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OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles vs Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen

OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles 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

OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
OLEHENRIKSEN

Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

serumpremium
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.

3
2
OLEHENRIKSEN wins 0
Tied 3
Tower 28 Beauty wins 2
8.5OLEHENRIKSEN
vs
8.4Tower 28 Beauty

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Tower 28 Beauty WINS
8.8
9.8
OLEHENRIKSEN
Tower 28 Beauty

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
OLEHENRIKSEN
Tower 28 Beauty

Active Ingredient Strength

Tower 28 Beauty WINS
4.6
6.0
OLEHENRIKSEN
Tower 28 Beauty

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
OLEHENRIKSEN
Tower 28 Beauty

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
OLEHENRIKSEN
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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen scores 9.8 here versus 8.8 for OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles brings Retinol, Beta-Carotene, and Tocopherol 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

OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles is better if you have

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

OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles comes in at premium 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.

8.5OLEHENRIKSEN
vs
8.4Tower 28 Beauty

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles or Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen?

Based on ingredient analysis, OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles 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 OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles 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.