Sign in

Products · Condoms & lubricants · SKYN

SKYN Original Non-Latex Condoms

Reader ratings
SKYN Original Non-Latex Condoms

A latex-free polyisoprene condom whose FDA clearance cites ISO 23409, with a named silicone lubricant and no spermicide. The pick for latex allergy. Nitrosamines are not addressed, and STI evidence is thinner than for latex.

Best for People with a latex allergy or sensitivity who want a condom that protects against pregnancy and STIs.

Our quality rating
Fair (3 of 5)
Price range
Mid-range
Verified marks
FDA 510(k) clearance K160399 (SKYN Original polyisoprene condom)
Size
12 condoms (a 24-count box is also sold); 53 mm nominal width

approx. $9 for 12 condoms

See it on SKYN’s site →

We are not affiliated with SKYN. This link goes to the maker’s own page, with no tracking code. How we're funded.

Reader ratings & reviews

– out of 5

Loading ratings…

Have this product? Please rate it.

    Reviews are personal experiences, not research, and they never change our quality ratings. Every review is read by our team before it appears.

    How we evaluated it

    Why we chose it What put it on our list 4 points
    • FDA’s database lists clearance K160399 (July 2016) for SKYN Original, for contraception and to help reduce the risk of pregnancy and STIs. FDA’s listing database shows SKYN and SKYN Original made by Suretex, in Thailand and India, under K160399 and K171172.
    • The summary says the condom is designed to meet ISO 23409:2011, the standard for condoms made of synthetic materials. The 2016 filing covered one change to an earlier polyisoprene condom (K070800), a fragrance oil added to the lubricant, which was tested to ISO 23409 and FDA’s non-latex condom guidance. It gives a 5-year shelf life.
    • SKYN’s page says the material is polyisoprene, “completely free from natural rubber latex,” and that the lubricant is non-spermicidal silicone oil (dimethicone). It adds that the condom has no animal ingredients or nonoxynol-9.
    • About 77 cents a condom at Target ($9.19 for 12), not far above latex prices.
    Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy 4 points
    • CDC’s 2021 STI guidelines say the evidence for synthetic condoms other than polyurethane is limited, and that FDA labeling restricts their recommended use to people sensitive or allergic to latex. If latex is fine for you, a latex condom has more evidence behind it.
    • FDA’s 2016 summary says the lubricant coating contains fragrance oil to mask odor. SKYN’s ingredient text does not mention it.
    • Use a water- or silicone-based lubricant. WHO’s 2012 advisory note says polyisoprene condoms are as sensitive to oil-based lubricants as latex ones.
    • FDA’s record is in Ansell’s name, while skyn.com now names LifeStyles HealthCare Pte Ltd as the owner. We found no document on the transfer.
    What to know Details worth knowing first

    SKYN Original is made from polyisoprene, a synthetic rubber, so it contains no natural rubber latex. That makes it the usual choice for people with a latex allergy. FDA’s clearance covers contraception and helping reduce the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Our birth control alternatives guide explains why a condom is the one method that also lowers STI risk.

    FDA’s database lists the clearance, and the summary says the condom is designed to meet ISO 23409, the standard for synthetic condoms. SKYN’s page is also clearer than most about what is in the box: polyisoprene, a silicone lubricant and no nonoxynol-9.

    Two cautions. CDC’s STI guidelines say the evidence for synthetic condoms other than polyurethane is limited, and that FDA labeling limits their recommended use to people sensitive to latex. And FDA’s 2016 summary mentions a fragrance oil in the lubricant that SKYN’s ingredient text leaves out. See fragrance in personal products for why that matters to some readers.

    Quality & testing How it measures up against our checklist Fair, 3 of 5 · 7 checks
    Quality rating Fair

    An editorial rating of how well it meets our criteria for condoms & lubricants, given what we could verify. We only list products rated 3 or above.

    How SKYN Original Non-Latex Condoms measures up against our condoms & lubricants criteria
    What we checked What we found
    FDA-cleared Verified FDA lists K160399 (Ansell, July 25, 2016) and K171172 (flavored versions, 2017). K160399 is a modified version of Lifestyles’ earlier polyisoprene condom (K070800), with a fragrance oil added to the lubricant. FDA’s listing database shows SKYN and SKYN Original made by Suretex Prophylactics (India) and Suretex Ltd (Thailand). The summary cites ISO 23409:2011 for synthetic condoms; ISO 4074 and ASTM D3492 cover latex.
    Protection matched to the need Verified Synthetic polyisoprene. The FDA indication is contraception and to help reduce the risk of pregnancy and STIs. CDC says STI evidence for this material is limited.
    Tested for nitrosamines Not verified Not stated. SKYN is not natural rubber latex, but it does not say whether it tested for nitrosamines.
    Ingredients listed Maker’s claim SKYN names the material (SKYNFEEL polyisoprene) and the lubricant (silicone oil SK-70, dimethicone). FDA’s 2016 summary adds a fragrance oil in the lubricant, which the page does not mention.
    No spermicide Maker’s claim SKYN says its condoms and lubricants do not contain nonoxynol-9 and have never been made with it. FDA’s summary describes a silicone lubricant and names no spermicide.
    PFAS screen Not verified SKYN makes no PFAS statement. Mamavation’s 2024 consumer lab test did not include SKYN Original; it found no organic fluorine (flag: above 10 ppm) in SKYN Feel Everything Elite, one sample.
    Recalls and company Verified No manufacturer recall of SKYN Original in FDA’s recall database. One 2022 entry lists the 12-count box among products a Family Dollar chain recalled for improper storage temperatures.
    What the labels mean
    • Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
    • Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
    • Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
    Sources Where our facts come from 9 sources
    1. SKYN Original (maker page, global site). Maker’s page. Source for the ingredient statement and 53 mm width. The US country page blocked our fetch. Open ↗
    2. FDA 510(k) database: K160399, Skyn Original Polyisoprene Lubricated Male Condom. Certifier or regulator listing. Open ↗
    3. FDA 510(k) summary for K160399. Certifier or regulator listing. Gives ISO 23409:2011, the fragrance oil in the lubricant, the indication and the 5-year shelf life. Open ↗
    4. FDA registration and listing data for SKYN condoms (openFDA). Certifier or regulator listing. FDA’s open-data copy of its listing database. Shows Suretex as the manufacturer. Open ↗
    5. FDA device recall data, event 90650 (Family Dollar, June 2022). Certifier or regulator listing. A retailer’s storage recall, not a defect found in the condoms. Open ↗
    6. Mamavation, Condoms & Lubricants Tested For Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” (February 6, 2024, updated May 8, 2024). Test report. An advocacy outlet’s screen for total organic fluorine (a PFAS marker; flag above 10 ppm) at an unnamed lab; the article carries affiliate links. Products were bought at Walmart or Amazon from February to August 2023, usually one sample each. Raw lab data is members-only, so we read only the published results. Open ↗
    7. Target listing: SKYN Original Non-Latex Lubricated Condoms, 12 ct. Independent source. Price and pack sizes seen on 2026-10-22. Open ↗
    8. CDC, Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines 2021: Primary Prevention Methods. Independent source. On synthetic condoms, latex allergy and lubricants. Open ↗
    9. WHO, UNFPA and FHI 360, Use and procurement of additional lubricants for male and female condoms (2012). Independent source. On polyisoprene condoms and oil-based lubricants. Open ↗
    Where to buy Other stores and the prices we saw 1 store
    • Target approx. $9 for 12 condoms. The 12-count box was $9.19 on 2026-10-22. The listing shows $9.19 to $15.29 across pack sizes.

    Prices as we saw them on October 22, 2026. They change often. These links carry no tracking code and earn us nothing.

    Alternatives Other options to compare 2 options
    • Trojan Original Lubricated Latex Condoms Latex, so not for allergy. Cheaper per condom, with more evidence on STI protection, but no ingredient list.
    • Another non-latex condom (polyurethane or nitrile) Compare the FDA clearance, the standard it cites and its FDA recall record before you buy.

    Weekly research digest

    New topics and updated research, once a week when there's something new. How it works