regularly,in fact I used it for years as there was little else on the market. I did find that it was reasonable effective although it was very strong and to highly flavoured,and it was necessary to dilute it considerably.I became concerned that it had alcohol content that is supposed to be detremantal to you, also I felt… Read more
the taste indicated that it could be abrasive on the teeth if used for too long. I believe they have changed the formula now which is good, but there is now a lot more competition out there.I have changed to another brand which is not so strong. It does what its supposed to do. Very strong,too highly flavoured
OK – Listerine leaves your mouth feeling very clean and fresh and also smelling great. i did find that compared with other products that Listerine is a lot stronger and can sometimes burn your mouth. very strong it leaves your mouth smelling fresh i found the cool mint too be a bit too strong
Bad – I developed an allergic reaction toward it.I only used it 2 times a day and still it caused burning inside my mouth and had to spend 2 weeks without eating spicy foods. Very strong and cleans completelty leaving your tooth and tongue really peppermint fresh Rumour has it that Listerine can lead to mouth ulcer
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Good – It is great how you can buy this mouth wash in a very large bottle as it proves to be a lot more cost effective in the long run if you like to use a mouth wash everyday. I have never had a problem using this product and it definitely leaves your mouth feeling a lot cleaner and fresher. The taste can be quite strong and it can be hard to gargle for… Read more
too long because of that. It is expensive but buying the larger bottle works out a lot cheaper. Works well, leaves your mouth feeling clean. Very strong taste which can be hard to get used to. Expensive.
Excellent – I like the fact that using Listerine as a daily oral antiseptic hygiene product will help fight my bad gingivitis and plaque built up and also to help keep my mouth staying healthy from bad breath. I like using Listerine after brushing my teeth because it keeps my breath fresh throughout the rest of the day. I don't like the fact that certain brands of Listerine products is too harsh and burn my mouths and even kids when using it to rinse.
Good – Listerine Mouthwash is an easy way to help maintain the hygeine of your teeth and mouth. It helps to remove some of those hard to reach bits of food that sometimes get stuck between your teeth and it freshens your breath as well. Its taste is quite strong though and it can burn so it may take so time to get use to. It's an effective product… Read more
that can easily become part of your daily oral hygeine routine. Leaves your mouth feeling clean, Freshens your breath, Reduces plaque It contains alcohol which means that its formula is quite strong and burns a little
OK – For those who love a clean feeling in their mouth, I'd recommend. For those that are aesthetically conscious, you may want to use another product. This is a fantastic mouthwash and it actually feels like your mouth is being cleansed - unlike some other mouthwashes that claim to clean, but appear to only be minty flavoured water. If you enjoy a… Read more
clean sensation in your mouth, this is the product to go for. I wish they came up with a non-coloured version of this product, I feel that sometimes my teeth temporarily go a bluish tint. I've slowed down my use of Listerine because of fear that my teeth will become discoloured.
Terrible – hurt to work is a misconception. other products that don't hurt actually do help with issues such as gingivitis and bad breath. don't be fooled by products with 22% alcohol. you think it works cos it hurts it really does hurt and this is a misconception of the product working
OK – A good product, leaves your mouth feeling frsh, although can also dry your mouth out. Expensive, not sure it does any better a job than some of the cheaper products, to tell the truth. This leaves a fresh clean taste in your mouth. It at least feels as if it is doing you some good. It comes in a range of 'flavours', for want of a better word. Also… Read more
different sized bottles are available. It can be a bit strong, depending on which variety you buy. It is also mega expensive. I also find it makes my mouth feel fresh at first but within a short time, my mouth feels dry and I have that thirsty' feel, without really being thirsty.
Good – Overall I like Listerine Mouthwash because it does help kill the germs and bacteria in your mouth. It gives you a fresh smelling breath and I use it most days after lunch. I wouldn't use it more than once a day because it does have the strong taste. I haven't had a problem where it stings or hurts after I use it. The product can be more… Read more
expensive than other products of equivalent quality. Listerine is also good for gargling with when you have a sore throat. It helps kill the bacteria that causes it. The fresh clean feeling in your mouth Can be a strong taste
Good – I have used Listerine Mouthwash for some time and I do believe it is worthwhile to have as part of your dental routine. It feels like it is giving your mouth an extra clean after brushing. My only complaint is that the mouthwash is very strong to taste and sometimes is hard to gargle with it for long because of this. It is a good product though… Read more
and I believe it does work. Gives you a good mouth clean and is refreshing and easy to use. Comes in large bottles that last for a while. Often on special. Can have an overpowering taste.
Good – Listerine is a great use for oral hygiene but it should be used cautiously or else youll get a not so good experience with the product due to its taste. Really refreshing and gives boost to your confidence to talk. tastes bad and feels irritating to your oral membrane.
Good – I am one who often gets mouth ulcers. Listerine is always my "first aid" for mouth ulcers, and they normally work quite well to reduce the pain from the mouth ulcers after 2-3 rinses. The only thing is if you have a really painful ulcer, Listerine can sting really bad and make your tears flow, especially the Cool Mint flavour. This product is… Read more
actually more commonly used for mouth hygiene after toothbrushing or fighting bad breath, although I probably wouldn't recommend that if you're on a tight budget, because Listerine is quite costly to be used too regularly. Otherwise, an awesome product all in all. Fresh taste after use, good product ot fight germs in the mouth to prevent conditions like mouth ulcers and gingivitis Can sting the gums quite intensely, potential for abuse due to alcohol content
Excellent – A pleasant tasting and fresh mouth rinse. When I get a bit of a gum infection, I find Listerine ALWAYS clears it up after one or two rinses. A very reliable product. I have used listerine quite often. It is just a bit too string to rinse in my mouth for the recommended time.
Good – Listerine is great for freshening up your breath. It tastes pretty strong, I'm not a big fan of any of the flavours, but it gives me a nice minty breath afterwards, and also gets rid of any food that is stuck between my teeth or braces. It is great for getting rid of bad breath. Also, I have braces, and when I have food stuck between them if I use… Read more
mouthwash first it gets the food out so it doesn't end up in my toothbrush, so it is good for braces too. I saw something on the news about mouthwash causing cancer, which made me a little bit reluctant.
Excellent – It works really well so I will be continuing to use this product. Even though I don't suffer from bad breath it just makes your mouth feel super clean and fresh. The price is pretty good compared to other mouth washes on the market. I would recommend this product to any one looking for a mouth wash. Great product for getting rid of bath breath.… Read more
It comes in all different size bottles and all different tastes. Price is pretty good when you buy it in the larger size bottles. Great that it comes in smaller bottles for travelling. Nothing I could think of.
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