Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ vs Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ scores 8.4/9.8 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
All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Tower 28 Beauty WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Hyphen WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
20% overlapOnly in Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
37 unique
Shared ingredients
9 in common
Only in Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
30 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two spfs 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. Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ scores 6.8 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.
Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ brings Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract, Niacinamide, and Terminalia Ferdinandian (Kakadu Plum) Extract 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
Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- 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
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: Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ or Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen?
Based on ingredient analysis, Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 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 Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 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.