Macleans Fresh Mint Toothpaste

Macleans is a globally recognized oral hygiene brand, particularly prominent in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The brand was originally created by the Macleans brothers in the early 20th century in the United Kingdom. It became famous for introducing the iconic 'striped' toothpaste and focusing on fresh breath and whitening benefits.

Over the decades, the brand underwent several ownership changes through corporate mergers and acquisitions. For a long period, it was a core part of the SmithKline Beecham portfolio, which later became GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). In 2022, GSK spun off its consumer healthcare division into an independent, publicly listed company called Haleon.

Macleans products are manufactured in multiple locations globally to serve various regional markets, including sites in Europe and the Middle East. As of 2024 and looking toward 2026, Haleon remains the ultimate owner, focusing exclusively on consumer health products while maintaining the historic Macleans branding.