A toothpaste which comprises first and second compositions, the first and second compositions comprising water, humectant and thickener and the second composition disposed coaxially within the first composition, the first composition being a gel and the second composition being opaque, the second composition comprising an opacifier at y% by weight of the second composition and the first composition comprising 0.2 to 2.0y% by weight of the first composition more thickener than is present as a weight percent of the second composition.
