ID Free Lubricant 2.2 Oz

If the small trial size of ID Free won you over, the 2.2 oz is the next step: enough for regular use at home without a big bottle on the nightstand. It is a personal lubricant from ID Lubricants built around exclusions, with no glycerin, no parabens and no propylene glycol, plus no added scent or colour. Clear and water-based, it is easy to pair with toys and latex condoms alike.

Who reaches for this personal lubricant

This formula appeals to people who compare ingredient labels. Besides the three exclusions above, ID says it contains no benzoic acid, petrochemicals, alcohol or hormones. The maker calls it hypoallergenic and gentle enough for sensitive skin. If you have no particular ingredient concerns, it is still a straightforward, unscented water based lube that won't clash with anything in your toy drawer. Nobody can promise a lube suits every body, so if you are switching because another formula didn't agree with you, try a small amount on your inner arm and wait a day before using it more intimately.

Texture and how long it lasts

It is a clear gel with a light, natural-feeling slip. Glycerin-free lubes have a reputation for fading quickly; ID formulated this one to hold its glide longer than many of them. Over a long session, water-based lube does gradually absorb, so keep the container within reach. A splash of water revives a drying layer before you need to add more.

Using it with toys and condoms

ID lists this lubricant gel as safe with silicone and rubber toys, and water-based lube is also fine on glass, metal and ABS plastic. That covers almost every toy we sell, including platinum silicone dildos and vibrators that silicone lubes can mark. It is compatible with natural rubber latex condoms too. For anal play, apply generously and reapply often, since water-based lubes need topping up more frequently than silicone or hybrid formulas.

Applying it well

Squeeze a coin-sized amount onto your fingers rather than straight onto skin, and let it warm for a few seconds. Spread it over both the toy or partner and the area being touched; lube on only one side tends to wipe off. If you use a condom, apply lube to the outside after rolling it on. Adding too much inside the tip can make the condom slip, so keep that to a drop at most.

Why 2.2 oz

This size is a sensible middle ground. It is large enough that you aren't constantly running out, but compact enough for an overnight bag or a drawer shared with toys. If you go through lube quickly, the 4.4 oz or 8.5 oz lasts longer between orders; if you only want something to travel with, the 1 oz is smaller.

Cleanup and storage

It rinses off skin and toys with plain water, and ID describes it as non-staining. Store it closed, at room temperature and out of direct sun. Wipe the opening after use so the gel doesn't dry around the cap.

Specifications

• Brand: ID Lubricants, ID Free
• Type: water-based personal lubricant
• Size: 2.2 oz
• Contains no: glycerin, parabens, propylene glycol, benzoic acid, petrochemicals, alcohol, fragrance or colour
• Ingredients (per ID): water, propanediol, hydroxyethylcellulose, carbomer, PEG-45M, EDTA, aminomethyl propanol, caprylhydroxamic acid, sucralose
• Toy and condom use: silicone and rubber toys; natural rubber latex
• Other sizes: 1 oz, 4.4 oz, 8.5 oz

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