4.1
80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Liquid I.V.
4.1 • 2,551 Reviews
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Liquid I.V. reviews and discussion
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
I personally am not a fan of the taste of LiquidIV. I am a cyclist and drink Skratch almost every day (a similar product) and much prefer its taste. I think Liquid IV tastes almost medicinal.
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The overall taste of the product
The taste is great but after reading a bit more into the ingredients I decided to pass and go with healthier alternatives.
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A tweak of the ingredients may go a long way.
I mostly use this during and after working out and it’s fun to have a fun flavored beverage with added electrolytes, but honestly the cost wasn’t worth it to me and it has a ton of sugar
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Less sugar
4y ago
It mixes well and the flavors are good. It definitely helps with hydration after a long workout.
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The only downside is it’s a little pricey.
Saving grace after a night out! I love Liquid I.V for those moments where I need a boost of hydration. It is a little pricey, but the product is worth it.
My saviors after spin class! They are tasty and don't taste like medicine at all. I have seen a huge difference in my recovery after working out ever since I started taking Liquid IV
The strawberry smell is awful and lingers through the house for the whole day.
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I’m not convinced this product does anything but flavor water.
4y ago
Tastes horrific- will never drink again!
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Sounds good in theory but it was disgusting and could not get it down
4y ago
Has gluten in it!!! It’s labeled gluten free but I’ve had reactions to so many of them :(
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Needs to be labeled not gluten free or made to be gluten free.
Solid hangover aid! I put these in my bachelorette party favors to avoid hangovers and they did just that. Delicious flavors and easy packaging.
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I really love this but feel like it's on the pricier end. I buy them at Costco for a bit of savings, but would appreciate it more if it weren't as spendy.
Genuinely think this works for hangovers if you time it properly, drinking it the night of vs. the morning after.
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Definitely too much sugar, and would love more sustainable packaging.
Liquid IV is a bit pricey unless bought in bulk, but I've noticed a tangible improvement when using the product.
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There's much more sugar in the product than needed, both for taste and health, which keeps me from using it more
Most of the flavors I tried tasted artificial and too sugary- especially the strawberry one. I would prefer to just drink water instead.
4y ago
It's a compact solution that gives me the boost I need especially when I'm out on hikes or have done some strenuous activity and I need to replenish with some electrolytes. I find that the little packets are really handy to carry around in my backpack so I can make my drink really quickly in my water bottle if need be.
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My personal favorite is the lemon lime flavor but I hope they come out with more flavors!
It's fine, but the flavors are way too potent and sweet.
I would say it’s fine. A solid 4/5. Lemon lime flavor is not it for me, but the other ones are good! Personally, this product isn’t a daily need but if you’re doing some sort of endurance exercise or recovering from a hangover 😵 lol, then these are nice to have on hand.
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Lemon lime flavor.
4y ago
This product claims to be Gluten Free but has been found to contain gluten. This is unsafe and calls the quality control of this product/company into question. Likewise, their response to this issue was subpar.
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Quality control of ingredients and contamination
I love this brand! The flavors don't taste fake at all, and they actually hydrate you. I quickly chugged one right before working out after a night out and it saved me.
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More flavors!
These are a great quick boost of hydration - perfect for traveling, sports, or after a night out. Most of the flavors are super tasty.
Liquid IV is tasty and best for after workouts. I’ve taken it backpacking and it sustains energy levels all day.