Wet Platinum Silicone Lubricant 6 oz

Wet Platinum is a pure silicone lubricant for anyone who is tired of stopping to reapply. It's made by Wet (Trigg Laboratories) from a short list of silicones and nothing else, so there's no water in the bottle to dry out and no sugar or oil in the mix. A few drops cover a lot of skin, the glide holds up through long sessions, and it keeps working in the shower where water-based formulas rinse straight off.

What the formula is made of

The ingredient list is four items long: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethiconol and phenyl trimethicone. That's it. There's no glycerin, no parabens, no fragrance and no flavour, and the liquid is clear and odourless. Wet also lists it as oil-free, gluten-free and vegan. Short lists like this appeal to people who want to know exactly what they're putting on intimate skin, and they make it easy to compare against other bottles on the shelf.

How a silicone based lubricant feels compared with water-based

Water-based lube is absorbed by the skin and evaporates, which is why it turns tacky after a while and needs topping up. Silicone sits on the surface instead. The result is a thin, silky layer that stays slippery far longer, with no stickiness as it wears. It feels lighter in the hand than most people expect: rub a drop between your fingers and it spreads into a slick film rather than a gel. Start with less than you would use of a water-based lube and add more only if you need it.

Where it works well

• Long sessions: partnered sex, masturbation or anal play where you'd rather not keep reaching for the bottle.
• Shower and bath: water doesn't wash it away, so it keeps its glide when you're wet. Wipe up any drips, since silicone on tile or the tub floor gets slippery underfoot.
• With condoms: Wet lists it as compatible with latex condoms.
• Massage: the glide works for a slow hand or body massage, though a little goes a very long way.

Toys: check the material first

Silicone lube and silicone toys don't always get along. Over time, some silicone lubricants can make the surface of a soft silicone toy tacky or dull. Glass, stainless steel, hard plastic and ABS toys are fine with it. For a silicone toy, test a dab on the base and leave it for a while first, or keep a water-based bottle for toy play and save Wet Platinum for skin-on-skin. Some toy makers also say outright in their manuals to avoid silicone lube, so check yours.

Cleanup and storage

Because it doesn't rinse off with plain water, wash skin with warm water and soap afterwards. Silicone can leave marks on sheets and clothes, so lay down a towel and pre-treat any spots before washing. Wet recommends storing the bottle upright with the cap closed, since pure silicone is thinner than water-based lube and can creep out of a cap left on its side. Keep it at room temperature and out of direct sun.

Specifications

• Brand: Wet, Platinum line (made in the USA by Trigg Laboratories)
• Type: pure silicone personal lubricant
• Ingredients: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethiconol, phenyl trimethicone
• Free of: glycerin, parabens, fragrance and flavour; listed as oil-free, gluten-free and vegan
• Condoms: listed as compatible with latex condoms
• Water: water-resistant, suitable for shower and bath use
• Other sizes: 9 oz bottle and 1 fl oz travel size

Compare formulas in our guide to matching lube with sex toys, or browse all silicone lubes and the full Wet range.