Jane Iredale PurePressed Base SPF15 Refill Cognac 9,9g
Description
Description
Mineral powder foundation SPF 15 for dark warm skin
The drink cognac owes its characteristic color to years of aging in oak barrels — a deep, coppery reddish-brown shade with golden reflections. This foundation shade captures exactly that color profile. For dark skin with warm reddish-brown undertones, this is a carefully calibrated choice: many foundations in this segment tend to be too neutral or cool, visually flattening the skin's natural copper warmth.
Jane Iredale Cognac is formulated with a medium concentration of mineral filters (TiO2 5%, ZnO 1%), providing SPF 15 instead of SPF 20. This choice is deliberate: a higher concentration would cause a visible gray cast on this dark warm skin tone. The mineral powder foundation offers light to full coverage, also functions as a concealer, and maintains the vibrant reddish-brown warmth with a skin-like semi-matte finish.
Color: Cognac is a dark shade with warm coppery reddish-brown undertones, ideal for skin with a natural, radiant warmth.
Benefits
- Enhances the copper warmth of dark skin without masking it
- Evens hyperpigmentation without losing the natural skin texture
- Adjusted mineral filter concentration prevents gray cast on dark warm skin
- Buildable from light day coverage to full coverage for evening or photography
- Vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free produced
Active ingredients
Titanium dioxide & zinc oxide (in moderate concentration): Jane Iredale Cognac uses 5% titanium dioxide and 1% zinc oxide — a middle ground between the lighter shades (14%/3%) and the deepest shades (3%/0.6%). This results in SPF 15: high enough for daily protection, low enough to keep the skin's natural copper-warm tone intact. For extended sun exposure, we recommend applying a separate SPF 30 or higher under the foundation.
Pomegranate extract: Antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals caused by UV and air pollution. Helps maintain the skin's natural coppery glow by preventing oxidative dullness.
Pine cone extract (Pinus Strobus): Promotes an even skin tone and helps visually soften post-inflammatory pigment spots. For dark warm skin that can quickly show pigmentation after irritation or sun exposure, this ingredient offers long-term support.
Plankton and algae extract: Marine minerals that nourish the skin barrier and have a calming effect. Help keep reactive spots calm — a supportive layer for skin that produces more sebum.
How to use
- Cleanse the skin and apply your daily serum and moisturizer as a base
- Optionally apply a separate SPF 30 or higher for more extensive UV protection
- Place the Cognac refill in a Jane Iredale Refillable Compact
- Sweep The Handi Brush in light circular motions through the powder and work from the center outward
- Finish with a hydration spray to bring the natural copper-warm glow to life even more
Suitable for
- Darker skin types with warm coppery or reddish-brown undertones
- Skin with a pronounced warm bias that often ends up too neutral in other foundations
- Oily and combination skin seeking breathable mattifying
- Sensitive skin needing physical sun protection without a gray cast
- Acne-prone skin looking for talc-free, non-comedogenic coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Cognac and Fawn?
Jane Iredale Cognac has a pronounced reddish-brown, coppery warmth, while Fawn appears calmer and more balanced warm brown. Fawn also falls into the higher SPF 20 group, so the choice depends not only on shade preference but also on desired UV protection.
Why does Cognac have SPF 15 and not SPF 20?
In darker skin types, a too high concentration of mineral filters (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) causes a visible gray veil. Cognac is therefore formulated with a lower dosage, which preserves the natural skin tone but slightly lowers SPF. For extra UV protection, you can apply a separate sunscreen under the foundation.
Does Cognac give a rosy effect after longer wear?
No. The mineral pigments do not oxidize like liquid foundations sometimes do when in contact with skin oil. The copper-warm undertone you apply in the morning remains color-stable until the end of the day.
Is Cognac suitable to apply over a liquid sunscreen?
Yes. Many customers actually use that combination: a liquid SPF 30 or 50 as a base for maximum UV protection, followed by Cognac for coverage and finishing. Make sure the sunscreen is fully absorbed before applying the mineral powder to prevent caking.
