Jane Iredale PureBronze Shimmer Bronzer Refill Copper Dusk 9,9g

Deep copper-brown shimmer bronzer for warm dimension and contour

For skin that naturally carries warm tones, or for those who want their bronzer to truly function as contour, a light gold shade is not always enough. A deeper, copper-colored shade provides more shadow under the cheekbone and clearly defines facial structure — without the harshness of a gray-brown contour powder. Copper has the advantage of bringing the skin to life rather than just shading it.

Copper Dusk is the deepest and warmest shade within the PureBronze Shimmer line. The four hues range from a burnt gold to a rich copper-brown shadow, making the palette effective both as an all-over bronzer and targeted contour. The mineral powder formula remains light on the skin, even with more intense pigmentation — a quality that matters for deeper shades, where too much binding can quickly look heavy or patchy.

Color: rich copper-golden brown palette with warm shimmer, designed for medium to dark skin tones and as contour on warm complexions.

Advantages

• Adds warmth and clear dimension to medium to dark skin tones
• Works as both bronzer and contour without creating a gray or ashy effect
• Four coordinated shades for buildable intensity, from afternoon to evening
• Pine bark extract protects and soothes the skin when applied over large areas such as the cheekbones and jawline
• Refill fits into the Jane Iredale Refillable Compact — replace only the pan instead of the entire packaging

Active ingredients

Mica & Iron Oxides: The copper pigment in Copper Dusk comes from a combination of mica and oxidized iron pigments — both natural minerals. Mica provides the light-reflecting quality that brings the skin to life, while the iron oxides carry the depth and warmth of the shade. This combination gives a glow that appears to come from within the skin rather than sitting on top.

Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract: Pomegranate extract is a scientifically well-supported plant antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radicals caused by UV radiation and urban pollution. For a bronzer applied specifically to sun-exposed parts of the face, this antioxidant function provides a valuable layer beneath the pigment.

Pinus Strobus (Pine Bark) Extract: Pine bark contains proanthocyanidins, a powerful group of antioxidants with a soothing effect. In Copper Dusk — a shade applied over a larger area for contouring and bronzing — this ingredient helps keep the skin calm, even with daily use on more sensitive areas.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil: Sunflower seed oil keeps the powder formula comfortable on the skin and helps prevent moisture loss through the skin barrier. This is essential for more intense bronzer shades: without this oil component, a deep copper color on dry skin would quickly emphasize texture.

How to use it

1. Click the Copper Dusk refill into the Jane Iredale Refillable Compact
2. First apply your foundation or tinted base for an even underlayer
3. Lightly brush with the Fan Brush over all four stripes together for a warm allover glow, focusing on the forehead, cheekbone, and jawline
4. For contouring: load the Fan Brush only on the darkest stripe and draw a light diagonal under the cheekbone towards the corner of the mouth
5. Build up in thin layers — copper can quickly become intense, so only add more when you really want extra warmth

Suitable for

• Medium-light to dark skin tones with warm, olive, or neutral undertones
• Light skin that has a bronzed complexion in summer and wants to maintain it
• Women who want to make their facial contour more visible without gray shadow
• Mature skin lacking warmth and life due to saltier or gray undertones
• Lovers of an evening look with dimension and glow

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Copper Dusk too dark for light skin?

In its deepest stripes, yes, if used as an allover bronzer, but as targeted contouring, Copper Dusk works very well on light skin. Lightly tap the darkest stripe with the Fan Brush and place it only under the cheekbone — not over the entire cheek. For allover use on light skin, Moonglow or First Light are better suited.

Does Copper Dusk turn orange on warm skin?

No — the palette is made up of four shades instead of one flat copper color, allowing you to balance gold and brown yourself by choosing which stripes to pick up. Those who want to avoid orange should mainly use the top two stripes together; those seeking depth add the lower stripes.

Can I also use Copper Dusk as eyeshadow?

Yes. The copper and gold tones work especially beautifully on the eyelid, especially with green and brown eyes. Sweep the lightest shade over the entire lid and place the darkest copper color in the outer corner for warm evening definition.

How different is Copper Dusk from Sunbeam or Moonglow?

Copper Dusk is deeper and more coppery than Moonglow — more rose-brown than gold — making it the most saturated warm shade in the PureBronze Shimmer line. For those who want defined contouring while maintaining a glow, this is the distinct choice.