Hubbla Bubbla (New) / Blue Razz Bubblegum Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

The Hubbla Bubbla (New) / Blue Razz Bubblegum Elux Nic Salts 20mg by Elux in Hubbla Bubbla (New) / Blue Razz Bubblegum at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: what this e-liquid is and who it is for

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Hubbla Bubbla Blue Razz Bubblegum is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid made for refillable pod kits. It combines two sweet-shop flavours, blue raspberry and bubblegum, in a single liquid, and it comes at 20mg/ml (2%) nicotine, which is the highest strength that can legally be sold in the UK. If you have been using disposables and want to move to something refillable, or if you already own a pod device and want a straightforward candy-style liquid to run in it, this is the kind of bottle that slots straight in.

Elux is a name most UK vapers will recognise from its disposable devices, and the salts range takes the same flavour-first approach into a refillable format. Instead of buying a sealed device that you throw away when it runs out, you buy the liquid separately, fill a pod, and keep the hardware. That change matters in the UK right now. The ban on single-use vapes, which came into force on 1 June 2025, has pushed many former disposable users towards rechargeable kits and bottled liquid, and nic salts are the format that feels closest to what they were used to.

Nicotine salts differ from the freebase nicotine used in older e-liquids. Salt nicotine is bound to an acid, commonly benzoic acid, which lowers the pH of the liquid. The result is a smoother throat hit at higher strengths and a quicker, steadier delivery of nicotine. That is why a 20mg salt can feel gentler than a 20mg freebase would, even though the nicotine content per millilitre is identical. It is also why salts are designed for low-power devices rather than high-wattage sub-ohm tanks.

This page covers what you would want to know before buying: the flavour, the specifications, how the liquid performs, what hardware to pair it with, how to fill and look after it, what to do when something goes wrong, and how it compares with other bottles on the UK market. Where we are giving an estimate rather than quoting a manufacturer figure, we say so. This product is for adults who already use nicotine, and you must be 18 or over to buy it.

Specifications at a glance

The figures below reflect what the product name and the standard Elux salts format tell us. Always check the label on your own bottle for the exact VG/PG ratio, batch code and ingredient list, because manufacturers can update formulas between production runs.

• Product type: ready-to-use nicotine salt e-liquid, not a shortfill and not a nicotine shot.
• Bottle size: 10ml, which is the maximum bottle size allowed for nicotine e-liquid in the UK.
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%), the UK legal maximum.
• Total nicotine in the bottle: 200mg (10ml at 20mg/ml).
• Nicotine type: nicotine salt.
• Base: a balanced VG/PG blend. Elux salts are generally formulated around 50VG/50PG, but confirm this on the bottle in your hand.
• Flavour: blue raspberry and bubblegum, sweet and lightly tart. No cooling agent is advertised.
• Suited to: pod kits and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices, roughly 8W to 25W, with coils from about 0.6 to 1.2 ohm.
• Typical yield: around five full fills of a 2ml pod, or very roughly 1,000 to 2,000 puffs depending on draw length and power.
• Closure: child-resistant, tamper-evident cap with a narrow refilling nozzle.
• Age restriction: 18 and over only. Proof of age may be requested at checkout or on delivery.

A note on the numbers. The puff estimate is a planning figure, not a laboratory result, because the amount of liquid used per puff changes with coil resistance, power setting, how long you draw and how warm the device is. We have given a range rather than a single figure for that reason. The nicotine total is simple arithmetic: 10ml multiplied by 20mg per millilitre gives 200mg in the whole bottle, which is worth knowing if you are keeping track of your intake or storing bottles around the home.

Flavour profile: blue raspberry meets bubblegum

The flavour combines two ideas that sit comfortably together: the sharp, candy-like fruitiness of blue raspberry and the soft, sugary chew of classic bubblegum. It is a sweet liquid, and it does not pretend otherwise. If you prefer tobacco, menthol or dry, lightly sweet fruit profiles, this will probably be too sugary for you. If you grew up on fizzy sweets and chewing gum, it will make immediate sense.

On the inhale, blue razz leads. You get a bright, slightly tangy raspberry note that is closer to the artificial blue raspberry of ice lollies and slush drinks than to a fresh berry. That brightness stops the bubblegum from tasting heavy. As the vapour moves across your tongue, the bubblegum comes forward and fills in the middle of the flavour with a rounded, creamy-sweet character. On the exhale the two blend into a single candy impression, and the aftertaste is a light sugary residue with a faint tartness that fades within a few seconds.

Breaking the profile into its parts, these are the notes you are likely to pick out:

• Blue raspberry: the dominant top note, tangy and slightly sharp.
• Bubblegum: the body of the flavour, soft, sweet and a little creamy.
• Sugar and candy floss sweetness: a rounded sweet base that ties the other notes together.
• Sherbet-style tartness: a faint, fizzy edge that shows up on the exhale.
• Light berry fruitiness: a subtle blue-and-red berry undertone sitting behind the candy.
• Clean finish: no heavy aftertaste, no menthol cooling and no tobacco or nutty base notes.

Power and temperature change how the flavour comes across. At lower settings, around 10W to 14W on a typical pod kit, the raspberry stays crisp and the bubblegum is subtler. Turn it up towards 18W to 22W and the bubblegum and sugar notes become denser, the vapour gets warmer and the sweetness takes over. Past that point the sweeteners in any flavoured liquid start to caramelise on the coil, and you will taste the burnt edge before you taste the candy.

No cooling agent is mentioned in the product name, so do not expect an icy hit. If you want the same flavour direction with a chill, look for an ice variant of a similar liquid. If you want to try neighbouring profiles, strawberry, watermelon and mixed berry liquids sit in the same sweet-and-fruity family. Sweet liquids also reward a few simple habits: take medium-length draws rather than very long ones, and sip water between sessions, because strongly sweet flavours fade on your taste buds faster than sharp or minty ones do.

Performance and puff delivery

This is a nicotine salt liquid, so performance is judged differently from a sub-ohm juice. You are not looking for cloud size. You are looking for a smooth throat hit, nicotine delivery that satisfies without chasing, and a flavour that holds steady from the first pod to the last.

Throat hit. At 20mg you will feel a definite but soft throat hit on a pod kit at low power. The salt formulation keeps it from being scratchy, which is the main reason people choose salts over freebase at this strength. If you are coming from cigarettes, the sensation is closer to smoking than a 3mg or 6mg freebase would be. If you are coming from a 20mg disposable it will feel familiar, because UK disposables use salt nicotine at the same legal maximum.

Vapour production. A balanced VG/PG base produces moderate vapour on low-wattage devices. Expect a visible but not dramatic plume. This is a mouth-to-lung style of liquid, not one built for large direct-to-lung clouds, and pushing the power up to chase volume is the quickest way to make it taste harsh.

Nicotine delivery. Salt nicotine is absorbed quickly, so a few draws are often enough to take the edge off a craving. That is useful, but it also means it is easy to take more than you need without noticing, particularly with a sweet flavour that invites constant sipping. Pay attention to how you feel after the first twenty minutes and ease off if you notice lightheadedness or queasiness.

How long a bottle lasts. A 10ml bottle fills a typical 2ml pod about five times, allowing for a little lost to priming and wetting. Puff counts depend heavily on the device, but a reasonable planning range is around 1,000 to 2,000 puffs per bottle. In practice:

• A light user, taking a handful of sessions a day, can stretch one bottle across roughly a week to ten days.
• A moderate user, replacing a good share of a cigarette habit, usually finishes a bottle in four to six days.
• A heavier user, or someone who chain vapes, may get through a bottle in two to three days.

Consistency matters too. Because you refill the pod yourself, the last puff from a fill tastes like the first as long as you top up before the pod runs dry. Running a pod low is the usual cause of the dry, burnt hits that people blame on the liquid. Refill when the level drops to about a quarter and the flavour will stay steady all the way through the bottle.

Bottle design and build quality

With bottled e-liquid, design means the packaging and how it handles in use. This one follows the standard UK format for nicotine liquids: a 10ml soft plastic bottle with a narrow nozzle, a child-resistant cap and a tamper-evident seal. The soft plastic matters because you squeeze to dispense. A narrow nozzle lets you aim into the small fill ports of modern pods without spilling, which is the most common complaint with cheaper bottles that have a wide tip.

The label carries the legally required information: the nicotine warning, strength, volume, ingredients, batch number and the manufacturer's details. Products like this must be notified to the MHRA before they go on sale in the UK, and a reputable stockist will show the product with the correct label on its listing. If a bottle arrives with a missing warning, a broken seal or a label that looks photocopied, do not use it and contact the shop that sold it.

Practical points on build quality worth knowing:

• Cap: the child-resistant mechanism needs you to press down while twisting. It can feel stiff on a new bottle and loosens a little with use. Always close it fully after filling.
• Nozzle: clean the tip with a tissue after every fill. Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that attracts dust and can make the cap harder to open later.
• Plastic: the bottle is not designed for long-term decanting. If you move liquid into another container, label it clearly and keep it away from children and pets.
• Light and heat: lightly tinted plastic offers limited protection from sunlight, so keep the bottle in a drawer or box rather than on a sunny windowsill or in a hot car.
• Size: at 10ml the bottle is easy to carry in a jacket pocket or bag, and the size cap in UK law means you will not find a larger nicotine bottle on legitimate shelves.

Disposal is straightforward but worth doing properly. Let the last drops drain, close the cap, and check your local council's guidance on whether it accepts rinsed plastic nicotine bottles in household recycling. Many councils ask that bottles which contained nicotine go in general waste instead, so confirming locally avoids contaminating a recycling load. Used pods, coils and any electronic hardware are different: those belong at a proper drop-off point, covered in the battery section below.

Nicotine strength: why 20mg and when to choose lower

This listing is the 20mg/ml version, which equals 2% nicotine by volume and is the legal ceiling for UK e-liquid. The strength you choose should depend on how much you smoked or vaped before, how your device delivers vapour, and how quickly you tend to puff. Picking too high is more common than picking too low, and it leads to headaches, nausea and a racing heart, so it is worth thinking it through before you add the bottle to your basket.

As a rough guide for salts used in pod devices:

• Around 20mg/ml: typically suits people who smoked ten or more cigarettes a day, or who are stepping down from a standard 20mg disposable and want the same hit.
• Around 10mg to 12mg/ml: suits lighter smokers, social smokers, and people who find 20mg too strong or who vape continuously through the day.
• Below 10mg/ml: usually suits people who have been vaping for a while and are cutting down, or who use a more open airflow device that delivers more vapour per puff.

These bands are rules of thumb, not guarantees. Your own response matters more than a chart. If you finish a pod and feel lightheaded or nauseous, or you get a sharp throat tickle even at low power, the strength is probably too high for the way you vape. If you feel restless, keep reaching for more, or find you are using the pod far faster than expected, the strength may be too low or the device may be under-delivering.

Salt nicotine at 20mg should be used in low-power devices only. In a high-wattage sub-ohm tank the volume of vapour per draw is much larger, which means a much higher nicotine intake per puff, and the liquid is not designed for that. Stay with pod kits and low-power mouth-to-lung setups. If you want to use a sub-ohm device, choose a freebase liquid at a low strength instead.

Nicotine is addictive, and this product is for adults who already smoke or vape. If you do not currently use nicotine, do not start. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a heart condition or take regular medication, speak to a doctor or pharmacist first. If your goal is to stop smoking altogether, your local NHS stop smoking service can offer free support and advice on combining vaping with a step-down plan.

The other limit to remember is the one on device size. Under UK rules, disposables and refillable pods or tanks all hold a maximum of 2ml, and nicotine liquid is capped at 20mg/ml and sold in bottles of no more than 10ml. The difference with a refillable system is that you buy the liquid in a 10ml bottle, which is five times the volume of a single 2ml disposable, and you reuse the hardware. That is one reason a bottle can offer better value per millilitre than a sealed device.

Choosing a device: battery and charging

There is no battery in a bottle of e-liquid, but the battery in the device you use decides how well this liquid performs, so it deserves its own section. Nic salts are designed to be vaped at low power, which suits small pod kits very well. Most refillable pod devices sold in the UK come with an internal battery somewhere between 500mAh and 1,000mAh, and that is enough for roughly a day of moderate use at the power levels this liquid prefers.

What to look for in a device:

• Battery capacity: 600mAh to 1,000mAh is a sensible range. Smaller batteries are lighter but may need topping up mid-afternoon; larger ones last a day or more but make the device bulkier.
• Output range: look for a device that works comfortably between about 8W and 25W, or a fixed-output pod system designed for salts.
• USB-C charging: this is now standard and means any decent phone cable will charge the device. Avoid devices that rely on proprietary cables you cannot replace.
• Draw-activated or button-fired: draw-activated pods are simple and close to the feel of a disposable. Button-fired devices give you more control and avoid accidental firing in a pocket.
• Safety features: short-circuit, over-charge and low-voltage protection should all be listed. A device that does not mention them is not worth buying.

Popular families of refillable pod kit in the UK include the Uwell Caliburn range, the Vaporesso XROS range, the OXVA Xlim range and the Smok Novo range. All of them are designed around salt nicotine and low-resistance mesh coils, and replacement coils and pods are widely available from UK retailers. Check the specification of the individual model you choose, because capacity and power limits vary between generations.

Charging habits make a difference to battery life and safety. Use the cable that came with the device or a reputable replacement, and a standard 5V wall adapter or computer port rather than a fast-charge brick that outputs more than the device expects. Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface and do not leave a device charging overnight or unattended. Most pod kits reach a full charge in 30 to 60 minutes, so there is no reason to leave them plugged in for hours. Replace any device that has swollen, been dropped hard, or become unusually hot.

When a device reaches the end of its life, do not put it in the household bin or kerbside recycling. Lithium batteries cause fires in collection vehicles and sorting plants. UK retailers that sell vapes are generally required to offer a take-back service for waste vapes and batteries, and most household waste recycling centres have dedicated battery and small electricals bins. Use the drop-off point at the shop where you buy your liquid, or the postcode finder on the national recycling websites, so that the lithium cell and the metals inside are recovered properly.

Coils and mesh: what works with this liquid

The coil is where the liquid becomes vapour, and it is the part most likely to be blamed when a flavoured liquid tastes off. For a 20mg salt like this one, the target is a low-power, restricted-airflow coil that heats gently and wicks fast enough to keep up with a sweet, relatively thick base.

Most current pod kits use one of three coil types:

• Mesh coils: a flat woven metal screen with a large heated surface. They warm up quickly, give consistent flavour and cope well with sweet liquids because the heat is spread over a wide area. Resistance usually sits between 0.6 and 1.2 ohm. This is the type we would suggest first for this liquid.
• Ceramic coils: a porous ceramic wick with an embedded heating element. They are known for clean, slightly muted flavour and good durability. They may take a little longer to prime, and the flavour can be a touch less vivid than on mesh.
• Traditional cotton and wire coils: a coiled wire wrapped in cotton. They are cheap and widely available, with good flavour at low power, but they can be more prone to dry hits if the pod runs low.

Resistance affects how the liquid behaves. A coil around 1.0 to 1.2 ohm, run at 10W to 15W, gives a tight, cigarette-like draw with a firm throat hit and moderate vapour. A coil around 0.6 to 0.8 ohm at 15W to 22W gives a looser draw and warmer vapour. For a 20mg salt, the higher resistance end is the safer choice, because it limits vapour volume and with it your nicotine intake per puff.

Sweet liquids are harder on coils than unflavoured or tobacco ones. The sweeteners and flavour compounds in candy liquids can leave a dark, sticky film on the coil, which dulls flavour and eventually causes a burnt taste. As a guide, expect a coil to last roughly one to three weeks with this kind of liquid, depending on how much you vape. Signs that the coil is nearing the end include a muted flavour, a faint burnt edge on the first draw after a break, gurgling, or a coil that seems to need more power than before to produce the same vapour.

To make coils last longer, prime every new coil, keep the pod at least a quarter full, avoid chain vaping in long bursts, and give the coil a few seconds between draws to re-wet. Always use the coils specified for your device. Third-party coils that look similar can differ in resistance and wicking, and mismatched coils are a common cause of leaks and dry hits.

How to fill, prime and use it

Using a refillable pod is simple, but a few details make the difference between a clean, steady experience and a leaky one. This applies to the usual closed-pod and top-fill systems sold in the UK. Always read the instructions for your specific device, as fill-port designs differ.

• Step 1, prepare: switch the device off if it has a power button, wash and dry your hands, and put a tissue on the work surface in case of drips.
• Step 2, open the pod: remove the pod from the battery section, then pull out or slide open the silicone bung over the fill port. Keep the bung somewhere clean.
• Step 3, fill: tilt the pod slightly and rest the bottle nozzle against the inside wall of the fill port. Squeeze slowly and fill to just below the maximum line, avoiding the central airflow tube. Do not overfill, because excess liquid floods the coil.
• Step 4, close and wipe: push the bung back in fully until it sits flush, wipe any spills from the pod, the contacts and the bottle, and close the cap until it clicks.
• Step 5, wait: let a new fill or a new coil soak for five to ten minutes so the wick is saturated. Skipping this is the most common cause of a burnt first draw.
• Step 6, prime: reinsert the pod and take two or three gentle draws without firing, if your device allows it, or take a couple of very short puffs at the lowest power setting.
• Step 7, vape: take slow draws of two to four seconds. On a draw-activated device simply inhale. On a button-fired device, press the button as you begin to inhale and release when you finish. Many devices switch on and off with five quick presses of the button, so check the manual.

Keep the airflow slot clear. Covering it with a finger or your lip reduces airflow and makes the vapour hotter and harsher. Hold the device upright when you are not using it, and avoid carrying it in a back pocket where body heat and pressure can push liquid out of the pod.

If you want to change flavour, empty the pod, rinse it under warm water, and let it dry completely before refilling. Do not submerge or rinse the battery section or the metal contacts. Replacing the coil at the same time gives the cleanest switch, because old flavour can linger in the wick for several fills.

On flights and at altitude, pressure changes can push liquid out of a full pod. Travel with the pod empty or only half full, keep the device upright and in a sealed bag, and check airline rules on carrying vapes and batteries, which are usually cabin-only and not permitted in the hold. Do not use the device on board.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with a refillable pod come down to a small number of causes. Work through the list below before assuming the liquid is at fault.

• Burnt or harsh taste: usually a worn coil, a pod that has run low, or power set too high. Refill, drop the power by a couple of watts, and replace the coil if the taste persists after a fresh fill and a proper soak.
• Dry hit or no vapour: check the pod level and the airflow slot. If the pod is full and you still get nothing, the coil may be flooded or the wick may be dry from rushed priming. Wait ten minutes, take a few gentle draws without firing, and try again.
• Leaking: commonly caused by overfilling, a bung that is not fully seated, a hairline crack in the pod or a temperature change. Wipe the pod and contacts, refill to a lower level and make sure the bung is flush. Replace the pod if it keeps leaking.
• Gurgling or spitting: condensation or a flooded coil. Remove the pod and blow gently through the mouthpiece to clear the airflow channel, wipe it dry, and let the device rest for a few minutes.
• Weak or fading flavour: either vaper's tongue, where your taste buds become used to a sweet flavour, or a coil nearing the end. Try a different flavour for a day, drink water and then come back. If the weak flavour persists on a fresh coil, check that the power setting is not too low.
• Too sweet: lower the power, take shorter draws and clean the nozzle and mouthpiece. If the sweetness still feels heavy, this flavour may not suit you.
• Throat irritation or coughing: often a sign that the strength or the power is too high, or that you are dehydrated. Drink water, lower the power or consider a lower strength.
• Lightheadedness, nausea or a racing heart: stop vaping, get some fresh air, sip water and eat something. If it keeps happening at this strength, move down to 10mg or 12mg. Seek medical advice if symptoms are severe or do not settle.
• Device does not fire: check the battery level, make sure the pod is fully seated, and clean the metal contacts with a dry cotton bud. If the device has a lock mode, check that it is not switched on.
• Liquid looks darker over time: some e-liquids darken naturally as flavourings oxidise and this is not a fault on its own. If it smells off, tastes sour or has separated, stop using it and dispose of it properly.

If a bottle arrives damaged, leaking, with a broken tamper seal or with a label that does not match what you ordered, do not use it. Keep the packaging, take clear photos and contact the shop straight away so it can be replaced or refunded. Problems with the hardware itself, such as a pod kit that will not charge, should go to the device's manufacturer or the shop that sold it under that device's warranty.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

Honest guidance helps more than a hard sell, so here is a plain view of who this liquid suits and who is better off elsewhere.

It is a sensible choice if you:

• Are an adult smoker or existing vaper who likes sweet, candy-style flavours.
• Are moving from disposables to a refillable pod kit and want a 20mg salt that feels familiar.
• Already own a pod device or small kit with a mesh or ceramic coil and want a straightforward flavour for it.
• Want a lower cost per millilitre than a sealed prefilled device offers.
• Like the idea of one bottle that lasts several days and gives you control over when you refill.

You should probably skip it if you:

• Have never smoked or vaped. Nicotine is addictive and there is no benefit in starting.
• Are under 18. It is illegal to sell nicotine products to anyone under that age in the UK.
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a heart condition and have not spoken to a doctor or pharmacist.
• Find 20mg disposables too strong. A 10mg or 12mg salt would suit you better.
• Dislike sweet flavours, or want tobacco, menthol or dry fruit profiles with little sugar.
• Use a high-wattage sub-ohm tank. This liquid is built for low power, and freebase juice at a low strength is a better match for that hardware.
• Want an ice or cooling effect. This flavour is sweet and tart without a cooling agent.
• Want a zero-effort device that you throw away. A refillable system involves filling, wiping, replacing coils and charging, and that does not suit everyone.

If you are unsure, start with a lower strength. It is easier to step up than to recover from a bottle that is stronger than you need, and it avoids the unpleasant first-day experience of too much nicotine.

Value for money and how it compares

Value with e-liquid comes down to cost per millilitre, how long a bottle lasts and what else you need to buy to use it. A 10ml bottle holds five times the liquid in a single 2ml disposable or prefilled pod. At typical UK shelf prices for 10ml salts, which generally sit in the low-to-mid single-digit pounds per bottle depending on brand and multi-buy deals, the cost per millilitre is a fraction of what sealed devices charge. Check the current price on the product listing, because offers change.

As an illustration using round numbers, not a quote: if a 10ml bottle costs about £4, that is roughly 40p per millilitre. A prefilled 2ml device or pod at £4 works out at £2 per millilitre. Against that you need to count the one-off cost of a pod kit, often in the £10 to £30 range, and replacement coils, typically a few pounds per pack. For someone vaping every day, the hardware pays for itself within a few weeks, and the saving continues after that.

There are also soft benefits. You can change flavour without buying another device. You can adjust strength by choosing a different bottle. And because the device is reusable and rechargeable, you generate less waste than with a sealed product that ends up in a drop-off bin after a few days.

Here is how this bottle sits against some other names in the UK salts market. These notes are about general positioning, not laboratory comparisons, and flavour is personal enough that your own taste should decide:

• IVG Salts: a very broad range at similar prices, with a lean towards layered fruit and dessert blends. Elux Hubbla Bubbla is a more direct candy profile, so it is simpler and less complex.
• Nasty Salt: a well-known 10ml range of fruit and ice flavours. It offers more icy variants than this bottle does, so if you want cooling, it may suit you better.
• Dinner Lady Salts: often more elaborate desserts and fruit blends, usually priced a little higher. Better if you want depth, less so if you want plain candy.
• Pod Salt: a premium-positioned range with a refined approach to flavour. It costs more per bottle, and the saving with Elux is a real one if you vape through bottles quickly.
• Bar Juice salts: a budget-friendly range with lots of fruit and sweet options. Comparable value, and the choice often comes down to which specific flavour you prefer.

On balance, this is a reasonably priced, easy-to-use sweet salt with a clear flavour identity. Its limits are worth stating: it is a single sweet profile, it has no cooling element, and it is a 20mg product that will be too strong for some people. If those fit what you want, it offers fair value. If they do not, one of the alternatives above may match your taste more closely.