Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 vs Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen at 8.4/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Score comparison
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Tower 28 Beauty WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
21% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
44 unique
Shared ingredients
12 in common
Only in Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
27 unique
Why Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes out ahead
Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen's 6.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen scores 9.8 here versus 8.7 for Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream brings Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen relies on Allantoin, Bisabolol, and Ceramide Ap. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
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
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 9.1 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Our verdict
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen?
Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream 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 Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream 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.