JP7490344B2 - Composition suitable for cleansing - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a specific combination of ingredients, and in particular to a cosmetic composition for the skin and a cosmetic method using the same.

Skin cleansing is very important for facial care. It must be as efficient as possible, since fatty residues, such as excess sebum, residues of cosmetics used daily and make-up products, especially waterproof ones, can accumulate in the folds of the skin and block the skin pores, leading to the appearance of pimples.

Several types of skin cleansing products are known, such as rinsable cleansing anhydrous oils and gels, as well as foaming creams, lotions and gels.

Rinseable anhydrous oils and gels have a cleansing action mainly due to the oils present in these formulations. These oils make it possible to dissolve fatty residues and disperse make-up pigments. These products are effective and well tolerated.

An ideal oil-based makeup remover, such as a cleansing oil product, should have good makeup removal, good rinseability with water, good stability, and good texture, such as a "cushioned" feel during application. A "cushioned" feel, as used herein, means that the fingers feel the presence of the makeup remover, specifically the oil, as if a cushion were present between the fingers.

However, it is difficult for conventional oil-based makeup removers to meet the above requirements.

For example, JP-B-4550676 discloses a cleansing oil product containing 3% to 30% by weight of hydrogenated polybutene. Hydrogenated polybutene is a very thick or viscous oil that can provide a cushioning feel, but the cleansing oil is generally too thick or viscous to be sticky and may not be easily rinsed off, even when the cleansing oil contains a surfactant. In addition, a sticky feel may remain even after rinsing.

JP-B-5057611 also discloses a cleansing oil product containing oil and a bibranched fatty acid polyethylene glycol ester, which has good rinsing properties. However, it is difficult for this cleansing oil product to provide a cushioning feel.

JP-B-6215435 also discloses a cleansing oil product containing a specific type of polyglyceryl fatty acid ester with an average degree of polymerization of 15 to 30. This can achieve good rinsing properties. However, it is difficult for this cleansing oil product to provide a cushiony feel.

JP-B-4550676 JP-B-5057611 JP-B-6215435

Walter Noll, Chemistry and Technology of Silicones (1968), Academic Press Cosmetics and Toiletries, Vol. 91, January 1976, pp. 27-32, Todd & Byers, Volatile Silicone Fluids for Cosmetics ASTM Standard 445 Appendix C

The object of the present invention is to provide a composition that is useful as a cleansing oil product that can have good makeup removal properties, good rinseability with water, good stability before use, and good texture, such as a "cushioned" feel during application.

The above objectives are:
(a) at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid;
(b) at least one polyglyceryl fatty acid ester;
(c) (a) at least one oil other than a triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid.

The aliphatic monocarboxylic acid may contain 4 to 10 carbon atoms, preferably 6 to 10 carbon atoms, and more preferably 8 to 10 carbon atoms.

The aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may contain 2 to 10 carbon atoms, preferably 3 to 8 carbon atoms, and more preferably 4 to 6 carbon atoms.

(a) The triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may be caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride.

The amount of (a) at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid in the composition according to the present invention may be in the range of 1% to 25% by weight, preferably 3% to 20% by weight, more preferably 5% to 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

The composition according to the present invention may contain at least two types of (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid esters.

(b) The polyglyceryl fatty acid ester may contain 2 to 6 polyglyceryl units, preferably 4 to 6 polyglyceryl units, and more preferably 5 or 6 polyglyceryl units.

(b) The polyglyceryl fatty acid ester may be selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, polyglyceryl-6 dioleate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, and mixtures thereof.

The amount of (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester in the composition according to the present invention may be in the range of 1% by weight to 20% by weight, preferably 3% by weight to 15% by weight, more preferably 5% by weight to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

(c) The oil may be selected from vegetable oils, synthetic triglycerides of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids, and synthetic ester oils other than synthetic triglycerides.

The amount of (c) oil in the composition according to the present invention may range from 50% by mass to 95% by mass, preferably from 60% by mass to 90% by mass, more preferably from 70% by mass to 85% by mass, based on the total mass of the composition.

The composition according to the present invention may be a cosmetic composition, preferably a cleansing composition, more preferably a skin cleansing composition.

The present invention also relates to a cosmetic method for keratinous materials, preferably skin, comprising the step of applying a composition according to the present invention to the keratinous materials.

The present invention also relates to the use of (a) at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid in a composition comprising (b) at least one polyglyceryl fatty acid ester and (c) at least one oil other than (a) at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, to enable the composition to provide a cushioning texture during application of the composition on the skin.

The present invention also relates to the use of (b) at least one polyglyceryl fatty acid ester in a composition comprising (a) at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and (c) at least one oil other than (a) at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, to enable the composition to provide a cushioning texture during application of the composition on the skin.

After extensive investigation, the inventors have discovered that it is possible to provide a composition useful as a cleansing product that can have good makeup removal properties, good rinsability with water, good stability before use, and good texture, such as a "cushioned" feel during application.

The composition according to the invention comprises
(a) at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid;
(b) at least one polyglyceryl fatty acid ester;
(c) (a) at least one oil other than a triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid.

The compositions according to the invention can have good texture, including good make-up removal, good rinsability with water, good stability before use (especially over a wide temperature range), and a "cushioned" feel during application.

A "cushioned" feel, as used herein, means that the fingers sense the presence of the composition such that it can be felt as if a cushion is present between the fingers.

A "cushioned" feel can provide the following benefits: An oil-based cleansing product with a cushioned feel or texture can reduce friction between the fingers and the face during application, which can lead to less skin damage. In addition, consumers feel comfortable from the massaging motion with an oil-based cleansing product with a cushioned feel or texture.

It has been difficult to simultaneously provide a cushioning feel or texture and good rinsability with water. A cushioning feel can be achieved with thick or viscous oils, but such thick or viscous oils are more difficult to rinse off with water because they tend to remain on the skin. On the other hand, thin or less viscous oils are easier to remove from the skin with water, but such thin or less viscous oils cannot provide comfort to the consumer during application because they tend to increase friction between the fingers and the skin due to the lack of a cushioning effect.

As a result of extensive research, the inventors have found that the use of a triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, specifically caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, as the oil component can provide suitable thickness or viscosity for a good cushioning feel.

Furthermore, the inventors have found that the use of polyglyceryl fatty acid esters can impart good rinsability with water to compositions containing the above triglycerides that are thick or viscous and difficult to completely rinse off the skin with water without the polyglyceryl fatty acid esters. Furthermore, the inventors have found that the polyglyceryl fatty acid esters can also contribute to enabling the composition to provide a cushioning texture during application of the composition on the skin.

The present invention is described in detail below.

[Triglycerides of aliphatic mono- and dicarboxylic acids]
The composition according to the invention comprises at least one (a) triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. When two or more such (a) triglycerides are used, they may be the same or different.

(a) It is preferred that the triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is in a liquid form at atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg) and room temperature (25°C). In other words, it is preferred that the triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid (a) has a melting point of less than 25°C, more preferably 20°C or less, and even more preferably 15°C or less.

(a) It is preferred that the triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is non-volatile.

(a) It is preferred that the triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is derived from a natural source such as a plant.

(a) The triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid can be an acylglycerol in which glycerol is esterified with three fatty acids, where at least one of the fatty acids is an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one of the fatty acids is an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. One of the fatty acids can be an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and two of the fatty acids can be aliphatic dicarboxylic acids. Alternatively, one of the fatty acids can be an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and two of the fatty acids can be aliphatic monocarboxylic acids.

(a) The triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may be a mixed ester of glycerol, at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid, and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. Preferably, (a) the triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may be a mixed ester of glycerol, two aliphatic monocarboxylic acids, and one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid.

The aliphatic monocarboxylic acid may be saturated or unsaturated. It is preferred that the aliphatic monocarboxylic acid is saturated.

The aliphatic monocarboxylic acid may contain 4 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably 6 to 26 carbon atoms, and more preferably 8 to 22 carbon atoms.

The aliphatic monocarboxylic acid may have a linear or branched carbon chain. It is preferred that the aliphatic dicarboxylic acid has a linear carbon chain.

The aliphatic monocarboxylic acid may be selected from the group consisting of hexanoic acid, heptanoic acid, octanoic acid (caprylic acid), 2-ethylhexanoic acid, nonanoic acid, decanoic acid (capric acid), undecanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, tridecanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid, pentadecanoic acid, hexadecanoic acid, hexyldecanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, octadecanoic acid, isostearic acid, nonadecanoic acid, eicosanoic acid, isoarachidic acid, octyldodecanoic acid, heneicosanoic acid, and docosanoic acid.

It is preferred that the aliphatic monocarboxylic acid contains 4 to 10 carbon atoms, preferably 6 to 10 carbon atoms, more preferably 8 to 10 carbon atoms. Therefore, it is even more preferred that the aliphatic monocarboxylic acid is selected from caprylic acid and capric acid.

The aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may be saturated or unsaturated. It is preferred that the aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is saturated.

The aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may contain from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably from 3 to 16 carbon atoms, and more preferably from 4 to 12 carbon atoms.

The aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may have a linear or branched carbon chain. It is preferred that the aliphatic dicarboxylic acid has a linear carbon chain.

The aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may be selected from the group consisting of oxalic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, pimelic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid and sebacic acid.

It is preferred that the aliphatic dicarboxylic acid contains 2 to 10 carbon atoms, preferably 3 to 8 carbon atoms, more preferably 4 to 6 carbon atoms. Therefore, it is even more preferred that the aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is selected from succinic acid and adipic acid.

(a) The triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is preferably a caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride. As the caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, for example, Miglyol 829 available from IOI Oleo GmbH can be used.

The amount of (a) triglycerides of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid in the composition according to the present invention may be 1% by mass or more, preferably 3% by mass or more, and more preferably 5% by mass or more, based on the total mass of the composition.

On the other hand, the amount of (a) at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid triglyceride in the composition according to the present invention may be 25% by mass or less, preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 15% by mass or less, based on the total mass of the composition, with the proviso that the amount of (a) triglyceride is other than 0.

Thus, the amount of (a) at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid in the composition according to the present invention may be in the range of 1% to 25% by weight, preferably 3% to 20% by weight, more preferably 5% to 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[Polyglyceryl fatty acid ester]
The composition according to the invention comprises at least one (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester. When two or more such (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are used, they may be the same or different.

It is preferred that the composition according to the present invention contains at least two types of (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid esters.

It is preferred that the (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester has a polyglycerol moiety derived from 2 to 6 glycerols, more preferably 4 to 6 glycerols, even more preferably 5 or 6 glycerols. In other words, it is preferred that the (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester contains 2 to 6 polyglyceryl units, more preferably 4 to 6 polyglyceryl units, even more preferably 5 or 6 polyglyceryl units. If all the (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid esters have short polyglyceryl chains (e.g., less than 10 polyglyceryl units, preferably less than 9 polyglyceryl units, more preferably less than 8 polyglyceryl units), the stability of the composition according to the present invention can be enhanced.

(b) The polyglyceryl fatty acid ester may have an HLB (hydrophilic lipophilic balance) value of 4.0 to 16.0, preferably 4.5 to 15.0, and more preferably 5.0 to 15.0. When two or more polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are used, the HLB value is determined by the weight average of the HLB values of all the polyglyceryl fatty acid esters.

(b) The polyglyceryl fatty acid esters may be selected from mono-, di- and triesters of linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, preferably saturated, fatty acids containing from 2 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably from 4 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably from 6 to 30 carbon atoms, such as lauric acid, oleic acid, stearic acid, isostearic acid, capric acid, caprylic acid and myristic acid.

(b) Polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are PG2 caprylic acid, PG2 sesquicaprylic acid, PG2 dicaprylic acid, PG2 tricaprylic acid, PG2 capric acid, PG2 sesquicapric acid, PG2 dicapric acid, PG2 tricapric acid, PG2 lauric acid, PG2 sesquilauric acid, PG2 dilauric acid, PG2 trilauric acid, PG2 myristic acid, PG2 sesquimyristic acid, PG2 dimyristic acid, PG2 trimyristic acid, PG2 stearate, PG2 sesquistearate, PG2 distearate, and PG tristearate. 2, PG2 isostearate, PG2 sesquiisostearate, PG2 diisostearate, PG2 triisostearate, PG2 oleate, PG2 sesquioleate, PG2 dioleate, PG2 trioleate, PG3 caprylate, PG3 sesquicaprylate, PG3 dicaprylate, PG3 tricaprylate, PG3 caprate, PG3 sesquicaprate, PG3 dicaprate, PG3 tricaprate, PG3 laurate, PG3 sesquilaurate, PG3 dilaurate, PG3 trilaurate, PG3 myristic acid, PG3 sesquioleate, PG3 Chimyristic Acid, PG3 Dimyristic Acid, PG3 Trimyristic Acid, PG3 Stearic Acid, PG3 Sesquistearate, PG3 Distearate, PG3 Tristearate, PG3 Isostearate, PG3 Sesquiisostearate, PG3 Diisostearate, PG3 Triisostearate, PG3 Oleic Acid, PG3 Sesquioleic Acid, PG3 Dioleic Acid, PG3 Trioleic Acid, PG4 Caprylic Acid, PG4 Sesquicaprylic Acid, PG4 Dicaprylic Acid, PG4 Tricaprylic Acid, PG4 Capric Acid, Sesquicapric Acid PG4, PG4 dicaprate, PG4 tricaprate, PG4 laurate, PG4 sesquilaurate, PG4 dilaurate, PG4 trilaurate, PG4 myristic acid, PG4 sesquimyristic acid, PG4 dimyristic acid, PG4 trimyristic acid, PG4 stearic acid, PG4 sesquistearate, PG4 distearate, PG4 tristearate, PG4 isostearate, PG4 sesquiisostearate, PG4 diisostearate, PG4 triisostearate, PG4 oleate, PG4 sesquioleate, di PG4 oleate, PG4 trioleate, PG5 caprylic acid, PG5 sesquicaprylic acid, PG5 dicaprylic acid, PG5 tricaprylic acid, PG5 tetracaprylic acid, PG5 capric acid, PG5 sesquicapric acid, PG5 dicapric acid, PG5 tricapric acid, PG5 tetracapric acid, PG5 lauric acid, PG5 sesquilauric acid, PG5 dilauric acid, PG5 trilauric acid, PG5 tetralauric acid, PG5 myristic acid, PG5 sesquimyristic acid, PG5 dimyristic acid, PG5 trimyristic acid, tetramyristic PG5 acid, PG5 stearate, PG5 sesquistearate, PG5 distearate, PG5 tristearate, PG5 tetrastearate, PG5 isostearate, PG5 sesquiisostearate, PG5 diisostearate, PG5 triisostearate, PG5 tetraisostearate, PG5 oleate, PG5 sesquioleate, PG5 dioleate, PG5 trioleate, PG5 tetraoleate, PG6 caprylate, PG6 sesquicaprylate, PG6 dicaprylate, PG6 tricaprylate, tetracaprylate PG6 acid, PG6 pentacaprylic acid, PG6 capric acid, PG6 sesquicapric acid, PG6 dicapric acid, PG6 tricapric acid, PG6 tetracapric acid, PG6 pentacapric acid, PG6 lauric acid, PG6 sesquilauric acid, PG6 dilauric acid, PG6 trilauric acid, PG6 tetralauric acid, PG6 pentalauric acid, PG6 myristic acid, PG6 sesquimyristic acid, PG6 dimyristic acid, PG6 trimyristic acid, PG6 tetramyristic acid, PG6 pentamyristic acid, PG6 stearic acid, PG6 sesquimyristic acid It can be selected from the group consisting of PG6 tearate, PG6 distearate, PG6 tristearate, PG6 tetrastearate, PG6 pentastearate, PG6 isostearate, PG6 sesquiisostearate, PG6 diisostearate, PG6 triisostearate, PG6 tetraisostearate, PG6 pentaisostearate, PG6 oleate, PG6 sesquioleate, PG6 dioleate, PG6 trioleate, PG6 tetraoleate, PG6 pentaoleate, and mixtures thereof.

(b) a polyglyceryl fatty acid ester,
- polyglyceryl mono- or dicaprate containing from 2 to 6 glycerol units,
- polyglyceryl mono- or dioleates containing from 2 to 6 glycerol units, and
It is preferably chosen from mono- or dicaprylic polyglycerides containing from 2 to 6 glycerol units.

(b) It is more preferred that the polyglyceryl fatty acid ester is selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate (PG6 dicaprate), polyglyceryl-6 dioleate (PG6 dioleate), polyglyceryl-6 caprylate (PG6 caprylate), polyglyceryl-2 oleate (PG2 oleate), and mixtures thereof.

The composition according to the present invention comprises
- polyglyceryl mono- or dicaprate containing from 2 to 6 glycerol units,
- polyglyceryl mono- or dioleates containing from 2 to 6 glycerol units, and/or
It is preferred to include a combination with polyglyceryl mono- or dicaprylates containing from 2 to 6 glycerol units.

The composition according to the present invention comprises
- PG6 dicaprylate,
PG6 dioleate, and/or
- It is more preferred to include a combination with PG6 Caprylate.

As PG6 dicaprate, for example, Sunsoft Q-102H-C available from Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. can be used. As PG6 dioleate, Sunsoft Q-172H-C available from Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. can be used. As PG6 caprylate, Sunsoft Q-8H-C available from Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. can be used.

The amount of (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester in the composition according to the present invention may be 1% by mass or more, preferably 3% by mass or more, and more preferably 5% by mass or more, based on the total mass of the composition.

On the other hand, the amount of (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester in the composition according to the present invention may be 20% by mass or less, preferably 15% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or less, based on the total mass of the composition, with the proviso that the amount of (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid is other than 0.

The amount of (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester in the composition according to the present invention may therefore be in the range of 1% by weight to 20% by weight, preferably 3% by weight to 15% by weight, more preferably 5% by weight to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[oil]
The composition according to the invention comprises (c)(a) an oil other than at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. When two or more such (c) oils are used, they may be the same or different.

(c)(a) Oils other than triglycerides of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may be considered additional oils.

In this specification, "oil" means a fatty compound or substance that is in a liquid or pasty (non-solid) form at atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg) and room temperature (25°C). Thus, (c) (a) oils other than at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid have a melting point below 25°C, more preferably below 20°C, and even more preferably below 15°C. As oils, those commonly used in cosmetics can be used alone or in combination. These oils may be volatile or non-volatile.

(c)(a) The oil other than the triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may be a non-polar oil such as a hydrocarbon oil or a silicone oil, a polar oil such as a vegetable oil or an animal oil, and an ester oil or an ether oil, or a mixture thereof.

(c)(a) The oil other than the triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may be selected from the group consisting of oils of vegetable or animal origin, synthetic oils, silicone oils, hydrocarbon oils and fatty alcohols.

Examples of vegetable oils include, for example, linseed oil, camellia oil, macadamia nut oil, corn oil, mink oil, olive oil, avocado oil, camellia oil, castor oil, safflower oil, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, rapeseed oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of synthetic oils include alkane oils, such as isododecane and isohexadecane, ester oils, ether oils and artificial triglycerides.

The ester oil is preferably a liquid ester of a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, _C1 - _C26 aliphatic mono- or polyacid and a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, _C1 - _C26 aliphatic mono- or polyalcohol, the total carbon atoms of which in the esters are 10 or more.

Preferably, in the case of esters of monoalcohols, at least one of the alcohol and acid from which the esters of the invention are derived is branched.

Among the monoesters of monoacids and monoalcohols, mention may be made of ethyl palmitate, ethylhexyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, dicaprylyl carbonate, alkyl myristates, such as isopropyl myristate or ethyl myristate, isocetyl stearate, 2-ethylhexyl isononanoate, isononyl isononanoate, isodecyl neopentanoate and isostearyl neopentanoate.

Esters of C ₄ to C ₂₂ di- or tricarboxylic acids with C ₁ to C ₂₂ alcohols, and esters of mono-, di- or tricarboxylic acids with non-sugar C ₄ to C ₂₆ dihydroxy, trihydroxy, tetrahydroxy or pentahydroxy alcohols can also be used.

Mention may in particular be made of: diethyl sebacate, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, diisopropyl sebacate, bis(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate, diisopropyl adipate, di-n-propyl adipate, dioctyl adipate, bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, diisostearyl adipate, bis(2-ethylhexyl) maleate, triisopropyl citrate, triisocetyl citrate, triisostearyl citrate, glyceryl trilactate, glyceryl trioctanoate, trioctyldodecyl citrate, trioleyl citrate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate and diethylene glycol diisononanoate.

As ester oils, sugar esters and diesters of _C6 - _C30 , preferably _C12 - _C22 , fatty acids can be used. The term "sugar" is recalled to mean oxygen-containing hydrocarbon-based compounds containing several alcohol functions, with or without aldehyde or ketone functions, and containing at least 4 carbon atoms. These sugars may be monosaccharides, oligosaccharides or polysaccharides.

Examples of suitable sugars that may be mentioned are sucrose (or saccharose), glucose, galactose, ribose, fucose, maltose, fructose, mannose, arabinose, xylose and lactose, as well as their derivatives, in particular alkyl derivatives, such as methyl derivatives, e.g. methylglucose.

The sugar esters of fatty acids may in particular be chosen from the group comprising the esters, or mixtures of esters, of the aforementioned sugars with linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated _C6 - _C30 , preferably _C12 - _C22, fatty acids. These compounds, when unsaturated, may have from 1 to 3 conjugated or non-conjugated carbon-carbon double bonds.

The esters according to this variant can also be selected from monoesters, diesters, triesters, tetraesters and polyesters, and mixtures thereof.

These esters may be, for example, oleic acid esters, lauric acid esters, palmitic acid esters, myristic acid esters, behenic acid esters, coconut acid esters, stearic acid esters, linoleic acid esters, linolenic acid esters, capric acid esters and arachidonic acid esters, or mixtures thereof, such as, in particular, the mixed esters of oleopalmitic acid, oleostearic acid and palmitostearic acid, and pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate.

More particularly, mono- and diesters are used, in particular the mono- or dioleate esters, stearates, behenates, oleopalmitates, linoleates, linolenates and oleostearates of sucrose, glucose or methylglucose.

An example that may be mentioned is the product sold under the name Glucate® DO by the company Amerchol, which is methylglucose dioleate.

Examples of preferred ester oils include diisopropyl adipate, dioctyl adipate, 2-ethylhexyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, cetyl octanoate, octyldodecyl octanoate, isodecyl neopentanoate, myristyl propionate, 2-ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 2-ethylhexyl octanoate, 2-ethylhexyl (caprylic acid/capric acid), methyl palmitate, ethyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, dicaprylate carbonate, and the like. Examples of the glyceryl stearate include glyceryl tristearate, glyceryl lauroyl sarcosinate, isononyl isononanoate, ethylhexyl palmitate, isohexyl laurate, hexyl laurate, isocetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl myristate, isodecyl oleate, glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate), pentaerythrityl tetra(2-ethylhexanoate), 2-ethylhexyl succinate, diethyl sebacate, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of artificial triglycerides include capryl caprylyl glyceride, glyceryl trimyristate, glyceryl tripalmitate, glyceryl trilinolenate, glyceryl trilaurate, glyceryl tricaprate, glyceryl tricaprylate, tri(capric/caprylic)glyceryl, and tri(capric/caprylic/linolenic)glyceryl.

Examples of silicone oils include linear organopolysiloxanes such as dimethylpolysiloxane, methylphenylpolysiloxane, methylhydrogenpolysiloxane, etc., cyclic organopolysiloxanes such as cyclohexasiloxane, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, etc., and mixtures thereof.

Preferably, the silicone oil is selected from liquid polydialkylsiloxanes, in particular liquid polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS), and liquid polyorganosiloxanes containing at least one aryl group.

These silicone oils may also be organically modified. The organically modified silicones that may be used according to the invention are the silicone oils defined above, which contain in their structure one or more organic functional groups that are bonded via a hydrocarbon-based group.

Organopolysiloxanes are defined in more detail in Chemistry and Technology of Silicones by Walter Noll (1968), Academic Press. They may be volatile or nonvolatile.

When they are volatile, the silicones are more particularly chosen from those having a boiling point between 60° C. and 260° C., and even more particularly chosen from:
(i) Cyclic polydialkylsiloxanes containing 3 to 7, preferably 4 to 5, silicon atoms, such as, for example, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, sold in particular under the name Volatile Silicone® 7207 by Union Carbide or under the name Silbione® 70045 V2 by Rhodia, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, sold in particular under the name Volatile Silicone® 7158 by Union Carbide and under the name Silbione® 70045 V5 by Rhodia, and dodecamethylcyclopentasiloxane, sold under the name Silsoft 1217 by Momentive Performance Materials, and mixtures thereof. Cyclocopolymers of the dimethylsiloxane/methylalkylsiloxane type, such as, for example, those of the formula:

Mention may also be made of Silicone Volatile® FZ 3109 sold by the company Union Carbide.
Mention may also be made of mixtures of cyclic polydialkylsiloxanes with organosilicon compounds, such as a 50/50 mixture of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and tetratrimethylsilylpentaerythritol, and a mixture of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and oxy-1,1'-bis(2,2,2',2',3,3'-hexatrimethylsilyloxy)neopentane.
(ii) Linear volatile polydialkylsiloxanes containing 2 to 9 silicon atoms and having a viscosity of less than or equal to 5 x ^{10-6 m2} /s at 25°C. An example is decamethyltetrasiloxane, sold in particular under the name SH 200 by Toray Silicone Co., Ltd. Silicones belonging to this class are also described in the article published in Cosmetics and Toiletries, Vol. 91, January 1976, pages 27-32, Todd & Byers, Volatile Silicone Fluids for Cosmetics. The viscosity of the silicones is measured at 25°C according to ASTM Standard 445, Appendix C.

Non-volatile polydialkylsiloxanes can also be used. These non-volatile silicones are more particularly selected from polydialkylsiloxanes, among which the polydimethylsiloxanes containing trimethylsilyl end groups can be mentioned primarily.

Among these polydialkylsiloxanes, mention may be made, but is not limited to, the following commercially available products:
the Silbione® oils of the 47 and 70 047 series or Mirasil® oils sold by the company Rhodia, such as for example the 70 047 V 500 000 oil;
the Mirasil® series of oils sold by the company Rhodia;
- Dow Corning 200 series oils, e.g. DC200 with a viscosity of 60,000 ^mm2 /s, as well as
- Viscasil® oils manufactured by General Electric and certain oils of the SF series manufactured by General Electric (SF 96, SF 18).

Mention may also be made of polydimethylsiloxanes containing dimethylsilanol end groups, known under the name dimethiconol (CTFA), such as the 48 series oils from Rhodia.

Among the silicones containing aryl groups, mention may be made of polydiarylsiloxanes, in particular polydiphenylsiloxanes, and polyalkylarylsiloxanes, such as phenylsilicone oils.

Phenyl silicone oil has the following formula:

(Wherein,
R ₁ to R ₁₀ are, independently of one another, saturated or unsaturated, linear, cyclic or branched C ₁ to C ₃₀ hydrocarbon-based radicals, preferably C ₁ to C ₁₂ hydrocarbon-based radicals, more preferably C ₁ to C ₆ hydrocarbon-based radicals, in particular methyl, ethyl, propyl or butyl radicals;
m, n, p and q are each independently an integer from 0 to 900, inclusive, preferably from 0 to 500, inclusive, more preferably from 0 to 100, inclusive;
However, the sum of n+m+q is not 0.)
The phenyl silicone may be selected from the group consisting of phenyl silicones.

Examples that may be mentioned are products sold under the following names:
- Rhodia Silbione® oils, series 70 641;
Rhodorsil® 70 633 and 763 series oils from Rhodia,
- Dow Corning 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid oil, manufactured by Dow Corning;
- PK series silicones from Bayer, e.g. PK20 product, as well as
- Certain oils of the SF series manufactured by General Electric, such as SF 1023, SF 1154, SF 1250 and SF 1265.

As the phenyl silicone oil, phenyl trimethicone (in the above formula, R ₁ to R ₁₀ are methyl, p, q and n=0, and m=1) is preferred.

The organically modified liquid silicone may in particular contain polyethyleneoxy groups and/or polypropyleneoxy groups. Thus, silicone KF-6017 proposed by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. and Silwet® L722 and L77 oils manufactured by Union Carbide can be mentioned.

The hydrocarbon oil may be chosen from:
- linear or branched, optionally cyclic, C ₆ -C ₁₆ lower alkanes. Examples that may be mentioned are hexane, undecane, dodecane, tridecane and isoparaffins, such as isohexadecane, isododecane and isodecane. And
- linear or branched hydrocarbons containing more than 16 carbon atoms, such as liquid paraffin, liquid petrolatum, polydecenes and hydrogenated polyisobutenes, such as Parleam®, and squalane.

Preferred examples of hydrocarbon oils include, for example, linear or branched hydrocarbons such as isohexadecane, isododecane, squalane, mineral oils (e.g., liquid paraffin), paraffin, petrolatum or petrolatum, naphthalene, etc., hydrogenated polyisobutene, isoeicosane and decene/butene copolymers, and mixtures thereof.

It is preferred that hydrogenated or non-hydrogenated polybutene is not used as the (c) oil.

The term "aliphatic" in aliphatic alcohols is meant to include a relatively large number of carbon atoms. Thus, alcohols having 4 or more, preferably 6 or more, and more preferably 12 or more carbon atoms are included within the scope of aliphatic alcohols. Fatty alcohols may be saturated or unsaturated. Fatty alcohols may be linear or branched.

The aliphatic alcohol may have the structure R-OH, where R is selected from saturated and unsaturated, linear and branched groups containing from 4 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 6 to 30 carbon atoms, and more preferably from 12 to ₂₀ carbon atoms. In at least one embodiment, R may be selected from _C12 - _C20 alkyl and _C12 -C20 alkenyl groups. R may be unsubstituted or substituted with at least one hydroxyl group.

Examples of fatty alcohols include lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, undecylenyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, hexyldecanol, oleyl alcohol, linoleyl alcohol, palmitoleyl alcohol, arachidonyl alcohol, erucyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof.

The fatty alcohol is preferably a saturated fatty alcohol.

Thus, the aliphatic alcohol may be selected from linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated _C6 - _C30 alcohols, preferably linear or branched, saturated _C6 - _C30 alcohols, more preferably linear or branched, saturated _C12 - _C20 alcohols.

The term "saturated fatty alcohol" means herein an alcohol with a long chain of aliphatic saturated carbons. It is preferred that the saturated fatty alcohol is selected from any linear or branched, saturated _C6 - _C30 fatty alcohol. Among the linear or branched, saturated _C6 - _C30 fatty alcohols, linear or branched, saturated _C12 - _C20 fatty alcohols are preferably used. Any linear or branched, saturated _C16 - _C20 fatty alcohols are more preferably used. Even more preferably, branched _C16 - _C20 fatty alcohols are used.

Examples of saturated fatty alcohols include lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, undecylenyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, hexyldecanol, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, hexyldecanol, or mixtures thereof (e.g., cetearyl alcohol), and behenyl alcohol can be used as the saturated fatty alcohol.

According to at least one embodiment, the fatty alcohols used in the compositions according to the invention are preferably selected from cetyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, hexyldecanol, and mixtures thereof.

(c)(a) The oil other than the triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is preferably selected from vegetable oils, synthetic triglycerides of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids, and synthetic ester oils other than synthetic triglycerides.

Examples of vegetable oils include those described above.

Synthetic triglycerides of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids can include the above-mentioned artificial triglycerides, such as caprylic/capric triglyceride. Triglycerides of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids can be acylglycerols in which glycerol is esterified with three monocarboxylic acids, which may be the same or different. Thus, synthetic triglycerides of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids are mixed esters of glycerol and aliphatic monocarboxylic acids and do not contain any units derived from aliphatic dicarboxylic acids.

Synthetic ester oils include those described above.

(c)(a) It is more preferable that the oil other than the triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is selected from vegetable oils.

The amount of oil other than (c)(a) at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid in the composition according to the present invention may be 50% by mass or more, preferably 60% by mass or more, and more preferably 70% by mass or more, based on the total mass of the composition.

On the other hand, the amount of (c)(a) oil other than at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid in the composition according to the present invention may be 95% by mass or less, preferably 90% by mass or less, more preferably 85% by mass or less, based on the total mass of the composition, with the proviso that the amount of (c) oil is other than 0.

Therefore, the amount of (c)(a) oil other than the triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid in the composition according to the present invention may be in the range of 50% to 95% by weight, preferably 60% to 90% by weight, more preferably 70% to 85% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[Other ingredients]
The compositions according to the present invention may also include at least one optional or additional ingredient.

Optional or additional ingredients may be selected from the group consisting of cationic, anionic, nonionic or amphoteric polymers; cationic, anionic, nonionic or amphoteric surfactants other than component (b) above; thickeners; dyes; sunscreens; vitamins or provitamins; fragrances; preservatives, co-preservatives, stabilizers; and mixtures thereof.

Needless to say, the skilled artisan will carefully select the optional or additional components to be added to the compositions according to the invention so that the advantageous properties inherently associated with the compositions according to the invention are not or are not substantially adversely affected by the envisaged addition.

The amount of optional or additional components is not limited, but may be from 0.001% to 10% by weight, preferably from 0.01% to 5% by weight, and more preferably from 0.1% to 1% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition according to the present invention.

[Preparation]
The compositions according to the present invention can be prepared by mixing essential components (a)-(c) with the optional or additional components described above.

The method and means for mixing the above essential and optional components are not limited. Any conventional method and means for mixing the above essential and optional components can be used to prepare the composition according to the present invention.

[form]
The composition according to the present invention may be an oil-based composition, and therefore may be in the form of a liquid or the like.

The composition according to the present invention may preferably be transparent or translucent.

Furthermore, the composition according to the invention may preferably be viscous, which may exhibit very good stability, for example when stored. By "viscous" is meant herein that the composition according to the invention does not flow, in other words that it has a constant viscosity. The viscosity of the composition according to the invention may for example be in the range of 5 to 190 poise (0.5 to 19 Pa.s), preferably 5 to 150 poise (0.5 to 15 Pa.s), more preferably 10 to 120 poise (1 to 12 Pa.s), this viscosity being measured with a Rheomat 180 viscometer at a shear rate of 200 s ^-1 and 25°C.

Preferably, the composition according to the invention is substantially anhydrous. The term "substantially anhydrous" means herein that the composition according to the invention may contain only a small amount of water, preferably no water. The amount of water may thus be 2% by weight or less, preferably 1% by weight or less, more preferably 0.5% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition. It is particularly preferred that the composition according to the invention does not contain water as a separate component that is intentionally added. However, small or trace amounts of water may be present in the components themselves that are to be included in the composition according to the invention.

[Beauty methods]
The composition according to the present invention can preferably be used as a cosmetic composition.The cosmetic composition can also be a cleansing composition, for example a skin cleansing composition.Skin in this specification includes face skin, neck skin and scalp.In a preferred embodiment, the composition according to the present invention can be a makeup remover.The composition according to the present invention can also be used on mucous membranes, such as lips.

In particular, the composition according to the invention may be intended for application on keratinous materials, for example on the skin or lips, preferably on the skin. Thus, the composition according to the invention can be used in a cosmetic method for the skin or lips, preferably in a cleansing method for the skin or lips, more preferably in a cleansing method for the skin to remove make-up on the skin.

The use of a cosmetic method or a cosmetic product for a keratinous material such as the skin or lips according to the present invention includes at least a step of applying a composition according to the present invention onto the keratinous material. The use of a cosmetic method or a cosmetic product for a keratinous material such as the skin or lips according to the present invention may also include a step of rinsing the composition according to the present invention from the keratinous material. The rinsing step may use water to rinse the composition according to the present invention from the keratinous material.

[use]
The present invention also provides
(b) use of at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid in a composition comprising at least one polyglyceryl fatty acid ester and (c) at least one oil other than (a) at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, to enable the composition to provide a cushioning texture during application of the composition on the skin;
or
The present invention also relates to the use of (b) at least one polyglyceryl fatty acid ester in a composition comprising (a) at least one triglyceride of at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, and (c) at least one oil other than (a) the at least one triglyceride of the at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, to enable the composition to provide a cushioning texture during application of the composition on the skin.

The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to examples. However, these examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

(Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3)
[Preparation]
Each of the cleansing cosmetic compositions according to Examples 1-3 and Comparative Examples 1-3 was prepared by mixing the ingredients shown in row "A" in Table 1 at approximately 70°C to form phase A, mixing the ingredients shown in row "B" in Table 1 at approximately 70°C to form phase B, then mixing phase A and phase B to obtain a mixture, and subsequently cooling the mixture so obtained to room temperature. All numerical values of the amounts of ingredients shown in Table 1 are based on "% by weight" of the active ingredients relative to the total weight of the composition.

[evaluation]
(Feel after rinsing)
4 mL of each composition was applied to the face of five panelists using their fingers and massaged in a circular motion over the entire face for 30 seconds and in the eye area for 10 seconds. Finally, the composition was rinsed off the entire face, especially the eye area, with lukewarm water. The panelists rated the feel (skin finish) immediately after rinsing on a scale of 1 (very poor) to 5 (excellent).

The average scores are shown in Table 1.

(Texture (cushioning feel))
Five panelists applied 4 mL of each composition to the face using their fingers and massaged in a circular motion over the entire face for 30 seconds and in the eye area for 10 seconds. Panelists rated the cushioning sensation during application on a scale of 1 (very light) to 5 (very cushioning).

The average scores are shown in Table 1.

(Makeup removal)
Each of the five panelists made up their face by applying a mascara product (MAYBELLINE Volum'Express Hypercurl Waterproof N 01 Black) to the eyelashes with a brush for a total of 40 coats (dipping the brush into the mascara bottle each time).

Then, 4 mL of each composition was applied to the face of five panelists using the fingers and massaged in a circular motion for 30 seconds on the whole face and 10 seconds on the eye area. Finally, the composition was rinsed off from the whole face, especially from the eye area, with lukewarm water. The panelists rated the makeup removal on a scale of 1 (very bad) to 5 (very good), and the average of the ratings was classified according to the following criteria:
Very good (5.0 to 4.0): No makeup residue was observed.
Good (3.9 to 3.0): Almost no makeup residue was observed.
Poor (2.9 to 2.0): A slight amount of makeup residue was observed.
Very poor (1.9-1.0): Make-up residue was visibly observed.

The results are shown in Table 1.

(Stability)
Each composition was filled into a transparent glass bottle, and the glass bottle was stored for 2 months under temperature conditions of -5°C, 4°C, 25°C, 40°C, 45°C and 50°C. Then, the appearance of each bottle was inspected for the degree of change (transparency, color and odor) and evaluated according to the following criteria.
Very Good: Almost as good as when manufactured.
Good: Small changes in clarity, color and odor were observed.
Poor: Changes in clarity, color and odor were clearly observed. Either precipitation or a cloudy appearance was also clearly observed.
Very poor: Changes in clarity, color and odor were significantly observed. Either precipitation or cloudy appearance was also significantly observed.

The results are shown in Table 1.

Examples 1-3 show that the use of a combination of (a) at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, such as caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid esters, and (c) additional oils, such as vegetable oils and synthetic ester oils, can provide a composition with good makeup removal properties, good rinsability with water, good stability over a wide range of temperature changes, and good texture, i.e., a "cushioned" feel during application. Therefore, the composition is suitable for cleansing, and therefore the composition may be suitable as a cleansing product for cosmetic purposes.

Comparative Examples 1 and 2 show that when the above (a) at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one triglyceride of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is not used, the cushioning texture during application becomes poor.

Comparative Example 3 shows that when the above (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid is not used (instead, another non-ionic surfactant, i.e., PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate, is used), the cushioning texture during application becomes poor.

Claims (9)

(a) caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride ;
(b) at least one polyglyceryl fatty acid ester containing 2 to 6 polyglyceryl units selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, polyglyceryl-6 dioleate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, and mixtures thereof;
(c) at least one oil other than caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, selected from vegetable oils, synthetic triglycerides of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids, and synthetic ester oils other than the synthetic triglycerides;
The amount of the (a) caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride is 3 % by mass to 20 % by mass based on the total mass of the composition;
The amount of the (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester is 3 % by mass to 15 % by mass based on the total mass of the composition;
An anhydrous cleansing composition, wherein the amount of the (c) oil is 60 % by mass to 90 % by mass, based on the total mass of the composition. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of the (a) caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride in the composition is in the range of 5 % by weight to 15 % by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. 3. The composition according to claim 1, comprising at least two kinds of (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid esters selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, polyglyceryl-6 dioleate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, and polyglyceryl-2 oleate . The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the amount of (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester in the composition is in the range of 5 % by weight to 10 % by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the amount of the (c) oil in the composition is in the range of 70 % by weight to 85 % by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. 6. The composition according to claim 1, which is a skin cleansing composition. A cosmetic method for keratinous materials, comprising the step of applying to said keratinous materials a composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . (b) at least one polyglyceryl fatty acid ester containing 2 to 6 polyglyceryl units, selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, polyglyceryl-6 dioleate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, and mixtures thereof; and (c) at least one oil other than (a) caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride , selected from vegetable oils, synthetic triglycerides of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids, and synthetic ester oils other than the synthetic triglycerides, comprising: (a) caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride in an anhydrous cleansing composition comprising:
The amount of the (a) caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride is 3 % by mass to 20 % by mass based on the total mass of the composition;
The amount of the (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester is 3 % by mass to 15 % by mass based on the total mass of the composition;
The use of the (c) oil, wherein the amount of the oil is 60 % by mass to 90 % by mass based on the total mass of the composition, for enabling the composition to provide a cushioning texture while applying the composition onto the skin. (b) use of at least one polyglyceryl fatty acid ester containing 2 to 6 polyglyceryl units selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate , polyglyceryl-6 dioleate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate , polyglyceryl-2 oleate, and mixtures thereof, in an anhydrous cleansing composition containing at least one oil other than (a) caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, selected from (a) caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride and (c) vegetable oils, synthetic triglycerides of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids, and synthetic ester oils other than the synthetic triglycerides,
The amount of the (a) caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride is 3 % by mass to 20 % by mass based on the total mass of the composition;
The amount of the (b) polyglyceryl fatty acid ester is 3 % by mass to 15 % by mass based on the total mass of the composition;
The use of the (c) oil, wherein the amount of the oil is 60 % by mass to 90 % by mass based on the total mass of the composition, for enabling the composition to provide a cushioning texture while applying the composition onto the skin.