COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Soft Cream Sheet Mask vs The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Mask

COSRX

The Derma Co

A mask built around Panthenol and Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.

A mask built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

Mask

28 ingredients

Brand price

USD 6.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Cocoate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hexylene Glycol
Cleansing
0-2 / 1
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Kaolin
Colorant
0 / 0
- Oil Control
Bentonite
Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0
- Oil Control
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Perfuming
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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