Will reorder
Not too strong, not too mild — just right. Good for all day use without being overpowering.
MixThe Sweet Strawberry Mix Lab Salts 10mg by Mix in Sweet Strawberry at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.
Mix Lab Salts 10mg Sweet Strawberry is a nicotine salt e-liquid from the Mix brand, sold in a 10ml bottle and built around a single, easy-to-read flavour: ripe strawberry with a sweet finish. It is a refill product rather than a disposable, which means you pour it into a pod or tank on a compatible device and vape it at your own pace. This page walks through what to expect, how it behaves in different hardware, and who is likely to get on with it.
Nicotine salts are made by combining nicotine with an acid, commonly benzoic acid, which lowers the pH of the liquid. The practical result is a smoother throat feel at a given strength than a traditional freebase liquid, plus a quicker, more cigarette-like nicotine hit. That is why salts are normally sold at strengths such as 10mg/ml and 20mg/ml, rather than the 3mg or 6mg you see on freebase bottles. A 10mg/ml salt is a deliberate middle ground: noticeably more satisfying than a low-strength freebase, but gentler than the top of the legal range.
Key facts at a glance:
It helps to understand the UK rules around this kind of product. Nicotine e-liquid in the UK is capped at 20mg/ml, bottles are limited to 10ml, and packaging must be child-resistant, tamper-evident and carry a health warning. Products must also be notified to the MHRA before they can be sold. The same 20mg/ml ceiling applies to disposables, which were also restricted to a 2ml tank before single-use vapes were banned from sale in the UK in June 2025. That ban is one reason refillable pod kits and nic salt bottles like this one have become the normal route for adult smokers who want a simple, flavoured product without throwing a device away after a few days.
At 10mg/ml, this liquid sits exactly halfway up the permitted range. If you are moving from a 20mg disposable and want to ease down, it is a sensible next step. If you are a lighter smoker or already vape at low strengths, it can feel substantial enough on its own. Either way, treat it as a product for adults who already use nicotine, not a casual flavour to try for fun.
E-liquid does not have a puff count printed on the box in the way a disposable does, so the honest way to talk about performance is in terms of how much liquid you use and what the liquid delivers per puff. As a rough planning figure, a 10ml bottle of nic salt in a typical MTL pod kit will give somewhere between 1,500 and 3,000 puffs. That is an estimate rather than a lab measurement, and your own number will move with your device, your wattage and how long you hold each draw.
Several things push that number up or down:
In terms of vapour, nic salt liquids are not designed for huge clouds. They are meant to be vaped at lower power on small coils, which produces a moderate, dense vapour rather than the billowing output of a sub-ohm setup. If you are used to a disposable, the vapour volume will feel familiar. If you are coming from a big sub-ohm tank, it will feel restrained, and that is by design because the nicotine is doing the work rather than the cloud.
The throat hit at 10mg/ml is gentle to moderate. Because the liquid is a salt, the nicotine arrives smoothly rather than scratching at the back of the throat. Many people describe 10mg as a level where a handful of puffs takes the edge off a craving without leaving them lightheaded, although a heavier smoker may find they need to puff more often than they would at 20mg.
Nicotine delivery is the main performance measure for a salt. Salts are absorbed faster than freebase nicotine, so the effect tends to be felt within the first few puffs. That quicker uptake is helpful for people trying to stay off cigarettes, but it also means you should pace yourself. If you notice dizziness, nausea or a racing heart, put the device down and wait. A small number of well-spaced puffs is more sensible than a long session.
Consistency from the first fill to the last is generally good as long as the coil is fresh and properly wetted. If the flavour fades towards the end of a pod, that is almost always a coil or priming issue rather than a problem with the liquid, and the troubleshooting section below covers how to deal with it.
The name tells you most of what you need to know: this is a sweet strawberry. The profile leans towards a confectionery-style strawberry rather than a tart, seedy, just-picked punnet. On the inhale you can expect a rounded red berry note with a jammy sweetness, and on the exhale the sweetness lingers for a moment before fading cleanly. There is no menthol or ice layer, so there is no cooling sensation on the throat or tongue.
It helps to set expectations by breaking the flavour into stages:
Sweet single-fruit liquids work well when the fruit is clear and not buried under sweetener. A strawberry flavour like this one is easiest to enjoy at modest power, where the coil is warm rather than hot. Push the wattage up and sweet notes can become syrupy or slightly caramelised, which flattens the fruit. If the flavour seems muddy, dropping the power by a watt or two is the quickest fix.
Temperature matters for flavour too. A cooler vape from a well-wetted coil keeps the strawberry bright. A hot, dry vape smothers it and can introduce a burnt note that has nothing to do with the recipe. Letting the coil recover for a few seconds between puffs makes a noticeable difference.
Who will like it? People who enjoy dessert-style sweets, strawberry sweets, fruit drinks and bakery flavours usually respond well to this kind of profile. Who might not? If you prefer sharp, sour fruit, creamy desserts or heavy ice, a plain sweet strawberry may feel simple. That simplicity is also its strength, because a single-note flavour is easy to vape all day without it becoming tiring in the way some complex blends do.
One last practical point on taste. Everyone gets palate fatigue, sometimes called vaper's tongue, where a familiar flavour seems to disappear. If your strawberry suddenly tastes dull, switch to a different flavour for a day, drink water, and come back to it. The liquid has not changed, but your taste buds needed a reset.
Because this is an e-liquid, the build quality that matters is the bottle, the cap and the label rather than a device shell. Nicotine e-liquid in the UK has to come in a bottle that is no larger than 10ml, and the packaging has to meet specific safety rules. In practice that means a plastic bottle with a narrow nozzle, a child-resistant cap and a tamper-evident seal around the neck.
Here is what to check when your bottle arrives:
The thin nozzle is worth a note. Many modern pod kits have fill ports that are only a few millimetres wide, and a fat nozzle simply will not fit. A slim tip means you can fill a pod accurately and without covering your fingers in liquid. Squeeze gently rather than hard, because a sudden burst of liquid can flood the pod and cause leaks later.
Storage is part of build quality too. Nicotine salt liquids last longest when they are kept upright, tightly capped, away from direct sunlight and away from heat sources. A cupboard or drawer at room temperature is ideal. Leaving a bottle on a sunny windowsill or in a hot car can darken the liquid, change the flavour and shorten its usable life. As a general guide, an unopened bottle stays in good condition for many months, and once opened it is sensible to use it within a few months for the sharpest flavour.
Keep every bottle out of reach of children and pets. Nicotine liquid is toxic if swallowed or if it gets on bare skin in quantity. If a spill happens, wipe it up with a paper towel and wash your hands with soap and water. If any liquid is swallowed, or you feel unwell after skin contact, seek medical help straight away and take the bottle with you.
A bottle of e-liquid has no battery of its own, so the battery and charging story belongs to the device you pair it with. Because the product is a 10mg/ml salt, the ideal partner is a small, low-power refillable pod kit rather than a large box mod. Most pod kits suited to nic salts carry a battery of roughly 400mAh to 1,000mAh and fire at somewhere between 8W and 20W.
As a rough guide to battery and device matching:
Charging is simple. Most current devices charge over USB-C, and a full charge from empty typically takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on battery size. Use the cable that came with the device or a reputable replacement, and plug into a standard 5V phone-style charger or a computer port. Avoid cheap unbranded chargers and avoid fast-charge bricks that were not designed for small lithium cells.
Good charging habits keep a battery healthy and safe:
When a pod kit eventually reaches the end of its life, do not put it in a household bin. Lithium batteries can ignite inside bin lorries and recycling plants. In the UK you can drop a vape device at many household waste recycling centres, and shops that sell vaping products are expected to take back used devices. The Recycle Your Electricals postcode finder on the web is a quick way to find a nearby drop-off point. Empty e-liquid bottles can often go into plastic recycling once they are fully empty, but check your local council because rules vary.
Finally, keep your device clean. Dirty charging contacts, a pod that is not seated properly and residue on the battery connector are common reasons a device seems to have a flat battery when it does not. A dry cotton bud wiped across the contacts fixes more problems than people expect.
The coil is where the liquid becomes vapour, and choosing the right one has a bigger effect on how this strawberry tastes than almost any other decision. Nicotine salts are formulated for coils with a resistance of roughly 0.6 to 1.2 ohms, run at low to moderate power. Sub-ohm coils in the 0.15 to 0.3 ohm range are built for freebase liquids at low strengths and will burn through a salt, deliver far more nicotine per puff than intended and produce a harsh, wasteful vape.
The two main coil types you will meet in pod devices are:
Mesh is often the better match for a fruit flavour such as strawberry because it vaporises the liquid across a wider area instead of concentrating heat in one spot. That reduces the chance of hot spots, which are what cause burnt notes and scorched cotton. The trade-off is that a mesh coil in a 0.6 ohm configuration can use liquid faster, so a 10ml bottle may not last quite as long.
For power, a sensible starting point is the middle of the range printed on the coil. Many coils are marked something like 10 to 14W. Start near the lower end, take a few puffs, and raise the power in small steps only if the flavour feels thin. Going past the top of the range does not improve flavour and usually shortens coil life.
Coil life is where sweet liquids can be hard on hardware. Sugary flavourings leave a film on the coil as they heat, which is why a coil that tasted bright on day one can taste flat after a week or two. As a rough guide, expect a coil to last between one and two weeks of daily use with a sweet liquid like this, and sooner if you vape at higher power or chain vape. Signs it needs replacing include a burnt or sour taste, reduced vapour and a gurgling or crackling sound.
When you fit a new coil, give it time to wet before you fire it. A dry cotton wick burns in seconds, and that single mistake ruins more coils than anything else. Priming and patience are covered in the how-to-use section below.
Choosing the right strength is the most important decision when buying any nicotine product. Too weak and you will keep reaching for the device and may drift back to cigarettes. Too strong and you may feel unwell. The general idea behind 10mg/ml is that it suits people who want something between a light and a strong hit.
These are rule-of-thumb starting points, not medical advice:
Remember the UK maximum for nicotine e-liquid, and for disposables when they were still sold, is 20mg/ml. A 10mg/ml bottle is therefore half the permitted ceiling. Equally important is how you vape. A salt in a low-wattage device delivers less nicotine per puff than the same salt pushed hard, so the same 10mg bottle can feel different in different hardware.
Signs that your strength may be too high include dizziness, nausea, headaches, a racing heart, hiccups, a harsh burning throat and feeling jittery. If that happens, stop, take fresh air, sip water and wait before deciding whether to use a lower strength or fewer puffs. Signs the strength may be too low include constant puffing, strong cravings within an hour or two, irritability and finding yourself reaching for cigarettes again.
If your goal is to stop smoking, you do not need to guess alone. The NHS offers free local stop smoking services in many areas, and pharmacists can talk through nicotine levels and alternatives. Vaping is intended for adults who already smoke or use nicotine. If you do not smoke, there is no reason to start, and nicotine is addictive. It should also not be sold to anyone under 18, and anyone who is pregnant, has a heart condition or takes regular medication should speak to a health professional before using any nicotine product.
Finally, avoid mixing strengths on the fly unless you understand the maths. Adding a 20mg salt to a 10mg salt gives roughly 15mg, but blending liquids in a pod can also change flavour balance. It is simpler to buy the strength you need.
This liquid fits a fairly specific type of adult user. It is a good match for people who want an easy fruit flavour, a smoother nicotine hit than a freebase, and a modest strength that does not feel overpowering.
You are likely to get on with it if you are:
It may not suit you if you are:
A word on switching from cigarettes. Many smokers find the first few days the hardest. Your body is adjusting to a different way of getting nicotine, and the hand-to-mouth habit is a big part of the pull. It is normal to puff more often at first than you will in a fortnight. If you can, plan a few easier days, keep the device charged and filled, and keep your cigarettes out of reach.
Finally, think about practicalities. If you are on the move a lot and want something simple, a small pod kit and a single 10ml bottle in a bag is about as portable as vaping gets. If you prefer to leave everything at home and vape on the sofa, a larger battery and a second bottle are worth having so you do not run out. Either way, this is a product designed for repeat refills, so it makes sense to check that your device accepts salt-strength liquid before you buy.
Using a refillable pod kit is easy once you have done it a few times. These steps apply to most pod devices that fill through a small side or top port, but always read your device manual because designs differ.
A simple filling routine:
When you start vaping, use the lowest power setting that gives you a good flavour. Take slow, steady mouth-to-lung draws of two to three seconds, pull the vapour into your mouth first, pause briefly, then inhale. Long, forceful pulls are not necessary with a salt and they use liquid quickly. Give the coil a few seconds between puffs so it can re-wet.
A few habits make a big difference to how pleasant the vape is:
Finally, learn to pace yourself. A salt at 10mg/ml delivers nicotine quickly, so a few puffs on the hour is often plenty compared with the constant puffing some people fall into with a lower-strength freebase. If you find yourself vaping continuously, you may be better with 20mg/ml and fewer, more satisfying puffs.
Most problems with a refillable pod setup come down to a short list of causes: a dry or tired coil, too much power, overfilling or poor contact. Work through the checklist below before deciding that the liquid or the device is faulty.
If a pod keeps flooding, the coil may have a damaged wick or the pod may have a defect. Replace it with a new one and see whether the problem continues. If the new pod works properly, the old one was the fault. If the problem comes back, check your filling technique and try filling more slowly.
If a device becomes hot to the touch, produces smoke, smells of burning, or the battery swells, stop using it at once, unplug it and put it somewhere safe and non-flammable, such as outdoors on a concrete surface. Do not try to charge or repair it. Contact the manufacturer or retailer and arrange safe disposal through a recycling point.
For problems with the liquid itself, such as an unusual smell, an odd colour or a damaged seal when it arrives, stop using it and contact the seller with your order number and batch code from the bottle label.
Value in vaping comes down to cost per millilitre, how long that millilitre lasts, and what it costs to run the device. A nic salt bottle in this category usually sells for a few pounds per 10ml, so check the price on the product page for the current figure. What matters more than the headline price is how many days of use you get from it.
A rough way to work this out for your own use:
Compared with disposables, refillable pods work out cheaper over time because you are not buying a new battery and plastic body with every few millilitres. A disposable used to contain a 2ml tank at a price of several pounds, which made the cost per millilitre very high. A 10ml bottle of nic salt gives five times as much liquid for a price that is typically close to a single disposable, and you can keep using the same device.
Running costs to factor in:
There are also hidden savings in a lower-waste product. Because you refill rather than replace, you throw away less plastic and fewer batteries. Empty bottles can often go for plastic recycling, and a worn-out device can go to a proper electrical recycling point rather than the bin. That is better for the environment than the cycle of buying and binning disposables.
Is it good value for you? If you vape at moderate levels and use a pod kit, yes, because the bottle goes a long way and the flavour is consistent from bottle to bottle. If you would rather not deal with refilling, coils and charging, the trade-off between convenience and cost may not suit you. In that case, there are pre-filled pod systems, though the cost per millilitre is usually higher.
Strawberry is among the most crowded flavour categories in vaping, and Mix Lab Salts Sweet Strawberry is one of many options. A fair comparison is more useful than a sales pitch, so here is how it stacks up against the main alternatives, based on category behaviour rather than claims about specific rivals.
Against other 10mg nic salts: strawberry nic salts from various brands share the same basic structure: a sweet fruit note on a smooth salt base at a modest strength. Differences come down to how candy-like or fresh the fruit is, how much sweetener is used and how long the aftertaste lasts. This one leans sweet and confectionery-style. If you prefer a tart or slightly sour strawberry, or a strawberry with ice, a rival may suit you better. The only way to be sure is to try a bottle, which at this price is a low-risk test.
Against the 20mg version of the same range: the flavour should taste the same, but 20mg/ml gives a stronger hit and a more noticeable throat feel. If 10mg leaves you chasing cravings, 20mg is the logical step. If 20mg ever makes you feel unwell, 10mg is the logical step down.
Against freebase shortfills: shortfills are bigger bottles, usually 50ml or 100ml, sold without nicotine and designed for sub-ohm tanks. They are cheaper per millilitre, produce bigger clouds and have a more relaxed nicotine delivery if you add shots. They are not suited to small pod kits. If you want a pocketable, discreet setup, a nic salt is the better match. If you want clouds and flavour at low cost, a shortfill is more appropriate.
Against disposables: the old disposable vapes were convenient but wasteful, and single-use vapes can no longer be sold in the UK. Compared with the rechargeable pre-filled alternatives that replaced them, a refillable salt is cheaper to run and has more flavour choice, but needs a bit more effort.
Against pre-filled pods: closed-system pods click in and out with no filling, which suits people who want zero fuss. A bottle gives you more flexibility, lower running costs and a choice of flavours, but you must fill the pod yourself and accept some risk of spills.
Overall, this is a sensible, straightforward strawberry salt for a refillable pod kit. It is not a complex or unusual blend, it is not strong enough for a heavy smoker's first week, and it does not offer a cooling finish. If you want an easy, sweet, single-flavour liquid at a mid-range strength, it does what it says on the bottle.
| Brand | Mix |
|---|---|
| Product type | E-Liquid |
| Nicotine strength | 20mg |
| Available flavours | 1 (Sweet Strawberry) |
| Price | £1.05 |
| Availability | In stock — same-day dispatch |
| Compliance | UK TPD-compliant, MHRA-registered |
Mix e-liquids and devices cover a value-tier range of fruit and menthol builds.
As a rule of thumb, 10mg/ml suits lighter smokers and people stepping down from 20mg, while heavier smokers often start at 20mg/ml, which is the UK maximum. If you feel dizzy or nauseous, drop to a lower strength or take fewer puffs. If cravings return within an hour or two, a higher strength may suit you better.
The liquid itself has no battery, so you charge the pod device you use it with, usually by USB-C. A typical pod kit takes 45 to 90 minutes to charge fully and lasts around a day of moderate use. Do not charge unattended or overnight, and take worn-out devices to a recycling drop-off point rather than the household bin.
Mix Lab Salts is a range with several fruit and sweet flavours, and many of them are available in more than one nicotine strength. Check the Mix brand page on our site to see what is currently in stock. If you like this one but want a stronger or lighter hit, look for the same flavour in a different strength.
It depends on your device and habits, but a 10ml bottle commonly gives between 1,500 and 3,000 puffs in a typical pod kit. For a moderate user that works out at around five to ten days. Higher wattage, longer draws and chain vaping all use liquid faster.
Yes for most regular vapers, because a 10ml bottle holds five times the liquid of the old 2ml disposable tank and you keep reusing the same device. You do need to budget for replacement coils or pods and a one-off cost for the kit. Over a month or more, refillable use is usually the cheaper route.
It is intended for adult smokers and existing nicotine users who want a sweet, smooth strawberry salt in a low-power pod kit. It is not suitable for non-smokers, anyone under 18, or people who are pregnant or have heart conditions without medical advice. It is also the wrong liquid for sub-ohm tanks.
It is not recommended. Nic salts are made for low-power devices with coils around 0.6 to 1.2 ohms, and a sub-ohm setup will deliver far more nicotine per puff than intended, with a harsh feel and rapid liquid use. Stick to pod kits and MTL devices.
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E-liquid is a consumable, so we cannot normally accept returns on opened bottles for hygiene and safety reasons. If your bottle arrives damaged, leaking or with a broken tamper-evident seal, contact us with your order number and photos and we will put it right. Your statutory consumer rights are not affected.
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Not too strong, not too mild — just right. Good for all day use without being overpowering.
Been using this every day for a couple of weeks now. Lasts well, no issues with leaks or anything.
Smooth throat hit, no coughing fits. Perfect strength for what I was after. Will buy more.
Fast delivery, genuine product, fair price. What more can I say? Already recommended to friends.
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