Volumizing mascara compositions
The present invention relates generally to mascara compositions that impart volume to the eyelashes while maintaining a smooth texture and high shine.
1. A method of imparting high volume to eyelashes comprising applying to the eyelashes a film of a composition comprising:
an oil phase;
a water phase;
sucrose stearate emulsifier in an amount between about 0.1% and about 3% by weight; and
a high HLB emulsifier in an amount between about 0.1% and about 25% by weight, the high HLB emulsifier having an HLB value between about 15 and about 20;
wherein said composition is in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a lamellar and micellar phase;
wherein said composition comprises between about 10% and about 35% by weight wax, and has a viscosity of less than about 200,000 cps measured at a shear rate of 10 s −1 .
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the high HLB emulsifier comprises polysorbate 20 and/or cetyl alcohol.
3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the wax is selected from the group consisting of carnauba wax, beeswax, paraffin wax, and combinations thereof.
4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises between about 1% and about 3% by weight sucrose stearate and between about 0.5% and about 15% by weight high HLB emulsifier.
5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a pigment.
6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the pigment comprises iron oxide.