Liquid I.V. reviews and discussion

4.1

80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Fast-acting hydration boost
  • Convenient travel-friendly packets
  • Wide, crowd-pleasing flavors
  • Smooth, easy dissolving powder
  • Overly sweet flavor profiles
  • Noticeable salty aftertaste
  • High sugar and sodium content
  • Occasional clumping texture

Liquid I.V. earns strong reviews for fast, noticeable hydration—especially after workouts, heat, travel, or a night out—while convenient single-serve packets and broad flavor variety (standouts include Lemon Lime, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Watermelon, Golden Cherry) make it easy to use. Reviews also flag consistent drawbacks: many flavors taste overly sweet or salty, some feel thick or artificial, and the added sugar and sodium (with a newer sugar‑free line noted) are frequent concerns; mixing can clump and flavor hit-or-miss. Overall, the brand is effective but polarizing on taste and ingredients.

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2,552 reviews and posts

  • It does what it’s suppose to do. *Hydrate* Especially, if you’re not feeling well, if you need a pick me up, or after exercising.

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    The flavor/taste is not appealing and I don’t know if that can be fixed. It reminds of the stuff you drink for a colonoscopy.

  • Tried Liquid IV because it was on sale at Whole Foods and it was just okay. Had it the night before drinking and I think it did help with the post-drinking fog, but having to drink it was a task. I had lemon lime, but I feel like I'd like the other flavors more. I do like the slim packaging, through; it's easy to carry on the go.

  • My family has box upon box of Liquid IV on hand at all times. My brother is an athlete and regularly uses this during practices and games. I prefer this as a hangover cure. Super tasty and such a lifesaver.

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    More flavors would be amazing!

  • This is my life hack for everything— when i'm in need of hydration, when I'm craving a fun drink, when I'm traveling, when I got my COVID vaccines to counteract symptoms, etc. I always have one on me and these have changed my life.

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    Price is high.

  • During summer I tend to get headaches from the heat so I decided to try out Liquid IV and it truly made a difference. I love packing a few when we travel, when I'm going out, or when I'm outside all day. Sometimes I use half a packet and it gives my water just a little bit of flavor and it motivates me to drink more water too.

  • Does what it needs to. Compact. Easy messaging.

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    Don't care for the taste. I would like them to offer a flavor that is flavorLESS.

  • I absolutely love Liquid IV. For everyday use and for hangovers. I swear when you are hungover liquid IV actually changes my entire day. My favorite flavor is cotton candy but i also love the lemon lime.

  • Love these for my giant water bottle because they are larger sized and have some extra sweetness compared to other brands I’ve tested.

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    Nothing. Big fan.

  • I like this product. The packaging is good and efficient. I wish they had a flavorless one. I’m not a fan of the flavors. I have less of a desire to add the Liquid IV because of the flavoring.

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    The flavors. For those who don’t mind them, I’m sure they like it but I would prefer if they had a flavorless version.

  • It’s amazing product, help you a lot in so hot days , lemon and passion fruit are my favorite.

  • Great concept but not so clean ingredients. Artificial sugar?

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  • I love these! I tried the hydration multiplier + immune support in tangerine and it helped me to stay hydrated over summer and also tasted very good! I like how it comes in little packets so you can keep them in your purse for on-the-go stuff.

  • Love the taste, but does have a lot of sugar. Love the easy packagingz

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    Less sugar

  • Great flavours and help keep you super hydrated. A whole packet can be very sweet - Sometimes I split them over two bottles of water.

  • I tried the tangerine and the flavor was very hard to get down. It did help with hangovers though

  • this stuff is a LIFESAVER. some days i feel like no matter how much water I drink, I can never feel fully hydrated. one of these feels like ive had 8 waterbottles all at once. it's VERY sugary/salty so I definintely dilute it a bit, but I feel much less bloated than if i were to have a gatorade

  • I freaking LOVE Liquid IV! I use one every day and it's so refreshing.

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  • I thought it was just okay! I love the concept of liquid IV and that it's packed with electrolytes, but I didn't love the flavor. I drink this when I have parties and know I'm going to be drinking for the extra hydration, but it isn't for me on the daily.

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    I think the flavors could be more enjoyable.

  • It seemed to help keep me hydrated but it tasted very artificial.

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    The flavor could be improved.

  • These are perfect for those long days and nights where you just aren’t feeling all there and just need something to boost you from the inside. Down one right before a bike ride and I’m energized!

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    Packaging could be a little more grabbing