Nov 30th 2025
Water-based Lubes Vs. Silicone Lubricants - Learn the Difference at
Water-based Lubes Vs. Silicone Lubes
| Water-based lubes | Silicone | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Ingredients | Water + Glycerin Water + Cellulose Gum - better for glycerin sensitive |
Cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, dimethiconol |
| Viscosity | Usually thin consistency New gel formulas provide very thick consistency |
Medium to thick consistency |
| Lasts | Dries out during prolonged sessions but can be renewed by adding a drop of water or spit | Very long lasting |
| Use | — Masturbation — Toy play - Doesn't react with silicone material — Anal play - Use thicker gel formulas |
— Couples sex - It doesn't dry off easily; — Sex in water - It isn't water-soluble; — Anal sex - It reduces friction because of thicker consistency; — Shouldn't be used with toys made from silicone as it can damage the material; |
| Price | Very affordable | More expensive |
| Cleaning | Easily washes off with water | Takes more time to wash off |
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Water-based Lubes
| Water-based lubes | |
|---|---|
| Main Ingredients | Water + Glycerin Water + Cellulose Gum - better for glycerin sensitive |
| Viscosity | Usually thin consistency New gel formulas provide very thick consistency |
| Lasts | Dries out during prolonged sessions but can be renewed by adding a drop of water or spit |
| Use | — Masturbation — Toy play - Doesn't react with silicone material — Anal play - Use thicker gel formulas |
| Price | Very affordable |
| Cleaning | Easily washes off with water |
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Silicone Lubes
| Silicone | |
|---|---|
| Main Ingredients | Cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, dimethiconol |
| Viscosity | Medium to thick consistency |
| Lasts | Very long lasting |
| Use | — Couples sex - It doesn't dry off easily; — Sex in water - It isn't water-soluble; — Anal sex - It reduces friction because of thicker consistency; — Shouldn't be used with toys made from silicone as it can damage the material; |
| Price | More expensive |
| Cleaning | Takes more time to wash off |
| More silicone lubes |