NO-RINSE MAKE-UP REMOVER COMPOSITION

Abstract

LEAVE-ON CLEANSING COMPOSITION A cleansing composition includes at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier, at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10, at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20, at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24, water or water and a water-based moisturizer or solvent or a combination thereof, and optionally one or more additives. Figure for abstract: NONE

Description

Title of the invention: LEAVE-IN MAKE-UP REMOVER COMPOSITION FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a leave-in moisturizing makeup remover composition. CONTEXT

[0002] Removing stubborn makeup has always been a challenge and a pain point for consumers, especially for mascara and waterproof mascara, long-lasting foundation, and long-lasting lip products. Typical makeup remover products are ineffective at removing stubborn makeup, requiring repeated pulling and rubbing of the skin and / or delicate eye areas, which causes irritation. Some oil-based makeup remover products may make makeup removal easier but leave the skin feeling unpleasant and greasy. Less oily alternatives stain and leave makeup residue. Many existing products and compositions also need to be rinsed off after use.Therefore, there is a need for compositions that allow easy and effective makeup removal, in addition to a soft and smooth skin feeling after use and that do not require subsequent washing or rinsing, abstract.

[0003] To address the gaps in the art in makeup remover products, the inventors provide a leave-on (moisturizing) makeup remover composition that provides easy and effective makeup removal and a soft and smooth skin feeling after use. Use of the composition does not require the use of water for rinsing after cleansing, thereby saving water usage and making cleansing possible in conditions where water is scarce or may not be available.

[0004] In various embodiments according to the invention, the disclosure provides a leave-on makeup remover composition that includes at least one silicone crosslinked polymer based emulsifier, at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10, at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20, at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24, water, or water and a water-based moisturizer or solvent or a combination thereof, and, optionally, one or more additives.

[0005] In some embodiments, the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of a dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosspolymer, a dimethicone / polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, and combinations thereof, and wherein the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 is selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, and combinations thereof.

[0006] In some embodiments, the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C1 to C20 is selected from the group consisting of isohexadecane, isododecane, undecane, tridecane, C15-19 alkane, and combinations thereof, and wherein the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 is selected from the group consisting of isopropyl myristate, ethylhexyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, hexyl laurate, triethyl citrate, diisopropyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, dicaprylyl carbonate, isopropyl isostearate, isononyl isononanoate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, and combinations thereof.

[0007] In some embodiments, the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer-based emulsifier comprises a dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer, and the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 comprises polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, and the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20 comprises isohexadecane, and the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 comprises ethylhexyl palmitate.

[0008] In some embodiments, the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier is present from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition.

[0009] In some embodiments, the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 is present from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition.

[0010] In some embodiments, the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C1 to C20 is present from about 5% to about 15% by weight of the composition.

[0011] In some embodiments, the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 is present from about 1% to about 10% by weight of the composition.

[0012] In some embodiments, water, or water and a water-based moisturizing agent or solvent, or a combination thereof, are present at about 65% to about 85% by weight of the composition.

[0013] In some embodiments, the water, or water and a water-based moisturizing agent or solvent, or a combination thereof, comprises water, and at least one moisturizing agent, the at least one moisturizing agent being present in an amount of from about 5% to about 20% by weight of the composition.

[0014] In some embodiments of the method, the composition is a water-in-oil (silicone) emulsion comprising (a) an aqueous phase which comprises water, or water and a moisturizing agent or a water-based solvent or a combination thereof, and (b) a silicone oil phase comprising the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier, the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10, the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20, and the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24.

[0015] In some embodiments, the composition has a phase ratio of total weight of aqueous phase to total weight of silicone oil phase in a range of from about 8.0 to about 1.5.

[0016] In some embodiments, the silicone oil phase further comprises one or more oil phase ingredients selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, oil-soluble active ingredients, emollients, and combinations thereof, and one or both the water and silicone oil phases optionally include one or more of the optional additives, wherein the optional additives are selected from the group consisting of pH adjusters, chelating agents, skin care actives, preservatives, fillers, powders, fragrances, dyes, pigments, and combinations thereof.

[0017] In some embodiments, the leave-on makeup remover composition includes at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier present from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, by weight of the composition, at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 present from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20 present from about 5% to about 15%, by weight of the composition, at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 present from about 1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, water, or water and a water-based moisturizer or solvent or a combination thereof, present from about 65% to about 85% by weight of the composition, composition, and, optionally, one or more additives selected from the group consisting of pH correctors, chelating agents,skin care actives, preservatives, fillers, powders, fragrances, dyes, pigments and combinations thereof.

[0018] In some embodiments, the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of a dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer, a dimethicone / polyglycerin-3 crosslinked polymer, and combinations thereof.

[0019] In some embodiments, the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 is selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, and combinations thereof.

[0020] In some embodiments, the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C1 to C20 is selected from the group consisting of isohexadecane, isododecane, undecane, tridecane, C15-19 alkane, and combinations thereof.

[0021] In some embodiments, the at least one polar emollient ester having a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 is selected from the group consisting of isopropyl myristate, ethylhexyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, hexyl laurate, triethyl citrate, diisopropyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, dicaprylyl carbonate, isopropyl isostearate, isononyl isononanoate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, and combinations thereof.

[0022] In some embodiments, the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier comprises a dimethicone (and) dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer present at about 0.5% to about 20%.

[0023] In some embodiments, the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 comprises polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate present from about 0.1% to about 20%.

[0024] In some embodiments, the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C1 to C20 comprises isohexadecane present from about 5% to about 15%.

[0025] In some embodiments, the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 comprises isopropyl palmitate present from about 1% to about 10%.

[0026] In some embodiments, the water, or water and a water-based moisturizing agent or solvent, or a combination thereof, comprises water, and at least one moisturizing agent present in an amount of from about 5% to about 20% by weight of the composition; all amounts by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0027] In some embodiments, the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier comprises a dimethicone (and) dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer present at about 3%; the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 comprises polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate present at about 0.2%; the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C1 to C20 comprises isohexadecane present at about 7%; the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 comprises isopropyl palmitate present at about 5%; and the water, or water and a water-based moisturizer or solvent or a combination thereof comprises water, and at least one moisturizer that comprises glycerin present at about 15%. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises one or more additives selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, sodium citrate, citric acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, piroctone olamine, hydroxyacetophenone, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments of the method, the composition is a water-in-oil (silicone) emulsion comprising (a) an aqueous phase which comprises water,or water and a water-based moisturizing agent or solvent or a combination thereof, and (b) a silicone oil phase comprising the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier, the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10, the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20, and the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24, wherein the composition has a phase ratio of the total weight of the water phase to the total weight of the silicone oil phase in a range of from about 8.0 to about 1.5, and wherein the silicone oil phase further comprises one or more oil phase ingredients selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, oil-soluble active ingredients, emollients, and combinations thereof.

[0028] In various embodiments according to the invention, the disclosure also provides a method for removing makeup, comprising selecting a leave-on makeup remover composition that includes at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier, at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10, at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20, at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24, and water, or water and a water-based moisturizer or solvent or a combination thereof.The method further includes applying the composition to one or both fingers of a user and a swabbing article and contacting the composition with makeup on the skin and rubbing in a circular motion to solvate and / or emulsify the makeup, followed by wiping the contacted skin to remove the makeup, wherein the method does not require cleaning or rinsing with water. In some embodiments, the composition is applied with a user's fingers. In some embodiments, the composition is applied using a swabbing article. Some non-limiting examples of swabbing articles include . a tissue, a fibrous or cloth pad, such as a handkerchief or cotton round, and a sponge.

[0029] In some embodiments of the method, the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier is present from about 0.1% to about 20%; the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 is present from about 0.1% to about 20%; the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20 is present from about 5% to about 15%; the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 is present from about 1% to about 10%; and water, or water and a humectant or a water-based solvent or a combination thereof is present from about 65% to about 85%; all amounts by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0030] In some embodiments of the method, the composition optionally comprises one or more additives selected from the group consisting of pH adjusters, chelating agents, skin care actives, preservatives, fillers, powders, fragrances, dyes, pigments and combinations thereof.

[0031] In some embodiments of the method, the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier of the leave-on makeup remover composition comprises a dimethicone (and) dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosspolymer present at about 3%; the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 of the leave-on makeup remover composition comprises polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate present at about 0.2%; the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20 of the leave-on makeup remover composition comprises isohexadecane present at about 7%; the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 of the leave-on makeup remover composition comprises isopropyl palmitate present at about 5%;and water, or water and a moisturizing agent or a water-based solvent or a combination thereof, the leave-on makeup remover composition comprises water present at about 65% to about 85% and glycerin present at about 15%. ;

[0032] In some embodiments of the method, the composition further comprises one or more additives selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, sodium citrate, citric acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, piroctone olamine, hydroxyacetophenone, niacinamide, vitamin C, vitamin E, retinol, resveratrol, derivatives of the foregoing, and combinations thereof.

[0033] In some embodiments of the method, the composition is a water-in-oil (silicone) emulsion comprising (a) an aqueous phase that comprises water, or water and a humectant or a water-based solvent or a combination thereof, and (b) a silicone oil phase comprising at least one silicone crosslinked polymer-based emulsifier, at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10, at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20, and at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24.

[0034] In some embodiments, the silicone oil phase further comprises one or more oil phase ingredients selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, oil-soluble active ingredients, emollients, and combinations thereof. In some particular examples, the silicone oil phase may further comprise oil-soluble actives selected from the group consisting of vitamin E, retinol, resveratrol, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof. And in some particular examples, the aqueous phase may further comprise water-soluble actives selected from the group consisting of vitamin C, niacinamide, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof.

[0035] In some embodiments of the method, the composition has a phase ratio of total weight of aqueous phase to total weight of silicone oil phase in a range of from about 8.0 to about 1.5.

[0036] These and other aspects of the invention are set forth in the appended claims and described in more detail in the detailed description of the invention.

[0037] The present disclosure describes exemplary embodiments in accordance with the general inventive concepts and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any manner. Indeed, the invention as described in the specification is broader than and not limited by the exemplary embodiments presented herein, and the terms used herein have their full ordinary meanings.

[0038] It is understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The inventors herein propose a leave-in makeup remover composition employing a polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 as a co-emulsifier which is stable and does not cause irritation to the eye during application.

[0040] The terms "stable" and "stability" with respect to the emulsion architecture of the inventive composition refer to the composition remaining in a creamy emulsion state and not dephasing as evidenced by the formation of significant fluid droplets. In some embodiments, stable or stability may include the absence or minimal formation of droplets that indicate the release of the internal aqueous phase from the emulsion. Stability is evidenced by visual inspection or by direct measurement of viscosity, or by both. In various embodiments, an inventive composition remains stable at temperatures in the range of about 5°C to about 45°C, for a period of at least 8 weeks (-two months), and may remain stable for longer periods, for example, for at least three months, or at least four months, or at least six months, and up to about at least 3 years, or any intermediate value, range, or subrange. Exemplary embodiments of the inventive composition shown in the examples herein have demonstrated stability at each of the temperatures of 5°C, 25°C, 37°C, and 45°C for a period of eight weeks. And these exemplary compositions have demonstrated stability through 10 freeze-thaw cycles at -20°C / 25°C.In this document, the term "pass" refers to stability demonstrated at each of the temperatures of 5°C, 25°C, 37°C and 45°C for a period of eight weeks, and stability demonstrated over 10 freeze-thaw cycles at -20°C / 25°C.

[0041] The composition according to the disclosure includes at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier; at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than about 10; at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20; at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24; water, or water and a humectant or water-based solvent or a combination thereof; and, optionally one or more additives. In some embodiments, the composition has an aqueous phase having a pH that is in a range of about 3-6, and in some embodiments about 5.

[0042] The cosmetic composition of the present disclosure includes an aqueous phase and a silicone oil phase formed as a stable water-in-oil (silicone) emulsion that has a phase ratio of the aqueous phase to the silicone oil phase of about 8.0 to about 1.5, or alternatively about 7.0 to about 3.5, or alternatively about 6.0 to about 5.0, or alternatively about 5.5. The phase ratio is calculated by dividing the total weight of the aqueous phase by the total weight of the silicone oil phase.

[0043] The inventors developed the inventive composition to address certain gaps in the art, in particular the need of consumers for a makeup removal solution that has little reliance on water for cleansing and rinsing, the general desire in the market to provide compositions that are formulated with sustainable, natural and / or green materials, and in particular that use little or no non-renewable ingredients (e.g., mineral oil and petroleum-based ingredients) and ingredients that have a negative impact on the environment (e.g., EDTA which mobilizes heavy metals). Therefore, in certain embodiments embodiment, the composition is free or essentially free of non-renewable ingredients and ingredients that have a negative impact on the environment, and in certain particular embodiments, it excludes or is essentially free of ingredients selected from mineral oil, EDTA and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the composition may include only nominal amounts of petroleum-based ingredients or may be free of petroleum-based ingredients. And in certain embodiments, the composition may also be free of ingredients selected from the group consisting of cyclomethicones, phthalates, parabens, sulfates, polyquaternium, microplastics, synthetic dyes, gelling agents and combinations thereof.

[0044] The inventors also sought to address gaps in the art related to the use of co-emulsifiers such as dimethicone and PEG-10 dimethicone, which the inventors have shown provide an emulsion that can break down rapidly upon application, whereby the internal phase (water) can leak into the eyes during application, causing eye irritation to the user, in part due to the relatively low pH of the aqueous phase. The inventors have surprisingly discovered that the use as a co-emulsifier of a polyglyceryl ester having an HLB of about or less than about 10 stabilizes the gel-cream emulsion against breakdown upon application, thereby essentially eliminating the release of the aqueous phase and the concomitant eye irritation.The inventors demonstrated that in the absence of the polyglyceryl ester co-emulsifier, the internal phase (water) can be absorbed / leak into the eyes during application, causing eye irritation to the user. In addition, the inventors demonstrated that the inventive composition forms a robust emulsion that demonstrates freeze / thaw stability and long-term storage stability (at least 8 weeks in an accelerated stability study) while maintaining stability upon application. Comparative compositions fail both material stability tests, including freeze / thaw and storage stability, as well as application stability.

[0045] Further, the inventors have demonstrated through expert evaluations of makeup removal efficacy that the exemplified embodiments of the composition according to the disclosure provide a pleasant soft and smooth skin feel to the consumer and demonstrate improved performance in removing mascara, particularly waterproof mascara, compared to conventional and / or currently marketed makeup removers, and to comparative compositions that lack a polyglyceryl co-emulsifier having an HLB of about or less than about 10. And the inventors have demonstrated, in bench tests on forearm skin, that the removal of lipstick and long-lasting foundation exhibited performances at least comparable or superior to those of conventional and / or currently marketed makeup removers, and comparative compositions devoid of a polyglyceryl co-emulsifier having an HLB of about or less than about 10.

[0046] The composition according to the disclosure is a water-in-oil emulsion (as exemplified herein, a silicone oil) that has a cream-gel texture that demonstrates medium to long lasting durability, providing a pleasant feel when applied and is not immediately absorbed by the skin or evaporated. A water-in-oil emulsion is sometimes referred to as an inverse emulsion. The composition is formulated as a "green" or more "sustainable" composition in comparison to currently marketed makeup removers, which typically contain mineral oil and / or fossil-derived ingredients and leave the skin with an unpleasant oily and greasy feeling after use.

[0047] Use of the composition includes applying the composition to one or both fingers of a user and to a swabbing article and contacting the composition with makeup on the skin and rubbing in a circular motion to solvate and / or emulsify the makeup, followed by wiping the contacted skin to remove the makeup, the method not requiring cleansing or rinsing with water. In some embodiments, the composition is applied with a user's fingers. In some embodiments, the composition is applied using a swabbing article. Some non-limiting examples of swabbing articles include a tissue, a fibrous or cloth pad, such as a cotton makeup pad, and a sponge.

[0048] When massaged onto the face, the composition demonstrates effective dissolution of eye, face and lip makeup. For example, after application with the fingers, the composition can be removed using a tissue or cotton round that allows the user to gently wipe off dissolved makeup products. The composition does not require rinsing after application and leaves the skin with a silky, moisturized feel that is neither greasy nor sticky.

[0049] Emulsifiers based on crosslinked silicone polymer

[0050] In accordance with the disclosure, embodiments of the composition include at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier. In some embodiments, the composition includes more than one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier. In some embodiments, the composition includes two or more silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifiers, wherein the two silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifiers may differ from each other in that one emulsifier has a higher chemical molecular weight than the other emulsifier.

[0051] In some embodiments, suitable silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifiers may be selected from silicone emulsifiers that include functional groups selected from polyglyceryl, polyethylene glycol, or polypropylene glycol, wherein such silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifiers may be selected from dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer, dimethicone / polyglycerin-3 crosslinked polymer, polyether-modified crosslinked silicone polymers in dimethicone, including, for example, but not limited to, PEG-15 / lauryl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone crosslinked polymer.

[0052] In some embodiments, suitable silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifiers may be selected from alkyldimethicone copolyol and dimethicone copolyol silicone emulsifiers. The at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier may be selected from dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer, dimethicone / polyglycerin-3 crosslinked polymer, and combinations thereof.

[0053] In certain particular embodiments according to the disclosure, the composition comprises a silicone crosslinked polymer-based emulsifier comprising the dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer.

[0054] In various embodiments, each of the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier is present in the composition at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 20%, and in some embodiments, about 0.2% to about 15%, and in some embodiments, about 0.3% to about 10%, and in some embodiments, about 1% to about 5%, and in some embodiments, about 2% to about 4%, or any suitable combination, subcombination, range or subrange thereof, by weight, based on the weight of the composition.In some embodiments, the composition comprises more than one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier, the combination thereof being present in the composition at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 20%, and each of the more than one being present in the composition at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 20%, or any suitable combination, subcombination, range, or subrange thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. A person of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.

[0055] In some representative examples, a silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier comprising a dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer may be present in the composition in a range of from about 1% to about 4% or about 3%.

[0056] Thus, in various embodiments, each of the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier is present in a composition according to the disclosure of about 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 to about 20 percent by weight, including intermediate increments and ranges. Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier

[0057] In accordance with the disclosure, embodiments of the composition include a co-emulsifier comprising at least one polyglyceryl ester. In some embodiments, the composition comprises more than one polyglyceryl ester. In some embodiments, the polyglyceryl ester has an HLB of less than about 10.

[0058] The term "hydrophilic-lipophilic balance" or "HLB" refers to an empirical expression of the relationship between the hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups of an emulsifier. This term is well known to those skilled in the art. See, for example, "The HLB System. A time-saving guide to Emulsifier Selection” (Pub: ICI Americas Inc., 1984) and US2006 / 0217283 in

[0053] ,

[0059] In some embodiments, the at least one polyglyceryl ester emulsifier has an HLB that is about 10, or less than about 10, and in some embodiments is in a range of about 2.5 to about 10, or about 2.5 to about 9.5, or about 3 to about 9, and in some examples, the polyglyceryl ester emulsifier has an HLB that is in a range of about 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 to about 9, including intermediate increments of about 0.1.

[0060] In some embodiments, the at least one polyglyceryl ester emulsifier may be selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-10 caprate, polyglyceryl-10 caprate, polyglyceryl-10 decastearate, polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, polyglyceryl-10 distearate, polyglyceryl-10 heptaoleate, polyglyceryl-10 isostearate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, polyglyceryl-10 pentaoleate, polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, polyglyceryl-2 caprate, polyglyceryl-2 caprylate, polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, polyglyceryl-2 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate ... polyglyceryl-2, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, polyglyceryl-3 caprate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-3-methylglucose distearate, polyglyceryl-3 palmitate, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate,Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate / polyhydroxystearate sebacate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-5 dioleate, polyglyceryl-5 hexastearate, polyglyceryl-5 laurate, polyglyceryl-5 myristate, polyglyceryl-5 oleate, polyglyceryl-5 stearate, polyglyceryl-5 trimyristate, polyglyceryl-5 trioleate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, and combinations thereof.

[0061] In some embodiments, a suitable polyglyceryl ester emulsifier having an HLB of less than about 10 may be selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-10 decastearate, polyglyceryl-5 hexastearate, polyglyceryl-10 pentaoleate, polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, polyglyceryl-10 heptaoleate, polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate / polyhydroxystearate / sebacate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, polyglyceryl-5 trioleate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-5 trimyristate, polyglyceryl-2 caprylate, polyglyceryl-2 laurate, polyglyceryl-3 palmitate, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, polyglyceryl-2 caprate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, and combinations thereof.

[0062] In some embodiments, a suitable polyglyceryl ester emulsifier having an HLB of less than about 10 may be selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, and combinations thereof.

[0063] In some embodiments, a suitable polyglyceryl ester emulsifier having an HLB of less than about 10 comprises polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate.

[0064] In some embodiments, the composition excludes emulsifiers having an HLB that is about 10, or greater than about 10, including up to or greater than about 15, the composition being free of, or substantially free of, emulsifiers having an HLB that is about 10 or greater than about 10. In some particular embodiments, the composition excludes polyglyceryl ester emulsifiers with an HLB that is about 10. In some embodiments, the composition excludes polyglyceryl ester emulsifiers having an HLB greater than 10, or in a range of greater than 10 to about 15, or greater than about 15.In some embodiments, the polyglyceryl ester emulsifiers having an HLB of about 10 or greater may be selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-10 distearate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-5 dioleate, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, polyglyceryl-10 isostearate, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, polyglyceryl-5 oleate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-5 stearate, polyglyceryl-5 myristate, polyglyceryl-5 laurate, caprate polyglyceryl-10, polyglyceryl-10 caprate, polyglyceryl-3 caprate, and combinations thereof.In some of these embodiments, the composition excludes polyglyceryl ester emulsifiers selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-10 distearate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, diisostearate. polyglyceryl-10, polyglyceryl-5 dioleate, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, polyglyceryl-10 isostearate, polyglyceryl-3-methylglucose distearate, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, polyglyceryl-5 oleate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-5 stearate, polyglyceryl-5 myristate, polyglyceryl-5 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 caprate, polyglyceryl-3 caprate, and combinations thereof.

[0065] In various embodiments, each of the at least one polyglyceryl ester emulsifier is present in the composition at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 20%, and in some embodiments about 0.1% to about 10%, and in some embodiments about 0.1% to about 0.5%, or any suitable combination, subcombination, range, or subrange thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition comprises more than one polyglyceryl ester, the combination thereof being present in the composition at a concentration of about 0.2% to about 5%, each of the more than one being present in the composition at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 4%, or any suitable combination, subcombination, range, or subrange thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition.A person of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges fall within the scope of the invention.

[0066] In some representative examples, a polyglyceryl ester coemulsifier comprising polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate may be present in the composition in a range of from about 0.1% to about 1% or about 0.2%.

[0067] Thus, in various embodiments, each of the at least one polyglyceryl ester is present in a composition according to the disclosure from about 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, to about 10 weight percent, including intermediate increments and ranges. Branched or linear liquid alkane

[0068] In accordance with the disclosure, embodiments of the composition include at least one branched or linear liquid alkane. In some embodiments, the composition comprises more than one branched or linear liquid alkane. In some embodiments, the branched or linear liquid alkane has a carbon chain length of C1 to C20.

[0069] In various embodiments, the branched or linear liquid alkane has a carbon chain length of C1 to C20. The branched or linear liquid alkane may be selected from those having a carbon chain length of C1 to C20, C13 to C15, C15 to C19, and C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19 and C20. In certain particular embodiments, the branched or linear liquid alkane may be selected from those having a carbon chain length of C1 to C20, C13 to C15, C15 to C19, and C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19 and C20. among isoparaffins, for example isododecane (also known as 2,2,4,4,6-pentamethylheptane), isodecane, a C15-19 alkane, isohexadecane, undecane, tridecane, and combinations thereof.

[0070] In certain particular embodiments, the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane comprises isohexadecane.

[0071] In various embodiments, the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane is present in the composition at a concentration of about 5% to about 15%, and in some embodiments, about 5% to about 10%, and in some embodiments, about 2% to about 5%, or any suitable combination, subcombination, range, or subrange thereof, by weight, based on the weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition comprises more than one branched or linear liquid alkane, the combination thereof being present in the composition at a concentration of about 5% to about 15%, and each of the more than one being present in the composition at a concentration of about 2% to about 13% or any suitable combination, subcombination, range, or subrange thereof, by weight, based on the weight of the composition.A person of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges fall within the scope of the invention.

[0072] Thus, in various embodiments, each of the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane is present in a composition according to the disclosure from about 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 to about 15 percent, by weight, including intermediate increments and ranges. Emollient ester

[0073] In accordance with the disclosure, embodiments of the composition include at least one emollient ester. In some embodiments, the at least one emollient ester is a polar emollient ester that has a carbon chain length of C12 to C24. In some embodiments, the composition comprises more than one emollient ester. In some embodiments, the at least one emollient ester is an alkylated alcohol ester.

[0074] In some embodiments, the emollient ester is an emollient ester comprising esters of lactic acid and fatty alcohols and comprising 12 or 13 carbon atoms, and combinations thereof.

[0075] In some particular embodiments, the at least one emollient ester is branched and is an alkyl alcohol ester. In some embodiments, the composition comprises two or more branched or linear alkyl alcohol esters. In some of these embodiments, the at least one branched or linear alkyl alcohol ester comprises isopropyl myristate and optionally one or more additional branched or linear alkyl alcohol esters.

[0076] In some embodiments, suitable emollient esters that may be used according to the disclosure may be selected from isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, ethylhexyl palmitate, triethyl citrate, diisopropyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, dicaprylyl carbonate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, methyl palmitate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, hexyl laurate, ethylhexyl laurate, isopropyl laurate, ethylhexyl oleate, ethylhexyl isononanoate, isononyl isononanoate, 1-1-myristyl myristate, 2-ethylhexyl caprate / caprylate (or octyl caprate / caprylate), isostearyl neopentanoate, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, 2-isopropyl isostearate, diisopropyl sebacate, coco caprylate / caprate, diisopropyl adipate, 2 and combinations thereof.

[0077] In certain particular embodiments, the at least one emollient ester is selected from the group consisting of isopropyl palmitate, ethylhexyl palmitate, hexyl laurate, triethyl citrate, diisopropyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, dicaprylyl carbonate, isopropyl isostearate, isononyl isononanoate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, and combinations thereof.

[0078] In certain particular embodiments, the at least one emollient ester is selected from the group consisting of isopropyl palmitate and ethylhexyl palmitate, and combinations thereof.

[0079] In various embodiments, the at least one emollient ester is present at about 1% to about 10% by weight of the composition, and in some embodiments, at about 0.8% to about 8%, and in some embodiments, at about 1% to about 7%, and in some embodiments, at about 2% to about 5%, and in some embodiments, at about 5% or about 2%, or any suitable combination, subcombination, range or subrange thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition.In some embodiments, the composition comprises more than one emollient ester, the combination thereof being present in the composition at a concentration of about 1% to about 20%, and each of the more than one being present in the composition at a concentration of about 0.5% to about 10%, or any suitable combination, subcombination, range, or subrange thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. A person of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.

[0080] Thus, in various embodiments, each or a combination of at least one emollient ester is present in a composition according to the disclosure from about 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, to about 10 percent, by weight, including intermediate increments and ranges. Water

[0081] In accordance with the various embodiments, water, or water and a humectant or a water-based solvent, or a combination thereof, are present in the composition. In some embodiments, the water is present in a range of from about 65% to about 85%, and in some embodiments, from about 66% to about 85%, and in some embodiments, from about 67% to about 75%, and in some embodiments, from about 68% to about 72%, and in some embodiments, from about 68% or any suitable combination, subcombination, range, or subrange thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. A person of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.Thus, water is present, by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, in an amount of about 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, up to about 85 percent, by weight, including intermediate increases and ranges. A person of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.

[0082] The water used may be sterile demineralized water and / or floral water such as rose water, cornflower water, chamomile water or linden water, and / or natural thermal or mineral water such as, for example: Vittel water, Vichy basin water, Uriage water, La Roche Posay water, La Bourboule water, Enghien-les-Bains water, Saint Gervais-les-Bains water, Néris-les-Bains water, Allevar-les-Bains water, Digne water, Maizières water, Neyrac-les-Bains water, Lons-le-Saunier water, Eaux Bonnes water, Rochefort water, Saint Christau water, Fumades water, Tercis-les-Bains water or Avène water. The aqueous phase may also include reconstituted thermal water, i.e. water containing trace elements such as zinc, copper, magnesium, etc., restoring the characteristics of thermal water.

[0083] The pH of the composition, particularly of the aqueous phase of the composition, may be corrected prior to combining the oil phase with the aqueous phase to avoid the practical difficulty of measuring the pH in an internal aqueous phase of the water-in-oil emulsion. Accordingly, the pH of the aqueous phase prior to emulsification may be corrected with pH adjusters to a pH in a range of from about 2 to about 12, and in some embodiments, is from about 3 to about 11, and from about 4 to about 8, and from about 5 to about 6, and in some embodiments about 5. The pH of the aqueous phase may be corrected by the addition of a base (organic or inorganic) to the composition, for example, ammonia or a primary, secondary, or tertiary (poly)amine, such as monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, isopropanolamine, or 1,3-propanediamine, or by variant by the addition of an inorganic or organic acid, advantageously a carboxylic acid, such as, for example, citric acid. Moisturizing agents and solvents

[0084] In accordance with the disclosure, embodiments of the composition may include at least one moisturizing agent, at least one solvent, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the composition comprises more than one moisturizing agent, more than one solvent, or a combination thereof. The moisturizing agent may be a polyol. In some embodiments, the moisturizing agent comprises glycerin.

[0085] In some embodiments, suitable moisturizing agents that may be used according to the disclosure may be selected from one or more of the polyols, including, for example, glycerin, glycerol, glycols, such as caprylyl glycol, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, isoprene glycol, dipropylene glycol, hexylene glycol and polyethylene glycols, monoethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, hexylene glycol; glycol ethers such as C1-C4 alkyl ethers of monopropylene, dipropylene and tripropylene glycol; squalane; triacetin; sugars, such as glucose, xylitol, maltitol, sorbitol, sucrose, pentaerythritol, inositol; pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA); lactic acid; lithium chloride; acetamide MEA; sodium lactate; urea; dicyanamide; hyaluronic acid; aloe vera; honey; seaweed extract; and combinations thereof.

[0086] In some embodiments, suitable solvents that may be used according to the disclosure may be selected from monoalcohols and polyols, such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, propyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol and phenylethyl alcohol, or glycols or glycol ethers such as, for example, monomethyl, monoethyl and monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol or their ethers such as, for example, monomethyl ether of propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, dipropylene glycol as well as alkyl ethers of diethylene glycol, for example monoethyl ether or monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol. Other suitable examples of organic solvents are: ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, propane diol and glycerin.

[0087] In various embodiments, the at least one humectant, solvent, or combination thereof is present at about 5% to about 20% by weight of the composition, and in some embodiments, at about 5% to about 15%, and in some embodiments, at about 10% to about 20%, and in some embodiments, at about 15%, or any suitable combination, subcombination, range, or subrange thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition comprises more than one humectant, solvent, or combination of these, the combination thereof being present in the composition at a concentration of about 5% to about 20%, and each of the more than one being present in the composition at a concentration of about 10% to about 20%, and in some embodiments, about 15% or any suitable combination, subcombination, range or subrange thereof, by weight, based on the weight of the composition. A person of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.

[0088] Thus, in various embodiments, each of the at least one humectant, solvent, or combination thereof is present in a composition according to the disclosure from about 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, to about 20 percent, by weight, including intermediate increments and ranges. Optional additives

[0089] The composition may also comprise at least one additive used in the cosmetic field which does not affect the properties of the compositions according to the invention, such as perfumes, preservatives / antimicrobials (e.g., potassium sorbate, and caprylyl glycol); actives (e.g., hydroxyacetophenone, vitamins, panthenol, tocopherol); oil-soluble active ingredients (e.g., tocopherol / vitamin E) and emollients (e.g., dimethicone); colorants; essential oils; antioxidants; hydroxy acids; citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride; neutralizing, chelating or pH-correcting agents (e.g., triethylamine (TEA), trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate and sodium hydroxide), and combinations thereof.In some particular examples, the silicone oil phase may further comprise oil-soluble actives selected from the group consisting of vitamin E, retinol, resveratrol, their derivatives and combinations thereof. And in some particular examples, the aqueous phase may further comprise water-soluble actives selected from the group consisting of vitamin C, niacinamide, their derivatives and combinations thereof.

[0090] In some embodiments, the composition may comprise at least one additive selected from the group consisting of pH adjusters, chelating agents, skin care actives, preservatives, fillers, powders, fragrances, dyes, pigments and combinations thereof. In some particular embodiments, the composition may comprise at least one additive selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, sodium citrate, citric acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, piroctone olamine, hydroxyacetophenone, dimethicone, vitamin E, retinol, resveratrol, vitamin C, niacinamide, derivatives thereof and combinations thereof.

[0091] Although the optional additives are given as examples, it will be appreciated that other optional components compatible with cosmetic applications known in the art may be used and are suitable for a cosmetic composition.

[0092] In accordance with the various embodiments, the amount of one or more actives and additives, alone or in combination, when present in the composition according to the disclosure, may be present in a range of from about 0.0001% to about 20%, and in some embodiments, from about 0.005% to about 0.01%, and in some embodiments, from about 0.01% to about 0.1%, and in some embodiments, from about 0.15% to about 5%, and in some embodiments, from about 0.40% to about 4%, and in some embodiments, from about 0.5% to about 2.5%, and in some embodiments, from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, and in some embodiments, from about 1% to about 2%, or any suitable combination, subcombination, range or subrange thereof. these by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.A person of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges fall within the scope of the invention.

[0093] Thus, any one or a combination of actives and additives may be present, each of which or the combination is present from about 0.0001, 0.0005, 0.001, 0.002, 0.003, 0.004, 0.005, 0.006, 0.007, 0.008, 0.009, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04, 0.05, 0. 06, 0.07, 0.08, 0.09, 0.10, 0.20, 0.30, 0.40, 0.50, 0.60, 0.70, 0.80, 0.90, 1.0, 2.3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 to about 20 percent, by weight, including intermediate increments and ranges.

[0094] The examples below according to the invention are given for illustration purposes and without limitation. The names are the chemical name or the INCI name. The quantities are given in % by weight, unless otherwise stated. EXAMPLES EXAMPLE 1: Compositions:

[0095] Various representative embodiments of inventive and comparative compositions are exemplified herein.

[0096] [TABLE 1]

[0097] Inventive compositions 1-4 and comparative compositions 1-3 INV Exl INV Ex 2 INV Ex 3 INV Ex 4 COM P Exl COM P Ex 2 COM P Ex 3 PH INCI Name % by weight % by weight % by weight % by weight % by weight % by weight % by weight A Dimethicone (Et) Crosslinked Polymer Dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 A Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate 0.2 A Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate 0.2 A Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate 0.2 A Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate 0.2 A Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate 0.2 A Isohexadecane 7 7 7 7 7 7 A Isopropyl Palmitate 5 5 5 5 5 5 A Dimethicone 7 B Water 68.39 68.39 68.39 68.39 68.59 68.39 71.92 B Glycerin 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 B Piroctone olamine 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 B Hydroxyacetophenone 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 B Sodium benzoate 0.2 B Potassium sorbate 0.1 B Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 B Sodium citrate 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 B Sodium chloride 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 B Citric acid 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.08 Total (% by weight): 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Freeze / thaw stability (-20°C / 25°C, 10 cycles) Pass Pass Pass Pass Limit Fail Pass Stability at 5°C, 25°C, 37°C and 45°C (8 weeks) Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Fail Pass Eye irritation during application No No No No Yes Yes No Waterproof mascara removal efficiency Good Good Good Good Good N / A Poor

[0098] Combine the ingredients of the oil phase (A) and the aqueous phase (B) in separate beakers and mix well. If necessary, apply heat until each phase is homogeneous and all solids are dissolved. Slowly add the aqueous phase (B) to the oil phase (A) and mix well using a propeller mixer, to obtain a smooth cream-gel, then measure the viscosity.

[0099] In a representative embodiment according to the disclosure, the composition comprises dimethicone (and) dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer present from about 0.1% to about 10%, and in some cases about 3%; one or more of the following: polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate present from about 0.1% to about 5%, and in some cases about 5%.1% to about 5%, and in some embodiments, about 0.2%, isohexadecane present at about 5% to about 15%, and in some embodiments, about 7%; isopropyl palmitate present at about 1% to about 10%, and in some embodiments, about 5%; glycerin present at about 1% to about 20%, and in some embodiments, about 15%; all amounts being by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In some of these embodiments, the composition further comprises one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, sodium citrate, citric acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, dimethicone, piroctone olamine, hydroxyacetophenone, and combinations thereof.According to such embodiments, the composition has a phase ratio of aqueous phase to oil phase in a range of about, and in a specific representative embodiment about, 5.57 (e.g., ~84.8% aqueous phase and ~15.2% oil phase). EXAMPLE 2: Expert Assessment:

[0100] Demonstration of the effectiveness of the inventive compositions over the comparative compositions in removing stubborn makeup and mascara.

[0101] A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the inventive compositions relative to comparative compositions, including comparatives having a base formulation that is similar to the inventive compositions except that they lack a polyglyceryl ester emulsifier having an HLB of less than about 10 or include a polyglyceryl ester emulsifier having an HLB of about 10 or greater than about 10, and comparatives selected from commercially available makeup removers (comparative compositions), having generally similar components. The test compositions comprise the ingredients shown in TABLES 1-5.

[0102] [TABLE 2]

[0103] Comparative composition 4 - Galatéis Douceur by Lancôme (gentle cleanser for the face and eyes), a commercially available emulsion (cream) based makeup remover product. Ingredients AQUA / WATER LIQUID PARAFFIN / MINERAL OIL ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE PROPANEDIOL CARBOMER PEG-32 PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL SALICYLIC ACID DISODIUM EDTA PERFUME / FRAGRANCE SODIUM HYDROXIDE DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE LINALOOL HYDROXYCITRONELLAL BENZYL ALCOHOL CINNAMYL ALCOHOL GERANIOL ANANAS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT / PINEAPPLE FRUIT EXTRACT HEXYL CINNAMAL EUGENOL PAPAIN CITRONELLOL CI 77007 / OVERSEAS SILICA

[0104] [TABLE 3]

[0105] Comparative composition 5 - NEUTROGENA cleansing make-up remover wipes Ingredients Water Isononyl isononanoate Isostearyl palmitate Cetyl ethylhexanoate Cyclopentasiloxane Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Hexylene glycol PEG-6 Caprylic / Capric Glycerides Phenoxyethanol Sucrose cocoate Carbomer PEG-4 laurate Scent Sodium hydroxide Benzoic acid Dehydroacetic acid Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Ethylhexylglycerin

[0106] [TABLE 4]

[0107] Comparative cleansing composition 6 - GARNIER SkinActive all-in-one micellar cleansing and makeup remover water (monophasic) Ingredients AQUA / WATER HEXYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERIN POLOXAMER 184 DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE DISODIUM EDTA POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE

[0108] [TABLE 5]

[0109] Comparative composition 7 - GARNIER SkinActive all-in-one micellar cleansing water and waterproof makeup remover (biphasic) Ingredients WATER / AQUA CYCLOPENTASILOXANE ISOHEXADECANE POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE HEXYLENE GLYCOL POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE DECYL GLUCOSIDE DISODIUM EDTA

[0110] In the study, the test compositions were used by a trained / expert beautician to remove mascara (Maybelline (TM) Colossal Big Shot Waterproof Mascara).

[0111] The makeup removal efficacy was determined by following a protocol in which the beautician applied the stubborn makeup products on six (6) Caucasian women. After 30 minutes, the beautician removed the makeup with the test products (inventive and comparative), using 3 cotton pads each soaked with 2 mL of the test composition to remove the mascara. The degree of makeup removal was assessed by the amount of residual makeup that was removed using Lancôme (TM) Bi-Facil (TM) Makeup Remover (a biphasic makeup removal product), 2 mL on one cotton pad for a maximum of 6 cotton pads. The higher the makeup removal efficacy of the test formula, the fewer cotton pads with Bi-Facil (TM) will be required, as there will be less residual makeup. The makeup removal efficacy data are shown in Table 6.

[0112] [TABLE 6]

[0113] Effectiveness of waterproof mascara removal (scale from 0 to 6: 6 corresponding to complete removal, and 0 to no removal) Test composition Waterproof mascara Inventive example 1 3.1 Comparative example 3 0.5 Lancôme Galatéis Douceur (Comparative example 4 0.7 Neutrogena cleansing wipes (Comparative example 5) 0.2 Garnier micellar water, monophasic (Comparative example 6) 0.5 Garnier micellar water, biphasic (Comparative example 7) 2.3

[0114] As shown, the inventive composition outperformed all comparative compositions in the test. Comparative Example 1, which has essentially the same base composition as inventive composition 1 but does not contain a co-emulsifier, successfully passed the long-term stability test in multiple temperature chambers for 8 weeks, however, it exhibits borderline stability to freeze / thaw cycling and showed water droplets on the surface of the formulation mass. As such, and as revealed in the study, when applying Comparative Example 1 to remove mascara, the user experiences a stinging sensation in the eyes due to the leakage of the aqueous phase. Comparative Example 2, which has essentially the same base composition as the inventive composition but uses a polyglyceryl ester emulsifier with an HLB value of 15 as a co-emulsifier.Although the emulsion may initially form, the formula separated during freeze / thaw cycles and its viscosity decreased over time. Application of Comparative Example 2 also causes irritation in the eye area; therefore, it is difficult to assess its makeup removal effectiveness. Comparative Example 3 uses dimethicone as an emollient. Although the formula is stable, feels good on the skin, and does not irritate the eyes, it is not effective for removing eye makeup.

[0115] Although the disclosure has been described with reference to described embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, numerous modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or subject matter to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from its essential scope. Accordingly, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure, but that the disclosure include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

[0116] "At least one" as used herein means one or more than one, including two or more than two, and therefore includes individual components as well as mixtures / combinations.

[0117] The transitional terms "comprising", "consisting essentially of" and "consisting of", when used in the appended claims, in their original and amended form, define the scope of the claim with respect to additional unmentioned elements or steps, if any, which are excluded from the scope of the claim(s). The term "comprising" is intended to be inclusive or broad and does not exclude any additional, unmentioned element, process, step or material. The term "consisting of" excludes any element, step or material other than those specified in the claim and, in the latter case, impurities ordinarily associated with the specified material(s). The term "consisting essentially of" limits the scope of a claim to the specified elements, steps or materials and to those which do not materially affect the fundamental and novel feature(s) of the claimed disclosure.All materials and methods described herein that embody the present disclosure may, in other embodiments, be more specifically defined by any of the transitional terms "comprising", "consisting essentially of", and "consisting of".

[0118] The terms "free" and "devoid" indicate that no reliably measurable excluded material is present in the composition, typically 0% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. The term "substantially free" means that, although it is preferable that no excluded material be present in the composition, it is possible to have very small amounts of the excluded material in the composition of the invention, provided that such amounts do not materially affect the advantageous properties of the composition. In particular, "substantially free" means that the excluded material may be present in the composition in an amount of less than about 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0119] The term "about" means to within 10% of the number stated (e.g., "about 10%" means 9% - 11% and "about 2%" means 1.8% - 2.2%).

[0120] All percentages and ratios are calculated by weight unless otherwise indicated. All percentages are calculated based on the total composition unless otherwise indicated. In general, unless expressly stated otherwise herein, "weight" or "amount" as used herein with respect to the percentage of an ingredient refers to the amount of raw material comprising the ingredient, where the raw material may be described herein as comprising less than and up to 100% of the ingredient's activity. Accordingly, the weight percentage of an active in a composition is represented as the amount of raw material containing the active that is used and may or may not reflect the final percentage of the active, the final percentage of the active depending on the weight percentage of the active in the raw material.

[0121] The terms "weight percent" and "weight %" may be used interchangeably and mean the percentage by weight, based on the total weight of a composition, article, or material, except as may be specified with respect to, for example, a phase or system that is a component of a composition, article, or material. All ranges and amounts set forth herein are intended to include sub-ranges and amounts using any disclosed point as a boundary. Thus, a range of "1% to 10%, such as 2% to 8%, such as 3% to 5%" is intended to encompass ranges of "1% to 8%," "1% to 5%," "2% to 10%," and so forth. A given range of "about 1% to 10%" is intended to have both its 1% and 10% bounds modified by the term "about." Further, a range is intended to include the bounds and all numbers within the range unless expressly stated otherwise.Still further, it is understood that where a quantity of a component is given, it is intended to mean the quantity of active ingredient unless expressly stated otherwise.

[0122] Although the numerical ranges and parameters defining the general scope of the disclosure are approximations, unless otherwise indicated, the numerical values ​​presented in the specific examples are reported as accurately as possible. However, any numerical value inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation observed in their respective test measurements. The following example serves to illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure without, however, being limiting in nature.

Claims

Claims

1. A leave-in makeup remover composition, comprising: i. at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier; ii. at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10; iii. at least one liquid, branched or linear alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20; iv. at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24; v. water, or water and a moisturizing agent or a water-based solvent or a combination thereof; and, vi. optionally one or more additives.the composition being characterized in that: the at least one silicone crosspolymer-based emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer, dimethicone / polyglycerin-3 crosslinked polymer, and combinations thereof; and the at least one polyglyceryl ester with an HLB of less than 10 is selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, and combinations thereof.

2. The leave-on makeup remover composition of claim 1, wherein the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C1 to C20 is selected from the group consisting of isohexadecane, isododecane, undecane, tridecane, C15-19 alkane, and combinations thereof, and wherein the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 is selected from the group consisting of isopropyl myristate, ethylhexyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, hexyl laurate, triethyl citrate, diisopropyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, dicaprylyl carbonate, isopropyl isostearate, isononyl isononanoate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, and combinations thereof.

3. A leave-in makeup remover composition according to claim 1, wherein the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier comprises dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer, the at least one polyglyceryl ester with HLB less than 10 comprises polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, the at least a branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C1 to C20 includes isohexadecane, and the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 includes ethylhexyl palmitate or isopropyl palmitate.

4. A leave-in makeup remover composition according to claim 1, wherein the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier is present from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight.

5. The leave-on makeup remover composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is a water-in-oil (silicone) emulsion comprising (a) an aqueous phase which comprises water, or water and a moisturizing agent or a water-based solvent or a combination thereof, and (b) a silicone oil phase comprising the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier, the at least one polyglyceryl ester with HLB less than 10, the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20, and the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24, wherein the composition has a phase ratio of the total weight of the aqueous phase to the total weight of the silicone oil phase in a range of about 8.0 to about 1.

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6. A method of removing makeup, comprising: a. selecting a leave-on makeup remover composition according to one of the preceding claims; b. applying the composition to a swabbing article and contacting the composition with makeup on the skin in a circular motion to solvate and emulsify the makeup; and c. wiping the contacted skin to remove the makeup wherein the method does not require secondary cleansing or rinsing with water.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier is present from about 0.1% to about 10%; the at least one polyglyceryl ester with HLB less than 10 is present from about 0.1% to about 5%; the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane with a carbon chain length of C1 to C20 is present from about 5% to about 15%; the at least one emollient ester

8. polar with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 is present from about 1% to about 10%; and water, or water and a humectant or water-based solvent or a combination thereof is present from about 65% to about 85%; all amounts by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition optionally comprises one or more additives selected from the group consisting of pH adjusters, chelating agents, skin care actives, preservatives, fillers, powders, fragrances, dyes, pigments and combinations thereof. The method of claim 7, wherein in the leave-on makeup remover composition, the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier comprises a dimethicone (and) dimethicone / PEG-10 / 15 crosslinked polymer present at about 3%; the at least one polyglyceryl ester with HLB less than 10 comprises polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate present at about 0.2%; the at least one branched or linear liquid alkane having a carbon chain length of C11 to C20 comprises isohexadecane present at about 7%; the at least one polar emollient ester having a carbon chain length of C12 to C24 comprises isopropyl palmitate present at about 5%; and water, or water and a water-based moisturizing agent or solvent or a combination thereof comprises water present at about 65% to about 85% and glycerin present at about 15%,and wherein the composition further comprises one or more additives selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, sodium citrate, citric acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, piroctone olamine, hydroxyacetophenone and combinations thereof, and wherein, by weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is a water-in-oil (silicone) emulsion comprising (a) (a) an aqueous phase which comprises water or water and a water-based moisturizer or solvent or a combination thereof, and (b) a silicone oil phase comprising the at least one silicone crosslinked polymer emulsifier, the at least one polyglyceryl ester with HLB less than 10, the at least one branched or linear ester with a carbon chain length of C11 to C20, and the at least one polar emollient ester with a carbon chain length of C12 to C24, wherein the composition has one, phase ratio of the total weight of the aqueous phase to the total weight of the silicone oil phase in a range of about 8.0 to about 1.5, and wherein the silicone oil phase further comprises one or more oil phase ingredients selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, oil-soluble active ingredients, emollients, and combinations thereof.