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Make-up removing and/or cleansing cosmetic composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion

US6342469B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 2000
Grant dateJan 29, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q1/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a make-up removing and/or cleansing cosmetic composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion and comprising (1) at least one silicone emulsifier, (2) at least one branched-chain hydrocarbonaceous oil and (3) at least one make-up removing oil chosen from esters of a fatty acid comprising at least 12 carbon atoms. The composition is fluid and may be used, for example, to remove make-up from the skin without any nuisance or irritation and with excellent effectiveness.

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