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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter versus Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue .

Published on September 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Sunscreen American Brand United States
Face Primer American Brand United States

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Price

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Buy Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter

Starts at $18.00
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Buy 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue

Starts at $34.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
35
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter contains this as ingredient number 1.

Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.

It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

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Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter contains this as ingredient number 8.

Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter contains this as ingredient number 9.

Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue contains this as ingredient number 37.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract comes from the meat of the coconut fruit. It is an emollient and skin conditioner with antioxidant properties.

Coconut fruit is naturally rich in amino acids, sugars, and nutrients including Vitamin C and small amounts of vitamin B. Malic acid can also be found in coconut fruit extract.

Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter contains this as ingredient number 12.

Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue contains this as ingredient number 30.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter contains this as ingredient number 27.

Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter contains this as ingredient number 31.

Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue contains this as ingredient number 6.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

41% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter 34 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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7 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Current favorite mineral sunscreen that doesn't make my oily, big pore skin look or feel awful

Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue 39 ingredients

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