First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45 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 First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45 at 6.1/9.8. Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45
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
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
18% overlapOnly in First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45
31 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 active ingredient strength, scoring 6.0 compared to First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45's 2.0. Its formula features Allantoin, Bisabolol, and Ceramide Ap 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 6.7 for First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45. 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 first Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45 relies on Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Ethyl Ferulate, and Tocopherol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45 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
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: First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45 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 First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45 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 First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal BROAD SPECTRUM 45 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.