Plenty of shoppers look for a lubricant made in Quebec, or at least in Canada. Some people want to support a local business; others mostly want a French label and a team they can ask questions. If you'd like to start with the main types of lube, our complete guide to personal lubricants is a good place to begin.
This article answers the origin question. It says what we make in Montréal, what a local origin tells you and what it doesn't, and how to read the label of any lubricant, ours or someone else's.
In this article
- Why people look for a lube made here
- What we make in Montréal: Honey in two versions
- What a local origin tells you, and what it doesn't
- How to read a lube label, wherever it's made
- The two versions of Honey, side by side
- When origin isn't enough
- Ordering from Quebec
- Frequently asked questions
Why people look for a lube made here
Some people who want a local lubricant tell us they searched for a long time. A lube made somewhere else isn't any worse for it, but the wish to buy from close to home is real.
One verified review puts it simply: "I have been on the hunt for a Canadian based lube for a while" (H., September 2023). Wanting a product made here comes up in several reviews on our store.
For someone in Quebec, a product made in Montréal has practical advantages too. The label is bilingual, so everything reads in French. And if you have a question about an ingredient, you write to the team that knows the formula, and we answer within 24 to 48 hours.
If you're comparing local brands, the same two checks apply to every one of them: the full ingredient list should be on the label, and you should be able to reach someone who knows the formula when you have a question.
What we make in Montréal: Honey in two versions
Our lubricant is called Honey. It comes in two versions, and both are made in Montréal. Each comes in a 4 oz (118 mL) bottle with a flip cap. Both have no parabens, no alcohol and no fragrance, and both are vegan.
Honey, our aloe-based lubricant
This is the water-based version, and it's pH-balanced. It contains aloe, oat, chamomile, calendula and green tea. Tremella (a mushroom also called snow mushroom), gluconolactone and sodium hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid, help hold on to water. The base is water, propanediol, hydroxyethylcellulose and glycerin, and it's preserved with sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate.
It's compatible with latex and polyisoprene condoms, and with all toy materials, silicone included. It's $29 CAD ($22 USD).
Honey, silicone-based
This version contains dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, methicone and dimethiconol. It doesn't dry out or wash away like a water-based lube, which makes it a good choice in the bath or shower.
It's compatible with latex and polyisoprene condoms. It isn't recommended with silicone toys. It's $32 CAD ($24 USD).
Another review sums up Honey in a few words: « Effet hydratant et sensation apaisante » (H., June 2026), meaning a moisturizing effect and a soothing feel. More than 1,250 bottles of Honey have been sold, and it has a 4.85 rating across 13 reviews.
What a local origin tells you, and what it doesn't
Origin answers one specific question: where the product is made. For Honey, the answer is Montréal, which is useful to know if you want to buy local.
It doesn't answer the other questions, and it's worth keeping them apart.
It doesn't tell you which base suits you. A water-based lube and a silicone lube do different jobs, wherever they're made. Our article on water-based or silicone lube helps you choose.
It doesn't make a product safer on its own. What matters for your skin is what's in the bottle. Read the ingredient list, wherever the product is made.
It doesn't say where each ingredient comes from. A label tells you where a product is made, not where each plant was grown. If ingredient origin matters to you, ask the brand. That goes for us too.
It doesn't cover everything a brand sells. Our care products, such as Honey, Lips and Clean, are made in Montréal. Our toys are not made in Canada, and we'll never tell you otherwise.
How to read a lube label, wherever it's made
A good label lets you choose without guessing. Here are the points to check, roughly in the order they matter most.
- The base. Water, silicone or oil. It's the first thing that decides the feel, how long it lasts and what it's compatible with.
- Condoms. The NHS, the UK's public health service, is clear: do not use oil-based lubricant with latex condoms, use water-based or silicone-based lubricant instead.
- Toys. Our silicone Honey isn't recommended with silicone toys, so with a silicone toy, choose a water-based lube. Our article on lube that's safe with condoms and toys has the full table.
- Fragrance. Fragrance is a common reason intimate skin reacts. Look for no fragrance or fragrance-free.
- pH and osmolality, for a water-based lube. A 2016 review on vaginal dryness advises choosing a product that is balanced in both osmolality and pH, and as close as possible to natural secretions. Our article on pH-balanced lube explains both numbers.
Most people tolerate lubricants well. In a large study in which 2,453 women kept a diary for five weeks, the water-based and silicone lubricants tested were linked to more pleasure and satisfaction, and rarely associated with genital symptoms. The water-based lubricants were linked to fewer symptoms than the silicone ones.
The two versions of Honey, side by side
| Honey, aloe-based | Honey, silicone-based | |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Water, with aloe | Silicones (dimethicone and others) |
| Feel | Can feel like it dries faster | Doesn't dry out like a water-based lube |
| Bath or shower | Washes away in water | A good choice |
| Latex and polyisoprene condoms | Compatible | Compatible |
| Silicone toys | Compatible | Not recommended |
| Rinsing | Washes away with water | Doesn't wash away with water alone |
| Price, 4 oz (118 mL) | $29 CAD ($22 USD) | $32 CAD ($24 USD) |
| Made in | Montréal | Montréal |
If you're unsure, the aloe version is the more versatile one, because it works with every toy and with condoms. The silicone version is the one to pick for water or for a glide that lasts.
When origin isn't enough
A lube made here is still a lube. There are times when it isn't the right answer, wherever it comes from.
If sex hurts. A lubricant can help when friction is the problem, but pain that keeps coming back deserves a look from a healthcare professional.
If dryness lasts. When vaginal dryness goes on for a few weeks despite what you've tried, or gets in the way of daily life, the NHS says it's time to see a GP. A lube helps in the moment; it doesn't address the cause.
If you've reacted to an ingredient on the list. Read both lists above. If you know your skin reacts to chamomile, calendula or aloe, choose a product without them, or ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If a version dries too fast for you. That's the honest limit of water-based lubes: some people find they dry faster. You can add a little more, or try the silicone version if you're not using a silicone toy.
Ordering from Quebec
Both versions of Honey are on the product page. Shipping is free in Canada on orders of $90 CAD or more. For a smaller order, the shipping cost shows at checkout, before you confirm.
Orders ship on Monday and Thursday, and our policy is to ship within 1 to 3 business days. Every order goes out in discreet packaging, with "PC" as the sender on the label, and your card statement shows a short code instead of the store name. Our article on discreet shipping has the details.
We ship to the US too, with free shipping from $125 CAD (about $90 USD). Purchases earn 10% back in store credit. If you also use toys, the basics set pairs Honey with Clean, our toy cleaner, also made in Montréal, for $40 to $50 CAD.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lubricant made in Quebec?
Yes. Honey, our lubricant, is made in Montréal in two versions: an aloe-based, water-based one and a silicone-based one. Both have a bilingual label, no fragrance, no parabens and no alcohol, and both are vegan. You can order them online, with shipping across Canada and to the US.
Is a lube made in Quebec safer?
Not because of where it's made. Origin tells you where a product is made, not whether it suits your skin. What matters is the ingredient list, the base and whether it works with what you use. Read the label, try a small amount first if your skin is sensitive, and stop if it irritates.
Which lube is safe with condoms?
A water-based or silicone-based lube. The NHS advises against oil-based lubricant with latex condoms. Both versions of Honey are compatible with latex and polyisoprene condoms. Keep anything oil-based away from a latex condom. If you're not sure what your condom is made of, check the box before you choose a lube.
Can I use Honey with a silicone toy?
Yes, the aloe-based version. It's compatible with all toy materials, silicone included. The silicone-based version isn't recommended with silicone toys. For a silicone toy, choose the aloe version. If you're not sure what a toy is made of, check its box or product page, and when in doubt, use the aloe version.
Is Honey vegan and fragrance-free?
Yes, both versions. Honey is vegan and has no fragrance, no parabens and no alcohol. The aloe-based version also contains aloe, oat, chamomile, calendula and green tea. The full ingredient list for both versions is on the product page, and the label is in English and French.
How much is shipping to Quebec?
It's free on orders of $90 CAD or more in Canada. For a smaller order, the cost shows at checkout, before you confirm. Orders ship on Monday and Thursday in discreet packaging, with "PC" as the sender on the label and a short code on your card statement.
Sources
- Which lubricants to use with latex condoms: NHS, Condoms
- Choosing a lubricant balanced in osmolality and pH: Edwards and Panay, Climacteric, 2016, PubMed 26707589
- Water-based and silicone lubricants, pleasure and genital symptoms, five-week diary study: Herbenick and colleagues, Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2011, PubMed 21143591
- When to see a GP about vaginal dryness: NHS, Vaginal dryness
About this article
Written by the Peach & Cream team, based in Montréal. Published October 15, 2026. Last updated October 15, 2026. Product facts come from the Honey product page and label; reviews are quoted exactly from our store. This article is general information, not medical advice. Honey does not treat or prevent any condition.