Here at Mystique Lingerie we curate the best-of-the-best formulations for all of the lubricants we stock. We have particularly high standards for the products we sell. If you see a lubricant for sale here, you can trust that it doesn't have bad-for-you ingredients!
Not all lubes work for all people or all purposes! Be your own best lube expert! Keep reading to understand the essentials of these 4 types of lubricants: 

• Water-based, 
• Silicone-based, 
• Hybrids, and 
• Plant-Oil based. 

LUBE TYPE 1: Water-based lubricants

Regardless of the overall quality of ingredients some users report itching or burning sensations when they first apply their water-based lubricants. Typically this has to do with a mismatch of pH and will subside quickly.  

WATER-BASED LUBE PROS Water soluble, easy clean up Widely available, every drugstore Compatible with all condoms Compatible with all sex toys Mimics natural body lubrication

WATER-BASED LUBE CONS Wide differences in quality May cause irritation May include common allergens Reapply often

 

LUBE TYPE 2: Silicone-based lubricants

Silicone-based lubricants are designed to create a reliable, long-lasting friction barrier for any sexual activity. Most silicone-based lubricants are lightweight and gently coat the surface of the skin providing serious slipperiness. You can expect to use less product per session because a little bit goes a long way. 
Silicone lubricants also vary in quality.

However, most are now formulated using pharmaceutical grade ingredients and are widely considered hypoallergenic. Users don’t report burning or itching sensations related to silicone lube use. 

Silicone-based lubricants are compatible with all safer sex barriers and many sex toys, but not all. Some silicone lubes will adhere to the surface of some silicone toys and are therefore not recommended.

This is why you will see a notation on our silicone toys that says “Not for use with silicone lubricants.” 

SILICONE-BASED LUBE PROS Hypoallergenic Long-lasting Provides a great friction barrier for comfort and ease of penetration No smell, no taste Compatible with all condoms and safer-sex barriers A little bit goes a long way

SILICONE-BASED LUBE CONS Not compatible with all silicone sex toys Not moisturizing  Difficult to clean up and may stain fabrics More expensive per ounce than water-based lubes

 

LUBE TYPE 3: Hybrid Lubricants

Hybrid lubes are any type that are an emulsion (or mixture) of two or more of the other lubricant families. The most common hybrid lubes are water and silicone-based. However, there are also lubes that include a silicone and oil-based mixture.

Usually hybrid lubricants are creamy in both color and texture. These lubricants are almost always safe for all condoms and safer sex barriers as well as for use with all sex toys.

Hybrid lubricants are less likely than water-based lubes to cause itching, burning or other irritation. Like silicone lubricants, they are long-lasting and require less applications.

HYBRID LUBE PROS Long-lasting Unlikely to cause burning, itching or irritation of any kind Unlikely to contain common allergens For use with all condoms and safer-sex barriers For use with all sex toys

HYBRID LUBE CONS Typically only available at specialty stores

NOW THAT YOU KNOW THE BASICS, IT'S TIME ADD SOME LUBRICITY TO YOUR LIFE.