18+ only. For existing adult nicotine users.
How to use nicotine pouches
A nicotine pouch is about as complicated as a plaster: put it in the right place, leave it alone, dispose of it properly. Here's the whole procedure, written by the people who make the product — no mystique, no padding.
Step by step
1. Pick the right strength. If you're new to pouches, start at Regular 6mg; regular users of other nicotine products typically sit at Strong 8mg or Extra Strong 11mg. The full logic is in our strength guide.
2. Take one pouch from the can. The pouch is used whole, as it comes — nothing to open, cut or prepare.
3. Place it under your upper lip. Tuck it between your lip and your gum, either side. It sits flat and stays put; there's nothing to hold in place.
4. Leave it alone — don't chew it. A light tingle in the first minute or two is normal and settles on its own. Keep the pouch in for up to 30 minutes; most people find their sweet spot around 15–20.
5. Dispose of it in the lid. Every Lumi can has a compartment in the lid for used pouches — pocket the empties until you pass a bin. Used pouches go in general waste, never down a toilet.
Storage
Cool, dry, out of direct sunlight — a drawer beats a car dashboard. Keep every can well out of reach of children and pets, and reseal the lid after each pouch.
FAQs
How long do you keep a nicotine pouch in?
Up to 30 minutes. Most users settle around 15–20 minutes — remove it sooner if you prefer. There's no obligation to run the clock.
Do you chew or suck nicotine pouches?
Neither. The pouch sits still under your upper lip and does its work on its own. Chewing achieves nothing except a shorter-lived pouch.
Where exactly does the pouch go?
Between your upper lip and gum, either side. Upper lip rather than lower — it sits more securely and less visibly there.
How do you dispose of a used pouch?
In the storage compartment built into the can's lid, then general waste. Not compost, not the toilet.
Which strength should a first-time user choose?
Regular 6mg. Move up the ladder only once you know how 6mg sits with you — the strength guide maps the whole range, and the 69p first-order trial lets you test several strengths for £6.90 total.
Shop all LUMI pouches — 99p a can · Strength guide · First-order trial · UK price guide