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Sliquid vs Swiss Navy

By Sasha & Daniel

Verdict drawn from our full reviews of both brands

THE VERDICT

Sliquid, unless the bottle you're buying is Swiss Navy silicone. Sliquid keeps glycerin, parabens and propylene glycol out of everything it makes, and its range (H2O, Sassy, Silk, Silver, Organics) covers every use with the same clean standard. Swiss Navy's silicone is its real product. Thick, smooth, cheaper than Uberlube, on the shelf at every sex shop, with a Premium Anal version that's among the thickest made. Swiss Navy's water-based formula is unremarkable and contains parabens. If you care about ingredients across the board, Sliquid is the brand. If you want thick silicone at a fair price, Swiss Navy's one good bottle is worth buying.

Sliquid

8.4

GREAT

$10–$25

Swiss Navy

7.3

GOOD

$10–$30

KEY DIFFERENCES

Sliquid leads overall, 8.4 to 7.3.
Typical prices: Sliquid $10–$25, Swiss Navy $10–$30.
Sliquid wins Product Range: 9 vs 7.
Swiss Navy wins Availability: 9 vs 8.

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Product Range

Availability

PROS & CONS

SLIQUID

PROS

✓Zero glycerin, zero parabens, zero propylene glycol across the entire lineup

✓H2O is the cleanest water-based formula I've found at any price point

✓Sassy is thick enough for anal without feeling like craft glue

✓Silk hybrid gives you the best of both worlds: silicone slickness with water-based cleanup

CONS

✗Water-based formulas (H2O, Sassy) need reapplication more often than competitors

✗Premium pricing compared to drugstore brands, especially the Organics line

✗Silver silicone lube is good but not the top of the class against Überlube or Swiss Navy

✗Bottle design on the smaller sizes is plain and feels like it belongs in a pharmacy

SWISS NAVY

PROS

✓Silicone formula is thick, ultra-smooth, and competes with lubes costing twice as much

✓Widely available in physical stores, from Adam & Eve to your local sex shop

✓Mid-range pricing puts it below Überlube and above drugstore garbage

✓Premium Anal formula is one of the thickest silicone lubes on the market

CONS

✗Water-based formula contains parabens (methylparaben, propylparaben), which cleaner brands have ditched

✗Water-based is unremarkable compared to Sliquid H2O or Good Clean Love

✗Packaging looks like it was designed in 2005 and hasn't been updated since

✗No hybrid formula option if you want the best of both worlds

WHO SHOULD BUY WHICH

BUY SLIQUID IF

You've ever had a yeast infection, UTI, or irritation after using lube and want to eliminate the most likely cause
You use silicone toys regularly and need a water-based lube that won't damage them
Clean, pronounceable ingredients are a priority and you're tired of reading chemistry labels

BUY SWISS NAVY IF

You want excellent silicone lube without paying Überlube prices
You prefer buying lube in person at a physical store rather than ordering online
Shower sex or water play is a regular part of your routine and you need lube that won't wash away

QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK

Does Swiss Navy contain parabens?

The water-based formula does (methylparaben and propylparaben). The silicone formula is the product to buy. Sliquid's entire range is paraben-free.

Which is better for silicone lube?

Swiss Navy. Its silicone is thicker and longer-lasting than Sliquid Silver, which is good but not top of the class. For water-based and hybrid, Sliquid wins outright.

Which is easier to find in stores?

Swiss Navy, by far. It's stocked from Adam & Eve to local shops. Sliquid is mostly an online and specialty-store purchase.

MORE COMPARISONS

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