Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen 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 Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen at 6.6/9.8. Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen wins for hydration.
Head to head
Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen
SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Score comparison
Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Tower 28 Beauty WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Tower 28 Beauty WINSIngredient Transparency
Dr. Althea WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
18% overlapOnly in Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen
29 unique
Shared ingredients
7 in common
Only in Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
32 unique
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 Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen's 4.7. 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 5.2 for Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen. 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 dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen relies on Niacinamide, Adenosine, and Tocopherol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen 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
Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen comes in at mid-range pricing with a 6.6 score, which is reasonable for what you get.
Our verdict
Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen 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 Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen 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 Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen 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.