What is a Vape Juice?
Vape juice is a special liquid that goes inside vapes. When someone uses a vape, the liquid gets heated up and turns into a mist or vapor that they breathe in. It usually has flavor, nicotine (which is a chemical that can make people want to keep using it), and other stuff to help make the vapor.
What is in Vape Juice?
Vape juice has a few main things in it:
- Flavor (like candy or fruit)
- Nicotine (a chemical that can make people want more)
- Liquids to help make the smoke-looking vapor (like vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol)
Vegetable glycerin is a thick, sweet liquid made from plants. It helps make big clouds of vapor.
Propylene glycol is a thinner liquid. It helps carry the flavor and gives a little throat hit (a small feeling in your throat when you breathe it in).
Vape Juice Brands
There are many vape juice brands in the U.S., but some are more popular than others. Here are a few big names:
- Pod Juice – One of the top brands. A super popular flavor is Jewel Mint, which tastes cool and minty.
- Naked 100 – Known for fruity and smooth flavors.
- Juice Head – Famous for strong, fruit-like tastes.
- Coastal Clouds – Offers lots of tropical and dessert-style flavors.
Vape Juice Flavors
Vape juice comes in many flavors, like:
- 🍓 Fruity – like strawberry, mango, watermelon, or apple
- 🍰 Dessert – like vanilla, custard, donut, or ice cream
- ☕ Drink-inspired – like coffee, soda, or slushie
- 🌿 Minty/Fresh – like mint or menthol
- 🚬 Tobacco – tastes like cigarettes or cigars
Types of Vape Juice
- 🧂 Salt Nic Vape Juice – Has nicotine salts, hits stronger, often used in smaller vapes
- 🔽 Low Nicotine Vape Juice – Has less nicotine, for lighter use
- 🚫 Nicotine-Free Vape Juice – Has 0 nicotine, just flavor
- 😶 Flavorless Vape Juice – No taste at all, just vapor
- 💨 High VG Vape Juice – More vegetable glycerin (VG), makes big clouds
- 🔥 High PG Vape Juice – More propylene glycol (PG), gives stronger flavor and throat feel
🧂 Nicotine Strengths Available
- 0mg (no nicotine)
- 3mg / 6mg (low)
- 12mg+ (high)
- Up to 50mg for nicotine salt juices
📦 Bottle Sizes
- 30ml (common for salt nic)
- 60ml / 100ml / 120ml for regular freebase juices
👑 Popular Brands to Look Out For
- Beard Vape Co
- Candy King
- Naked 100
- Juice Head
- Vapetasia
- Sadboy
- GLAS
- Pachamama
FAQs about Vape Juice
1️⃣ Does vape juice have sugar?
Not exactly. Vape juice doesn’t contain real sugar like in candy, but some ingredients (like vegetable glycerin) are sweet-tasting. These don’t cause tooth decay, but they can still gunk up vape coils.
2️⃣ Does vape juice expire?
Yes. Most vape juice lasts about 1 to 2 years. Look for an expiration date on the bottle. Over time, the flavor, color, and nicotine strength can change.
3️⃣ Does vape juice go bad?
It can. Even if it hasn’t “expired,” vape juice can go bad if:
- It's been left in heat or sunlight ☀️
- The color darkens a lot
- It smells weird or tastes off
- The liquid separates and doesn’t mix again when shaken
If that happens — time to toss it.
4️⃣ Can you mix vape juice?
Yes, you can! Many vapers mix:
- Different flavors to make new combos 🍓🍫
- Or nicotine levels to adjust strength — but be careful not to mix salt nic with freebase unless you know what you're doing. Always shake well and test in small amounts first.
5️⃣ How to make your own vape juice?
DIY vape juice needs:
- VG (Vegetable Glycerin)
- PG (Propylene Glycol)
- Flavor concentrates (special for vaping)
- Nicotine (optional and must be handled carefully!)
You mix them in the right ratios (like 70/30 VG/PG), let the juice steep (sit for flavor to develop), and bottle it. But safety matters — always use gloves, scales, and clean tools.