Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 2-In-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 is a pure mineral, zinc oxide based sunscreen that doubles as a makeup perfecter. It is lightweight with a balanced finish, keeps white cast low, and is generally non-stinging and low in pore-clogging risk. As a 2-in-1 it layers okay under makeup. With a score of 73.5/100 and moderate protection, it suits lighter daily use rather than heavy sun exposure.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 35)
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White cast
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Zinc Oxide, 13% declared
- β8 Pure mineral formula (13% total declared)
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Heavy feel
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Zinc Oxide, 13% declared
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Bentonite)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #27, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Mel)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Aloe vera
Full ingredient list (34)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 28 13% declared
- β 18 13% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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6 Lactose
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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15 Mel
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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19 Bentonite
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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24 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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25 Cyclodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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27 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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31 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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34 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
What SPF is the Beekman 1802 Milk Primer?
It is SPF 35. Its protection is rated moderate, which suits lighter daily wear more than long, intense sun exposure.
Is the Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35 2-In-1 Daily Defense Sunscreen & Makeup Perfecter mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen based on zinc oxide, and it doubles as a makeup perfecter or primer.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Its pore-clogging risk is rated low, so it is generally acne-friendly. It is lightweight with a balanced finish and layers okay under makeup.