This week I’ve been testing a selection of moisturisers from Estée Lauder in an attempt to find my perfect fit. In the interests of full transparency, I already had a firm favourite (keep on reading), but being the highly scientific person I am (I’m not) I put my preconceptions aside and began trialling the different face creams in unbiased earnest.

First out of the testing bag: Estée Lauder’s DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant 24H-Moisture Cream SPF 15*. This moisturiser took me on a serious journey down memory lane because the fresh, cucumber-y smell was just so evocative of the long summer days and exotic modelling trips I went on in my twenties. I was terrible for spending small fortunes on beauty products at airport duty free and this cream (along with the Sheer Tint Release* version, which is amazing for a barely-there hint of colour and glow) used to be a regular buy. DayWear is a great starter moisturiser – it does everything you need it to do when you’re after good skin maintenance and want a lightweight texture, and it’s perfect for younger skin that doesn’t want overloading. Lasting hydration comes from the hyaluronic acid and squalene, and the antioxidants as well as the broad spectrum SPF 15 help to protect the skin from damage.

I tested the DayWear for normal/combination skin but there’s also a cream for dry skin if you want that light, no-residue feel but need a little more in the way of moisture.
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