EltaMD, Inc UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Versus Beekman 1802 Milk Tint SPF 43 Tinted Primer Serum - Medium
Updated on April 28, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
EltaMD, Inc UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 25 ingredients
Beekman 1802 Milk Tint SPF 43 Tinted Primer Serum 39 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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EltaMD, Inc UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 25 ingredients
Beekman 1802 Milk Tint SPF 43 Tinted Primer Serum 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 13.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 4.4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 13.5%, Titanium Dioxide 4.4%, Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Carnosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 13%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprae Lac
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningEryngium Alpinum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lactose
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 13%, Water, Squalane, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Methylpropanediol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Caprae Lac, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Milk Protein, Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactose, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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EltaMD, Inc UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 25 ingredients
Beekman 1802 Milk Tint SPF 43 Tinted Primer Serum 39 ingredients
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