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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 versus Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter .

Published on August 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen 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.

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.

Price

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Buy DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40

Starts at $40.00
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Buy Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter

Starts at $18.00

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
40
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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

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
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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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Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, 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.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

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Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 3-in-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter contains this as ingredient number 20.

3
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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Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

4
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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Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

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

38% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 37 ingredients

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

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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

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