Nicotine Pouches 101: What They Are and How to Use Them

Nicotine pouches are small, tobacco-free pouches you place between your gum and upper lip. No smoke, no vapour, no spitting — just a discreet, all-white pouch that delivers nicotine and flavour for around 20–40 minutes before you're done.

Because there's no combustion and no tobacco leaf involved, pouches don't carry the smell that clings to smoking, and there's nothing to light, charge, or refill. That's a big part of why they've become the go-to option for people who want something simple to use at a desk, on a flight, or anywhere smoking and vaping aren't practical.

Using one is straightforward: open the tin, take a pouch out, and tuck it against your gum — most people find the upper lip more comfortable, but either side works. You'll feel a gentle tingle as the nicotine and flavour release, which fades within the first few minutes. Leave it in as long as feels right, then dispose of it responsibly; most tins have a spot in the lid for used pouches.

Every Vellixo tin lists its strength on the front, and the strength badge on each product page shows exactly where it sits on our scale from 3mg up to 18mg. If you're switching from smoking or vaping, start at a strength you're comfortable with rather than jumping straight to the top — you can always move up once you know how a flavour feels for you.