Cosmetic compositions which are homogenous in the bulk and capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to a keratinous material
Cosmetic compositions capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to a keratinous material are provided, as well as methods of applying such compositions to keratinous material. Certain compositions comprise: Component A which comprises about 0.01% to 40% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition of at least one silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent having at least one glass transition temperature which is lower than normal human body temperature; and Component B which comprises about 0.01% to 90% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition of one or more silicone compounds having a viscosity of greater than about 20 million cst, wherein the weight ratio of the silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent(s) in Component A to silicone compound(s) in Component B of about 1:1.5 to about 1:100.
1. A cosmetic composition capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to a keratinous material, the composition comprising:
Component A which comprises about 0.01% to 40% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition of at least one silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent having at least one glass transition temperature which is lower than normal human body temperature; and
Component B which comprises about 0.01% to 90% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition of one or more silicone compounds having a viscosity of greater than about 20 million cst,
wherein the weight ratio of the at least one silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent(s) in the Component A to the one or more silicone compound(s) in the Component B is about 1:1.5 to about 1:100, and
wherein, after application to the keratinous material, the Component A separates from the Component B to form a multilayer structure comprising Layer A corresponding to the Component A and Layer B corresponding to Component B on the keratinous material, wherein the cosmetic composition does not contain fluorinated compound, and wherein the Component A and the Component B are homogeneous in the bulk.
2. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the total amount of the Component A and the Component B is greater than 17% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition.
3. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic composition is anhydrous.
4. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the Component A has a glass transition temperature lower than 60° C.
5. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic composition comprises at least one coloring agent.
6. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the Component B comprises at least one shine enhancing agent.
7. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more silicone compound comprises at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a silicone gum, a silicone fluid, and mixtures thereof.
8. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent comprises a hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides, high viscosity esters, polybutenes, polyisobutenes, polyhydrogenated butenes, acrylic polymers, acrylate copolymers, vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) containing homopolymers and copolymers, polyurethanes, polyolefins and mixtures thereof.
9. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent comprises at least one film forming agent selected from the group consisting of a silicone resin, a silicone acrylate copolymer, and mixtures thereof.
10. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the component B has a viscosity of greater than about 20 million cST to about 50 million cST.
11. A kit comprising: (a) the cosmetic composition according to claim 1 ; (b) at least one container which contains the cosmetic composition according to claim 1 ; and (c) at least one applicator.
12. A method of applying the cosmetic composition of claim 1 to a keratinous material comprising applying the composition to the keratinous material.
13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the keratinous material comprises skin.
14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the cosmetic composition is not mixed prior to application to the keratinous material.
15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the silicone compound comprises at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a silicone gum, a silicone fluid, and mixtures thereof.
16. The method of claim 12 , wherein the at least one silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent comprises a hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides, high viscosity esters, polybutenes, polyisobutenes, polyhydrogenated butenes, acrylic polymers, acrylate copolymers, vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) containing homopolymers and copolymers, polyurethanes, polyolefins and mixtures thereof.
17. The method of claim 12 , wherein the at least one silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent comprises at least one film forming agent selected from the group consisting of a silicone resin, a silicone acrylate copolymer, and mixtures thereof.