Water based lubricants vs silicone based lubricants

Water-based lubricants

Silicone-based lubricants

• Base ingredients include water, glycerine, cellulose and other gel-forming agents.
• Since water-based, easily evaporates.
• Need to be reapplied by simply rubbing water or the sex lube.
• Easy to clean up since water based.
• Does not stain the fabric or sheets.
• Does not leave a coating on the skin since the ingredients are easily absorbed.
• When suitably formulated, can be used as a massage oil.
• Since water-based, it is not recommended to be used in or under water, since it gets dissolved.
• Inexpensive and can be easily obtained from any physical store.
• Non-sticky and non-greasy.
• Best to be used with latex condoms.
• Safe sex since does not rupture the condoms.
• Compatible to be used with silicone sex toys.
• Hypoallergenic and safe on skin.
• Flavoured water-based lubes are very popular.

• Very fewer ingredients, not more than four, including, dimethicone and Cyclomethicone
• Gets absorbed into the skin and last longer due to the presence of the silicone oil, Cyclomethicone. Need not to be reapplied.
• Little quantity is sufficient for the lubrication.
• Cleanup is not a breeze, need to use soap or warm water wash.
• Difficult to get off your sheets or other fabrics.
• Leaves a silky coating on the skin which is to be washed.
• They can also be used for full body massages, and they'll leave your skin soft.
• Since they won't break down in water, they can be used for sex plays in the water.
• Very expensive when compared to water based and oil based.
• Super slippery.
• Best with latex and polyurethane condoms.
• Recommended for safer sex.
• Should be avoided with silicone toys.
• Safe and smooth on skin.
• Mostly unscented and unflavored.