Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask vs Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask scores 8.6/9.8 and Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask
SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
22% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask
40 unique
Shared ingredients
11 in common
Only in Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
28 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two masks take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask brings Niacinamide, Quercetin, and Creatine 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 F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
- 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
Our verdict
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask or Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen?
Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask 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 F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask 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.