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ID Free in the 1 oz size is a small, pocketable water based lubricant for anyone who reads ingredient lists. ID Lubricants leaves out glycerin, parabens, benzoic acid, propylene glycol, petrochemicals and alcohol, and adds no fragrance or colour. At one ounce, it's the size to throw in a travel bag, keep in a gym locker or buy as a trial before committing to a bigger bottle.
Many shoppers come to ID Free because of what it skips. Glycerin and parabens are common in water-based gels; this one avoids both, and propylene glycol too. What remains is water, propanediol, hydroxyethylcellulose and carbomer for body, PEG-45M for slip, a few stabilisers and preservatives, and sucralose. The sucralose is a sweetener, though ID doesn't sell this as a flavoured lube. The maker describes the formula as hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin, and as hormone-free.
Expect a clear, unscented gel with a natural, slippery feel rather than a thick cushion. ID's pitch is that it lasts longer than most glycerin-free formulas, which often fade quickly. Like any water-based lube it will eventually soak in or dry off; a few drops of water or a quick top-up brings the glide back.
The small size slips into a toiletry bag, a jacket pocket or a toy pouch without taking up room, and it falls well inside carry-on liquid limits. It is also the low-risk way to find out whether a glycerin-free water based personal lubricant suits you before buying more. Once you know you like it, the 4.4 oz or the 8.5 oz makes more sense for home.
Start with a fingertip's worth and add more as you go, rather than squeezing out a puddle that runs everywhere. Warm it between your fingers for a moment first; cold gel straight onto skin is a jolt. For toy play, coat the toy and the area you're touching. With a condom, spread it on the outside once the condom is on. For anal play, use noticeably more and top up often.
Being water-based, it is one of the easiest lubes to pair with toys. ID lists it as safe with silicone and rubber toys, and it works just as well on glass, metal and hard plastic. It is compatible with natural rubber latex, so you can use it with latex condoms. That makes it a sensible travel choice when you are packing a toy and condoms together and don't want to think about compatibility.
Water alone rinses it from skin and toys, and ID describes it as non-staining, so sheets and clothes don't need special treatment. If a toy starts to feel tacky partway through, rinse it and apply fresh lube instead of piling more gel on top. Close the cap firmly before packing it, and keep it out of a hot car.
See the full ID Lubricants range, or our guide to choosing lube for sex toys.
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