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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity vs Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity scores 8.7/9.8 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

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity
The Ordinary

Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity

serummid-range
8.7
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 0.3 points apart.

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3
1
The Ordinary wins 1
Tied 3
Tower 28 Beauty wins 1
8.7The Ordinary
vs
8.4Tower 28 Beauty

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Tower 28 Beauty WINS
8.6
9.8
The Ordinary
Tower 28 Beauty

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
The Ordinary
Tower 28 Beauty

Active Ingredient Strength

The Ordinary WINS
8.4
6.0
The Ordinary
Tower 28 Beauty

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
The Ordinary
Tower 28 Beauty

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
The Ordinary
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 8.6 for The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 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

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 does the heavy lifting

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

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.7 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.

8.7The Ordinary
vs
8.4Tower 28 Beauty

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity or Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen?

Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity 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 The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity 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.