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Best silicone lube
Überlube leads our silicone lube ranking. Real products still sold in the US, re-checked weekly.
Reviewed by Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer) · Prices checked · How we rank
The verdict
Silicone lube is a few drops that stay. Eleven still sold in the US. Überlube if you want the name. Pjur Original if you want the other bottle.
Quick picks
Best overallNo. 1 ↓
Überlube
Runner-upNo. 2 ↓
Pjur Original 100 ml
$27.95 to $31
Shop $31 at SheVibeBudget pickNo. 3 ↓
Sliquid H2O
At a glance
Compare the top 8
- 1
Überlube$21.99Too new to rate$21.99 → - 2
Pjur Original 100 ml$27.95 to $31Too new to rate$31 → - 3
Sliquid H2O$13.99from 16 reviews$13.99 → - 4
Sliquid Silver$22Too new to rate$22 → - 5
Sliquid Naturals Silk$14.99 to $15Too new to rate$14.99 → - 6
Pjur Light$26.95 to $32Too new to rate$32 → - 7
Sliquid Sassy$13.99Too new to rate$13.99 → - 8
Pjur Med Premium Glide$30.95 to $34.50Too new to rate$34.50 →
The ranking
The full ranking
Ranked by demand, review quality, availability, and fit. Stars are owner review averages from the store or brand site, where there are enough reviews.
No. 1 · ÜberlubePhoto at the top ↑
Überlube
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Silicone. A few drops. Lasts. Glass bottle. The silicone lube people mean when they type the search.
Cons
- Do not use on silicone toys. Water-based for those
- Can stain fabric. Plan the towel
Why it ranks: Silicone-lube search still says Überlube. Official shop is live.
No. 2 · Pjur
Pjur Original 100 ml
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Medical-grade silicone. Concentrated. Neutral smell. Latex-safe. The German bottle if Überlube felt like a flex.
Cons
- Keep it away from silicone toys
- Can mark sheets. Plan a towel
Why it ranks: Pjur Original is the other name silicone search returns. SheVibe stocks the 100 ml.
No. 3 · Sliquid
Sliquid H2O
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Water-based. Toy-safe. On the list so silicone search has the honest bottle if a toy is in the same cart.
Cons
- It dries. Reapply. Keep the bottle in reach
- Not for a long water session. That's silicone lube
Why it ranks: People bounce off silicone when they remember the plug. Reviews mention no sticky finish.
No. 4 · Sliquid
Sliquid Silver
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Sliquid's silicone. Concentrated. The cheaper-than-Überlube silicone if you already trust the brand.
Pros
- Pharmaceutical-grade silicone
Cons
- Not for silicone toys
- Can mark sheets. Same as every silicone lube
Why it ranks: People who like H2O and want longer slip look here.
No. 5 · Sliquid
Sliquid Naturals Silk
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Water plus a little silicone. Creamy. The bottle if you wanted longer slip and you still need a silicone toy in the bed.
Cons
- Still not silicone-lube hours. Reapply
- If a silicone toy gets tacky, switch back to H2O
Why it ranks: Hybrid leak is honest. Pure-silicone fit is adjacent.
No. 6 · Pjur
Pjur Light
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Twenty percent thinner than Original. More skin contact. Same silicone rules. The bottle if Original felt like ice.
Pros
- Medical-grade silicone
Cons
- Thinner is not water-based. Still wrecks silicone toys
- Don't buy Original and Light on a first try
Why it ranks: Thin-silicone search lands on Light. Official 100 ml page is live.
No. 7 · Sliquid
Sliquid Sassy
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Thick water gel. No silicone. The bottle if you wanted stay, not a few drops that last an hour.
Cons
- Too thick for some vaginal nights. That's why H2O exists
- Still water-based. It can dry if you wait too long
Why it ranks: Thick-vs-silicone is the other argument.
No. 8 · Pjur
Pjur Med Premium Glide
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Silicone for hypersensitive skin. Preservative-free. The bottle if regular silicone felt like a dare on a reactive vulva.
Pros
- Medical-grade silicone
Cons
- Still silicone. Still not for silicone toys
- Sensitive does not mean edible
Why it ranks: Sensitive-skin silicone search names Med. SheVibe lists it.
No. 9 · Pjur
Pjur Original 250 ml
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Same Original. Bigger bottle. Buy it after the 100 ml already lived on the nightstand.
Pros
- Medical-grade silicone
Cons
- Don't start at 250 ml on a guess
- Same silicone-toy ban
Why it ranks: Size-up search. Reviews treat it as more of the same. SheVibe stocks the 250.
Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)
Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)
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Before you buy
Buying guide
Skin, or a silicone toy
Silicone lube on skin and latex. Water-based on silicone toys. Don't mix those jobs.
A few drops
You will over-apply the first time. Start smaller than you think. A towel for the sheets.
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FAQ
Common questions
- What is the best silicone lube?
- Überlube is the one people mean. Pjur Original if you want medical-grade without the glass flex. Silver if you already trust Sliquid.
- Can I use silicone lube with silicone toys?
- No. It can turn the toy tacky. Water-based on silicone toys. Silicone lube on skin, latex, or glass and steel.
- Silicone or water-based?
- Silicone lasts. Water-based washes and plays with silicone toys. Best water-based lube is the other aisle. Hybrid if you want a middle.
- Does silicone lube stain sheets?
- It can. A towel. A few drops. Soap and time. That's the deal.
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