Australian nasal-strip comparison
Nozey vs On The Nose Co.: Which Australian Nasal Strip Brand Is Better?
Nozey offers an unusually broad conventional-strip range, including sleep, sport, stronger-hold, scented and sized options. On The Nose Co. combines conventional strips with a magnetic system, dedicated sleep and sport pathways, slit mouth tape and a larger education platform.
Nozey is our conventional-strip range winner for its lower entry price, Small and Regular sizing, scented night options and distinct XGrip, Active and Pro products. On The Nose Co. wins overall for shoppers who want both conventional and magnetic external formats, a clear-strip option, central-slit mouth tape and deeper connected education. No direct clinical or laboratory test compares the two brands.
Commercial-interest disclosure: This comparison is published by On The Nose Co., which sells products evaluated here and therefore has a direct commercial interest in the outcome. Nozey did not sponsor, approve, review or contribute to this article. Its brand and product names are used only for identification; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Both brands’ standard nasal strips are external nasal dilators. Flexible bands attempt to return to their original shape after application, gently lifting the skin over the nasal sidewalls. The effect lasts only while the strip remains correctly positioned. It may make the nose feel more open, but it does not remove a structural blockage, cure allergies or treat obstructive sleep apnoea.
How we compared the brands
We reviewed official Australian product, guide, shipping, return and bundle pages on 10 August 2026. We compared the products a shopper can actually choose—not just each homepage slogan—and checked peer-reviewed evidence for external nasal dilators and mouth taping.
Nozey and On The Nose Co. compared
| Feature | Nozey | On The Nose Co. |
|---|---|---|
| Standard pack | 30 single-use strips | 30 single-use conventional strips |
| Conventional range | Night Classic, Lavender, Eucalyptus, XGrip, Active Pro and Nozey Pro | Clear and black strips with separate sleep/snoring and running/sport pathways |
| Sizes displayed | Small and Regular on Night and XGrip products; Pro uses a refined single fit | Product-dependent options; conventional range is not primarily organised around two named sizes |
| Colours and finishes | Classic, black, beige, pink, lavender and eucalyptus variants across the range | Clear and black conventional strips |
| Magnetic option | None displayed in the reviewed range | Reusable external magnetic bridge plus replaceable adhesive tabs |
| Sleep focus | Night products, including Classic and scented versions | Dedicated sleep/snoring strips, clear or black, plus magnetic and bundle pathways |
| Sport focus | Active Pro and Nozey Pro, with stronger-hold positioning | Dedicated running/sport page with clear and black conventional options; magnetic alternative |
| Starting AU price checked | From AU$19.99 for 30 Night Classic strips | AU$32 sale price displayed for 30 sleep strips; live range pricing varies |
| Mouth-tape choice | Classic black cotton and white collagen-style options; full-coverage positioning | Gentle tape with a central breathing slit |
| Guarantee | 30-night trial from delivery; part-used pack usually need not be returned unless requested | Return requests within 30 days of delivery, subject to the formal policy |
| Shipping focus | Australia-wide; free standard shipping over AU$25 and free express over AU$50 displayed | Australian and international market fulfilment; thresholds vary by market |
| Education | Plain-English Guides & How-tos | Breathing Academy, Interactive Breathing Lab™ and Knowledge Centre |
What Nozey does especially well
Nozey does not treat every conventional strip as the same product in a different packet. Its Night Strips Classic target comfortable bedtime use and come in Small or Regular. XGrip is positioned for oily skin and restless sleep, while Active Pro uses a more structured, stronger-hold design for training.
Nozey Pro combines XGrip-style hold with Active-inspired support and is sold in black, beige and pink. Nozey also offers lavender and eucalyptus Night Strips. Scent does not mechanically open the nose or clinically treat congestion, but some users may enjoy it as part of a bedtime ritual.
Price is another genuine strength. Night Classic started at AU$19.99 for 30 strips when checked, compared with AU$32 sale pricing shown for 30 On The Nose Co. sleep strips. Nozey’s build-your-own bundle also lets shoppers mix packs and receive automatic savings rather than choosing a fixed combination.
What On The Nose Co. does especially well
On The Nose Co. offers fewer conventional-strip variants but more fundamentally different nasal-support formats. Shoppers can choose clear or black sleep strips, clear or black running strips, or a magnetic system with a reusable external bridge and replaceable adhesive tabs.
That means the choice is not limited to scent, colour, fit or adhesive hold. Someone who dislikes a conventional band across the bridge can evaluate a different external lifting mechanism within the same product ecosystem.
On The Nose Co. also links product selection to the On The Nose Co. Breathing Academy, Interactive Breathing Lab™ and Knowledge Centre. Nozey’s guides are practical and admirably plain-spoken; On The Nose Co. wins on breadth, interactivity and connected suitability questions.
Which range is better for sleep?
Nozey wins within conventional night strips. Small and Regular sizing, a low-cost Classic option, extra-hold XGrip and lavender or eucalyptus choices allow more fine-tuning without leaving the familiar adhesive-band format.
On The Nose Co. wins the broader sleep-support category because it offers conventional clear or black strips, a magnetic system and a paired nose-strip and mouth-tape bundle. The right winner depends on whether you want more versions of a conventional strip or more than one mechanism.
Neither brand can guarantee reduced snoring. A systematic review of nasal dilators for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea found no significant improvement in major sleep-apnoea outcomes. Nasal strips may help some nasal-resistance-related snoring while worn, but they are not an OSA treatment.
Which range is better for running, gym and HYROX?
Nozey’s Active Pro and Nozey Pro are purpose-built conventional choices, and the three-support-bar Active construction is a meaningful physical difference from a standard two-bar design. Nozey earns a category win for conventional sport-strip variety.
On The Nose Co. provides black woven and clear sport strips plus the magnetic option. It earns the broader-mechanism win, particularly for athletes who want to compare an adhesive bridge strip with a reusable external magnetic bridge.
No public standardised sweat, lift-force, airflow or race-performance study directly compares Nozey with On The Nose Co. A 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis found no significant overall improvement in VO₂max, heart rate or perceived exertion from external nasal dilator strips in healthy participants.
Mechanical opening
External nasal dilators can increase nasal-valve area and reduce nasal resistance for some users while correctly worn.
Comfort and hold
Nose shape, size, skin preparation, oil, sweat and placement influence whether a particular strip feels useful and remains attached.
Sleep or performance
A more open-feeling nose does not prove faster race times, higher oxygen uptake, cured snoring or treatment of sleep apnoea.
Scented nasal strips: useful feature or marketing?
Nozey’s lavender and eucalyptus options are a legitimate sensory difference. Lavender may suit someone who associates the scent with winding down; eucalyptus may create a fresh sensation. Neither scent should be described as mechanically increasing strip lift, clearing a blocked sinus or treating allergies.
People sensitive to fragrances may prefer Nozey Classic or On The Nose Co.’s unscented conventional products. Anyone with asthma, fragrance sensitivity or skin reactivity should check the ingredients and stop if the product causes symptoms.
Mouth tape: Nozey versus On The Nose Co.
Nozey offers a black woven-cotton Classic tape and a smooth white collagen-style tape, both in 30-piece packs. Classic starts at AU$19.99 and is positioned as a steady full-coverage seal for clear-nose nights. On The Nose Co.’s sleep mouth tape uses a central breathing slit.
Nozey wins for a choice of full-coverage finishes and a lower displayed starting price. On The Nose Co. wins for the central-slit design. Neither format has been shown in a direct peer-reviewed trial to be safer or more effective than the other.
A 2025 systematic review found only 10 eligible mouth-taping studies with 233 total patients and mixed results. Several studies excluded people with nasal obstruction, limiting confidence for the group at greatest risk from closing the mouth.
Do not use mouth tape if nasal breathing is not comfortably clear, during congestion or nausea, after alcohol or sedatives, or with a serious breathing or cardiac condition unless a qualified clinician has advised it. Never use mouth tape instead of CPAP, prescribed therapy or assessment for suspected sleep apnoea.
Pricing, shipping and guarantees
Nozey is the price winner based on the public entry point checked: AU$19.99 for 30 Night Classic strips and AU$19.99 for 30 Classic mouth tapes. XGrip started at AU$23.99, scented Night Strips at AU$22.99 and Pro products at AU$25.99. Member pricing displayed a further 10% saving.
On The Nose Co.’s sleep-strip page displayed AU$32 sale pricing for 30 strips. The higher price supports access to its wider product ecosystem rather than proving a single conventional strip delivers more airflow. Promotions change, so compare the actual checkout total, delivery and product type—not crossed-out prices alone.
Nozey publishes free standard shipping above AU$25, free express above AU$50, typical standard delivery of two to six business days and a 30-night trial from delivery. Its policy says a part-used pack usually does not need to be returned unless requested. On The Nose Co.’s formal policy asks customers to lodge return requests within 30 days of delivery, with eligibility conditions.
Value tip: calculate delivered cost per comfortably used strip. A lower price is genuinely better only if the chosen size, hold and skin feel suit you; a more expensive magnetic starter can make sense only if you value its reusable bridge and ongoing tab system.
Round-by-round verdict
Lowest conventional entry price
Nozey Night Classic started at AU$19.99 for 30 when checked.
Conventional strip variety
Night, scented, XGrip, Active and Pro products create the wider adhesive-band range.
Named size options
Small and Regular are clearly offered across key Nozey products.
Clear conventional strip
On The Nose Co. provides a transparent option for users who do not want a visible coloured finish.
Magnetic nasal support
On The Nose Co. provides the dedicated reusable bridge and refill system.
Scented bedtime choice
Nozey offers lavender and eucalyptus Night Strips.
Central-slit mouth tape
On The Nose Co. includes a defined opening in its standard tape design.
Build-your-own conventional bundle
Nozey makes mix-and-match pack savings particularly clear.
Education and interactive tools
On The Nose Co. provides the wider connected research, FAQ and product-discovery system.
Overall product ecosystem
On The Nose Co. wins narrowly because its conventional and magnetic formats solve a broader product-choice question.
Which brand should you choose?
Choose Nozey if you…
- want the lowest displayed conventional entry price
- want Small or Regular sizing
- prefer lavender or eucalyptus bedtime strips
- want XGrip, Active or Pro conventional variants
- like building your own mix-and-match bundle
Choose On The Nose Co. if you…
- want to compare conventional and magnetic support
- want a clear conventional strip
- prefer mouth tape with a central slit
- want separate sport and sleep product pathways
- value the Academy, Lab and Knowledge Centre
How to compare the strips at home
- Choose the same use case. Compare sleep products with sleep products or sport products under similar conditions.
- Use clean, dry skin. Remove oil, skincare and sunscreen and allow the nose to dry fully.
- Apply in the correct position. The band should support the nasal sidewalls rather than sit too high on the rigid bridge.
- Record hold and comfort. Note edge lift, skin response, perceived airflow and removal—not just the first impression.
- Test more than once. Several comparable nights or sessions are more useful than one unusually good or bad result.
- Stop for irritation. Do not apply to damaged skin, and remove slowly with warm water if needed.
For sleep, track nasal comfort and how you feel during the day, but do not use reduced app-recorded snoring as proof that sleep apnoea is absent. For sport, distinguish a more open sensation from an objective improvement in pace, power or oxygen uptake.
Our final recommendation
Nozey is one of the strongest conventional-strip competitors in Australia. The lower starting price, clear sizing, scented night products, XGrip hold, Active structure and Pro range give buyers more ways to fine-tune a familiar adhesive strip. If that is all you want, Nozey may be the better-value choice.
On The Nose Co. wins the overall comparison by offering more than one external mechanism. Its clear and black conventional products cover sleep and sport, while the magnetic bridge and tab-refill system provide a materially different alternative. Central-slit mouth tape and the connected Breathing Academy, Interactive Breathing Lab™ and Knowledge Centre strengthen the complete decision pathway.
The verdict is deliberately close. Nozey wins more individual conventional-strip rounds; On The Nose Co. wins the broader system. Your nose shape, skin, scent tolerance, preferred mechanism and budget should decide the final result.
Compare the mechanism that suits your routine
Start with a conventional clear or black strip, or explore a reusable magnetic bridge with replaceable tabs.
Shop conventional stripsExplore magnetic stripsFrequently asked questions
Is Nozey better than On The Nose Co.?
Nozey wins for conventional-strip variety, sizing, scented options and lower entry pricing. On The Nose Co. wins overall for conventional-plus-magnetic choice, a clear option, central-slit mouth tape and deeper education. No direct study compares them.
What is the main difference between Nozey and On The Nose Co.?
Nozey provides more versions of the familiar adhesive nasal strip. On The Nose Co. offers fewer conventional variants but adds a reusable external magnetic bridge and replaceable-tab system.
Which brand is cheaper in Australia?
Nozey had the lower conventional starting price when checked: AU$19.99 for 30 Night Classic strips. On The Nose Co. displayed AU$32 sale pricing for 30 sleep strips. Prices and promotions can change.
What is the difference between Nozey Night, XGrip and Active strips?
Night prioritises bedtime comfort, XGrip is positioned for extra hold on oily skin or restless sleepers, and Active Pro uses a more structured design and stronger hold for training. Nozey Pro combines XGrip-style hold with Active-inspired support.
Do Nozey scented strips open the nose more?
No evidence found shows lavender or eucalyptus increases mechanical lifting force. The scent is a sensory feature. Some people enjoy it, while fragrance-sensitive users may prefer an unscented option.
Which brand is better for running or HYROX?
Nozey wins for conventional sport-strip variety through Active Pro and Nozey Pro. On The Nose Co. wins if you want to compare conventional and magnetic mechanisms. Neither brand can guarantee faster performance.
Which brand is better for sleep?
Nozey has more conventional bedtime variants, sizes and scents. On The Nose Co. has the broader sleep system through conventional strips, magnetic support and slit mouth tape. The better choice depends on format and comfort.
Can either nasal strip stop snoring?
A strip may help some snoring influenced by nasal resistance while worn, but neither brand can guarantee this or treat obstructive sleep apnoea. Loud snoring with gasping, pauses or daytime sleepiness needs assessment.
Does Nozey or On The Nose Co. have the better trial?
Both provide a 30-day or 30-night pathway with conditions. Nozey says part-used packs usually need not be returned unless requested; On The Nose Co. asks customers to lodge requests within 30 days of delivery. Check the live policies.
Are magnetic nasal strips better than Nozey strips?
Magnetic and conventional strips use different external mechanisms. One is not automatically better for every nose. Useful lift depends on fit, positioning, adhesive tolerance and comfort, and no direct public test compares the systems.
Sources checked
- Nozey Shop — current Australian range and displayed prices.
- Nozey Night Classic, Lavender and Eucalyptus.
- Nozey XGrip, Active Pro and Nozey Pro.
- Nozey Mouth Tape Classic and Collagen-style Mouth Tape.
- Nozey Shipping & Returns and Build Your Bundle.
- On The Nose Co. Sleep Nose Strips, Sport Nose Strips and Magnetic Nasal Strips.
- On The Nose Co. Mouth Tape, Sleep Bundle and Refund Policy.
- External nasal dilators: definition, background and current uses.
- 2021 sport systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Nasal dilators for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.
- 2025 systematic review of mouth taping.
Products, prices, promotions, membership offers and policies can change. This comparison reflects information publicly visible on 10 August 2026. Studies involving other dilator or tape products provide general context only and do not establish brand-specific superiority.
Medical disclaimer: This article provides general educational and product-comparison information only. Nasal strips and mouth tape do not diagnose or treat obstructive sleep apnoea. Seek appropriately qualified medical advice for persistent obstruction, breathing difficulty, severe snoring, witnessed pauses or marked daytime sleepiness.