LONG-WEAR MASCARA COMPOSITIONS
A cosmetic composition for use on eyelashes and/or eyelids that includes from about 15% to about 50%, by weight, of a film former selected from the group consisting of tall oil glyceride, pentaerythrityl rosinate, glyceryl rosinate, and the hydrogenated versions and mixtures thereof. Further there is from about 0.1% to about 14%, by weight, of a colorant. In one embodiment of this invention the mascara composition comprises less than about 3.0%, preferably less than about 1.0%, even more preferably less than 0.1%, by weight, of wax and wax like components. In another embodiment, the mascara is substantially free of wax. The cosmetic composition is long lasting and has excellent wear characteristics.
1 . A cosmetic composition comprising:
a. from about 15% to about 50%, by weight, of a film former selected from the group consisting of tall oil glycerides, pentaerythrityl rosinate, glyceryl rosinate, and the hydrogenated versions and mixtures thereof;
b. from about 0.1% to about 14%, by weight, of a colorant; and
c. less than about 3%, by weight, of a wax.
2 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises less than about 1% by weight of a wax.
3 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises less than about 0.1% by weight of a wax.
4 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is substantially free of wax.
5 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition scores less than 1.0 in a Flexibility Test.
6 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition scores less than 3.0 in a Rub Test.
7 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition scores less than 2.5 in a Rub Test.
8 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition remains on the eyelashes or eyelids for more than about 24 hours.
9 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition remains on the eyelashes or eyelids for more than about 36 hours.
10 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition remains on the eyelashes or eyelids for more than about 48 hours.
11 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , comprising from about 17% to about 30%, by weight, of a component selected from the group consisting of tall oil glyceride, pentaerythrityl hydrogenated rosinate, and mixtures thereof.
12 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , further comprising a second layer comprising a clear polymer selected from the group consisting of organosiloxane resins and mixtures thereof.
13 . The cosmetic composition of claim 12 , wherein the second layer comprises no colorant.
14 . A cosmetic composition comprising from about 15% to about 50%, by weight, of one or more tall oils.
15 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises from about 1% to about 20%, by weight, of disteardimonium hectorite.
16 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a volatile carrier, wherein the ratio of film former to volatile carrier is controlled such that the dried composition film consists of from about 30% to about 70% film former by weight.
17 . The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a mascara composition contained by a mascara package, wherein the mascara package comprises indicia suggesting long wear.
18 . The cosmetic composition of claim 17 , wherein the indicia comprises an hourglass.
19 . A mascara kit comprising a double-ended package, wherein the first end contains a mascara composition according to claim 1 and the second end contains a mascara-remover composition.
20 . The kit of claim 19 , wherein the package comprises an hourglass indicia.