Head of beauty Zoe has finally found her holy grail foundation after a meticulous search for the perfect blend of coverage and sheerness. She's been on the hunt for a base that is light yet offers full coverage, sheer but not too sheer, and long-lasting without being cakey – a tall order that seemed impossible until now.

The game-changer arrived when she got her hands on , usually retailing at £39.50 but . Although not a brand new launch, the foundation marked the first new item in the Double Wear family for decades.

Before diving into her experience and the transformation of her skin, she highlights the importance of the product's formulation. It's the new sibling to the iconic Double Wear, the original powerhouse of full-coverage foundations renowned for concealing almost any imperfection and staying put all day.

has been a go-to for individuals grappling with acne or rosacea. With the current trend towards "natural beauty" dominating social media, Estée Lauder has smartly introduced a lighter, more sheer iteration of their classic foundation, anticipating its appeal in today's market.

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from Estée Lauder is turning heads with its promise to withstand sweat and humidity while providing a more subtle coverage. Unlike its predecessor known for its thick, full-coverage texture, this new formula is surprisingly fluid, boasting an SPF20 to shield against the sun, pollution and blue light.

Intriguingly, Lauder claims it can "add moisture where skin is dry and keep oil production in check where needed". So, how did the Double Wear Sheer fare when put to the test?

To be honest, I'm not easily impressed by foundations, . Its thin, watery consistency (forgive the lack of technical jargon) seemed unlikely to mask my uneven skin tone – yet it delivered impressively.

Applying more than my usual amount for medium coverage, I found that although it required some layering, the process was hassle-free due to its quick-drying nature. It blended seamlessly with my go-to foundation brush and even worked well with a cream blush dabbed onto my cheeks.

I was able to showcase the results almost immediately at a team Zoom meeting, and my colleagues instantly commented on my skin. I likened it to a "porcelain" complexion – not just in terms of the hue but also the sensation. Like velvet, my skin felt remarkably silky and smooth while wearing this product. If I were to be particularly finicky, I did notice that it accentuated some minor dryness on my skin that had gone unnoticed before application.

However, this was a minor issue, and I can easily resolve it by applying a richer moisturiser beneath the foundation in the future. Individuals prone to dryness and flaking may want to take this into account. Nonetheless, this product has earned a permanent spot in my makeup collection and will undoubtedly remain there for the foreseeable future.

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