WO2018222794A1 - Compositions volumatrices et allongeantes et applicateurs correspondants - Google Patents

Compositions volumatrices et allongeantes et applicateurs correspondants Download PDF

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WO2018222794A1
WO2018222794A1 PCT/US2018/035269 US2018035269W WO2018222794A1 WO 2018222794 A1 WO2018222794 A1 WO 2018222794A1 US 2018035269 W US2018035269 W US 2018035269W WO 2018222794 A1 WO2018222794 A1 WO 2018222794A1
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Mikhail Motornov
Eric Caulier
Angeles FONOLLA-MORENO
Lilavati Patel
Audrey THENIN
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61QSPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS
    • A61Q1/00Make-up preparations; Body powders; Preparations for removing make-up
    • A61Q1/02Preparations containing skin colorants, e.g. pigments
    • A61Q1/10Preparations containing skin colorants, e.g. pigments for eyes, e.g. eyeliner, mascara
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    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
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    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K8/00Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations
    • A61K8/18Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition
    • A61K8/72Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds
    • A61K8/81Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
    • A61K8/817Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen; Compositions or derivatives of such polymers, e.g. vinylimidazol, vinylcaprolactame, allylamines (Polyquaternium 6)
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    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K8/00Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations
    • A61K8/18Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition
    • A61K8/72Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds
    • A61K8/81Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
    • A61K8/817Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen; Compositions or derivatives of such polymers, e.g. vinylimidazol, vinylcaprolactame, allylamines (Polyquaternium 6)
    • A61K8/8176Homopolymers of N-vinyl-pyrrolidones. Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K8/00Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations
    • A61K8/18Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition
    • A61K8/92Oils, fats or waxes; Derivatives thereof, e.g. hydrogenation products thereof
    • A61K8/922Oils, fats or waxes; Derivatives thereof, e.g. hydrogenation products thereof of vegetable origin

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  • the present invention relates to compositions comprising water, at least one polyelectrolytic compound, at least one film-forming agent, at least two waxes, and an emulsification system comprising low HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value less than 8) and high HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value greater than 16).
  • HLB value low HLB emulsifier
  • HLB value greater than 16 high HLB emulsifier
  • compositions further comprise at least one colorant.
  • the present application also relates generally to applicators for applying cosmetic compositions to hair, eyebrows and/or eyelashes.
  • the present also relates generally to systems for applying such cosmetic compositions to keratinous material, in particular to applicators and to cosmetic compositions for application to hair, eyebrows and/or eyelashes.
  • Cosmetic compositions for making up keratinous materials such as eyebrows and/or eyelashes (mascaras) typically are marketed in a system including a reservoir in which the composition is stored, together with a brush for applying the composition to the eyelashes.
  • a brush for applying the composition to the eyelashes.
  • the shape and orientation of the brush bristles are normally fixed.
  • commonly used mascara brushes include fibers that are substantially straight in shape.
  • one aspect of the present invention is a water-containing care and/or makeup and/or treatment composition for keratinous material which has good cosmetic properties such as, for example, good long-wearing properties, good volumizing properties, good lengthening properties, low flaking properties and/or low smudging properties.
  • another aspect of the present disclosure is a care and/or makeup and/or treatment system for keratinous material which includes a cosmetic composition having good cosmetic properties such as, for example, lengthening, volumizing, long-wearing, easy to remove, possesses good anti-flaking properties and/or possess good anti-smudging properties, where the system allows easy application of the composition to keratinous material as well as an applicator that allows for an increased load of cosmetic material to be accumulated on its bristles and for application of cosmetic material to lashes without noticeable clump formation.
  • a cosmetic composition having good cosmetic properties such as, for example, lengthening, volumizing, long-wearing, easy to remove, possesses good anti-flaking properties and/or possess good anti-smudging properties, where the system allows easy application of the composition to keratinous material as well as an applicator that allows for an increased load of cosmetic material to be accumulated on its bristles and for application of cosmetic material to lashes without noticeable clump formation.
  • the present invention relates to compositions for keratinous material
  • the composition further comprises at least one coloring agent and/or is a mascara composition.
  • the present invention also relates to methods of treating, caring for and/or making up keratinous material (for example, eyebrows and/or eyelashes) by applying compositions of the present invention comprising water, at least one polyelectrolytic compound, at least one film-forming agent, at least two waxes, and an emulsification system comprising low HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value less than 8) and high HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value greater than 16), to the keratinous material in an amount sufficient to treat, care for and/or make up the keratinous material.
  • the composition further comprises at least one coloring agent and/or is a mascara composition.
  • the present invention also relates to methods of enhancing the appearance of keratinous material (for example, eyebrows and/or eyelashes) by applying
  • compositions of the present invention comprising water, at least one polyelectrolytic compound, at least one film-forming agent, at least two waxes, and an emulsification system comprising low HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value less than 8) and high HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value greater than 16), to the keratinous material in an amount sufficient to enhance the appearance of the keratinous material.
  • the composition further comprises at least one coloring agent and/or is a mascara composition.
  • the present invention also relates to a cosmetic applicator which includes a body having a plurality of circumferential protrusions; a plurality of fibers disposed on the circumferential protrusions, wherein the fibers have a substantially non-linear shape.
  • the present invention relates to a system for applying a cosmetic composition to a keratinous material comprising a cosmetic applicator and a cosmetic
  • the cosmetic applicator includes a body having a plurality of
  • the cosmetic composition includes water, at least one polyelectrolytic compound, at least one film- forming agent, at least two waxes, and an emulsification system comprising at least one low HLB emulsifier (HLB value less than 8) and at least one high HLB emulsifier (HLB value greater than 16).
  • the cosmetic composition is a mascara and/or the keratinous material is hair, eyebrows and/or eyelashes.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates according to one embodiment, an exemplary cosmetic brush
  • Fig. 1 B illustrates an exemplary cross-section view of the cosmetic brush of Fig. 1A
  • Fig. 2 illustrates according to one embodiment, dimensions of various portions of the cosmetic brush
  • FIG. 3A illustrates according to an embodiment, an application member
  • FIG. 3B illustrates by one embodiment, an exemplary application member configuration
  • Fig. 4 illustrates according to one embodiment, another exemplary cosmetic brush.
  • ranges provided are meant to include every specific range within, and combination of subranges between, the given ranges.
  • a range from 1 -5 includes specifically 1 , 2, 3, 4 and 5, as well as subranges such as and 2-5, 3-5, 2-3, 2-4, 1 -4, etc.
  • Film former means a polymer or resin that leaves a film on the substrate to which it is applied, for example, after a solvent accompanying the film former has evaporated, absorbed into and/ or dissipated on the substrate.
  • “Wax” as used herein is a lipophilic fatty compound that is solid at ambient temperature (25°C) and changes from the solid to the liquid state reversibly, having a melting temperature of more than 30°C and, for example, more than 45°C, which can be as high as 150°C, and a hardness of more than 0.5 MPa at ambient temperature.
  • "Free” or “devoid” of as it is used herein means that while it is preferred that no amount of the specific component be present in the composition, it is possible to have very small amounts of it in the compositions of the invention provided that these amounts do not materially affect at least one, preferably most, of the advantageous properties of the compositions of the invention.
  • free of solvents means that non-aqueous solvents are preferably omitted (that is 0% by weight), but can be present in the composition at an amount of less than about 0.1 % by weight, typically less than about 0.05% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • "Makeup Result” refers to compositions where color remains the same or substantially the same as at the time of application, as viewed by the naked eye, after an extended period of time.
  • "Makeup Result” may be evaluated by evaluating long wear properties by any method known in the art for evaluating such properties. For example, long wear may be evaluated by a test involving the application of a composition to keratin materials such as eyelashes and evaluating the color of the composition after an extended period of time. For example, the color of a composition may be evaluated immediately following application to keratin materials such as eyelashes and these characteristics may then be re-evaluated and compared after a certain amount of time. Further, these characteristics may be evaluated with respect to other compositions, such as commercially available compositions.
  • “Making up” as used herein means to provide decoration (for example, color) to keratin materials such as the eyelashes.
  • “Protecting” as used herein means to inhibit damage to keratin materials such as the eyelashes by providing a protective layer on the keratin materials.
  • substituents for substitution include atoms, such as oxygen atoms and nitrogen atoms, as well as functional groups, such as hydroxyl groups, ether groups, alkoxy groups, acyloxyalkyl groups, oxyalkylene groups, polyoxyalkylene groups, carboxylic acid groups, amine groups, acylamino groups, amide groups, halogen containing groups, ester groups, thiol groups, sulphonate groups, thiosulphate groups, siloxane groups, and polysiloxane groups.
  • the substituent(s) may be further substituted.
  • Water-resistance as used herein, means resistance of a material
  • Transfer- resistance refers to the quality exhibited by compositions that are not readily removed by contact with another material, such as, for example, a glass, an item of clothing or the skin, for example, when eating or drinking. Transfer resistance may be evaluated by any method known in the art for evaluating such. For example, transfer resistance of a composition may be evaluated by a "kiss” test. The "kiss" test may involve application of the composition to human keratin material such as hair, skin or lips followed by rubbing a material, for example, a sheet of paper, against the hair, skin or lips after expiration of a certain amount of time following application, such as 2 minutes after application.
  • transfer resistance of a composition may be evaluated by the amount of product transferred from a wearer to any other substrate, such as transfer from the hair, skin or lips of an individual to a collar when putting on clothing after the expiration of a certain amount of time following application of the composition to the hair, skin or lips.
  • the amount of composition transferred to the substrate e.g., collar, or paper
  • a composition may be transfer resistant if a majority of the product is left on the wearer's hair, skin or lips. Further, the amount transferred may be compared with that transferred by other
  • compositions such as commercially available compositions.
  • little or no composition is transferred to the substrate from the hair, skin or lips.
  • compositions and methods of the present invention can comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of the essential elements and limitations of the invention described herein, as well as any additional or optional ingredients, components, or limitations described herein or otherwise useful.
  • a system for applying a cosmetic composition to a keratinous material comprising a cosmetic applicator and a cosmetic composition
  • the cosmetic composition is a mascara and the keratinous material is hair, eyebrows and/or eyelashes.
  • the applicator itself and the cosmetic composition itself individually constitute embodiments of the present invention. Together, the applicator and cosmetic composition of the present invention constitute the cosmetic systems of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1A there is provided an exemplary cosmetic brush
  • the cosmetic brush (also referred to hereinafter as simply a brush) 100 may be a brush that is used for application of cosmetic composition to keratin materials such as eyebrows, eyelashes or hair.
  • the brush is a brush for application of mascara.
  • the brush 100 includes a handle 101 that can provide a grip element for a user of the brush 100.
  • the handle 101 may have any structure such as, for example, a cylindrical tube-like structure with a front end 103 that can be rounded.
  • the brush handle 101 may be produced from any suitable material typically used for producing such brushes such as, for example, hard plastic material.
  • the brush 100 includes a body portion 105 preferably having a tubular structure, which can be tapered at both a front end (i.e. , proximal end) 102 and at a back end (i.e., a distal end) 104.
  • the front end 102 of the body portion is disposed adjacent to the front end 103 of the handle 01
  • the back end 104 of the body portion is disposed near the back of the handle 101 .
  • Preferred dimensions of the body portion 105 of the brush are described later with reference to Fig. 2.
  • the body portion 105 of the brush 100 extends along a longitudinal direction (i.e. , along a longitudinal axis 150 that extends in a rectilinear fashion).
  • the body portion 105 may be tightly fitted onto the handle 101 .
  • the body portion 105 may include a front portion
  • the body portion 105 may be a single piece that is molded from a material that has a hardness which is preferably less than the hardness of the handle 101 .
  • any suitable material used in the art for such applicators may be used to prepare such applicators such as, for example, polyvinylchloride, nylon, and elastomeric materials and, in particular, thermoplastic elastomer materials (TPE) such as block copolymers comprising (1 ) at least one styrene and (2) at least one C2-C4 monomer such as ethylene (C2), propylene(C3), butylene (C4), where examples of such copolymers include styrene-ethylene- butylene (SEB) and styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) .
  • TPE thermoplastic elastomer materials
  • SEB styrene-ethylene-butylene
  • SEBS styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene
  • the body 105 of the brush includes a plurality of indentations that are formed in a direction along the longitudinal axis 150 of the brush 100.
  • Indentations 109 can be formed in a manner such that the indentation starts at a point that is disposed substantially near the front end 102 of the brush, and terminates at a point that is disposed substantially near the back end 104 of the brush body.
  • the plurality of indentations thus forms a plurality of circumferential protrusions as shown in Fig. 1 B (described next with reference to Fig. 1 B). Any spacing between the circumferential protrusions can be used, although it is preferred that the circumferential protrusions are evenly spaced from one another.
  • Indentations 109 can form a groove-like structure that extends along the length of the brush 100 (i.e., in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis 150). Furthermore, it must be appreciated that the indentations are in no way limited to have a
  • the indentations can have other shapes such as a zig-zag pattern and/or be discontinuous, by way of example.
  • Fig. 1 B depicts an exemplary cross-sectional view 170 of the brush depicted in Fig. 1 A.
  • the body of the brush includes a plurality of indentations labeled 109A - 109E.
  • the indentations are evenly spaced around the circumference of the brush. Accordingly, the indentations form a plurality of evenly spaced middle portion protrusions labeled 107.
  • the number of protrusions is not limited to five protrusions as shown in Fig. 1 B. Rather, different numbers of protrusions such as, for example, ranging from 3 to 20, 4 to 15, 5 to 10, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, are acceptable.
  • the number of protrusions can be set based on an angle ⁇ (181 ) that is formed between two consecutive protrusions.
  • the protrusions (107) allow for eye-lashes to have an increased access to fibers disposed on the brush 100, and further allows the user to apply the cosmetic material (e.g., mascara) in a seamless manner. Details regarding the fibers that are attached to the brush 100 are described later with reference to Fig. 3B.
  • the brush 200 includes a handle 201 that provides a grip element for a user of the cosmetic brush.
  • the handle 201 may have a cylindrical tube-like structure with a rounded front end 203.
  • the cylindrical portion of the brush may have a diameter that is preferably in the range of 1 mm to 1 .5 mm, preferably 1 .1 mm to 1 .4 mm, preferably 1 .2mm to 1.3 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 1.28 mm + 0.05 mm being an example of a preferred diameter.
  • the handle may preferably have a length in the range of 8mm to 9mm, preferably 8.25mm to 8.75mm, preferably 8.4mm to 8.6mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 8.5 mm ⁇ 1 mm being an example of a preferred length.
  • the brush further includes a body portion 205 that is tightly fitted onto the handle 201 .
  • the body portion 205 of the brush preferably has a tubular structure, which can be tapered at a front end (i.e., proximal end) 206, and/or at a back end (i.e., a distal end) 208.
  • the front end 206 is disposed adjacent to the rounded front end 203 of the handle, and the back end 208 is disposed near the handle 201 .
  • the front end 206 of the brush 200 includes a first circular edge 206A
  • the front end 206 of the brush 200 tapers outwardly from the first circular edge 206A to a second circular edge 206B, which preferably has a diameter in the range of 7mm to 8.5mm, preferably 7.5mm to 8.0mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 7.8 mm + 0.4 mm being an example of a preferred diameter.
  • the length from the rounded front end 203of the brush to the second circular edge 206B is preferably in the range of 6mm to 7mm, preferably 6.3mm to 6.9mm, preferably 6.5mm to 6.7mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 6.6 mm ⁇ 0.5 mm being an example of a preferred length.
  • the edges 206C and 206D of the front end 206 are disposed at an angle of a with respect to the longitudinal axis 250 of the brush 200.
  • the middle portion of the body of the brush 207 extends outwardly from the second circular edge 206B to a third circular edge 208B, which has a diameter preferably in the range of 8.5mm to 10mm, preferably 8.75mm to 9.75mm, preferably 9mm to 9.5mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 9.3 mm + 0.4 mm being an example of a preferred diameter.
  • the length of the brush extending from the rounded front end 203 of the brush to the third circular edge 208B is preferably in the range of 20mm to 30mm, preferably 21 mm to 28mm, preferably 22mm to 25mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 23.7 mm ⁇ 1 mm being an example of a preferred length.
  • the back end 208 of the brush tapers from the third circular edge to a fourth circular edge 208A, which preferably has a diameter in the range of 4mm to 5 mm, preferably 4.2mm to 4.8mm, preferably 4.3mm to 4.7mm, including all ranges and subranges
  • the length of the brush extending from the rounded front end 203 of the brush to the fourth circular edge 208A is preferably in the range of 20mm to 35mm, preferably 23mm to 32mm, preferably 25mm to 30mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 27.7 mm ⁇ 1 mm being an example of a preferred length.
  • the edges 208C and 208D of the back end 208 are disposed at an angle of ⁇ with respect to the longitudinal axis 250 of the brush 200, wherein ⁇ is greater than a.
  • values of the angle a are preferably in the range of 3° to 17°, preferably 4° to 15°, and preferably 5° to 12°, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, and the values of ⁇ are preferably in the range of 5° to 30°, preferably 7° to 25°, and preferably 10° to 20°, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the body portion 205 of the brush 200 preferably has an essentially cylindrical tubular structure that can be tapered at both ends.
  • a middle portion 207 of the body portion 205 preferably tapers from a diameter in the range 8.5 mm to 10mm, preferably 8.7mm to 9.7 mm, preferably 9mm to 9.5mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 9.3 mm ⁇ 0.4 mm being an example of a preferred diamater at one end (disposed towards the handle) to a preferred diameter in the range of 7mm to 8.5mm, preferably 7.3mm to 8.3mm, preferably 7.5mm to 8mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 7.8 mm ⁇ 0.4 mm being an example of a preferred diameter at the other end (i.e.
  • the brush 200 has a length, measured from the rounded front end 203 of the brush to the edge of the handle 201 , preferably in the range of 30mm to 40mm, preferably 33mm to 38mm, preferably 35mm to 38mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 36.2 mm ⁇ 1 mm being an example of a preferred length.
  • Fig. 3A illustrates according to an embodiment, an exemplary application member 300 of the brush.
  • the application member 300 which is referred to hereinafter as a 'bristle' or a 'fiber' preferably has a wavy or non-linear structure.
  • the fiber has a shape substantially similar to a sinusoidal waveform.
  • the fiber preferably has an amplitude 310 in the range of 0.25mm to 0.5mm, preferably 0.3mm to 0.4mm, with 0.35mm ⁇ 0.
  • each fiber preferably has a length of approximately 3mm to 6mm, preferably 3.5mm to 5.5mm, and preferably 4.5 mm to 5 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the sinusoidal waveform like shape of the bristles provides the advantageous ability of allowing each bristle to capture more cosmetic material.
  • the sinusoidal shape of the bristle 360 forms reservoirs along the length of the bristle, wherein the cosmetic material 361 (e.g., mascara) can be captured.
  • the wavy shape (i.e., sinusoidal shape) of the bristles provides a flexible mechanism by which the bristles can make contact with the eye-lashes, and furthermore, allow the cosmetic brush to apply a thick coating of the mascara to the lashes in an even fashion.
  • Fig. 3B illustrates an exemplary fiber arrangement 390 of the brush.
  • Fig. 3B Fibers can be arranged on the other circumferential protrusions in a similar fashion.
  • the fibers 360 are arranged in a serial manner (i.e., the fibers are positioned one behind another), and are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance 350 (e.g., preferably a distance of .2 to .5 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween).
  • a predetermined distance 350 e.g., preferably a distance of .2 to .5 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • each fiber 360 is elongated in a direction that is transverse to the surface of the circumferential protrusion 180A, and extends from a first end that is affixed to the surface of the circumferential protrusion 180A, to an opposite end which is
  • a varying density of fibers may be attached to the body portion 105 of the brush.
  • the front portion 106 and the back portion 108 may have a lower density of fibers as compared to the middle portion 107, or vice versa.
  • the orientation of the fibers in the various portions of the body of the brush may be different.
  • the fibers in the front portion 106 and the rear portion 108 may be oriented in a manner such that the fibers form an angle that is in the range of 5° to 30° with respect to the
  • the fibers in the middle portion 107 may be oriented in a manner such that the fibers are substantially orthogonal to the surface of the body of the brush. Additionally, by one embodiment, the all fibers may be oriented in a similar manner.
  • the fiber arrangement of Fig. 3B includes fibers disposed only on the circumferential protrusions of the brush.
  • the fibers are in no manner restricted to be affixed only on the circumferential protrusions of the brush. Rather, referring to Fig. 1 B, the fibers can be affixed on the circumferential protrusions 180A-180F and/or on the surfaces of the grooves 109A - 109E.
  • the fibers are not restricted in being affixed to the brush in the serial manner as depicted in Fig. 3B. Rather, the fibers can be affixed in a random manner (e.g. having a random amount of spacing between the fibers) along the surface of the body of the brush.
  • Fig. 4 illustrates according to one embodiment another exemplary brush 400.
  • the brush 400 includes at least a pair of metal wires (e.g., copper wires) that are intertwined to form a body 410 of the brush 400.
  • the brush 400 includes a plurality of fibers 420 that are affixed to the body 410 of the brush.
  • the fibers are affixed to the body of the brush.
  • the fibers 420 can be affixed along the circumference of the body 410 in a uniform or non-uniform manner.
  • the fibers can be affixed to cover a substantial portion of the body of the brush.
  • the portion of the body that does not include fibers affixed thereto serves as a gripping element of the brush 400 with which a user can utilize the brush 400 to apply the cosmetic material.
  • the body of the brush 400 can preferably have a length (L) in the range of 30mm to 40mm, preferably 33mm to 39mm, preferably 35mm to 38mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween, with 36 mm + 1 mm being an example of a preferred length.
  • the fibers can be affixed to cover a fraction of the length ( ⁇ _), wherein ⁇ is preferably in the range 0.7 to 1.0, preferably 0.8 to 0.9, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the fraction of the body i.e. , 0.1 L to 0.2L
  • the fraction of the body i.e. , 0.1 L to 0.2L which is not covered with fibers can be used as the handle of the brush.
  • a cosmetic composition for application to keratinous material is provided.
  • the cosmetic composition is a mascara and the keratinous material is eyebrows and/or eyelashes.
  • the cosmetic composition [0062] According to the present invention, the cosmetic composition
  • emulsification system comprising at least one low HLB emulsifier and at least one high HLB emulsifier.
  • compositions comprising water are provided.
  • compositions of the present invention comprise from about 5% to about 90% water, preferably from about 15% to about 80% water, preferably from about 20% to about 70% water, and preferably from about 30% to about 60% water by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the compositions of the present invention are in the form of an emulsion, with a simple emulsion such as an oil-in-water (O/W) or wax-in-water being the most preferred form.
  • compositions comprising at least one polyelectrolytic compound.
  • a "polyelectrolytic compound” is a polymer bearing electrolyte group(s) which dissociate in water, providing charge to the polymers.
  • a polyelectrolytic compound can either be polycationic or polyanionic. Polycationic polyelectrolytic compounds are preferred in the compositions of the present invention.
  • the at least one polyelectrolytic compound comprises at least one quaternary group.
  • suitable examples of acceptable polyelectrolytic compounds include, but are not limited to, Polyquaternium 2 (a polyelectrolyte formed from quaternized ioenes),
  • Polyquaternium 8 (methyl and stearyl dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate quaternized with dimethylsulfate), Polyquaternium 10, Polyquaternium 1 1 (quaternized PVP and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate), Polyquaternium 17 (polyelectrolyte formed from quaternized ioenes), Polyquaternium 18 (polyelectrolyte formed from quaternized ioenes), Polyquaternium 22, Polyquaternium 24 (polymeric quaternized ammonium salt of hydroxymethylcellulose and lauryl dimethyl ammonium substituted epoxide), Polyquaternium 27 (polyelectrolyte formed from quaternized ioenes), Polyquaternium 39, Polyquaternium 44, Polyquaternium 53, and Polyquaternium 67.
  • the polyelectrolytic compound(s) is/are present in the compositions of the present invention in amounts of active material (e.g., solid content) generally ranging from about 0.05% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1 % to about 5%, and preferably from about 0.2% to about 1 %, by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and subranges in between.
  • active material e.g., solid content
  • compositions comprising at least one film-forming agent are provided.
  • the compositions of the present invention comprise at least one dispersion of film forming particles in aqueous phase.
  • the dispersion of film forming particles in aqueous phase is more generally known as latex.
  • Suitable polymers for the film-forming particles include, but are not limited to, synthetic polymers, free-radical type or polycondensate type polymers, polymers of natural origin, and mixtures thereof.
  • the polymers for the film-forming particles may be selected from vinyl (co)polymers, (meth)acrylic (co)polymers, urethanes (co)polymers, and mixtures thereof.
  • the polymer for the film-forming particles is selected from a styrene-(meth)acrylic and (meth)acrylic copolymer, a vinyl acetate and (meth)acrylic copolymer, and mixtures thereof.
  • Polymers for the film-forming particles of the free-radical type may be chosen, for example, from vinyl polymers or copolymers, such as acrylic polymers.
  • Vinyl film-forming polymers can result from the polymerization of monomers comprising at least one ethylenic unsaturation and at least one acidic group and/or esters of these acidic monomers and/or amides of these acidic monomers.
  • Monomers comprising at least one acid group which may be used include, for example, ⁇ , ⁇ -ethylenic unsaturated carboxylic acids such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid or itaconic acid.
  • (Meth)acrylic acid and crotonic acid are, for example, used.
  • (meth)acrylic acid is used.
  • esters of acidic monomers can be chosen, for example, from
  • (meth)acrylic acid esters also known as (meth)acrylates
  • (meth)acrylates such as (meth)acrylates of an alkyl, for example, a C1 - C30 alkyl, such as a C1 - C20 alkyl, (meth)acrylates of an aryl, such as a C6- C10 aryl, and (meth)acrylates of a hydroxyalkyl, such as a C2- C6 hydroxyalkyl.
  • alkyl (meth)acrylates examples include methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacrylate, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, lauryl methacrylate and cyclohexyl methacrylate.
  • aryl (meth)acrylates examples include benzyl acrylate and phenyl acrylate.
  • the (meth)acrylic acid esters that may be used are, for example, alkyl (meth)acrylates.
  • the alkyl group of the esters may be substituted.
  • the alkyl group of the esters may be either fluorinated or perfluorinated, i.e., some or all of the hydrogen atoms of the alkyl group are substituted with fluorine atoms.
  • amides of the acid monomers include (meth)acrylamides, such as N-alkyl(meth)acrylamides, for example, of a C 2 - C 2 alkyl.
  • examples include N-ethylacrylamide, N-t-butylacrylamide, N-t-octylacrylamide and N- undecylacrylam ide.
  • the vinyl film-forming polymers may also result from the
  • vinyl esters and styrene monomers may be polymerized with acid monomers and/or esters thereof and/or amides thereof, such as those mentioned above.
  • vinyl esters that may be mentioned include vinyl acetate, vinyl neodecanoate, vinyl pivalate, vinyl benzoate and vinyl t-butylbenzoate.
  • Styrene monomers that may be mentioned include styrene and a-methylstyrene.
  • films-forming polycondensates examples include polyurethanes, polyesters, polyesteramides, polyamides, epoxyester resins and polyureas, and modifications or derivatives of any of these.
  • the polyurethanes may be chosen from anionic, cationic, nonionic or amphoteric polyurethanes, polyurethane-acrylics, polyurethane- polyvinylpyrrolidones, polyester-polyurethanes, polyether-polyurethanes, polyureas and polyurea-polyurethanes, and mixtures thereof.
  • polyesters may be obtained, in a known manner, by
  • the dicarboxylic acid may be aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic. Examples of such acids that may be mentioned include: oxalic acid, malonic acid,
  • dimethylmalonic acid succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, pimelic acid, 2,2- dimethylglutaric acid, azelaic acid, suberic acid, sebacic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, itaconic acid, phthalic acid, dodecanedioic acid, 1 ,3-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, 1 ,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, 2,5- norbornanedicarboxylic acid, diglycolic acid, thiodipropionic acid, 2,5-naphthalene- dicarboxylic acid and 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid.
  • dicarboxylic acid monomers may be used alone or as a combination of at least two dicarboxylic acid monomers. Among these monomers, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid may, for example, be used.
  • the diol may be chosen from aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic diols.
  • the diol used is, for example, chosen from ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1 ,3-propanediol, cyclohexanedimethanol and 4-butanediol.
  • Other polyols that may be used include glycerol, pentaerythritol, sorbitol and
  • polyesteramides may be obtained in a manner analogous to that of the polyesters, by polycondensation of diacids with diamines or amino alcohols.
  • Diamines that may be used include, for example, ethylenediamine,
  • hexamethylenediamine and meta- or para-phenylenediamine hexamethylenediamine and meta- or para-phenylenediamine.
  • An amino alcohol that may be used is, for example, monoethanolamine.
  • the polyester may also comprise at least one monomer bearing at least one -SO 3 M group, wherein M is chosen from a hydrogen atom, an ammonium ion NH 4 + and a metal ion such as an Na + , Li + , K + , Mg 2+ , Ca 2+ , Cu 2+ , Fe 2+ or Fe 3+ ion.
  • M is chosen from a hydrogen atom, an ammonium ion NH 4 + and a metal ion such as an Na + , Li + , K + , Mg 2+ , Ca 2+ , Cu 2+ , Fe 2+ or Fe 3+ ion.
  • a difunctional aromatic monomer comprising such an -SO 3 M group may, for example, be used.
  • the aromatic nucleus of the difunctional aromatic monomer also comprising an— SO 3 M group as described above may be chosen, for example, from benzene, naphthalene, anthracene, biphenyl, oxybiphenyl, sulfonylbiphenyl and methylenebiphenyl nuclei.
  • difunctional aromatic monomers also comprising an— SO 3 M group mention may be made, for example, of
  • copolymers used are, for example, those based on
  • isophthalate/sulfoisophthalate such as copolymers obtained by condensation of diethylene glycol, cyclohexanedimethanol, isophthalic acid and sulfoisophthalic acid.
  • the polymer for the film forming particles may also be a liposoluble polymer.
  • the liposoluble polymer that may be mentioned include copolymers of a vinyl ester (wherein the vinyl group is directly linked to the oxygen atom of the ester group and the vinyl ester comprises a radical chosen from saturated, linear or branched hydrocarbon-based radicals of 1 to 19 carbon atoms, linked to the carbonyl of the ester group) and of at least one other monomer, which may be a vinyl ester (different from the vinyl ester already present), an a-olefin (comprising from 8 to 28 carbon atoms), an alkyi vinyl ether (the alkyi group of which comprises from 2 to 18 carbon atoms) or an allylic or methallylic ester (comprising a radical chosen from saturated, linear or branched hydrocarbon-based radicals of 1 to 19 carbon atoms, linked to the carbonyl of the ester group).
  • copolymers may be crosslinked using crosslinking agents that may be either of the vinylic type or of the allylic or methallylic type, such as tetraallyloxyethane, divinylbenzene, divinyl octanedioate, divinyl dodecanedioate and divinyl octadecanedioate.
  • crosslinking agents may be either of the vinylic type or of the allylic or methallylic type, such as tetraallyloxyethane, divinylbenzene, divinyl octanedioate, divinyl dodecanedioate and divinyl octadecanedioate.
  • copolymers examples include the following copolymers: vinyl acetate/allyl stearate, vinyl acetate/vinyl laurate, vinyl acetate/vinyl stearate, vinyl acetate/octadecene, vinyl acetate/octadecyl vinyl ether, vinyl propionate/allyl laurate, vinyl propionate/vinyl laurate, vinyl stearate/1 - octadecene, vinyl acetate/1 -dodecene, vinyl stearate/ethyl vinyl ether, vinyl propionate/cetyl vinyl ether, vinyl stearate/allyl acetate, vinyl 2,2- dimethyloctanoate/vinyl laurate, allyl 2,2-dimethylpentanoate/vinyl laurate, vinyl dimethylpropionate/vinyl stearate, ally I dimethylpropionate/vinyl stearate
  • dimethylpropionate/vinyl laurate crosslinked with 0.2% divinylbenzene, vinyl acetate/octadecyl vinyl ether, crosslinked with 0.2% tetraallyloxyethane, vinyl acetate/allyl stearate, crosslinked with 0.2% divinylbenzene, vinyl acetate/1 - octadecene, crosslinked with 0.2% divinylbenzene, and allyl propionate/allyl stearate, crosslinked with 0.2% divinylbenzene.
  • liposoluble film-forming polymers include liposoluble copolymers, such as those resulting from the copolymerization of vinyl esters comprising from 9 to 22 carbon atoms or of alkyl acrylates or methacrylates, wherein the alkyl radicals comprise from 10 to 20 carbon atoms.
  • liposoluble copolymers may be chosen, for example, from polyvinyl stearate, polyvinyl stearate crosslinked with the aid of divinylbenzene, of diallyl ether or of diallyl phthalate copolymers, polystearyl (meth)acrylate, polyvinyl laurate and polylauryl
  • (meth)acrylate copolymers it being possible for these poly(meth)acrylates to be crosslinked with the aid of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate or tetraethylene glycol dimethacrylate.
  • the liposoluble copolymers described above are known and are described, for example, in French patent application FR-A-2 232 303; they may have a weight-average molecular weight ranging, for example, from 2,000 to 500,000 such as from 4,000 to 200,000.
  • liposoluble film-forming polymers which may be used herein, mention may also be made, for example, of polyalkylenes such as
  • copolymers of C 2 - C 2 o alkenes such as polybutene, alkylcelluloses with a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated d- C 8 alkyl radical, for instance ethylcellulose and propylcellulose, copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone (VP) such as copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and of C2- C 4 o alkene such as C3- C2o alkene.
  • VP copolymers which may be used herein, mention may be made, for example, of the copolymers of VP/vinyl acetate, VP/ethyl methacrylate, butylated
  • PVP polyvinylpyrrolidone
  • VP/ethyl methacrylate/methacrylic acid VP/eicosene
  • VP/hexadecene VP/triacontene
  • VP/styrene or VP/acrylic acid/lauryl methacrylate.
  • aqueous dispersions of film-forming particles which may be used are the acrylic dispersions sold under the names "Neocryl XK- 90®", “Neocryl A-1070®”, “Neocryl A-1090®”, “Neocryl BT-62®”, “Neocryl A-1079®” and “Neocryl A-523®” by the company Avecia-Neoresins, "Dow Latex 432®” by the company Dow Chemical, "Daitosol 5000 AD®” or “Daitosol 5000 SJ” by the company Daito Kasey Kogyo; the aqueous dispersions of polyurethane sold under the names "Neorez R-981®” and “Neorez R-974®” by the company Avecia-Neoresins, "Avalure UR-405®”, “Avalure UR-410®”, “Avalure UR-425®”, “Avalure UR-450
  • latex polymers for use in the present invention further include ethylhexyl acrylate/hema copolymer (and)
  • the Syntran® polymers are commercially available from the supplier Interpolymer Corp.
  • compositions of the present invention may comprise instead of, or in addition to, the dispersion of film forming particles in aqueous phase discussed above one or more film-forming agents suitable for use in compositions for application to eyebrows and/or eyelashes.
  • film-forming agents can be, for example, water-soluble or liposoluble.
  • Acceptable film-forming are known in the art and include, but are not limited to, those disclosed in U.S. patent application publication no. 2004/0170586, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
  • film-forming agents include, but are not limited to, proteins, such as proteins of plant origin, such as, for example, wheat or soya proteins; or proteins of animal origin, such as keratins, for example keratin
  • hydrolysates and sulfonic keratins cellulose polymers, such as, for example, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, methylcellulose or
  • ethylhydroxyethylcellulose ethylhydroxyethylcellulose
  • gums arabic, guar gum, xanthan derivatives or karaya gum alginates and carrageenans
  • glycoaminoglycans, hyaluronic acid and its derivatives shellac resin, gum sandarac, dammars, elemis or copals;
  • muccopolysaccharides such as chondroitin sulfates, and mixtures thereof.
  • suitable film-forming agents also include silicone resins such as, for example, MQ resins (for example, trimethylsiloxysilicates), T- propyl silsesquioxanes and MK resins (for example, polymethylsilsesquioxanes), silicone esters such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,045,782, 5,334,737, and 4,725,658, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference, polymers comprising a backbone chosen from vinyl polymers, methacrylic polymers, and acrylic polymers and at least one chain chosen from pendant siloxane groups and pendant fluorochemical groups such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos.
  • silicone resins such as, for example, MQ resins (for example, trimethylsiloxysilicates), T- propyl silsesquioxanes and MK resins (for example, polymethylsilsesquioxanes), silicone esters such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,0
  • suitable polymers further include, but are not limited to, polyalkylenes, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) or vinylpyrrolidone (VP) homopolymers or copolymers, copolymers of a C 2 to C 30 , such as C 3 to C 2 2 alkene, and combinations thereof.
  • PVP polyvinylpyrrolidone
  • VP vinylpyrrolidone
  • VP copolymers which can be used in the invention, mention may be made of VP/vinyl acetate, VP/ethyl
  • methacrylate/methacrylic acid methacrylate/methacrylic acid, VP/eicosene, VP/hexadecene, VP/triacontene, VP/styrene or VP/acrylic acid/lauryl methacrylate copolymer, and mixtures thereof.
  • the film-forming polymers are present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount sufficient to form a film upon a substrate to which it has been applied (for example, eyebrows and/or eyelashes).
  • the amount of active material (that is, film-forming particles) within the aqueous dispersion is sufficient to form a film upon a substrate to which it has been applied.
  • the film-forming polymer(s) is/are present in the compositions of the present invention in amounts of active material (e.g., solid content) generally ranging from about 0.5% to about 40%, preferably from about 2% to about 20%, and preferably from about 5% to about 10%, by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and subranges in between.
  • active material e.g., solid content
  • the polyelectrolytic compound(s) and film-forming polymer(s) are present in the compositions of the present invention in weight ratios (solid content) of polyelectrolytic compound(s) to film forming polymer(s) of from 0.55:0.5 polyelectrolytic compound(s) to 10:40 film forming polymer(s), preferably from 0.1 :2 polyelectrolytic compound(s) to 5:20 film forming polymer(s), and preferably from 0.2:5 polyelectrolytic compound(s) to 1 :10 film forming polymer(s), including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • compositions comprising an emulsification system comprising at least one low HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value less than 8) and at least one high HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value greater than 16), are provided.
  • the low HLB emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of ionic emulsifiers, nonionic emulsifiers, and mixtures thereof.
  • the high HLB emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of ionic emulsifiers, nonionic emulsifiers, and mixtures thereof.
  • HLB refers to the "hydrophilic-lipophilic balance" associated with emulsifiers.
  • H LB value relates to the ratio of hydrophi iic groups and lipophilic groups in emulsifiers, and also relates to solubility of the emulsifiers.
  • Lower HLB emulsifiers are more soluble in oi ls (lipophilic material) and are more appropriate for use in water-in-oil (W70) em ulsions.
  • Higher H LB emulsifiers are more soluble in water (hydrophiiic material) and are more appropriate for oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions.
  • one or more of the emulsifiers is a fatty alcohol, a fatty acid, or ester thereof, optionally alkoxylated (ethoxylated, propoxylated, etc. ) and/or pegylated.
  • Fatty acids correspond the formula R— COOH and fatty alcohols correspond to the formula R-OH, in which R denotes a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical preferably having from 7 to 45 carbon atoms, preferably from 9 to 35 carbon atoms, preferably from 15 to 35 carbon atoms, preferably from 15 to 21 carbon atoms, and preferably from 16 to 18 carbon atoms.
  • Suitable emulsifiers include ethoxylated fatty alcohols, ethoxylated fatty acids, partial glycerides of ethoxylated fatty acids, polyglycerolated fatty acid triglycerides and ethoxylated derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable alkoxylated fatty alcohols include, for example, the addition products of ethylene oxide with lauryl alcohol, in particular those containing from 9 to 250 oxyethylenated groups (having CTFA names Laureth-9 to Laureth-50); the addition products of ethylene oxide with behenyl alcohol, in particular those containing from 9 to 250 oxyethylenated groups (having CTFA names Beheneth-9 to Beheneth-50); the addition products of ethylene oxide with cetearyl alcohol (mixture of cetyl alcohol and of stearyl alcohol) in particular those containing from 9 to 250 oxyethylenated groups (having CTFA names Ceteareth-9 to Ceteareth-33); the addition products of ethylene oxide with cetyl alcohol, in particular those containing from 9 to 250 oxyethylenated groups (having CTFA names Ceteth-9 to Ceteth-30); the addition products of ethylene oxide with stearyl alcohol, in particular those containing from 9 to 30 oxy
  • Suitable alkoxylated fatty acid include, for example, the addition products of ethylene oxide with lauric acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid or behenic acid, and mixtures thereof, in particular those containing from 9 to 250 oxyethylenated groups, such as laurates of PEG-9 to PEG-50 (having CTFA names: PEG-9 laurate to PEG-50 laurate); palmitates of PEG-9 to PEG-50 (having CTFA names: PEG-9 palmitate to PEG-50 palmitate); stearates of PEG-9 to PEG-250 (having CTFA names: PEG-9 stearate to PEG-250 stearate such as PEG-100 stearate to PEG-200 stearate); palmitostearates of PEG-9 to PEG-50; behenates of PEG-9 to PEG-50 (having CTFA names: PEG-9 behenate to PEG-50 behenate); and mixtures thereof, wherein the amount of alkoxylation preferably
  • the compositions of the present invention Preferably, about 0.1 % to about 15% of low HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value less than 8), and about 0.1 % to about 15% of high HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value greater than 16) by weight are present in the compositions of the present invention, based on the total weight of the composition; preferably, about 0.1 % to about 10% of low HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value less than 8), and about 0.1 % to about 12.5% of high HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value greater than 16) by weight are present in the compositions of the present invention, based on the total weight of the composition; and preferably, about 0.1 % to about 7% of low HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value less than 8), and about 0,2% to about 10% of high HLB emulsifier(s) (HLB value greater than 16) by weight are present in the compositions of the present invention, based on the total weight
  • low HLB emulsifier(s) and high HLB emulsifier(s) are present in the compositions of the present invention in weight ratios of low HLB surfactant to high HLB surfactant of from 0.5: 10 low HLB surfactant to 0.5: 5 high HLB surfactant, and preferably from 0.7:5 low HLB surfactant to 1 :9 high HLB surfactant, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • compositions comprising at least two waxes are provided.
  • Each or all of the waxes can be hydrocarbon, fluorinated and/or silicone, and be of plant, mineral, animal and/or synthetic origin.
  • Suitable examples of waxes that can be used in accordance with the present disclosure include those generally used in the cosmetics field: they include those of natural origin, such as beeswax, carnauba wax, candelilla wax, ouricoury wax, Japan wax, cork fibre wax or sugar cane wax, rice wax, montan wax, paraffin wax, lignite wax or microcrystalline wax, ceresin or ozokerite, and hydrogenated oils such as hydrogenated castor oil or jojoba oil; synthetic waxes such as the
  • polyethylene waxes obtained from the polymerization or copolymerization of ethylene, and Fischer-Tropsch waxes, or else esters of fatty acids, such as octacosanyl stearate, glycerides which are concrete at 30°C, for example at 45°C, silicone waxes, such as alkyi- or alkoxydimethicones having an alkyi or alkoxy chain ranging from 10 to 45 carbon atoms, poly(di)methylsiloxane esters which are solid at 30°C.
  • wax examples include, but are not limited to, BIS- PEG-12 DIMETHICONE CANDELILLATE wax such as for example the Siliconyl Candelilla Wax marketed by the company KOSTER KEUNEN, hydrogenated Jojoba wax such as for example that marketed by the company DESERT WHALE, hydrogenated palm oil such as that marketed by the company SIO, rice bran wax, Sumac wax, ceresin waxes, laurel wax, Chinese insect wax, Shellac wax,
  • SASOL polymethylene waxes such as for example that sold under the brand name Cirebelle 303 by the company SASOL, polyethylene waxes such as for example those sold under the brand names Performalene 400 polyethylene, Performalene 655 polyethylene and Performalene 500-L polyethylene by the company New Phase Technologies, alcohol-polyethylene waxes such as for example that marketed under the name Performacol 425 Alcohol by the company BARECO, the 95/5
  • ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer sold under the brand name AC 540 wax by the company Honeywell hydroxyoctacosanyl hydroxy-stearate such as for example that sold under the brand name Elfacos C 26 by the company AKZO, octacosanyl stearate such as for example that marketed under the name Kester Wax K 82H by the company KOSTER KEUNEN, stearyl stearate such as for example that marketed under the name Liponate SS by the company LIPO CHEMICALS, pentaerythritol distearate such as for example that marketed under the name Cutina PES by the company COGNIS, the mixture of dibehenyl adipate, dioctadecyl adipate and di- eicosanyl adipate (INCI name C18-C22 dialkyl adipate), the mixture of dilauryl adipate and ditetradecyl adipate
  • didotriacontanyl distearate such as for example Kester Wax K82D from the company KOSTER KEUNEN, polyethylene glycol montanate with 4 ethylene oxide units (PEG-4) such as for example that which is sold under the brand name Clariant Licowax KST , hexanediol disalicylate such as for example Betawax RX- 13750 marketed by the company CP Hall, dipentaerythritol hexastearate such as for example that which is sold under the brand name Hest 2P-6S by the company HETERENE, ditrimethylolpropane tetrabehenate such as for example that which is sold under the brand name Hest 2T-4B by the company HETERENE, Jojoba esters such as for example that which is sold under the brand name Floraester HIP by the company FLORATECH, mixtures of linear (C20-40) carboxylic acid/saturated hydrocarbons (INCI name: C20-40) carboxy
  • polybehenate such as for example Crodaderm B from the company CRODA, waxes of plant origin such as carnauba wax, candelilla wax, hydrogenated jojoba wax, sumac wax, waxes obtained by hydrogenation of olive oil esterified with C12 to C 8 chain fatty alcohols sold by the company SOPHIM in the Phytowax range (12L44, 14L48, 16L55 and 18L57), rice bran wax, cetyl, stearyl and behenyl alcohols, laurel wax, Ouricury wax and mixtures thereof can be mentioned.
  • compositions of the present invention comprise a lanolin compound, either of plant origin or of synthetic origin.
  • lanolin compounds include, but are not limited to, lanolin of plant origin and derivative or modified compounds obtained by synthesis from starting materials of plant origin, preferably ethers or ester compounds.
  • Preferred ethers are liposoluble polyethers resulting from the polyetherification between one or more C 2 -C 0 o and preferably C 2 -C 50 diols.
  • esters are esters of a glycerol oligomer, especially diglycerol esters, in particular condensates of adipic acid and of glycerol, for which some of the hydroxyl groups of the glycerols have reacted with a mixture of fatty acids such as stearic acid, capric acid, stearic acid and isostearic acid, and 12-hydroxystearic acid, especially such as the product sold under the brand name Softisan 649 by the company Sasol, arachidyl propionate sold under the brand name Waxenol 801 by Alzo, phytosterol esters, fatty acid triglycerides and derivatives thereof, pentaerythritol esters, on-crosslinked polyesters resulting from polycondensation between a linear or branched C4-C50 dicarboxylic acid or polycarboxylic acid and a C2-C50 diol or polyol, aliphatic esters of an ester resulting
  • At least one wax is a low melting point wax having a melting point below 70°C (for example, paraffin wax) and at least one wax is a high melting point wax having a melting point above 70°C (for example, rice bran wax) in the compositions of the present invention.
  • low melting point wax(es) and high melting point wax(es) are present in the compositions of the present invention in a weight ratio of from 0.5: 40, preferably from 5:32, and preferably from 10:27, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the waxes are present in a total amount ranging from about 1 % to about 45% by weight, preferably from about 7% to about 34% by weight, and preferably from about 9% to about 29% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and subranges within these ranges.
  • Oil Phase a total amount ranging from about 1 % to about 45% by weight, preferably from about 7% to about 34% by weight, and preferably from about 9% to about 29% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and subranges within these ranges.
  • compositions of the present invention may optionally further comprise at least one oil.
  • Oil means any non-aqueous medium which is liquid at ambient temperature (25°C) and atmospheric pressure (760 mm Hg).
  • Suitable oils include volatile silicone oils.
  • volatile silicone oils include linear or cyclic silicone oils having a viscosity at room
  • volatile oils which may be used include KF 96A of 6 cSt viscosity, a commercial product from Shin Etsu having a flash point of 94°C.
  • the volatile silicone oils have a flash point of at least 40°C.
  • Suitable oils include non-silicone volatile oils and may be selected from volatile hydrocarbon oils, volatile esters and volatile ethers.
  • volatile non-silicone oils include, but are not limited to, volatile hydrocarbon oils having from 8 to 16 carbon atoms and their mixtures and in particular branched Cs to Ci 6 alkanes such as C 8 to Ci 6 isoalkanes (also known as isoparaffins), isododecane, isodecane, and for example, the oils sold under the trade names of Isopar or
  • the volatile non-silicone oils have a flash point of at least 40°C.
  • Suitable oils include synthetic oils or esters of formula R5COOR6 in which R 5 represents a linear or branched higher fatty acid residue containing from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, including from 7 to 19 carbon atoms, and R 6 represents a branched hydrocarbon-based chain containing from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, including from 3 to 20 carbon atoms, with R 6 + R 7 > 10, such as, for example, Purcellin oil (cetostearyl octanoate), isononyl isononanoate, C12 to C15 alkyl benzoate, isopropyl myristate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, and octanoates, decanoates or ricinoleates of alcohols or of polyalcohols; hydroxylated esters, for instance isostearyl lactate or diisostearyl malate;
  • the oil(s) is/are present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount ranging from about 0.1 % to about 20% by weight, more preferably from about 0.4% to about 15% by weight, and preferably from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and subranges within these ranges.
  • compositions optionally further comprising at least one coloring agent are provided.
  • such colored compositions can be cosmetic compositions such as mascaras.
  • the at least one coloring agent is preferably chosen from pigments, dyes, such as liposoluble dyes, nacreous pigments, and pearling agents.
  • liposoluble dyes which may be used according to the present invention include Sudan Red, DC Red 17, DC Green 6, ⁇ -carotene, soybean oil, Sudan Brown, DC Yellow 1 1 , DC Violet 2, DC Orange 5, annatto, and quinoline yellow.
  • the liposoluble dyes when present, generally have a concentration ranging up to 20% by weight of the total weight of the composition, such as from 0.0001 % to 6%, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the nacreous pigments which may be used according to the present invention may be chosen from white nacreous pigments such as mica coated with titanium or with bismuth oxychloride, colored nacreous pigments such as titanium mica with iron oxides, titanium mica with ferric blue or chromium oxide, titanium mica with an organic pigment chosen from those mentioned above, and nacreous pigments based on bismuth oxychloride.
  • the nacreous pigments, if present, may be present in the composition in a concentration ranging up to 50% by weight of the total weight of the composition, such as from 0.1 % to 20%, preferably from 0.1 % to 15%, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the pigments which may be used according to the present invention, may be chosen from white, colored, inorganic, organic, polymeric, nonpolymeric, coated and uncoated pigments.
  • Representative examples of mineral pigments include titanium dioxide, optionally surface-treated, zirconium oxide, zinc oxide, cerium oxide, iron oxides, chromium oxides, manganese violet, ultramarine blue, chromium hydrate, and ferric blue.
  • Representative examples of organic pigments include carbon black, pigments of D & C type, and lakes based on cochineal carmine, barium, strontium, calcium, and aluminum.
  • the pigments may be present in the composition in a concentration ranging up to 50 % by weight of the total weight of the composition, such as from 0.5% to 40%, and further such as from 2% to 30%, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the pigments, including nacreous pigments may, for example, represent up to 50% by weight of the composition.
  • compositions optionally further comprising at least one volumizing agent are provided.
  • acceptable volumizing agents include, but are not limited to, inert fillers.
  • inert filler means any particle that is solid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure which does not react chemically with the various ingredients of the composition and which is insoluble in these ingredients.
  • the at least one inert filler preferably has a melting point which is greater than 150°C, preferably greater than 170°C, preferably greater than 200°C, preferably greater than 250°C, and preferably greater than 300°C.
  • the at least one inert filler may or may not be absorbent, i.e., capable in particular of absorbing the oils of the composition.
  • the at least one inert filler may have an apparent diameter ranging from 0.01 pm to 150 pm, preferably from 0.1 pm to 120 pm, preferably from 0.5 pm to 80 pm, preferably from 0.75 pm to 40 pm, and preferably from 1 pm to 10 pm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • An apparent diameter corresponds to the diameter of the circle into which the elementary particle fits along its shortest dimension (thickness for leaflets).
  • the at least one inert filler may be mineral or organic, and lamellar, spherical or oblong.
  • the at least one inert filler may be chosen from talc, mica, silica, kaolin, polyamide powders such as Nylon® powder, poly- -alanine powder, polyethylene powder, acrylic polymer powder and in particular polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) powder, for instance the product sold or made by Wacker under the reference Covabead LH-85 (particle size 10-12 Mm) or acrylic acid copolymer powder (Polytrap® from Dow Corning), polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon®) powders, lauroyllysine, boron nitride, starch, hollow polymer microspheres such as those of polyvinylidene chloride/acrylonitrile, for instance Expancel® (Nobel
  • hollow polymer microspheres (Tospearl® from Toshiba, for example), precipitated calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate and hydrocarbonate, hydroxyapatite, hollow silica microspheres, glass or ceramic microcapsules and polyester particles.
  • the volumizing agent(s) when the volumizing agent(s) is/are inert filler(s), the volumizing agent(s) is/are present the compositions of the present invention in amounts of active material generally ranging from about 0.5% to about 20%, preferably from about 1 % to about 15%, and preferably from about 2% to about 10%, by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and subranges in between.
  • composition of the invention can also comprise any additive usually used in the field under consideration.
  • dispersants such as poly(12-hydroxystearic acid), antioxidants, film forming agents, essential oils, sunscreens, preserving agents, fragrances, fillers, neutralizing agents, cosmetic and dermatological active agents such as, for example, emollients, moisturizers, vitamins, essential fatty acids, surfactants, silicone elastomers, pasty compounds, and mixtures thereof can be added.
  • emollients such as, moisturizers, vitamins, essential fatty acids, surfactants, silicone elastomers, pasty compounds, and mixtures thereof
  • suitable additional components can be found in the other references which have been incorporated by reference in this application. Still further examples of such additional ingredients may be found in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook (9 th ed. 2002).
  • additives may be present in the composition in a proportion from 0% to 99% (such as from 0.01 % to 90%) relative to the total weight of the
  • composition and further such as from 0.1 % to 50% (if present), including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • composition of the invention should be
  • cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable i.e., it should contain a non-toxic physiologically acceptable medium and should be able to be applied to the
  • compositions of the present invention are provided.
  • "making up" the keratin material includes applying at least one coloring agent to the keratin material in an amount sufficient to provide color to the keratin material.
  • the compositions of the present invention are applied using the applicator of the present invention.
  • compositions of the present invention are applied to the keratinous material in an amount sufficient to enhance the appearance of keratinous material
  • compositions of the present invention are applied using the applicator of the present invention.
  • compositions of the present invention are provided.
  • the compositions of the present invention are applied using the applicator of the present invention.
  • the compositions of the present invention are applied topically to the desired area of the keratin material in an amount sufficient to treat, care for and/or make up the keratinous material, or to enhance the appearance of keratinous material or to volumize and/or lengthen eyelashes and/or eyebrows.
  • the compositions may be applied to the desired area as needed, preferably once or twice daily, more preferably once daily and then preferably allowed to dry before subjecting to contact such as with clothing or other objects (for example, a topcoat).
  • the composition is allowed to dry for about 1 minute or less, more preferably for about 45 seconds or less.
  • composition is preferably applied to the desired area that is dry or has been dried prior to application, or to which a basecoat has been previously applied.
  • Example II Composition Preparation [00170] The composition in Example I was prepared in the following manner:
  • Phase B ingredients were combined and heated to 80-85°C.
  • Phase B Ingredients from all A phases (A, A1 , A2 and A3) were charged into Phase B. The mixture was homogenized for 30 minutes at 80-85°C. Then, the mixture was cooled while using a sweep mixture. At 32°C, phase C was added and mixed until uniform for invention composition 1 , and at 45°C for invention composition 2. At 30°C, the batch was dropped.
  • Example 5 Testing
  • Comparative compositions were prepared corresponding to the invention composition in Example I but which lacked (1 ) VP/VA; or (2)
  • compositions resulted in easier removal as compared to the comparative
  • compositions which did not contain all required ingredients were graded on a scale 1 to 5 (the higher the number, the more difficult it was to remove):
  • Flake The flake test demonstrated that the invention compositions resulted in less flaking than the comparative compositions.
  • the flake rating was on a scale 1 to 5 (the higher the number, the higher amount of flakes):

Abstract

L'invention concerne un applicateur de produit cosmétique comprenant un corps présentant une pluralité de saillies circonférentielles et une pluralité de fibres disposées sur les saillies circonférentielles, les fibres se présentant sous une forme sensiblement non linéaire ; et une composition de produit cosmétique comprenant de l'eau, au moins un composé polyélectrolytique, au moins un agent filmogène, au moins une cire à point de fusion élevé, au moins une cire à faible point de fusion, et un système d'émulsification comprenant au moins un émulsifiant à faible HLB et au moins un émulsifiant à HLB élevé.
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