Colgate was the brand of toothpaste that I grew up using so not surprisingly this is the brand we use most often. The Colgate Triple Action has a nice mint flavor which really give a fresh feel. My teeth always feel very clean after using this toothpaste. I haven't noticed any whitening from this toothpaste but I have no doubt that it does remove everyday stains from teeth.
It is a very affordable price, especially if you buy it on sale. I think that for the price it really is a great toothpaste.
Our family use this toothpaste everyday. It seems to do what the intention of toothpaste is meant to do. Its not overpowering with mint or burns your mouth, its packaging is average in looks but it looks better than some others out there. The price isn't to bad and if on special even better for the pocket. Id say compared to ones around the same price it does the better job at cleaning and leaving breath fresher for longer. The fuzzy feeling doesn't seem to arrive so quickly either which is a bonus if fuzzy teeth aren't your cup of tea