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HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops

A mineral SPF that checks all the boxes
$46.00

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Protect from sun rays
Refresh with instant hydration
Enhance natural radiance
Best Used With
HydraKate® Recharging Serum $84.00 The serum for instant + lasting hydration
HydraKate® Recharging Water Cream $84.00 The dehydration-defeating moisturizer
HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops
HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops
HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops
HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops
HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops
HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops
HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops
HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops
HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops Duo
Full Ingredients List
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide (24.5%) Inactive Ingredients: C13-15 Alkane, Aqua/Water/Eau, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Ectoin, Hydroxyectoin, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Fragrance/Parfum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Tocopherol, Malic Acid, Stearyl Triethoxysilane, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Iron Oxide (CI 77499)
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PROTECT + HYDRATE + ILLUMINATE

A 24.5% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen That Checks All The Boxes.

No white cast. Deep hydration. A radiant finish. This high-protection, fast-absorbing, lightweight SPF formula feels more like your favorite moisturizer than a clinical-grade sunscreen.

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Protection, Perfected.

An SPF You'll Look Forward To Wearing.

This formula doesn't just stop at sun protection; it's packed with high-performance ingredients that not only shield your skin from the sun but also work overtime to keep it healthy and glowing in the long run.

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HOW TO USE

Make SPF A Daily Habit.

For maximum sun protection, apply an amount of product that spans the length of two fingers - it's the perfect dose to shield your skin effectively!

  • Good for:
    Daytime 
  • How often:
    Daily; Reapply every 2 hours. 
  • Application: 
    Shake well. For face and neck coverage use two fingers-length as a guide OR a nickel-sized amount. Let absorb for 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every 2 hours or after 80 minutes of swimming, sweating, or towel drying. 

Overall rating: 4.6098485 / 5 from 264 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops offer high protection with a 24.5% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide formula. Customers appreciate its lightweight, non-irritating formula that blends seamlessly into the skin, providing a radiant and luminous finish. The product is praised for its ability to diffuse imperfections and even out skin tone, while deeply soothing and hydrating the skin.

Summary topics

  • Skin Radiance: 21%
  • Product Drop Efficiency: 16%
  • Product Glow: 20%
  • Product Formula: 7%
  • Product Finish: 6%

Review topics: ["color","ingredients","irritation","fit","fragrance","coverage","pores","smells","protection","skin","weight","effect","glow","residue","hydration","issues","looks","complexion","texture","tone","absorbs","face","feels","serum","design","packaging","formula","moisturizer","base","amount"].

Review highlights

  • "I love that it adds a subtle glow to my complexion, making my skin look radiant and healthy."michellllleee
  • "I love that it leaves no white cast and has my skin looking radiant and luminous."Marisol C.
  • "I love that they have such a high spf rate, while also giving me a nice color and making my skin feel great!"Ally

Reviews

Protects skin and gives a glow

"I like this sunscreen much better than others on the market. It’s not a thick cream that makes your pores clogged and don’t need much to cover your face. I like the tint as well as it give just a hint of I have been at the beach. I could just wear this and a bit of cream blush and a lipgloss and mascara and feel light but still put together."

Keri A. (5/5)

Perfect for my skin

"I have combination skin that tends to get oily quick with sunscreen or foundation with SPF. I find this to be the perfect balance for my skin right now, that goes on with a slight dewiness but does not get overly oily throughout the day. It has a slight glow to it too, which allows me to just leave the house with just this and a bit of concealer, and I feel my skin looks great."

Amanda K. (5/5)

Good product but customer service is terrible

"I bought 2 tubes of this sunscreen directly from the Kate Somerville website and they sent product that expires in 7 months! They refused to send me fresh product. They don't care about the freshness of product or satisfying new customers. Customer service is all AI and if you eventually get a person, they promise someone will call you and they never do. I recommend buying from a retailer where you can check the expire date. Otherwise good product but the lid does not stay on in a beach bag."

Sarah M. (3/5)

Fabulous

"Great protective sunscreen! I’m brown. I have been on the lookout for a mineral sunscreen without white cast and have been disappointed. I was worried when I first put it on, but within two minutes it was completely invisible. I put on A LOT too. And it blended right in! I wear it along or under makeup. I’d recommend waiting a few minutes after putting on to apply makeup over."

Elizabeth H. (5/5)

Old Product

"Today I received my eagerly-anticipated order of the Hydrate Illuminating SPF 50 Drops, but I noticed that the product expires in 7 months. I am SO upset at that. Sunscreen should be good for at least 2-3 years before expiring. If I had known I would be getting an "old" product that had such a short shelf life, I would have saved my money. KS, you can, and should, do better."

Marilyn B. (1/5)

Allergic

"I usually love your products so I was very excited about an SPF product. So bummed that I bought 2 and I am allergic to it. I broke out in a rash within a few minutes of putting it on. Also, it smells a bit like bug spray."

Gabriella (1/5)

Texture

"I previously used the Kate Somerville product in the white packaging, and truly loved the formula. It did not leave my skin feeling greasy at all. However, this new formulation, which is marketed for hydration and radiance, feels excessively heavy on my skin. It leaves my face looking oily and overly shiny, which does not suit my skin type. But I think it does the work by protecting my skin. Already found the original formula on ebay and will be buying it. . Thank you!"

Yashira (2/5)

My fav daily SPF

"My favorite daily SPF. I love the tint, it’s perfect for my light skin. It moisturizes and goes on smooth, without being heavy. This product makes protecting my skin easy! Definitely recommend!"

Caitlin (5/5)

This product makes my skin look AMAZING!

"I love this product so much! It makes my skin look so good I don't even want to wear any foundation on. I did not have any allergic reaction or anything negative happen to my skin. I'm about to finish my first container. The one issue I have, and I hope is looked at; the component is difficult to squeeze towards the end. I am 47 and find it hard to squeeze. Make it friendly/easier to use for ladies that have hand issues as we age please."

Christina T. (5/5)

Shiny

"This is tinted and it doesn’t absorb in my skin. It’s not for me. I was very disappointed."

Nancy B. (1/5)

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HydraKate® Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops

$46.00 1.7 Fl. Oz.