There are plenty of alcohol free mouthwashes on UK shelves, and they differ more than the labels suggest. Some contain fluoride and some do not, some are built around an antibacterial ingredient, and one popular brand sells versions with and without alcohol under very similar names. This guide compares the main options so you can pick the one that suits you.
How we made this list. We make No Fluo, which is included below. We have not lab tested any of these products. The comparison is based on what each maker and UK retailer states on its product page, which we checked on 31 October 2026. Formulas and availability change, so check the label before you buy.
Alcohol free mouthwashes compared
| Mouthwash | Fluoride | Notable ingredients | What the maker says it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listerine TotalCare Zero Alcohol | Yes, 450ppm | Essential oil actives, zinc chloride | All round care, including plaque, cavities, tartar, gums and breath |
| Listerine Zero Alcohol Cool Mint | Yes, 220ppm | Essential oil actives | Plaque and bad breath germs, fresh breath |
| Colgate Plax Cool Mint Alcohol Free | Yes, 225ppm | Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), peppermint oil, menthol | Fresh breath and plaque protection |
| Corsodyl Daily Gum Care Alcohol Free | Yes, 250ppm | Chlorhexidine 0.06% | Daily gum care and preventing bad breath |
| Boots Sensitive | Yes, strength not stated | CPC, sodium fluoride | Gentle cleaning for sensitive teeth and fresh breath |
| Oral-B Pro-Expert CPC No Alcohol | None listed | CPC | Preventing plaque regrowth and gum problems |
| The Breath Co Icy Mint | None listed | Sodium chlorite, xylitol, peppermint and lemon peel oils | Neutralising bad breath |
| Dr Organic Tea Tree | None listed | Tea tree oil, aloe, xylitol, menthol | Gum care and fresh breath |
| Aloe Dent Aloe Vera Fluoride Free | No, sold as fluoride free | Aloe vera, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, xylitol | Daily cleaning and fresh breath |
| No Fluo (our own) | No, fluoride free | Peppermint, tea tree, spearmint and lemon oils, stevia | Freshening the mouth and leaving it feeling clean |
Which one suits you?
If you want fluoride in your mouthwash
Listerine TotalCare Zero Alcohol had the highest fluoride level of the products we looked at, at 450ppm. Listerine Cool Mint Zero, Colgate Plax Alcohol Free and Corsodyl Daily Gum Care all contain fluoride at around 220 to 250ppm. UK guidance treats fluoride mouthwash as an extra on top of brushing with fluoride toothpaste, used at a different time of day from brushing.
If you want a lower cost own brand
Boots Sensitive was the cheapest we saw, at £1.30 on 31 October 2026. It is alcohol free and contains fluoride and CPC, although Boots does not state the fluoride strength.
If you are focused on gum care
Corsodyl Daily Gum Care and Oral-B Pro-Expert are both sold for gum care. Corsodyl Daily uses a low strength of chlorhexidine and carries a warning about temporary staining. Oral-B uses CPC and also warns of possible surface staining. If you have bleeding gums, it is worth seeing your dentist rather than relying on a mouthwash.
If you are focused on bad breath
The Breath Co is built around bad breath and is alcohol free and fluoride free. The NHS suggests an antibacterial mouthwash or toothpaste as one of the things to try for bad breath, alongside brushing, cleaning your tongue and cleaning between your teeth.
If you want a fluoride free mouthwash
Aloe Dent, Dr Organic Tea Tree and No Fluo are all fluoride free, and The Breath Co and Oral-B Pro-Expert list no fluoride in their ingredients. Aloe Dent, Dr Organic and No Fluo all contain tea tree oil, so none of them should be swallowed. No Fluo is the one on this list made with four essential oils, peppermint, tea tree, spearmint and lemon, and sweetened with stevia.
Safety: do not swallow. No Fluo contains tea tree oil, which is harmful if swallowed. Rinse and spit it out, and keep the bottle out of reach of children.
A warning about Corsodyl
Corsodyl sells several mouthwashes with similar names. The standard Corsodyl Mint mouthwash contains alcohol, so check the label if alcohol free matters to you. The stronger Corsodyl 0.2% Alcohol Free is a licensed medicine for short courses, such as about a month for gum disease, rather than an everyday mouthwash, and it can stain teeth. Follow the leaflet or ask a pharmacist before using it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alcohol free mouthwash in the UK?
It depends what you want from it. Listerine TotalCare Zero had the most fluoride of those we compared, Boots Sensitive was the cheapest, The Breath Co is focused on bad breath, and Aloe Dent, Dr Organic and No Fluo are fluoride free.
Is Listerine alcohol free?
Some Listerine mouthwashes are and some are not. The alcohol free ones carry Zero or Zero Alcohol in the name, such as Listerine Cool Mint Zero and TotalCare Zero.
Is Corsodyl alcohol free?
Not all of it. Standard Corsodyl Mint contains alcohol. Corsodyl Daily Gum Care Alcohol Free and Corsodyl 0.2% Alcohol Free do not, but the 0.2% version is a medicine for short courses.
Which alcohol free mouthwash has no fluoride?
Of those we compared, Aloe Dent Aloe Vera Fluoride Free and No Fluo are sold as fluoride free, and The Breath Co, Oral-B Pro-Expert CPC and Dr Organic Tea Tree list no fluoride in their ingredients.
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