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Hanyul Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide vs Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen

Hanyul Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide 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

Hanyul Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide
Hanyul

Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide

serum
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.

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2
2
Hanyul wins 1
Tied 2
Tower 28 Beauty wins 2
8.5Hanyul
vs
8.4Tower 28 Beauty

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Tower 28 Beauty WINS
7.3
9.8
Hanyul
Tower 28 Beauty

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Hanyul
Tower 28 Beauty

Active Ingredient Strength

Hanyul WINS
6.9
6.0
Hanyul
Tower 28 Beauty

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Hanyul
Tower 28 Beauty

Formulation Safety

Tower 28 Beauty WINS
8.5
9.0
Hanyul
Tower 28 Beauty

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums 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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Hanyul Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide scores 6.9 here versus 6.0 for Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Hanyul Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide brings Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Gluconolactone 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

Hanyul Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide is better if you have

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

✶ 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.

8.5Hanyul
vs
8.4Tower 28 Beauty

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Hanyul Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide or Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen?

Based on ingredient analysis, Hanyul Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Hanyul Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide 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 Hanyul Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide 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.