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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind vs Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind scores 8.5/9.8 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

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind

tonermid-range
8.5
VS
Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Tower 28 Beauty

SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen

spf
8.4

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

4
1
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna wins 0
Tied 4
Tower 28 Beauty wins 1
8.5Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
8.4Tower 28 Beauty

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
9.8
9.8
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Tower 28 Beauty

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Tower 28 Beauty

Active Ingredient Strength

Tower 28 Beauty WINS
5.6
6.0
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Tower 28 Beauty

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Tower 28 Beauty

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Tower 28 Beauty

Why these two are neck and neck

These two toners 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.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind brings Niacinamide, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, and Zinc Pca 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

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
  • 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

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.5 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ 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.

8.5Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
8.4Tower 28 Beauty

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind or Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen?

Based on ingredient analysis, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind 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 Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind 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.