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Composition for application to the skin, to the lips, to the nails, and/or to hair

US7981404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2005
Grant dateJul 19, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/436
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for application to the skin, the lips, the nails, and/or hair is disclosed, wherein the composition comprises at least one first coloring agent in an amount sufficient to color the composition, comprising particles of at least one composite pigment, the particles comprising an inorganic core at least partially coated with at least one organic coloring substance, and at least one second coloring agent in an amount sufficient to produce a specific optical effect in the composition which is visibly perceptible to a human observer. A method of making up the skin, lips, nails, and/or hair is also disclosed.

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