Fiber-containing base composition for use with mascara
US6503521B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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