10 Best Silicone Lubes UK 2022 | Durex, Uberlube and More

While its most popular use is as a sexual lubricant, silicone lube is a versatile product that can be used for brightening tattoos, styling hair, or even reducing chafing during sport. Because of its use of silicone plastic as a base ingredient, it's completely waterproof and lasts longer than water or oil-based lubes. 

Since there's no water in its formula, it won't evaporate or dry up, so you don't need to constantly re-apply it. The lack of water molecules also means it won't absorb into the skin, making it ideal for protecting your skin's health and avoiding irritation or infection. Plus, the formula is completely safe for vaginal, anal and oral use and does not affect the skin's pH balance.

The only drawback to a water-free formula is that it's likely to stain fabrics and you can't use it with silicone sex toys. Even so, it can be used alongside a wide variety of other sex toys and it's safe for use with latex and non-latex condoms, too. 

1. Make Sure the Lube Is Compatible With the Material of Your Sex Toys 
2. Look Out for Products That Are Paraben and Fragrance-Free for Less Irritation
   

Silicone lubes are long-lasting, waterproof and condom-safe, so it's no wonder they're so popular on the sexual health market. However, it's important to be aware that while they can be used with glass, metal, wooden, ceramic and ABS plastic toys without worry, they cannot be used with silicone or 'real-feel' toys. The silicone in the lubricant sticks to and pulls off the silicone on the toy, causing extensive damage. 

If your sex toys are made of the exact same variety of silicone as the lube, they are less likely to warp or suffer damage. Since most toy manufacturers won't make this information public, though, silicone lubes are best avoided altogether if you want something to use with silicone toys. Instead, you should opt for a water-based or oil-based formula. 

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Our intimate skin is sensitive and it's important that we protect it, so choosing a gentle formula is important when shopping for lubricants. The last thing you want is to choose a product that causes even further dryness and irritation. 

The ideal lubricant will be paraben-free, but you should also look out for products that are free of artificial fragrances, as these will have the least impact on your skin's chemistry. All of our chosen products are 100% irritant-free, but be sure to look out for potential irritants if you're shopping elsewhere. 

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For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:

1. Durex - Silicone Based Perfect Glide Lubricant Gel for £9.99
2. Boots - Silicone Lubricant for £7.99
3. pjur - Original Silicone-Based Lubricant for £11.50

4. Überlube - 

   Good-to-go Travel Lube for £14.75

5. Lüb

    - Premium Silicone Lubricant for £9.89

This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.

This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.

If a fabric has stained, dab it with a small amount of silicone lube and then sponge it off with a mixture of equal parts washing up liquid and household degreaser. Let the stain sit for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing in cold water and then wash as normal in the washing machine. 

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Written and researched by Alicia Byrne