LIP COMPOSITION

Abstract

LIP COMPOSITION A lip composition may be provided. The lip composition may include at least 40% by weight of one or more emollients, at least 20% by weight of waxes, the waxes including a hard wax and a soft wax, and a plurality of fillers including silica silylate and cellulose. The lip composition may be free of water and silicones, and may be vegan. The lip composition preferably includes no more than 6% by weight of fillers, and preferably no more than about 3% by weight of colorants. Figure for abstract: none

Description

Title of the invention: COMPOSITION FOR THE LIPS Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to lip compositions comprising at least one natural oil, at least one fatty alcohol wax and particles of at least one filler. Preferably, the lip compositions contain a minimal amount of ingredients of animal origin and / or beeswax, or are free of such ingredients. CONTEXT

[0002] Many lip compositions contain animal-derived ingredients or beeswax to achieve a desired texture. Due to growing concerns about how these ingredients may be obtained, many customers prefer to avoid cosmetics containing such ingredients, opting instead for products that do not rely on these ingredients. However, without these ingredients (especially beeswax), it can be difficult to achieve a creamy and desirable texture in a lip composition.

[0003] Furthermore, conventional techniques do not lead, for example, to a clean, vegan, silicone-free lip formulation containing a low level of pigment coverage, a soft matte finish, and lip-nourishing ingredients. BRIEF SUMMARY

[0004] Various deficiencies in the prior art are addressed below by the disclosed compositions of matter and techniques.

[0005] In various aspects, a lip composition may be provided. The lip composition may include at least 40% by weight of one or more emollients. The lip composition may include at least 20% by weight of waxes, the waxes including a hard wax and a soft wax. The lip composition may include a plurality of fillers including silica silylate and cellulose. The lip composition may be free of water and silicones.

[0006] The lip composition may include a coloring agent, wherein the coloring agent is present in a total amount of not more than 5% by weight of the lip composition, and the coloring agent may preferably be present in a total amount of not more than 3% by weight of the lip composition. Fillers may be present in a total amount of not more than 6% by weight of the lip composition. Fillers may be comprised of silica silylate and cellulose. Emollients may be present in a total amount of not less than 60% by weight. weight of the lip composition. The emollients may include at least one saturated, branched hydrocarbon having a carbon chain of at least 20 carbons in length. The emollients may include one or more ester oils in an amount of at least 25% by weight of the lip composition.

[0007] The lip composition may include: (i) at least 40% by weight of one or more emollients; (ii) at least 20% by weight of waxes, the waxes comprising a hard wax and a soft wax; (iii) not more than 6% by weight of fillers, the fillers comprising silica silylate and cellulose; (iv) not more than 5% by weight of one or more coloring agents; and (v) less than 0.5% of other components, such as one or more additives or excipients.

[0008] The lip composition is preferably a vegan composition. The lip composition may be essentially silica-free. The lip composition may be free of perlite. The lip composition may be free of beeswax.

[0009] In various aspects, a method for providing low coverage and a matte finish to the lips may be provided. The method may include applying an embodiment of the lip composition as disclosed herein to the lips.

[0010] In various aspects, a lip product may be provided. The lipstick product may include a glass or polymer container having a main body and a cap or lid. A lip composition as disclosed herein may be disposed within the main body of the container.

[0011] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are provided by way of example and explanation only, and do not limit the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The following description and drawings merely illustrate the principles of the invention. It will therefore be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements which, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the invention and are included within its scope. Furthermore, all examples cited herein are primarily and expressly intended to be used for illustrative purposes only to assist the reader in understanding the principles of the invention and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to the advancement of the art and are to be construed as being without limitation to these specifically cited examples and conditions. Furthermore, the term "or," as used herein, refers to a non-exclusive or, unless otherwise indicated (e.g., "either" or "or alternatively").Likewise, the various embodiments described herein are not necessarily mutually exclusive. exclusive, because certain embodiments may be combined with one or more other embodiments to form new embodiments.

[0013] The numerous innovative teachings of the present application will be described with particular reference to the presently preferred exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that this class of embodiments provides only a few examples of the numerous advantageous uses of the innovative teachings herein. In general, statements made in the specification of the present application do not necessarily limit any of the various claimed inventions. Furthermore, certain statements may apply to certain inventive features, but not to others. Those skilled in the art informed by the teachers herein will realize that the invention is also applicable to various other technical fields or embodiments.

[0014] As used herein, the term "at least one" means one or more and therefore includes individual components as well as mixtures / combinations.

[0015] Other than in the working examples, or unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities of ingredients and / or reaction conditions must be understood as being modified in all circumstances by the term "approximately", meaning to within 10% of the number indicated.

[0016] As used herein, the term "volatile" means having a flash point below 100°C.

[0017] As used herein, the term "non-volatile" as used herein means having a flash point above about 100°C.

[0018] As used herein, the term "anhydrous" refers to compositions that contain less than 1% water (by weight). Preferably, the anhydrous compositions of the present invention contain less than 0.5% water, and preferably no water.

[0019] As used herein, the term "Polymer" means a compound that consists of at least two monomers.

[0020] As used herein, the term "substantially free (of a component)" refers to compositions that do not contain an appreciable amount of the component, e.g., not more than about 1% by weight, or not more than about 0.5% by weight, or not more than about 0.3% by weight, such as not more than about 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0021] As used herein, the term "substantially free (of a component)" means that the systems or compositions do not contain an appreciable amount of the component, e.g., not more than about 0.1% by weight, or not more than about 0.01% by weight, based on the weight of the composition.

[0022] As used herein, the term "free" or the expression "totally free (of a component)" as defined herein means that the systems or compositions do not do not contain the component to any degree measurable by standard means.

[0023] The compositions and methods of the present invention may "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. For the purposes of the compositions and methods of the present invention where the invention "consists essentially of" the identified ingredients and / or process steps, the "basic and novel property" of these compositions and / or methods is "a clean, silicone-free lip formulation containing a low level of pigment coverage, a soft matte finish, and lip-nourishing ingredients," and in some embodiments, may be "a clear, vegan, silicone-free lip formulation containing a low level of pigment coverage, a soft matte finish, and lip-nourishing ingredients.» Lip composition. .

[0024] In various aspects, a lip composition may be provided. The lip composition may include at least 40% by weight of one or more emollients. The lip composition may include at least 20% by weight of waxes, the waxes including a hard wax and a soft wax. The lip composition may include a plurality of fillers including silica silylate and cellulose. Emollients.

[0025] As used herein, the term "emollient" as used herein means a compound or mixture of compounds that adds or replaces natural oils in the skin, e.g., by maintaining the integrity of the skin's hydrolipids. The emollient can be a polar and / or non-polar emollient.

[0026] As used herein, the term "polar emollient" means any emollient having at least one polar moiety. The emollient may be one or both of high and medium polarity oil-soluble emollients. Non-limiting examples of polar emollients include, but are not limited to, esters, polyol esters, and polyol ethers such as linear or branched polyglycerol esters and polyglycerol ethers. For example, the polar emollient may be selected from caprylic / capric triglyceride, isopropyl myristate, PPG-3 myristyl ether, isopropyl palmitate, dibutyl adipate, propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, co-coglyceride, cetearyl isonanoate, isopropyl myristate, isodecyl neopentanoate, tridecyl neopentanoate, a C12-15 alkyl benzoate, isopropyl lauroyl sar-cosinate, phenethyl benzoate, and mixtures thereof. Others Examples of emollients include oil-soluble emollients having high or medium polarity fractions.

[0027] The emollient may be a non-polar oil-soluble emollient. As used herein, the term "non-polar emollient" means any emollient not possessing permanent electrical moments. Non-limiting examples of non-polar emollients may include, but are not limited to, non-polar hydrocarbons, such as straight or branched chain hydrocarbons. For example, the emollients may be selected from or include paraffins, isoparaffins, mineral oil, silicone oils, dimethicone, isohexadecane, isododecane, diethylhexyl cyclohexane, and mixtures thereof. In some instances, the emollient comprises or is selected from di-caprylyl ether, isododecane, a hydrocarbon, dimethicone, and mixtures thereof. In other instances, the emollient includes non-silicone oils.

[0028] In some embodiments, the emollient may be a non-volatile ester oil. The non-volatile ester oil may preferably be selected from:

[0029] monoesters comprising between 18 and 40 carbon atoms in total, in particular monoesters of formula RiCOOR2 in which Ri represents a linear or branched fatty acid residue comprising from 4 to 40 carbon atoms and R2 represents a hydrocarbon chain, in particular branched, containing from 4 to 40 carbon atoms, provided that Ri+R2>18, for example cetostearyl octanoate, isononyl isonanoate, C12-C15 alkyl benzoates, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, 2-octyldodecyl stearate, 2-octyldodecyl erucate, isostearyl isostearate, 2-octyldodecyl benzoate, alcohol or polyalcohol octanoates, decanoates or ricinoleates, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, butyl stearate, hexyl laurate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, 2-hexyldecyl laurate, 2-octyldecyl palmitate, 2-octydodecyl myristate or 2-diethylhexyl succinate.Synthetic esters, for example oils of formula RiCOOR2, in which Ri represents a linear or branched fatty acid residue containing from 4 to 40 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a hydrocarbon chain, in particular branched, containing from 3 to 40 carbon atoms, provided that Ri+R2>18. Preferably, the ester comprises between 18 and 40 carbon atoms in total. Preferred monoesters that may be mentioned include 2-ethylhexyl palmitate and isopropyl palmitate. • diesters, comprising in particular between 18 and 60 carbon atoms in total and in particular between 18 and 50 carbon atoms in total. It is in particular possible to use diesters of dicarboxylic acids and monoalcohols, preferably such as diisostearyl malate, or glycol diesters of monocarboxylic acids, such as neopentyl glycol diheptanoate or poly-2-glyceryl diisostearate; • triesters, comprising in particular between 35 and 70 carbon atoms in total, in particular such as triesters of a tricarboxylic acid, such as triisostearyl citrate, or tridecyl trimellitate, or glycol triesters of monocarboxylic acids such as poly-2-glyceryl triisostearate; and / or • tetraesters, in particular with a total number of carbons ranging from 35 to 70, such as pentaerythritol or polyglycerol tetraesters of a monocarboxylic acid, for example pentaerythrityl tetrapelargonate, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, pentaerythrityl tetraisononanoate, glyceryl tris(2-decyl)tetradecanoate, poly-2-glyceryl tetraisostearate or pentaerythrityl tetrakis(2-decyl)tetratradecanoate.

[0030] Hydrocarbon oils of plant origin, such as phytostearyl esters, such as phytostearyl oleate, phytostearyl isostearate and lauroyl / octyldodecyl / phytostearyl glutamate, triglycerides formed from fatty acid esters of glycerol, in particular in which the fatty acids may have chain lengths ranging from C4 to C36 and in particular from C18 to C36, these oils being able to be linear or branched, and saturated or unsaturated; These oils may include, in particular, heptanoic or octanoic triglycerides, shea oil, alfalfa oil, poppy oil, winter squash oil, millet oil, barley oil, quinoa oil, rye oil, candlenut oil, passionflower oil, shea butter, aloe vera oil, sweet almond oil, peach kernel oil, peanut oil, argan oil, avocado oil, baobab oil, borage oil, broccoli oil, calendula oil, camelina oil, canola oil,carrot oil, safflower oil, linseed oil, rapeseed oil, cottonseed oil, coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil, wheat germ oil, jojoba oil, lily oil, macadamia oil, corn oil, lily of the valley oil, monoi oil, hazelnut oil, apricot kernel oil, walnut oil, olive oil, evening primrose oil, palm oil, blackcurrant seed oil, kiwi seed oil, grapeseed oil, pistachio oil, winter squash oil, pumpkin oil, quinoa oil, rosehip oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, castor oil and watermelon oil, and mixtures thereof, or caprylic / capric acid triglycerides, ,

[0031] In some embodiments, the emollient may be a linear or branched hydrocarbon of mineral or synthetic origin, such as liquid paraffins and their derivatives, petroleum jelly, polydecenes, polybutenes, hydrogenated polyisobutene.

[0032] In some embodiments, the emollients may include at least one saturated, branched hydrocarbon, which may be of plant origin, having a carbon chain of at least 20 carbons in length.

[0033] In some embodiments, the emollients may include a linear or branched hydrocarbon, a plant-derived hydrocarbon oil, a monoester, and a tetraester. In some embodiments, the emollients may include 2-8, 3-7, or 4-6 emollients.

[0034] In some embodiments, the lip composition includes at least 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, or 65% by weight of one or more emollients. In some embodiments, the lip composition includes at least 40% by weight of one or more emollients. In some embodiments, the lip composition includes at least 60% by weight of one or more emollients. In some embodiments, the lip composition includes at least 65% by weight of one or more emollients. In some embodiments, the lip composition includes a plurality of emollients, wherein an emollient is present in an amount of at least 30% by weight of the lip composition.

[0035] In some embodiments, the lip composition includes a plurality of emollients, wherein one emollient is present in an amount of at least 30% by weight of the lip composition, and the remaining emollients are present in a total amount of at least 20% or at least 30% by weight of the lip composition.

[0036] In some embodiments, the lip composition includes a plurality of emollients, wherein a first emollient is present in an amount of at least 30% by weight of the lip composition and a second emollient is present in an amount of at least 10% or at least 15% by weight. In some embodiments, the first emollient may be a linear or branched hydrocarbon. In some embodiments, the second emollient may be a monoester. In some embodiments, each emollient is present in an amount of at least 2%, at least 3%, or at least 4% by weight of the lip composition.

[0037] The emollients may include one or more ester oils in an amount of at least 25% by weight of the lip composition. Waxes.

[0038] The waxes may include one or more soft waxes and one or more hard waxes. "Soft waxes" may be defined as waxes having a melting point less than about 70°C and, preferably, a melting point less than about 60°C. "Hard waxes" may be defined as waxes having a melting point equal to or greater than about 70°C and, preferably, a melting point equal to or greater than about 60°C.

[0039] Non-limiting examples of soft waxes include paraffin wax, stearic alcohol, ozokerite, synthetic beeswax, beeswax, candelilla wax, PVP / eicosene copolymer, hydrogenated jojoba wax, butter palm, sumac wax, polyglyceryl beeswax, tricontanyl / PVP wax, silicone beeswax, stearyl stearate, ceresin wax, hydrogenated olive myristyl esters (e.g., phytocire olive 14 L 48), hydrogenated olive stearyl esters (e.g., phytocire olive 18 L 57), Koster K82P, orange peel wax Pentaerythritol distearate, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, silicone resin wax, polymethylalkyl dimethylsiloxane, pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, tetracontanyl stearate, fatty acid wax, behenyl alcohol, alkyldimethicone wax, benzyl benzoate, bay wax, koster wax, candelilla silicone wax, Ditrimethylolpropane tetrastearate, Clariant Licowax KST 1, Dipentaerythritol hexastearate, Ditrimethylolpropane tetrabehenate, PDMS-grafted behenyl methacrylate, Jojoba esters, Olive wax, Inholive, Phytowax ricin 16 L 64, Hydrogenated macadamia seed oil,certain synthetic waxes, dooc-tadecyl carbonate, montan wax, lemon peel extract and ditrimethylpropane tetrastearate,

[0040] Non-limiting examples of hard waxes include carnauba wax, microcrystalline wax, polyethylene wax, hydrogenated castor oil, AC 540 wax, hydroxyoctacosanyl hydroxystearate, hydrogenated castor wax, AC 400 wax, rice bran wax, C20-40 alkyl sterate, polyethylene alcohol wax, octanedioate, sunflower seed wax, fischer-tropsch wax, Chinese insect wax, shellac wax, behenyl fumarate, certain synthetic waxes, betsawax RX-13750, phytowax 22 L 73 and vegetable wax.

[0041] In some embodiments, the waxes include at least two soft waxes and at least two hard waxes. In some embodiments, the waxes include 2-8, 3-7, or 4-6 waxes. In some embodiments, the waxes include hard waxes in a total amount of at least 15%, at least 16%, at least 17%, at least 18%, at least 19%, or at least 20% by weight of the lip composition. In some embodiments, the weight ratio of hard waxes to soft waxes may be from 10:1 to 15:1.

[0042] In some embodiments, the lip composition may include at least 20%, 21%, 22%, 23%, 24% or 25% by weight of waxes. In some embodiments, the cosmetic composition may include no more than 30% by weight of waxes. Charges.

[0043] As used herein, the term "filler" refers to colorless or white, inorganic or organic, natural or synthetic solids (such as particles of any shape), which are in a form that is insoluble and dispersed in the medium of the composition. The plurality of fillers includes silica silylate and cellulose. In some embodiments, the only fillers may be silica silylate and cellulose.

[0044] These fillers make it possible to give the composition containing them softness, a matte effect and a uniformity of the makeup result. In addition, these fillers advantageously make it possible to combat various attack factors such as sebum or sweat.

[0045] Non-limiting examples of fillers include talc, mica, silica, kaolin, poly-b-alanine powder and polyethylene powder, tetrafluoroethylene (Teflon®) polymer powders, lauroyl lysine, starch, boron nitride, hollow polymer microspheres such as polyvinylidene chloride / acrylonitrile, acrylic acid copolymer microspheres, precipitated calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, magnesium hydrogen carbonate, hydroxyapatite, barium sulfate, aluminum oxides, polyurethane powders, composite fillers, hollow silica microspheres, and glass or ceramic microcapsules. In some embodiments, the fillers may include silica silylate, nylon-12, cellulose, a methacrylate crosslinked polymer, or a combination thereof.

[0046] In some embodiments, the fillers may be present in a total amount of up to 6.5%, 6% or 5.5% by weight of the composition.

[0047] In some embodiments, the weight ratio of cellulose to silica silylate is from 2.5:1 to 3.5:1.

[0048] In some embodiments, the filler may be substantially free, essentially free, or free of perlite. In some embodiments, the filler may be substantially free, essentially free, or free of clays (including, for example, kaolin). In some embodiments, the filler may be substantially free, essentially free, or free of ceramic beads. In some embodiments, the filler may be substantially free, essentially free, or free of talc and mica. In some embodiments, the filler may be substantially free, essentially free, or free of silica and hydrated silica.

[0049] The lip composition may be substantially free, essentially free, or free of water and silicones (e.g., a polymer comprising a siloxane). The lip composition may be substantially free, essentially free, or free of beeswax. The lip composition may be vegan. As used herein, the term "vegan" refers to a product including, but not limited to, foods and dietary supplements, that are not made from or using animals or animal products (including products derived from live animals). Coloring agent (Colorant).

[0050] In some embodiments, the composition may include at least one agent colorant. The at least one coloring agent is preferably chosen from pigments, dyes, such as fat-soluble dyes, pearlescent pigments and pearlescent agents.

[0051] Representative fat-soluble dyes that may be used in accordance with the present invention include Sudan Red, DC Red 17, DC Green 6, [3-carotene, soybean oil, Sudan Brown, DC Yellow 11, DC Violet 2, DC Orange 5, annatto, and quinoline yellow.

[0052] The pearlescent pigments which can be used according to the present invention can be chosen from white pearlescent pigments such as mica coated with titanium or bismuth oxychloride, colored pearlescent 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 pearlescent pigments based on bismuth oxychloride.

[0053] The pigments, which can be used according to the present invention, can be selected from white, colored, inorganic, organic, polymeric, non-polymeric, coated and uncoated pigments. Representative examples of inorganic pigments include titanium dioxide, optionally surface-treated, surface-treated mica, 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, D & C type pigments, and lakes based on cochineal carmine, barium, strontium, calcium and aluminum.

[0054] If present, the coloring agent(s) must be present in a total amount of no more than 5% by weight of the lip composition. In some embodiments, the coloring agent(s) is(are) present in a total amount of no more than 4%, no more than 3.5%, or no more than 3% by weight of the composition.

[0055] In some embodiments, the coloring agents are primarily pigments, with all other colorants present in a total amount of less than 1%, 0.9%, 0.8%, 0.7%, 0.6% or 0.5% by weight of the lip composition.

[0056] In some embodiments, the coloring agents may be provided in an amount such that a ratio of the total amount (by weight) of fillers to the total amount (by weight) of coloring agents of 2:1 to 1.5:1 is achieved.

[0057] Other components.

[0058] The lip composition may include any other additive, excipient or active ingredient used in cosmetics or personal care products. Non-limiting examples include, for example, gelling / thickening agents, antioxidants, preservatives, surfactants, fragrances, UV screen agents or UV filters, and / or vitamins and derivatives thereof.

[0059] In some embodiments, the lip composition may be substantially free of all other components (except emollients, coloring agents, waxes, and fillers). In some embodiments, the other components are present in a total amount of less than 0.9%, 0.8%, 0.7%, 0.6%, 0.5%, or 0.4% by weight of the lip composition.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, the lip composition may include: (i) at least 40% by weight of one or more emollients; (ii) at least 20% by weight of waxes, the waxes comprising a hard wax and a soft wax; (iii) not more than 6% by weight of fillers, the fillers comprising silica silylate and cellulose; (iv) not more than 5% by weight of one or more coloring agents; and (v) less than 0.5% by weight of other components, such as one or more additives or excipients.

[0061] In various embodiments, a method for providing low coverage and a matte finish to the lips may be provided. The method may include applying an embodiment of the lip composition as disclosed herein to the lips.

[0062] In various aspects, a lip product may be provided. The lip product may include a glass or polymer container having a main body and a cap or lid. A lip composition as disclosed herein may be disposed within the main body of the container. In some embodiments, the lip product may be a lipstick, a lip liner, or a lip balm. Example 1.

[0063] Dozens of test formulas were used to test the impact of different load combinations. Each test formula had a general formula corresponding to the description in Table 1 below.

[0064] Table 1 (General formulations)

[0065] [Tables 1] Material % by weight Emollient 1 (hydrocarbon oil of vegetable origin) 3-5% Emollient 2 (hydrocarbon oil of vegetable origin) 3-5% Emollient 3 (saturated, branched hydrocarbon of vegetable origin, having a carbon chain of at least 20 carbons in length) 30-40% Emollient 4 (monoester) 4-5% Emollient 5 (monoester) 11-16% Emollient 6 (tetraester) 0-8-10% Total waxes 14-25% Hard waxes 13-23% Soft waxes 1-2% Filler 4.5-25% Coloring agent 0-3% Others 0-0.5%

[0066] Different filler systems (e.g., one or more combined fillers) were tested and evaluated in terms of texture, comfort, and finish.

[0067] Table 2 (Partial table of evaluations)

[0068] [Tables2] Total % by Weight Filling System Filling System Evaluation Results 25% Hollow Sphere Silica - 25% Finish too satiny. 20% Amorphous Silica - 4% Hollow Sphere Silica - 15% Silica Silylate - 1% Finish too satiny. 23.5% Pearlite - 19% Hollow Sphere Silica - 4% Silica Silylate - 0.5% Uncomfortable, gritty feel. 20% Amorphous Silica - 19% Silica Silylate - 1% Boring, Uncomfortable, Finish too satiny. 23.81% Amorphous Silica - 17.86% Hollow Sphere Silica - 4.76% Silica Silylate - 1.19% Boring, Uncomfortable. 20.50% Perlite - 5% Amorphous Silica - 14.5% Silica Silylate - 1% Boring, uncomfortable. 20% Amorphous Silica - 12% Hollow Sphere Silica - 4% Silica Silylate - 1% Perlite - 3% Boring, uncomfortable. 20% Perlite - 3% Amorphous Silica - 17% Boring, uncomfortable. 20% Amorphous Silica - 12% Perlite - 3% Cellulose - 5% Boring, uncomfortable. 12% Amorphous Silica - 5% Perlite - 3% Cellulose - 4% Boring, uncomfortable.8% Perlite - 8% Grainy feel, too satiny finish. 6% Perlite - 3% Cellulose - 3% Insufficient mattness. 6% Silica Silylate - 1% Perlite - 5% Insufficient Mattness. 4.5% Silica Silylate - 1.5% Perlite - 3% Insufficient Mattness. 5% Silica Silylate - 1% Cellulose - 4% Acceptable. 5.5% Silica Silylate - 1.5% Cellulose - 4% Acceptable.

[0069] Surprisingly, it is clear that the specific combination of silica silylate and cellulose is necessary to provide the necessary usage characteristics (comfort, soft matte finish). Example 2.

[0070] One embodiment of a lip composition as disclosed herein can be seen in Table 3, below.

[0071] Table 3 (Exemplary composition)

[0072] [Tables3] Material % by weight Total emollients 63-77% Emollient 1 (hydrocarbon oil of vegetable origin) 4-5% Emollient 2 (hydrocarbon oil of vegetable origin) 3-4% Emollient 3 (saturated, branched hydrocarbon of vegetable origin, having a carbon chain of at least 20 carbons in length) 30-35% Emollient 4 (monoester) 4-5% Emollient 5 (monoester) 14-18% Emollient 6 (tetraester) 8-10% Total waxes 20-23% Hard waxes (3) 19-21% Soft waxes (1) 1-2% Total fillers 5-6% Silica silylate 1-2% Cellulose 4-5% Total coloring agents 2-3% Pigments (4) 2.25-2.75% Dyes / Lacquers (2) 0.25-0.75% Others 0.2-0.4%

[0073] Various modifications may be made to the various aspects disclosed herein, such modifications being contemplated as falling within the scope of the invention. For example, although a specific order of steps or arrangement of functional elements is shown in the various embodiments described herein, various other orders / arrangements of steps or functional elements may be used within the context of the various embodiments. Further, although modifications to the embodiments may be discussed individually, various embodiments may utilize multiple modifications simultaneously or in sequence, compound modifications, and the like.

[0074] Although various embodiments that incorporate the teachings of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, those skilled in the art can readily devise many other varied embodiments that still incorporate these teachings. Thus, although the foregoing relates to various embodiments embodiments of the present invention, other and additional embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from their basic scope. As such, the appropriate scope of the invention is to be determined according to the claims.

Claims

Claims

1. A lip composition comprising: at least about 40% by weight of one or more emollients; at least 20% by weight of waxes, the waxes comprising a hard wax and a soft wax; and a plurality of fillers, including silica silylate and cellulose; wherein the lip composition is free of water and silicones.

2. A lip composition according to claim 1, further comprising a coloring agent, wherein the coloring agent is present in a total amount not exceeding 5% by weight of the lip composition.

3. A lip composition according to claim 1, wherein the fillers are present in a total amount not exceeding 6% by weight of the lip composition.

4. A lip composition according to claim 1, wherein the fillers consist of silica silylate and cellulose.

5. The lip composition of claim 1, wherein the one or more emollients include at least one saturated, branched hydrocarbon having a carbon chain of at least 20 carbons in length.

6. The lip composition of claim 1, wherein the one or more emollients include one or more ester oils in an amount of at least 25% by weight of the lip composition.

7. The lip composition of claim 1, wherein the lip composition consists of: at least about 40% by weight of one or more emollients; at least 20% by weight of waxes, the waxes comprising a hard wax and a soft wax; and not more than 6% by weight of fillers, the fillers comprising silica silylate and cellulose; not more than 5% by weight of one or more coloring agents; and not more than 1.5% of one or more additives or excipients.

8. The lip composition of claim 1, wherein the lip composition is a vegan composition.

9. The lip composition of claim 1, wherein the lip composition is essentially free of silica.

10. A lip composition according to claim 1, wherein the Lip composition is free of perlite and beeswax.