Posh Balm vs Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

What separates them

Price history

• Posh Balm: lowest $13.00 on Oct 28; $13.00 on Oct 29.
• Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm: lowest $3.92 on Oct 31 at PureFormulas.com; $3.99 on Nov 3.

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What reviewers say

Questions and answers

Which is better for dry lips?

The Posh Balm claims 24 hours of hydration versus 12 for Burt's Bees, and it is fragrance-free, so it suits lips that react to peppermint. Burt's Bees costs far less per ounce if you just want frequent reapplication.

Is the Posh Balm worth the extra money?

Only if you want a sheer tint and a fragrance-free vegan formula. At $33.00 for 0.06 oz it costs about eight times the $3.99 Burt's Bees and holds less than half the product.

Which one gives color?

The Posh Balm. It comes in three shiny tinted shades plus a clear glaze, and the tints adapt to your lip pH. Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm is tint-free and matte.

Which lasts longer on the lips?

Posh Balm states 24-hour hydration; Burt's Bees states 12-hour moisturizing. In the tube, Burt's Bees lasts longer because it holds 0.15 oz against 0.06 oz.

Are either of them vegan?

Posh Balm is vegan and cruelty-free. Burt's Bees is cruelty-free but built on beeswax, so it is not vegan.

Will the peppermint in Burt's Bees bother me?

It gives a cooling tingle that most people like, but it can sting cracked or sensitive lips. The Posh Balm is fragrance-free if you want to avoid that.