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Fiber-containing base composition for use with mascara

US6503521B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2000
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/8176
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cosmetic composition, particularly useful as a base composition for mascara, containing fibers and at least three film formers: at least one tacky film former soluble or dispersible in water; at least one tacky film former soluble in oil; and at least one additional water-soluble or water-dispersible film former. The invention also relates to a method for pre-treating eyelashes prior to application of mascara and a method for providing volume and length to eyelashes using the inventive composition.

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