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Water-in-oil emulsion foundation

US7858104B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2003
Grant dateDec 28, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/412
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A foundation composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a fatty phase; an aqueous phase; at least one silicone surfacant chosen from C8-C22 alkyl dimethicone copolyols; and at least 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of hydrophobic coated pigments; provided that the composition is free of polyglyceryl-4 isostearate or comprises polyglyceryl-4 isostearate in a quantity such that the weight ratio of the C8-C22 alkyl dimethicone copolyol to the polyglyceryl-4 isostearate is greater than or equal to 2:1, wherein the foundation composition can exhibit good stability at room temperature and can be easy to apply to the skin.

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