TWI838504B - Color cosmetic composition containing wax blend - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an anhydrous, moldable, cosmetic composition comprising a blend of waxes. The wax blend includes at least four distinct waxes, each characterized by having melting temperatures of from about 60^o C to about 65^o C; from about 33^o C to about 46^o C; from about 88^o C to about 96^o C; and from about 74^o C to about 99^o C, respectively. The compositions further include at least one solvent, and a high pigment load. The compositions have excellent feel and payoff characteristics.

Description

Color cosmetic composition containing wax blend

The present invention relates to anhydrous, plasticizable cosmetic compositions comprising a blend of waxes.

In recent years, there has been a strong trend towards the use of silicone fluids in cosmetic compositions. The main reason for their popularity is the elegance that silicones provide: products containing them leave the skin smooth with excellent glide, but without the greasy heaviness that non-silicone oils often leave behind. Silicone oils are now a common component of almost all types of cosmetic compositions (both liquid and powder), such as foundation creams, concealers, eye shadows and eyeliners, lipsticks and lip pencils, and blushers.

Another attractive aspect of silicone oils is that they tend to produce a very shiny appearance on the skin to which they are applied. This is often desirable for certain types of makeup, particularly those targeted at younger consumers (for whom a bright or shiny appearance is very appealing), or for makeup intended for evening use (where a soft glow allows for a greater range of shine produced by the makeup).

However, for certain types of cosmetic products, and/or for certain types of consumers, a lot of shine is not desired and may even be inappropriate. More mature users may not be satisfied with very glossy or shiny cosmetics. The fine lines and wrinkles that characterize more mature skin are accentuated by glossy products that tend to reflect light directly. Cosmetics that scatter or diffuse light, thereby providing a "soft focus" that blurs lines and hides spots, are more preferred for consumers of a certain age. Attempts in the past to achieve this type of masking have relied primarily on using higher levels of pigment, but this often results in heavy, caked-on products that do not satisfy most consumers.

Similarly, it may also be desirable to simply eliminate the shine of a product that is used in certain environments. For example, glossy cosmetics are often viewed as inappropriate in a conservative office environment and/or may be too dazzling in the harsh lighting of a typical office. In these environments, a more matte finish may be desired for a cosmetic product. Traditionally, this has been achieved by adding solid powders, such as mica, silica, talc, etc., to the formulation. However, in the case of compositions based on silicone oils, it tends to be more difficult to attenuate the shine produced than with conventional cosmetic oils, and therefore even greater amounts of solid fillers need to be added. However, a larger proportion of solids in the formulation results in a heavy dragging sensation on the skin, thereby offsetting some of the benefits of silicone oils to a certain extent. Alternatively, a more matte appearance can be achieved by including one or more volatile components in the formulation, such as water or volatile oils; when the volatiles evaporate after application, this generally increases the concentration of the pigment relative to the composition, resulting in a more matte appearance. However, this can also result in a dry, caked appearance on the skin. Furthermore, the use of volatiles, especially water, is not suitable and/or feasible in all products (such as anhydrous lipstick products), and also results in the need to find specialized (and often expensive) airtight packaging to prevent loss of volatiles from the product in the packaging.

In light of the above, there continues to be a need for cosmetic compositions that deliver excellent payoff and aesthetic effects without the unpleasant sensory drawbacks exhibited by existing formulations when high levels of solids are included.

The present invention relates to an anhydrous, plastic cosmetic composition comprising a blend of waxes. The wax blend includes at least four different waxes, each characterized by having a melting temperature of about 60°C to about 65°C; about 33°C to about 46°C; about 88°C to about 96°C; and about 74°C to about 99°C, respectively. The composition further includes at least one solvent, which is preferably a non-volatile solvent; and at least one pigment.

The cosmetic composition may be in the form of eye shadow, blush, face powder, lipstick, etc.

This and other aspects of the invention are described below.

Invention details

Although the specification ends with claims that specifically point out and clearly claim protection for the present invention, it is believed that the present invention will be better understood from the following description.

All percentages, parts and ratios are based on the total weight of the compositions of the present invention unless otherwise specified. All such weights as they relate to the listed ingredients are based on active levels, and therefore they do not include solvents or by-products that may be included in commercially available materials, unless otherwise specified. The term "weight percent" may be expressed herein as "wt. %".

All molecular weights used herein are weight average molecular weight expressed in grams per mole unless otherwise indicated.

All proportions are by weight unless expressly stated otherwise.

As used herein, "anhydrous" means that the composition of ingredients contains little or no water. Preferably, the anhydrous system, composition or material contains no water.

In this context, "hot-dip" refers to cosmetic formulations that must be heated to melt and disperse their constituent ingredients, which then solidify upon cooling.

In this article, "cs" means centistokes.

The term "plastic" as used herein refers to a material that can be molded or shaped at room temperature without cracking or breaking.

In this article, "molecular weight" is measured based on weight average molecular weight, and is measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC).

The term "non-volatile solvent" as used herein refers to a solvent that does not evaporate rapidly at room temperature. Preferably, a non-volatile solvent will have an evaporation rate of about 0.002 mg/ ^cm2 /min or less. Evaporation rate is expressed herein as mg evaporated solvent/unit area ( ^cm2 )/unit time (minutes).

As used herein, the term "volatile solvent" refers to a solvent that evaporates rapidly at room temperature. Preferably, a volatile solvent will have a rate of about 0.01 mg/ ^cm2 /min or greater.

The term "water-soluble" as used herein means that the polymer is soluble in water. Generally speaking, the polymer should be soluble in a concentration of at least 0.1 wt.% of an aqueous solvent at 25°C, preferably at least 1 wt.%, more preferably at least 5 wt.%, and most preferably at least 15 wt.%.

As used herein, the term "water-insoluble" means that the compound is not soluble in water. Thus, the compound is immiscible with water.

Wax blends

The composition of the present invention comprises a blend of at least four cosmetically acceptable waxes. Each wax component is characterized by its specified melting temperature range or melting behavior. The wax may be natural or synthetic. Although each of the at least four wax components is different from one another, overlapping melting temperature ranges of the waxes are possible. It is believed that the blend of waxes provides a plastic cosmetic composition with high pigment loading and desirable payoff and drag characteristics based on the specified melting characteristics.

The total amount of the wax blend that may be present in the composition may be from about 2 wt.% to about 20 wt.%, more preferably from about 5 wt.% to about 15 wt.%, and most preferably from about 8 wt.% to about 12 wt.% of the composition.

The first wax component

The first wax component is characterized by having a melting temperature of about 60°C to about 65°C. Non-limiting examples of suitable first wax components include, for example, wax, mineral oil, floor wax, etc. Particularly preferred is synthetic beeswax. The first wax component may be present in the composition herein at a level of about 1 wt.% to about 10 wt.%, more preferably about 3 wt.% to about 8 wt.%, and even more preferably about 4 wt.% to about 6.5 wt.% of the composition.

Second wax component

The second wax component should generally be capable of melting upon contact with the skin. Thus, the second wax has a melting temperature of about 33°C to about 46°C. Preferably, the second wax has a melting temperature of less than about 42°C. Exemplary waxes may include laurel wax, jojoba butter, microcrystalline waxes such as ^Paramelt® LMP (available from Paramelt), and natural waxes such as pubescent berry wax. Particularly preferred is stearyl dimethicone/octadecene (available from Dow Corning under the trade name Dowsil 2503®). The second wax component may be present in the composition at a level of about 0.5 wt.% to about 5 wt.%, more preferably about 1 wt.% to about 4 wt.%, and even more preferably about 1 wt.% to about 2 wt.% of the composition.

The third wax component

The third wax component is characterized by having a melting temperature of about 88°C to about 96°C. Non-limiting examples of suitable third wax components include microcrystalline waxes, such as microcrystalline wax SP 88, available from Strahl & Pitsch. The third wax component may be present in the composition herein at a level of about 1 wt.% to about 5 wt.%, more preferably about 2 wt.% to about 4 wt.%, and even more preferably about 2.5 wt.% to about 3 wt.% of the composition.

The fourth wax component

The fourth wax component is characterized by having a melting temperature of about 74°C to about 99°C. Non-limiting examples of suitable second wax components include microcrystalline waxes, such as Multiwax W-835, available from Sonneborn. The fourth wax component may be present in the composition herein at a level of about 0.5 wt.% to about 5 wt.%, more preferably about 1 wt.% to about 4 wt.%, and even more preferably about 1 wt.% to about 2 wt.% of the composition.

Solvent

The composition includes at least one solvent. The solvent may be any lipophilic cosmetically acceptable solvent. Suitable exemplary solvent types may include silicone-based solvents, ester-based solvents, hydrocarbon-based solvents, and mixtures thereof. Silicone solvents may be dimethicone, cyclomethicone, or a single molecule silicone. Ester-based solvents may be defined as organic compounds made by replacing the hydrogen of an acid with an alkyl or other organic group. Hydrocarbon solvents are defined as any fluid composed of saturated carbon.

The solvent may be chosen, for example, from non-volatile hydrocarbon-based oils (which are fluorinated where appropriate) and/or non-volatile silicone oils.

Non-limiting examples of suitable non-volatile hydrocarbon-based oils include hydrocarbon-based oils of animal or plant origin. Such oils may include, for example, triglycerides composed of fatty acid esters of glycerol, the fatty acids having chain lengths varying from _C4 to _C24 , which chains may be straight or branched, and saturated or unsaturated. Exemplary oils may include heptanoic or caprylic triglycerides, wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, grape seed oil, sesame oil, corn oil, almond oil, castor oil, shea oil, avocado oil, olive oil, soybean oil, sweet almond oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, cottonseed oil, hazelnut oil, macadamia oil, jojoba oil, alfalfa oil, poppy oil, pumpkin seed oil, pith oil, black currant oil, evening primrose oil, millet oil, barley oil, quinoa oil, rye oil, safflower oil, candlenut oil, passionflower oil, musk rose oil, and mixtures thereof. Other oils may include shea butter or caprylic/capric triglycerides, such as those sold under the names Miglyol ^810® , ^812® , and ^818® available from Dynamit Nobel.

According to one embodiment, the solvent may contain, in addition to those corresponding to the definition of drying oils, synthetic ethers containing 10 to 40 carbon atoms, such as diisocetyl ether.

In another embodiment, the solvent may comprise linear or branched hydrocarbons of mineral or synthetic origin, such as petrolatum, polydecene, hydrogenated polyisobutylenes such as Parleam®, squalane, and liquid wax, and mixtures thereof.

According to another embodiment, the non-volatile solvent may be chosen from synthetic esters, in addition to those corresponding to the definition of drying oils, such as oils of formula R ₁ COOR ₂ , in which R ₁ represents a linear or branched fatty acid residue containing 1 to 40 carbon atoms, and R ₂ represents a particularly branched alkyl-based chain containing 1 to 40 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R ₁ +R ₂ >10. Such oils may include, for example, pygidial gland oil (cetyl octanoate), C ₁₂ -C ₁₅ alkyl benzoates, hexyl laurate, diisopropyl adipate, isononyl isonanoate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, isostearyl isostearate, 2-hexyldecyl laurate, 2-octyldecyl palmitate, 2-octyldodecyl myristate, alkyl or polyol heptanoate, caprylate, caprate or ricinoleate such as propylene glycol dioctanoate, and mixtures thereof. Other such oils may include hydroxylated esters such as isostearyl lactate, diisostearyl malic acid and 2-octyldodecyl lactate, polyol esters, pentaerythritol esters and mixtures thereof.

According to yet another embodiment, the non-volatile solvent may be selected from fatty alcohols or higher fatty acids. Suitable fatty alcohols include those that are liquid at room temperature, having branched and/or unsaturated carbon-based chains containing 12-26 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples may include octyldodecanol, isostearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, 2-hexyldecanol, 2-butyloctanol, and 2-undecylpentadecanol. Suitable higher fatty acids include, for example, oleic acid, linoleic acid or linolenic acid and mixtures thereof.

The non-volatile silicone oils useful in the compositions of the present invention may also be non-volatile polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS), optionally including polydimethylsiloxanes containing alkyl or alkoxy groups pendant and/or at the ends of the silicone chains, each of which contains 2 to 24 carbon atoms. Such PDMS may include, for example, phenyl silicones, such as phenyl trimethicone, phenyl dimethicone, phenyl trimethyl-siloxy diphenyl siloxane, diphenyl dimethicone, diphenylmethyl diphenyl trisiloxane, and mixtures thereof.

According to a preferred embodiment, the solvent is a non-volatile solvent selected from ethanol, octyldodecanol, isopropanol and mixtures thereof. Octyldodecanol is particularly preferred.

The non-volatile solvent may be present in the composition in an amount ranging from about 0.5 wt.% to 25 wt.%, more preferably 10 wt.% to 20 wt.%, and most preferably about 13 wt.% to about 17 wt.% of the composition.

In one embodiment, the composition is free or substantially free of volatile solvents. Volatile solvents have been found to cause formulation difficulties, resulting in inferior processing conditions and product outcomes. Compositions including substantial levels of volatile solvents can result in less plastic compositions with inferior sensory characteristics.

Pigments

The composition comprises a high pigment loading. Thus, the composition comprises a pigment level of at least about 35 wt.%, more preferably at least about 40 wt.%, and most preferably at least about 45 wt.% of the composition. The pigment loading should also be less than about 60 wt.%, more preferably less than about 55 wt.%, and most preferably less than about 52 wt.% of the composition.

Non-limiting examples of pigments that can be used in the compositions of the present invention include talc, mica, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, zinc oxide, manganese violet, iron ferrocyanide, ultramarine blue, pearl pigments (bismuth oxychloride, guanine, sodium calcium borosilicate, calcium aluminum borosilicate, aluminum oxide, polyethylene terephthalate), iron oxide, titanium oxide, titanium mica, calcium carbonate, tar pigments, and other organic pigments. Pigments whose surfaces are treated with silicone, silane and its derivatives, metal soaps, fluorine compounds and its derivatives, lecithin and its derivatives, amino acids and its salts, etc. can also be used. The pigment can be dispersed in an oily medium, such as those disclosed herein in a suitable solvent. The pigments may also be pre-dispersed in an oily medium such as castor oil, or as a dry powder which is then dispersed in the chosen medium.

Preferred pigments and powders include talc, mica, clay, kaolin, zinc oxide, nylon powder, ultramarine, pearl pigments (bismuth oxychloride, guanine), iron oxide, titanium oxide, titanium mica, calcium carbonate, tar pigments, and mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred pigments and powders include mica, titanium mica, and/or mica pearls, such as those available from BASF.

Wetting agent

The composition may also include a wetting agent. Suitable wetting agents may include, for example, surfactants having an HLB of about 5-7, such as sorbitan trioleate, polyglyceryl 3 diisostearate, sorbitan sesquioleate, and mixtures thereof. The wetting agent may be present at a level of about 0.1 wt.% to about 1.5 wt.% of the composition. The wetting agent helps provide pigment dispersion in compositions having a high pigment load.

UV absorber

The composition herein may include one or more known ultraviolet light absorbers, preferably at least one compound that absorbs in the UV-B region (wavelength 290-320 nanometers) and optionally one or more other compounds that absorb in the UV-A region (wavelength 320-400 nanometers). The total amount of UV absorbers included in the formulation may be from about 2 wt.% to about 15 wt.%, and the amount will determine whether it is a sunscreen or a sunblock. Since the composition of the present invention is anhydrous, the UV agent is preferably lipophilic.

Suitable UV-A absorbers that may be used include 2-(2'-hydroxy-5'-methylphenyl)benzotriazole (Tinuvin P); 2-(2'-hydroxy-5'-t-octylphenyl)benzotriazole (Spectra-Sorb UV 5411); 2,4-dihydroxybenzophenone (Uvinul 400); 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone (oxybenzone, Spectra-Sorb UV9, Uvinul M-40); 2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (Uvinul D50); 2,2'-dihydroxy-4,4'-dimethoxybenzophenone (Uvinul D49); 2,2'-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone (dioxybenzone, Spectra-Sorb UV UV24); 2-ethylhexyl-4-phenyl-benzophenone carbonate (Eusolex 3573); 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4'-methylbenzophenone (Mexiconol, Uvistat 2211); 2-hydroxy-4-(n-octyloxy)benzophenone (Otabenzophenone, SpectraSorb UV531); 4-phenylbenzophenone (Eusolex 3490); and 2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3'-diphenylacrylate (Uvinul N539); butyl methoxydiphenylmethane (Parsol 1789) and benzphthalide (Escalol 547).

One or more UV-A absorbers may be present in the final product at about 0 wt.% to about 10 wt.% of the formulation. The amount varies depending on the specific reagent selected and whether the formulation is intended to minimize tanning or allow tanning. When a UV-A absorber is used, the preferred UV-A absorber is 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone alone or in combination with 2,2'-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone.

Suitable UV-B absorbers include ethyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate; 2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate (Escalol 507); amyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate (Escalol 506); glyceryl p-aminobenzoate (Excalol 106); isobutyl p-aminobenzoate (Cycloform); and isopropyl p-aminobenzoate; 2-ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (Parsol MCX); phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid (Eusolex 232); homomanthyl salicylate and ethylhexyl salicylate. One or more UV-B absorbers may be present in the final product at about 1 wt.% to about 15 wt.% of the formulation. The amount varies depending on the specific reagent selected and the degree of protection desired in the final product. The preferred UV-B absorber is 2-ethyl-hexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate (Escalol 507).

Additional optional ingredients

The compositions herein may optionally contain one or more additional cosmetically acceptable ingredients.

As examples of such additional ingredients, mention may be made, without being limited to, of customary cosmetic adjuvants, chosen in particular from fatty substances; organic solvents, ionic or nonionic, hydrophilic or lipophilic thickeners; emollients; humectants; sunscreens; stabilizers; preservatives; emollients; silicones; defoamers; fragrances; preservatives; anionic, cationic, nonionic, amphoteric or amphoteric surfactants; fillers; polymers; propellants; acidifying or alkalizing agents; pigments; dyes; cosmetic sunscreens; inorganic photoprotective agents and any other ingredient customary in cosmetic or dermatological compositions.

The fatty substance may be an oil. The term "oil" refers to a compound that is a lipophilic liquid at room temperature. Oils that may be mentioned include mineral oils (paraffin); vegetable oils (sweet almond oil, macadamia oil, grape seed oil or jojoba ester/oil); synthetic oils such as perhydrosqualene, fatty alcohols, fatty acids or fatty esters (e.g. C12-C15 alkyl benzoates, octyl palmitate, isononyl isononanoate, isopropyl lanolinate and triglycerides, including capric/caprylic triglycerides, marketed by Witco under the name "Finsolv TN" or "Witconol TN"), dialkyl carbonates such as dicaprylyl carbonate, oxyethylated or oxypropylated fatty esters and ethers; silicone oils (cyclomethicone and polydimethylsiloxanes such as dimethicone) or fluoro oils, and polyalkylenes. Oils containing at least one amide structure, such as those described in US 7,357,920, may also be used.

If desired, one or more lipophilic thickeners may be added to the composition in order to adjust the rheological properties of the composition herein. Lipophilic thickeners that may be mentioned include modified clays, such as lithium montmorillonite and its derivatives, such as the products marketed under the name "Bentone".

As fillers or polymers that can be added to the composition of the present invention, there can be mentioned, but are not limited to, natural fibers such as silk, cellulose and wool; synthetic fibers such as polyamide (also known as " ^Nylon® ") and rayon; and particles or beads of polymers such as polyamide, polyacrylate and polymethylsilsesquioxane.

Another optional component of the formulation is one or more film formers. The use of film formers improves the application of the composition and can impart transfer resistance to the cosmetic product. Examples of useful film formers include natural waxes, polymers such as copolymers of polyvinyl polymers and PVP, dimethicone resins and resins such as wormwood, polyterpenes and various silicone resins. A particularly preferred film former is trimethylsiloxysilicate, which is used in an amount of about 0.1-20%.

As mentioned above, inorganic photoprotective agents can be used together with lipophilic cosmetics or dermatological active ingredients. The inorganic photoprotective agents used in the present invention can be selected from pigments and even more preferably nanopigments of treated or untreated metal oxides (average size of primary particles: generally 5nm to 100nm and preferably 10nm to 50nm), such as nanopigments of titanium oxide (amorphous or crystallized in the form of rutile and/or chalcanthite), iron oxide, zinc oxide, zirconium oxide or titanium oxide.

Treated nanopigments are pigments that have undergone one or more surface treatments of a chemical, electronic, mechanochemical and/or mechanical nature with compounds such as those described in Cosmetics & Toiletries, February 1990, Vol. 105, pp. 53-64, such as amino acids, beeswax, fatty acids, fatty alcohols, anionic surfactants, lecithin, sodium, potassium, zinc, iron or aluminum salts of fatty acids, metal (titanium or aluminum) alkoxides, polyethylene, silicone, proteins (collagen or elastin), alkanolamines, silicon oxides, metal oxides, sodium hexametaphosphate, aluminum oxide or glycerol.

Many specific pigments and nanopigments that can be used are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 7,357,920.

Non-limiting embodiments

The compositions illustrated in the following examples illustrate specific embodiments of the compositions of the present invention, but are not intended to be limiting thereof. Other modifications may be made by a skilled artisan without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The illustrated embodiments 1-5 provide plastic anhydrous cosmetic compositions with high pigment loading. Examples 6-9 are comparative illustrations of formulations that fail to exhibit acceptable cosmetic performance, as discussed in more detail below.

The composition according to the following embodiment can be prepared according to the following steps: First, synthetic beeswax is mixed with each of microcrystalline wax and stearyl dimethicone/octadecene in a container, which is heated to about 95°C to form a first phase. Then, in a separate beaker, all remaining ingredients except pigment and particles (mica) are combined at about 95°C to form a second phase. Then, the first phase and the second phase are combined to form a single mixture, maintaining a mixing temperature of about 95°C. Finally, the pigment and particles are added to the mixture. Mix until the ingredients form a uniform composition, then stop mixing and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

All exemplified amounts are listed as weight percent and do not include minor materials such as diluents, preservatives, coloring solutions, imaging components, plant materials, etc. unless otherwise specified.

The following represents the cosmetic composition of the present invention:

Table 2 below illustrates comparative cosmetic performance in the examples provided in Table 1. Each exemplary embodiment was observed and evaluated for its suitability as a cosmetic composition. First, the processability of the composition was evaluated. The composition must have good mixing and pouring properties. Second, the product was observed after the processing steps and evaluated for its drag, payoff, plasticity, and feel characteristics. The term "drag" as used herein refers to the relative ease with which a product is applied to the skin. In terms of feel, products with low drag feel like they slide on the skin. In contrast, products with increased drag will show friction and uneven application to the skin. The term "payoff" as used herein refers to the color intensity of the cosmetic composition when applied to the skin. A more intense perceived color intensity is associated with a higher relative yield, and a less intense perceived color intensity is associated with a lower relative yield.

The dimensions and values disclosed herein should not be construed as strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Rather, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to refer to the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "approximately 40 mm."

Each document cited herein, including any cross-referenced or related patents or applications, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited. Citation of any document is not an admission that it is prior art with respect to any invention disclosed or claimed herein, or that it alone or in any combination with any other reference or references teaches, suggests, or discloses any such invention. Furthermore, in the event of a conflict between any meaning or definition of a term herein and any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to the term herein shall control.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It is therefore intended that all such changes and modifications be covered in the appended claims as falling within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (14)

A water-free, plastic cosmetic composition comprising: a. a blend of waxes comprising: i. a first wax having a melting point of about 60°C to about 65°C; ii. a second wax having a melting point of about 33°C to about 46°C; iii. a third wax having a melting point of about 88°C to about 96°C; iv. a fourth wax having a melting point of about 74°C to about 99°C; b. at least one pigment; c. at least one solvent; and wherein each One of the waxes is different from each other, wherein the composition comprises at least about 35 wt.% of a pigment, and wherein the blend of waxes comprises: a. about 1 wt.% to about 10 wt.% of the first wax; b. about 0.5 wt.% to about 5 wt.% of the second wax; c. about 1 wt.% to about 5 wt.% of the third wax; and d. about 0.5 wt.% to about 5 wt.% of the fourth wax. A cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the cosmetic composition comprises the blend of waxes in an amount of about 2 wt.% to about 20 wt.%. A cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the cosmetic composition comprises at least about 40 wt.% of the one or more pigments. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 further comprises one or more UV absorbers. A cosmetic composition according to claim 4, wherein the UV absorber is lipophilic. A cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the solvent is non-volatile. A cosmetic composition according to claim 6, wherein the solvent is selected from silicone-based solvents, ester-based solvents, hydrocarbon-based solvents and mixtures thereof. The cosmetic composition according to claim 6, wherein the solvent is selected from ethanol, octyldodecanol, isopropyl alcohol and a mixture thereof. A cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition comprises about 13 wt.% to about 17 wt.% of the solvent. A cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition comprises one or more pigments selected from the following: talc, mica, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, zinc oxide, manganese violet, ferrocyanide, ultramarine blue, pearl pigment, iron oxide, titanium oxide, titanium mica, calcium carbonate, tar pigment, other organic pigments and mixtures thereof. A cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition comprises one or more pigments selected from the following: bismuth oxychloride, guanine, sodium calcium borosilicate, calcium aluminum borosilicate, aluminum oxide, polyethylene terephthalate, and mixtures thereof. A cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the pigment comprises mica. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises a moisturizer. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 further comprises a film-forming agent.