DP Dermaceuticals Cover Recover Ebony SPF30 20ml
Description
Description
Intensely dark foundation with SPF30 for the deepest skin tones
The very deepest skin tones have struggled for years with a shortcoming in the cosmeceutical industry. Foundations are developed from light to medium skin types, and the deepest shades often appear as an afterthought without the same care in pigment matching and formula development. For those with Fitzpatrick VI skin, this means years of searching for products that truly fit.
Cover Recover Ebony breaks with this convention. The intensely dark shade with rich full undertones is specifically developed for the deepest skin types and offers maximum coverage with the same cosmeceutical effect as the lighter shades in the line. Beneath the finish, a formula with mineral sun filters, copper peptides, and HylaFuse hyaluronic acid works on protection, hydration, and skin repair.
Benefits
- Deepest intense dark shade with full rich undertones
- Maximum coverage without masking or heavy feel
- Mineral SPF30 without ashy haze on very dark skin
- Works to even out hyperpigmentation and scarring
- Identical cosmeceutical quality as all lighter shades
Active ingredients
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide: Two mineral UV filters formulated in Ebony with intense pigment matching to avoid any white reflection. For Fitzpatrick VI skin, this is a fundamental quality difference—many competing mineral SPFs give an unmistakable ashy gray or purplish cast on this skin depth, which is completely eliminated here.
Copper peptides: Bioactive signaling molecules that stimulate the natural production of collagen and elastin. Although very dark skin types remain resilient longer due to higher melanin concentration, they benefit equally from support of the deeper skin structure—especially with daily environmental stress and after professional treatments.
HylaFuse Complex hyaluronic acid: A triple-weighted hyaluronic acid complex that hydrates on multiple skin levels simultaneously. Well-hydrated Fitzpatrick VI skin has a pronounced natural glow that is further enhanced by this complex, without the finish appearing shiny or greasy.
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract: A probiotic yeast ferment that soothes inflammatory reactions and increases skin resilience. This is especially important for the deepest skin types: post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation develops fastest here and remains visible the longest, so preventing inflammatory reactions is more valuable than correcting them afterward.
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) and copper lysine prolinate: An energy molecule combined with a copper peptide complex that together support cell activity and wound healing. For keloid-prone skin — which is more common in Fitzpatrick VI — this combination helps the natural repair process without triggering excessive scarring.
How to use it
- Cleanse the skin thoroughly with a cleanser that does not dry out the barrier
- Apply pigment-correcting or nourishing serums and let absorb
- Warm Ebony briefly between fingertips to evenly distribute the pigments
- Pat with smooth movements over the entire face starting from the center
- Work on pigment spots or scars with an extra thin layer if needed
Suitable for
- The deepest skin tones (Fitzpatrick VI)
- Skin with hyperpigmentation, melasma, or dark scars
- Keloid-prone skin after microneedling or resurfacing
- Daily use as foundation and sun protection
- Dark skin seeking cosmeceutical quality at its level
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if Ebony or Cocoa is the right shade for me?
Always compare directly on the jawline in daylight. Ebony is the deepest shade and suits Fitzpatrick VI skin — skin that does not burn in full sunlight and shows no noticeable tint color change. Cocoa suits Fitzpatrick V: deep skin that darkens slightly in summer but still reacts to the sun. When in doubt: the shade that visually disappears completely on your skin is the right one.
Does the mineral formula really not leave an ashy gray finish on very dark skin?
No. The pigment intensity in Ebony is specifically formulated to completely neutralize the white reflection of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. This is an important difference from standard mineral SPF products that often leave a noticeable purplish or ashy gray tint on Fitzpatrick VI skin. The iron oxides in the formula optically absorb any form of white cast.
Is Ebony safe after a professional treatment on dark skin?
Yes. Cover Recover is developed to be applied immediately after resurfacing treatments. For Fitzpatrick VI skin, this is especially valuable: quick protection after treatment prevents new pigmentation, and soothing ingredients like saccharomyces extract and allantoin temper inflammatory reactions that could otherwise lead to hyperpigmentation.
