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Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50 vs Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen

Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen scores 8.4/9.8 vs Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50 at 5.1/9.8. Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen wins for hydration.

Head to head

Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50
Beauty of Joseon

Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50

spfmid-range
5.1
VS
Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Tower 28 Beauty

SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen

spf
8.4

Score comparison

Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

2
3
Beauty of Joseon wins 0
Tied 2
Tower 28 Beauty wins 3
5.1Beauty of Joseon
+3.3vs
8.4Tower 28 Beauty

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Tower 28 Beauty WINS
5.0
9.8
Beauty of Joseon
Tower 28 Beauty

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Beauty of Joseon
Tower 28 Beauty

Active Ingredient Strength

Tower 28 Beauty WINS
2.9
6.0
Beauty of Joseon
Tower 28 Beauty

Ingredient Transparency

Tower 28 Beauty WINS
7.5
8.5
Beauty of Joseon
Tower 28 Beauty

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Beauty of Joseon
Tower 28 Beauty

Why Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen comes out ahead

Where Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50's 5.0. With Cholesterol, Glycerin, and Phytosphingosine in its top ingredients, Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen scores 6.0 here versus 2.9 for Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen brings Allantoin, Bisabolol, and Ceramide Ap as actives, while beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50 relies on Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50 is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Cholesterol
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50 comes in at mid-range pricing with a 5.1 score, which is reasonable for what you get.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+3.3 lead

Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

5.1Beauty of Joseon
vs
8.4Tower 28 Beauty

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50 or Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen?

Based on ingredient analysis, Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50 and Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50 and Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.