By Lachlan Maskell, Co-founder, Fluence Published 05/07/2026
Let's get the awkward part out of the way first: Fluence makes nasal strips, and this guide is published on our site. You should factor that in while you read.
Here is how we have tried to keep it fair. Every competitor spec and price in this guide comes from that brand's own public website, checked at the time of writing, with a note for our editor to re-verify before publishing. We have not invented rankings, we do not use affiliate links, and where another brand is genuinely the better pick for your situation, we say so. Several of the brands below are good products made by good Australian companies. We would rather you buy the right strip than just buy ours.
How we compared nasal strips
We looked at six options Australians actually search for and buy in 2026: Breathe Right, RhinoGear, Nozey, GOAT, Mute and Fluence. For each one we compared:
- Price and pack size, using the brand's own published pricing in AUD
- Strip type and format
- Notable features the brand itself claims
- Who the product seems best suited to
What we did not do: rank products on "effectiveness". Nobody, including us, has head-to-head clinical data comparing these specific brands, and we will not pretend otherwise. Individual results vary with every product in this category.
One more thing before the table. Nasal strips are a mechanical aid for airflow through the nose. They do not treat medical conditions, and they do not treat sleep apnoea. If you snore loudly most nights, wake gasping, or someone has noticed pauses in your breathing during sleep, see your doctor before spending money on any product here.
Comparison table: nasal strips in Australia 2026
| Brand | Price (AUD) | Pack size | Type | Notable features (brand's own claims) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluence | $24.99, 2-Pack $44.99, subscription $19.99/mo | 30 strips | External spring-action strip | Designed for up to 12 hours of wear, sweat-resistant, drug-free, hypoallergenic materials, medical-grade adhesive, designed and tested in Australia |
| Breathe Right | Varies by retailer and pack | 10, 30 or 44 strips | External spring-action strip | Drug-free, "spring-like" bands, temporary relief of congestion from colds and allergies |
| RhinoGear | $24.99 | 30 strips | External strip | Drug-free, hypoallergenic, latex-free, Australian-owned, displays TGA listing ARTG 508285 |
| Nozey Night Strips | $19.99 | 30 strips | External strip | Two sizes in every pack, drug-free, 30-night trial, Sydney dispatch, Australian owned |
| GOAT | $35.00 (thegoatco.au) | 30 strips | External strip (black) | Black strips positioned for sport and lifestyle |
| Mute | Varies by size and retailer | 3 dilators per pack, each reusable up to 10 uses | Internal nasal dilator (not a strip) | Reusable, three sizes, adjustable fit, sold in pharmacies |
Fluence pricing was re-checked 24/07/2026 against our product page. Competitor prices were taken from each brand's own site and are re-verified by our editor before publishing. Retail prices move around, so always check the current listing.
What do nasal strips actually do?
External nasal strips use flexible spring-like bands with adhesive backing. You place the strip across the soft part of your nose, the bands try to straighten, and that gentle lifting action pulls the nostril walls outward. That can make it feel physically easier to move air through your nose.
That is the whole mechanism. It is drug-free and non-invasive, which is why strips appeal to people who want to avoid sprays or medication. It is also why strips have limits: they support airflow through the nose, and nothing else. We cover the mechanism in more detail in our guide to whether nasal strips work: Do nasal strips work? What the evidence shows
Brand by brand: the honest rundown
Breathe Right: the pharmacy default
Breathe Right, owned by Haleon, is the brand most Australians have actually heard of, and the one you are most likely to find on a shelf tonight. Their own site describes drug-free strips with flexible "spring-like" bands that gently open the nasal passages, positioned around temporary relief of congestion from colds and allergies, and reducing snoring.
Honest assessment: decades of brand history, wide retail availability, and multiple variants (clear regular, clear large, tan and extra strength) in 10, 30 and 44-strip packs at major pharmacies including Chemist Warehouse. If you want to try a nasal strip today without waiting for shipping, this is the practical choice. Per-strip cost at retail is often competitive, though it varies by store and promotion.
RhinoGear: the Australian all-rounder
RhinoGear is a Queensland-based, Australian-owned brand selling nasal strips and mouth tape. Their 30-pack sells for $24.99 on their site. They market their strips as drug-free, hypoallergenic and latex-free, and they display a TGA listing (ARTG 508285) in their site footer.
Honest assessment: a polished direct-to-consumer operation with a broad content library and a strips-plus-mouth-tape bundle. If you want one Australian brand for both strips and mouth tape, they have built for exactly that.
Nozey: the budget-friendly pick with the biggest review base
Nozey is a Sydney-based, Australian-owned brand with a wide range: Night Strips ($19.99 for 30), XGrip for extra hold ($23.99), Active Strips Pro for training ($25.99) and the Nozey Pro line ($25.99). Their bestselling Night Strips alone display more than 600 reviews at 4.7 stars on their site, plus a 30-night trial and free size swaps.
Honest assessment: at $19.99 for 30 Night Strips, Nozey is the cheapest branded 30-pack from an Australian direct-to-consumer company that we found, which works out around 67 cents a strip. Two sizes in every pack is a genuinely useful touch if you have never sized a strip before. A strong pick if budget is your first filter.
GOAT: the style-forward option
GOAT (The Greatest of all Tapes, thegoatco.au) sells black nose strips at $35.00 for a 30-pack, made with latex-free materials and a sweat-resistant hypoallergenic adhesive, positioned squarely at sport and lifestyle. Black strips have become a visible part of gym and combat-sport culture, and GOAT leans into that.
Honest assessment: if the look matters to you and you want a strip that reads as gear rather than a bandage, this is a legitimate reason to choose a brand. We have not verified GOAT's specs at the time of writing, so treat the table entry as pending.
Mute: not a strip at all, and worth knowing about
Mute, made by Rhinomed (an Australian company), is an internal nasal dilator: a soft device that sits just inside the nostrils and holds them open from within. It is reusable, with each dilator recommended for up to 10 uses, and it comes in three sizes with adjustable paddles. It is available through retail stockists across Australia via the store locator on their site.
Honest assessment: some people simply get on better with an internal dilator than an adhesive strip, particularly people with oily skin that defeats adhesives, or those who find strips irritating. It is a different sensation, sitting inside the nose, and not everyone tolerates that either. If your strips keep lifting at the edges, it is worth ruling out application first - our guide on why nasal strips fall off walks through the fixes. If they still will not stay put for you, Mute is the obvious alternative format to try.
Fluence: our strip, and who it is actually for
Fluence strips are external spring-action nasal strips: $24.99 for 30 strips, $44.99 for a 2-Pack, or $19.99 a month on subscription. They are drug-free, non-invasive and made with hypoallergenic materials and a medical-grade adhesive, designed and tested in Australia by an Australian-owned company.
Two things make them our pick for training and long sessions. First, the sweat-resistant, medical-grade adhesive is designed for up to 12 hours of wear, so it is built for long efforts - a HYROX event, a long run, or a full night. Getting the most out of it comes down to application: start on clean, dry skin and press firmly for 20 to 30 seconds. Second, independent airflow testing of the strip mechanism measured up to 35% more airflow versus no strip. Individual results vary, and that figure describes the mechanism under test conditions, not a promise about your nose.
Honest assessment of our own product: if you mostly want relief from a blocked nose during a cold and want a strip today, a pharmacy pick makes more sense. If you train hard, sweat a lot, or want a strip designed to last a full night, that is the use case we built for. Every Fluence pack is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, change of mind included, so trying them carries little risk. See the full details on the Performance Nasal Strips page or the training page.
Our picks by situation
- Available at a pharmacy tonight: Breathe Right. Broadest retail footprint in Australia.
- Budget pick: Nozey Night Strips at $19.99 for 30. Around 67 cents a strip with two sizes per pack.
- Strips will not stay on your skin: Mute internal dilator, as a different format entirely.
- Training, sport and long sessions: Fluence. Sweat-resistant adhesive designed for up to 12 hours of wear, designed and tested in Australia.
- Strips plus mouth tape from one Australian brand: RhinoGear or Nozey, both of which sell both formats.
- The black-strip look: GOAT at $35.00 for 30, or Nozey Pro Black at $25.99 for 30.
How should you choose a nasal strip?
Four questions get you most of the way there.
Where will you wear it? Sleep only, and any well-made strip is a candidate - our nasal breathing and sleep guide covers wearing one through the night. Training and sweat, and adhesive quality becomes the deciding factor. Fluence strips are sweat-resistant and designed for up to 12 hours of wear.
What is your per-strip budget? Divide pack price by strip count. At the time of writing that ranges from roughly 67 cents (Nozey Night Strips at $19.99/30, and Fluence on subscription at $19.99/30) to the mid-80s per strip for most premium 30-packs, and just over a dollar for the priciest.
Does your skin tolerate adhesive? All the strip brands here market hypoallergenic materials, but skin varies. Patch-test, and read our safety guide first: Are nasal strips safe?
Are you solving snoring? Strips can support nasal airflow, and some snorers find that helps, but snoring has many causes and strips do not treat sleep apnoea. Our guide on whether nasal strips work has the honest version of the snoring evidence, and see a doctor if snoring is loud, chronic or comes with pauses in breathing.
FAQ
What is the best nasal strip in Australia? There is no single best. Breathe Right wins on retail availability, Nozey on entry price, Mute offers a reusable non-strip format, and Fluence is built for training, with a sweat-resistant adhesive designed for up to 12 hours of wear. Match the product to how you will use it.
Are nasal strips reusable? No. Nasal strips are single-use. The adhesive and the spring-action band are designed to work once, so peeling a strip off and re-applying it gives you a weaker, less reliable hold. Use a fresh strip each time. A 30-pack works out to about a month of nightly use.
How much do nasal strips cost in Australia? Most branded 30-packs sit between about $19.99 and $35, which is roughly 67 cents to just over a dollar per strip depending on the brand. Fluence is $24.99 for 30 ($0.83 a strip), or $19.99 a month on subscription ($0.67 a strip). Retail and pharmacy prices for other brands vary by store and promotion, so check the current listing.
Are nasal strips safe? They are drug-free, non-invasive and for external use only. Skin irritation from adhesive is the main risk. See our full guide: Are nasal strips safe?
Do nasal strips help with snoring? They can support airflow through the nose, and some people find that helps with the kind of snoring linked to nasal breathing. They do not treat medical conditions, including sleep apnoea. If snoring is ongoing, talk to your doctor.
Related reading
- Why nasal strips fall off (and how to make yours stay on)
- Can you wear nasal strips every night?
- Are nasal strips safe?
- Do nasal strips work? What the evidence shows
- Nasal breathing, explained: the full guide
Sources
- Breathe Right Australia: https://www.breatheright.com.au
- RhinoGear: https://rhinogear.com.au
- Nozey: https://nozey.com.au
- Mute (Rhinomed): https://mutesnoring.com
- Sleep Foundation, on nasal strips and snoring: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/snoring/do-nasal-strips-work
- Healthdirect Australia, on sleep apnoea: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sleep-apnoea
This article is general information only and is not medical advice. Nasal strips do not treat medical conditions, including sleep apnoea. If you have ongoing breathing, snoring or sleep concerns, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.
