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Fiber-containing cosmetic composition

US6726917B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2000
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/86
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a cosmetic composition, particularly useful as a mascara, containing fibers, pigments, and at least two film formers: at least one tacky film former soluble or dispersible in water and at least one tacky film former soluble in oil chosen from hydrogenated polyisobutenes, adipic acid/diethylene glycol/glycerin crosspolymers, polyethylenes, and polyvinyl laurates. The invention also relates to a method for providing volume and/or length to eyelashes using the inventive composition.

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