Minimalist Lip Balm SPF 30 vs COSRX 5 Peptide B5 Sensitive Repair Salve Lip Balm

Minimalist

Lip Balm SPF 30

COSRX

5 Peptide B5 Sensitive Repair Salve Lip Balm

A lip care built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A lip care built around Panthenol and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.

Lip care

30 ingredients

37 ingredients

Brand price

INR 269.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 15.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP

Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol

Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Candelilla Cera, Cera Alba, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glucomannan, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Smoothing14
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Candelilla Cera, Cera Alba, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate

Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Beta-Glucan, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Soluble Collagen, Squalane, Xylitol
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Microcrystalline Wax, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Panthenol, PEG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Squalane, Synthetic Wax, Tribehenin, Tripeptide-1, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Madecassoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Madecassoside

Concerns

May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cera Alba, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Candelilla Cera, Cera Alba, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Trihydroxystearin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cera Alba, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Occlusive
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Microcrystalline Wax (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
- Barrier Repair
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Diisopropyl Adipate
Emollient
0 / 0
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Emollient
1 / 0
Cera Alba
Emollient
0-2 / —
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
PEG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether
Emollient
PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
- Barrier Repair
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (in both products)
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Water
Skin Conditioning

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Microcrystalline Wax
Binding, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Microcrystalline Wax is a wax derived from petroleum and characterized by the fineness of its crystals in contrast to the larger crystals of paraffin wax. It consists of high molecular weight saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons.
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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
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Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
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