Lips snus is a mini nicotine pouch line produced by Nikotabako in Sweden, designed for users who want a discreet portion that disappears under the lip. Each pouch weighs 0.5 g, half the weight of a standard slim, and delivers between 6 mg and 12 mg of nicotine depending on the variant. The can is flat and credit-card sized, 65 mm in diameter and only 8 mm thick, slipping easily into a jeans coin pocket or a clutch bag.
The range rolls out in six flavours: Mint, Blueberry, Cola, Watermelon, Green Apple and Coffee. All variants use the same base fabric: a three-layer fleece that is 0.15 mm thick and soft enough to wear during two-hour Zoom calls. Micro-perforations start at 600 holes per cm², lower than heavy-duty slim portions, so nicotine releases more slowly and drip stays under 0.01 ml per pouch. This low-drip feature keeps the throat hit gentle, making lips snus popular among newcomers who find regular snus too wet.
Nicotine uptake follows a gentle curve
Blood samples show 1.5 ng/ml after five minutes, rising to 6 ng/ml at the 20-minute mark and plateauing for 30 minutes. The gradual slope prevents the spike-and-crash pattern that 14 mg portions can create. Users who switch from regular snus to lips snus often double the number of portions per day but report steadier alertness and less gum irritation.
Manufacturing runs on a four-week cycle. Batches are limited to 40 000 cans to keep stock fresh. Every lot is stored at 4 °C for 48 hours after sealing, locking in moisture and flavour. A batch code printed under the lid lets buyers check production date and lab sheet online. Moisture content is 38 %, lower than average loose snus but higher than dry nicotine pouches, giving lips snus a semi-moist feel that is ready to use without hydration.
Environmental specs match the compact format. The tin contains 55 % recycled HDPE and weighs only 9 g empty, cutting plastic use by 30 % compared with regular snus cans. Mini pouches reduce cellulose fibre per dose by 40 %, so a 20-can monthly habit generates 90 g less waste per year. The flat design stacks efficiently in shipping boxes, allowing 1 200 cans per pallet instead of 800, which lowers transport emissions by 25 %.
Price sits at €3.90 per can inside the EU and 39 SEK in Sweden. Bulk packs of ten cans drop the unit cost to €3.10, a saving that appeals to commuters who keep one roll at work and another in the car. Online stores ship lips snus as a tobacco-free product, so most parcels clear customs within 24 hours, whereas regular snus may spend 48 hours in excise processing.
User feedback highlights discretion
The 0.5 g weight means no bulge under the lip, so speech remains clear during customer calls. Coffee drinkers enjoy the Cola and Coffee variants because the small size does not interfere with sipping, and the low drip prevents dilution of the brew. Vapers who want a nicotine option in no-vape zones rotate lips snus every 45 minutes, finding the 6 mg variant enough to keep cravings down without overloading.
Storage rules are simple. Keep lips snus below 20 °C and away from direct sunlight. The flat can lid is airtight, so portions stay fresh for eight weeks after opening, twice the life of loose snus. Freezer storage is possible but not necessary; the semi-moist grind does not freeze solid, and thawing can create condensation that softens the fleece.
Whether you need a pocket-friendly option for long flights or a discreet portion during client meetings, lips snus offers 6–12 mg of nicotine in a mini format that hides completely under the lip while delivering steady flavour and minimal drip.