Gummy Bear Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

The Gummy Bear Elux Nic Salts 20mg by Elux in Gummy Bear at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Gummy Bear: Overview

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Gummy Bear is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid with a sweet, chewy gummy sweet flavour. It is designed to be poured into refillable pod kits and other low-power devices, which makes it a sensible option for adult vapers who like the quick, smooth nicotine delivery of a disposable-style vape but would rather refill a device they already own. Elux is a familiar name to UK vapers because of its disposable range, and its nic salt bottles bring the same flavour-led approach to a refillable format.

The headline facts are easy to take in. The bottle holds 10ml, which is the largest size UK rules allow for a nicotine e-liquid refill. The strength is 20mg/ml (2%), which is the maximum permitted for nicotine vaping products sold in the UK, whether that product is a refill bottle, a pre-filled pod or a vape. The nicotine is in salt form, so it feels noticeably smoother at 20mg than the same strength of traditional freebase nicotine would.

This page covers what a buyer is likely to want to know before ordering: what the flavour tastes like, what is actually in the bottle, which devices and coils suit it, how long a bottle lasts, how to fill and use it, what to do when something goes wrong, and how it compares with similar 10ml salts from other brands. It is written for UK adults. If you do not already use nicotine, this is not a product for you, and nobody under 18 should buy or use it.

A quick note on context. Single-use disposable vapes have been prohibited in Great Britain since 1 June 2025. Since then, a 10ml nic salt bottle paired with a refillable pod kit has become the usual route for people who want the convenience and sweet flavours they got used to without throwing a device away every few days. Gummy Bear is one of the candy-style flavours that fits that pattern well, because it is easy to vape, undemanding on the device and familiar from the disposable era.

• Product: Elux Nic Salts Gummy Bear, 10ml e-liquid
• Strength: 20mg/ml nicotine salt
• Flavour family: sweet mixed-fruit candy, no cooling
• Intended for: refillable pod kits and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices
• Not suitable for: under 18s, non-smokers, high-power sub-ohm tanks, or single-use disposables

Gummy Bear flavour profile

Gummy bear is a mixed-fruit candy flavour rather than a single fruit, and every brand interprets it a little differently. Elux's version leans toward the familiar chewy sweet: a blend of red and orange fruit notes sitting on a soft, sugary base. Expect something closer to a bag of fruit gums than to fresh fruit. There is no menthol or cooling agent in a flavour like this, so the vapour stays warm and rounded rather than crisp and icy.

• Inhale: sweet mixed berry and citrus candy, with a light fruity tang that stops the flavour feeling flat. Strawberry, raspberry and orange-type notes are the ones most people pick out, though the exact mix is a matter of taste.
• Exhale: the sweetness settles into a soft, gelatine-style candy finish. This is where the 'gummy' character comes through, a slightly dense, sugary taste rather than a sharp fruit one.
• Aftertaste: a mild lingering sweetness on the tongue that fades within a minute or so. It is not sticky or syrupy at sensible wattages.

Flavour intensity depends heavily on how you vape it. At low power, around 8 to 12 watts on a typical pod kit, the candy notes are clear and the vapour is cool to warm. Push the wattage up and the sweetness can turn toasted and caramel-like, and the fruit fades into the background. If a bottle of Gummy Bear tastes duller than you expected, the first thing to check is whether your device is running too hot, not whether the liquid is faulty.

The throat feel is gentle for a 20mg liquid. Because the nicotine is a salt, it does not scratch the way a freebase liquid of the same strength would, and the sweet profile softens the hit further. Some vapers find that smoothness makes it easy to take more puffs than they intended, which is worth bearing in mind with a high-strength product.

Sweet candy flavours are easy to vape all day, but the flip side is that some people find them cloying after a few days. If that happens, rotating with a lighter or cooler flavour keeps things interesting. Elux's nic salt range generally covers fruit-ice, sour candy, berry and menthol options, so there is plenty to alternate with. Check the store listing for the current line-up, as flavours come and go.

One practical point about sweet liquids: the sweeteners used to create a candy taste tend to caramelise on the coil faster than the ingredients in tobacco or menthol flavours do. That does not mean anything is wrong with the product, but you should expect to change coils somewhat more often than you would with a lighter, drier liquid. More on that in the coil section below.

What is in the bottle: specs explained

Knowing what you are buying helps you match it to the right device and avoid disappointment. The figures below are what the product is built around. Always read the label on your own bottle, as batch details, ingredient lists and VG/PG ratios are printed on the packaging and take priority over any general description.

• Volume: 10ml, in a plastic bottle with a narrow nozzle for filling pods and tanks.
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml, which equals 2% nicotine by volume and is the UK legal maximum.
• Total nicotine in the bottle: about 200mg (20mg per ml across 10ml). That is a useful figure to keep in mind when you are storing it around the house.
• Nicotine type: nicotine salt, which uses an organic acid, typically benzoic acid, to lower the pH of the liquid. This is what makes high-strength nicotine feel smooth.
• Base liquid: a propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerine (VG) blend. Nic salt liquids are usually closer to a balanced 50/50 ratio than to the very thick, VG-heavy mixes used for sub-ohm clouds. Confirm the exact ratio on your pack.
• Flavour: gummy bear, a sweet mixed-fruit candy profile.
• Intended hardware: refillable pod systems and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices.

The VG/PG ratio matters more than people expect. A thinner, PG-leaning liquid wicks quickly through the small cotton or mesh of a pod coil, which is why nic salts work reliably in compact devices. A very thick liquid can starve a small coil and cause dry hits. Salts are formulated with that in mind, so a pod kit with a coil in the 0.6 to 1.2 ohm range is the natural home for this product.

The 10ml size is not a marketing choice. Under UK rules, nicotine e-liquid refills cannot be sold in bottles larger than 10ml, and refillable pods and tanks cannot hold more than 2ml. That is why you will not find a 20mg salt in a 30ml or 60ml bottle. Larger bottles in the UK are zero-nicotine shortfills, which are a different product altogether and are not interchangeable with a ready-to-use nic salt.

You may also see the term TPD used around vape products. It refers to the Tobacco Products Directive rules that were carried into UK law, and in practice it is the reason for the 10ml bottle, 20mg strength cap, child-resistant cap and health warning you will find on this product. Vaping products must also be notified to the MHRA before they can be sold in the UK, so it is reasonable to expect any legitimate retailer to be able to tell you about the notification status of what they stock.

Choosing nicotine strength: is 20mg right for you?

Nicotine strength is the single most important decision with a nic salt, and getting it wrong is the most common reason people dislike a product that is actually fine. 20mg/ml is the top of the UK range. It is intended for adult smokers who need a fairly strong nicotine hit to stay away from cigarettes, not for casual or occasional use.

As a very rough guide, 20mg salts tend to suit people who smoked around ten or more cigarettes a day, or who were using a disposable vape at the standard 20mg/ml strength and want the same experience in a refillable form. Because a salt is absorbed quickly and feels smooth, 20mg can deliver a strong effect in a few puffs. Many vapers who start on 20mg find that they take fewer, shorter puffs than they would have on a freebase liquid.

• Likely to suit 20mg: heavier daily smokers, people switching from 20mg disposables, anyone who found lower strengths left them reaching for a cigarette.
• Consider 10mg salts instead: lighter smokers, people who feel dizzy, queasy or jittery on 20mg, or anyone whose nicotine use has dropped since switching.
• Consider freebase 3 to 6mg: if you use a higher-power sub-ohm tank, where large amounts of vapour would make a 20mg salt far too strong.

Signs that 20mg is too much include a racing heart, a headache, nausea, sweating or light-headedness. If any of these happen, stop vaping, take fresh air and sip some water. Next time, take fewer puffs or step down to a lower strength. Signs that it is too little are the opposite: cravings returning within an hour or two, or finding yourself puffing constantly without feeling settled.

It is worth being clear about what this product is and is not. Public health bodies in the UK describe vaping as far less harmful than smoking, but not risk-free, and they advise that people who have never smoked should not take it up. Nicotine is addictive. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a heart condition or take medication that might interact with nicotine, speak to a pharmacist or GP before using it. Local stop smoking services can offer free support if your goal is to cut down or quit altogether, and they can advise on stepping down in strength over time.

If you want to reduce your nicotine over months, one practical route is to use 20mg while you are stabilising away from cigarettes, move to 10mg once cravings settle, then reduce further if you wish. That is a personal choice rather than a rule, and nobody has to follow it, but it is easier when you know the strength you are using and keep the same device for comparison.

Performance and puff delivery

A bottle of e-liquid does not have a puff count in the way a disposable does, because the number of puffs you get depends on your device, your power setting and how you vape. It is still possible to give honest estimates, and they are useful for working out value.

On a typical pod kit running at low power, with 2 to 3 second draws, most vapers use somewhere between 150 and 300 puffs per millilitre of liquid. That puts a 10ml bottle at roughly 1,500 to 3,000 puffs. The range is wide because lower wattage, shorter draws and a fresh coil all stretch the liquid further, while high power and long draws burn through it faster.

Another way to look at it is by comparing with the disposables many people used before the ban. A typical 2ml disposable was marketed at around 600 puffs, which works out at roughly 300 puffs per millilitre on the manufacturer's own figures. Ten millilitres is five times that volume, so a 10ml bottle holds the liquid equivalent of about five of those disposables, or something like 3,000 claimed puffs. Real-world numbers tend to be a bit lower than claimed ones, so the 1,500 to 3,000 range is a fairer expectation.

• Nicotine delivery: fast and smooth. Salt nicotine reaches the bloodstream quickly, so the satisfaction arrives in the first few puffs.
• Throat hit: light to moderate for a 20mg liquid, softened further by the sweet flavour.
• Vapour production: modest. This is a mouth-to-lung liquid, so expect tidy, discreet clouds rather than large plumes.
• Consistency: stable from the first fill to the last, provided the coil is in good condition. A fading flavour usually points to the coil, not the liquid.

Because the nicotine is concentrated, you do not need large amounts of vapour to feel satisfied. A common mistake for people coming from a freebase liquid is to vape a salt in the same long, frequent sessions. Start with short, gentle draws and see how you feel after ten minutes before taking more.

Puff delivery also depends on how well the coil is wicking. If the draw feels airy and the flavour thin, the coil may be running dry or reaching the end of its life. If the draw feels gurgling and heavy, the pod may be over-filled. Neither is a fault with the bottle, and both are fixed in a couple of minutes, as covered in the troubleshooting section.

Compatible devices and coil technology

Nic salts are designed for small, low-power hardware, and Gummy Bear is no exception. The natural match is a refillable pod kit or a compact refillable device with a coil resistance of roughly 0.6 to 1.2 ohms, running at around 8 to 25 watts depending on the kit. Many popular refillable pod systems fall into this category, including ranges such as the Vaporesso XROS series, the OXVA Xlim family, the Uwell Caliburn range and the Geekvape Wenax line. Check the specifications of whichever device you own, as compatibility depends on the pod and coil rather than the brand name.

There are three main coil styles you will meet in compact devices, and each treats a sweet liquid a little differently.

• Mesh coils: a flat sheet of fine metal mesh with a large heating surface. They heat evenly, bring out flavour well and cope fairly well with sweeter liquids. Many current pod kits use mesh for this reason.
• Ceramic coils: a porous ceramic core with a heating element running through it. They give a clean, neutral taste and are often long-lasting, but they need time to saturate and are more prone to dry hits if rushed.
• Traditional cotton wire coils: a wire wrapped around cotton. They are simple, widely available and cheap, and they work well at low wattage with thinner liquids like salts.

Whichever coil you use, priming matters. After fitting a new coil, drip a few drops of liquid directly onto the coil's cotton or mesh opening if the design allows, fill the pod, and wait five to ten minutes before vaping. Skipping this step is the quickest way to burn a new coil in its first few puffs and ruin the taste of an otherwise good liquid.

A sweet candy liquid like Gummy Bear will darken a coil faster than a cleaner flavour. In regular use, a coil often lasts somewhere between one and three weeks, depending on how much you vape and how high you run the power. Replace it when the flavour turns muted, burnt or slightly metallic, and do not try to extend its life by turning the wattage up.

What this liquid is not designed for: high-wattage sub-ohm tanks and mods running at 40 watts or more. A 20mg salt in that kind of device would deliver an uncomfortably large nicotine dose very quickly, waste liquid and make a harsh, hot vape. It is also not for use in single-use or pre-filled devices, which cannot be opened or refilled, and the pods of closed-pod systems must only be refilled if the manufacturer designed them to be.

Battery and charging considerations

The liquid itself has no battery, but the device you pour it into does, and battery behaviour affects how much you enjoy the product. Most compact pod kits carry a built-in lithium-ion cell in the 400 to 1,000mAh range, charged by USB-C. A good habit is to treat the battery as part of the whole setup rather than an afterthought.

Some simple arithmetic shows what to expect. A 600mAh battery at a nominal 3.7 volts stores about 2.2 watt-hours. At 12 watts, that is around 11 minutes of continuous firing, or very roughly 200 draws of three seconds each before efficiency losses. A 1,000mAh battery at 10 watts stretches to around 22 minutes, or several hundred draws. These figures are illustrative rather than guaranteed, but they explain why heavy users often charge a pod kit daily and why running at a lower wattage buys you noticeably more puffs per charge.

• Charge with a sensible source: the cable supplied with the device, plugged into a standard USB port or a quality 5V charger. There is no benefit from a high-output fast charger.
• Do not leave charging unattended overnight: lithium cells are safe in normal use, but a damaged battery or a poor-quality charger can overheat. Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface where you can see it.
• Keep devices out of pockets with keys or coins: metal can bridge contacts and cause a short.
• Avoid heat: leaving a device on a car dashboard or by a radiator shortens battery life and can be dangerous.
• Stop using a swollen, hot or damaged device: if the casing is bulging or the battery gets noticeably warm while charging, stop and replace it.

Lithium batteries do not belong in household bins. When a device reaches the end of its life, or if you have an old disposable you never got round to getting rid of, take it to a drop-off point rather than putting it in general waste or the recycling bin. In the UK, shops that sell vapes are expected to accept old devices for recycling, many council recycling centres have small electricals containers, and retailers and supermarkets often host battery and small electrical collection points. Lithium cells that are crushed in a collection vehicle are a recognised cause of fires, so it is a rule worth following.

If your device shows a low-battery light and the vapour suddenly weakens or tastes thin, it may be the battery rather than the liquid. Recharge it and try again before blaming the bottle. A device that has got into the habit of dying quickly may have an ageing cell, and replacing the device is often more sensible than persevering.

Bottle design, build quality and UK packaging rules

The bottle is a standard 10ml plastic dropper-style container with a long, thin nozzle. That nozzle is the part you will use most. It should fit into the fill port of most refillable pods without forcing, and it lets you add liquid slowly without it running down the outside of the device. A softly squeezable bottle gives you control, because a firm squeeze produces a burst of liquid that is hard to stop once started.

The cap is child-resistant, as UK rules require for nicotine e-liquid, and there is a tamper-evident ring that should be intact when you open a new bottle. The box carries the legally required health warning about nicotine, an ingredient list, the nicotine strength and a batch code. If a bottle arrives with a broken seal, a damaged cap or no batch information, do not use it, and contact the seller with photographs.

• Check the seal: the tamper-evident ring should be unbroken when new.
• Check the cap: it should be firm and the child-resistant mechanism should work properly. Close it fully after every use.
• Check the label: strength, volume, ingredients and batch code should be clearly printed.
• Check the liquid: it should be a clear to light amber colour. Colour varies by flavour and darkens a little with age, which is normal.

Store the bottle upright, in a cool place away from direct sunlight, and well out of reach of children and pets. A drawer or a lockable cabinet is better than a bag or a coat pocket. Nicotine can be absorbed through the skin, so wipe any spill with a tissue and wash your hands with soap and water afterwards. If liquid is swallowed or gets in the eyes, treat it as a medical matter and seek advice immediately, for example from NHS 111 or, in an emergency, 999.

E-liquid does not go off dramatically, but flavour and nicotine can drift over time. Most bottles carry an expiry date of around two years from manufacture. A bottle left in heat or light may darken and lose flavour sooner. Always use up older bottles first and check the date on the pack.

When the bottle is empty, do not pour any leftover liquid down the drain. Follow your local council's guidance on disposing of small empty plastic bottles and cardboard, as rules differ between areas. The outer box can normally go in paper and card recycling, and the plastic bottle should be disposed of as the council directs. Old batteries and devices belong in a drop-off point, as described in the previous section.

How to fill and use it

Filling a pod kit takes under a minute once you have done it a couple of times. The steps below suit most refillable pod devices. If your device has its own instructions, those take priority.

• Step 1: Switch the device off or lock it if it has a lock function, so it cannot fire while you are handling it.
• Step 2: Remove the pod from the device and open the fill port. Many pods have a small rubber plug, and some have a sliding cover.
• Step 3: Check the pod's maximum fill line. Do not exceed it, and never cover the central airflow tube with liquid.
• Step 4: Squeeze the bottle gently and let the liquid run down the inside wall of the pod, not straight onto the coil. This reduces air bubbles and flooding.
• Step 5: Close the fill port, wipe the pod with a tissue and put it back into the device.
• Step 6: Wait five to ten minutes. This lets the liquid soak into the coil. If it is a brand new coil, wait the longer time.
• Step 7: Set the lowest power the coil recommends. Take a few gentle, 2 to 3 second draws without firing hard. If the vapour tastes clean and sweet, you can raise the wattage by small steps.

Pacing is worth thinking about with a 20mg salt. Because the nicotine hits fast and smoothly, a handful of puffs may be all you need to feel settled, and it is easy to take more than you intended. Take a few puffs, wait several minutes and judge how you feel before carrying on. Do not chain vape if you start to feel dizzy or unwell.

Changing flavour is straightforward but needs a little care. Empty the pod, rinse it under lukewarm water if the manufacturer allows it, dry it thoroughly, and fit a fresh coil if you want a completely clean flavour. A coil that has been used with a strongly flavoured liquid will carry ghost notes into the next one, and sweet liquids like Gummy Bear leave the most behind.

Do not mix e-liquids, and do not add anything to the bottle. Do not use the product while driving, and do not vape in places where it is prohibited, such as on public transport, in many workplaces and on school grounds. Always keep the device away from children.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with nic salt liquids come from the device, the coil or the way the pod was filled rather than from the liquid itself. These are the issues vapers meet most often and how to deal with them.

• Burnt taste: the coil is worn, was not primed properly, or the pod ran low. Change the coil, fill the pod, wait ten minutes and use a lower wattage. Sweet liquids darken coils quickly, so this is the most likely cause.
• Dry or harsh puff: the cotton is not saturated. Top up the pod, wait, and take shorter, gentler draws. Do not keep firing a dry coil, as that damages it.
• Weak or muted flavour: usually a tired coil or a power setting that is too high. Try a fresh coil and a lower wattage. If you recently switched flavours, ghosting from the previous liquid can also mask the taste.
• Leaking from the pod: the pod was over-filled, the fill port plug is not sitting properly, or there is a crack. Fill below the maximum line, press the plug in firmly and check the pod for damage. Keep the device upright when not in use.
• Gurgling or spitting: condensation or flooding in the airflow. Blow gently through the mouthpiece with the device off to clear it, wipe it dry and avoid over-filling.
• No vapour or the device will not fire: check the battery, check that the pod is seated properly and that the contacts are clean, and ensure the device is not locked. If the device flashes an error, consult its manual.
• Too strong, dizzy or queasy: take fewer, shorter puffs, or switch to a 10mg salt. Stop if symptoms persist.
• Throat irritation or cough: the power may be too high, or you may be taking draws that are too long. Drop the wattage and slow down.
• Sticky residue on the device: sweet liquids can leave residue around the mouthpiece and pod base. Wipe it with a tissue or a lightly damp cloth, keeping moisture away from the electrical contacts.
• Liquid looks darker than before: mild darkening with age is normal. If the liquid smells off or has changed dramatically, stop using it and contact the seller.

If you have tried a fresh coil, a clean pod and a sensible wattage and the problem persists with this bottle only, contact the seller with the batch code and a description of what happened. Faulty or incorrectly supplied goods are covered by UK consumer law, and a reputable seller will want to know about them.

Who it is for and who should skip it

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Gummy Bear is a narrow-purpose product, and that is a strength as much as a limitation. It is meant for a specific kind of adult user. If that describes you, it is a straightforward and sensible option. If it does not, you will probably be happier with something else.

Who it suits:

• Adult smokers and ex-smokers in the UK who want a 20mg salt for a refillable pod kit.
• Vapers who were using disposables before the ban and want the same nicotine strength and sweet flavours in a device they can refill.
• People who enjoy candy and fruit-sweet flavours and do not need a cooling sensation.
• Anyone who wants a smooth throat hit at a strength that would feel harsh in a freebase liquid.
• Vapers who value discreet, low-vapour sessions in a small device.

Who should skip it:

• Under 18s. It is illegal to sell vapes to anyone under 18 in the UK, and retailers will ask for proof of age.
• People who do not smoke or vape. Nicotine is addictive and there is no benefit to starting.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding people, and those with heart conditions or on relevant medication, unless a healthcare professional says otherwise.
• Anyone who dislikes sweet flavours. If you want a dry, cool or tobacco taste, choose a menthol, mint or tobacco liquid instead.
• Users of sub-ohm tanks at high wattage. A 20mg salt is the wrong strength and the wrong liquid for that kind of device.
• Vapers who are cutting down. If you are already on 10mg or less, there is no reason to go back up to 20mg.
• Anyone who is sensitive to nicotine or who has felt unwell on 20mg products before.

If you are unsure, a sensible approach is to start with the lowest strength that stops you smoking. For many people that is 10mg, and 20mg is for those who find lower strengths do not hold them. It is easy to step down but harder to recover from feeling unwell, so there is no need to begin at the top.

If you want to quit smoking, a stop smoking service or a pharmacist can provide support, and some local areas offer vape starter kits as part of those programmes. It is worth asking before you spend money on hardware.

Value for money and how it compares

Value is easier to judge when you look at the total cost rather than the shelf price alone. A 10ml bottle of nic salt costs a few pounds, and retailers often offer multi-buy deals if you buy several flavours together, so check the current price and any bundle offers on the product page. The liquid equals roughly five 2ml disposable-sized fills, so even at a typical bottle price it works out cheaper per millilitre than the single-use devices that used to be common.

To count the full cost, add the device and its coils. A refillable pod kit is a one-off purchase, and replacement coils or pods typically cost a few pounds each and last one to three weeks. Even with coils included, a refillable setup generally costs less per week than a disposable habit, and it has the added advantage of producing much less waste. Nothing is thrown away except a coil and the empty bottle.

Here is how it compares with similar products, in plain terms.

• Other 10ml nic salts such as Elf Bar, Lost Mary, IVG and Bar Juice ranges: they all use the same 10ml size and 20mg cap, so the choice largely comes down to flavour and price. Differences in price tend to be small, and none of these brands is clearly cheaper or better on every flavour. Try the flavour that appeals most and judge from there.
• Nasty Salts and similar: a slightly different house style, often with stronger cooling and more complex fruit blends. If you find Gummy Bear too plain, these are worth sampling.
• Freebase 50ml shortfills with nicotine shots: cheaper per millilitre and suited to sub-ohm tanks, but they need mixing, give a harsher throat hit at higher strengths and are not intended for pod kits.
• Pre-filled pods: convenient and tidy, but they limit you to one brand and usually cost more per millilitre than a bottle.

Where Elux Gummy Bear stands out is in simplicity. It is a straightforward, easy flavour at a conventional strength, in a standard size, from a brand that most UK vapers have heard of. It does not offer anything radical, and it does not need to. Its limitations are the ones shared by every sweet 20mg salt: it is too strong for light users, too sweet for those who dislike candy flavours and unsuited to high-power hardware.

If your aim is simply to find a pleasant, easy-to-use 20mg liquid that works in a compact refillable device, it is a reasonable option at a fair price. If you are cost-driven and comfortable with a more involved setup, freebase shortfills in a sub-ohm tank may be cheaper overall. If flavour variety matters most, buy two or three different 10ml salts and rotate them, which also helps avoid flavour fatigue.