DISCLOSURE: I received a free sample from Crowdtap to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

I'm not always able to brush my teeth or rinse with mouthwash when I'm away from home. So, I often carry gum and mints with me to help freshen my breath during the day. I keep them in my purse, in the car and in my drawer at work.

A week ago or so, I got the chance to try Listerine PocketPaks Breath Strips. I've actually used them before, years ago. But, it's probably been at least five years since the last time I tried them.

Listerine PocketPaks Breath Strips dissolve in your mouth and freshen your breath. They kill 99% of bad breath germs. They're sugar free and come in four flavors:

• Cool Mint
• Arctic Berry
• Fresh Burst
• Cool Heat

I tried the Cool Mint flavor.

The breath strips come in a little carrying case. Each case contains 24 breath strips.


The strips are very thin. To use, you take a strip and place it on your tongue and let it dissolve.


The mint flavor is really strong. It definitely freshens my breath, but for me, the flavor was a little too strong. It took over a minute for the strip to fully dissolve and as it dissolves, it gets kind of sticky. It's not unpleasant, but just different.

I don't think I prefer these over using mints or gum to freshen my breath.  Yes, they're very convenient to carry around, since they're so small. But, I didn't really like the Cool Mint flavor. Maybe I'll change my mind, if I try one of the other flavors.

Listerine PocketPaks can be purchased at retail stores, like CVS and Target, as well as online retailers.

What is your experience with Listerine PocketPaks? Have you tried them?