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Chapter VI · Water-based lubricants
Sliquid H2O Water-Based Lubricant
A glycerin-free, fragrance-free water-based formula. The sensible first bottle.
- Beginner Friendly
- Editor's Shortlist
If one product in this book could be called a safe default, it is a fragrance-free water-based lubricant. It is generally described as compatible with latex barriers and with silicone products, and it washes off with water.
Who may find it useful
- · Almost everyone, as a first bottle
- · People who own silicone products
- · Anyone using latex barriers
Who may prefer another category
- · People who want longer-lasting formulas, who may look at silicone-based products
- · Anyone using it in water, where water-based formulas wash away
Sliquid H2O is listed as free of glycerin, parabens and fragrance, which is exactly the short ingredient list this book suggests for sensitive skin. Confirm the current ingredient list on the product page.
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Materials and construction
Ingredient lists vary. Sensitive-skin buyers commonly look for fragrance-free, glycerin-free and paraben-free formulas.
Measurements
Bottle volume only. Pump bottles are practical; travel sizes exist.
Controls and power
Not applicable.
Cleaning and storage
Washes off with water.
Compatibility notes
Generally compatible with latex, polyisoprene, silicone, glass and metal. Confirm on the packaging.
Manufacturer instructions
Follow the manufacturer’s current instructions for use, cleaning, charging and storage. Where anything on this page differs from the manufacturer’s documentation, the manufacturer’s documentation takes precedence.
Why it may appeal
- · Broadly compatible
- · Easy cleanup
- · Widely available fragrance-free
Points to consider
- · Needs reapplying more often than silicone formulas
- · Not suitable for use in water
Questions to check before purchasing
- Is it fragrance-free?
- Does it contain glycerin or parabens, if that matters to you?
- Is it stated as latex-compatible?
Related alternatives
- Travel Friendly
Silicone-based lubricants
Uberlube Silicone Lubricant
An unscented, long-lasting silicone formula in a small glass bottle. A little goes a long way.
- Familiar
- Non-powered
- Easy to Clean
Toy cleaners
LubeLife Foaming Toy Cleaner
A cleanser formulated for intimate products. Mild soap and water is the alternative many manufacturers recommend.
- Beginner
- Non-powered