GEL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE AND A SUGAR FATTY ACID ESTER-BASED GELDING AGENT

Abstract

GEL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE AND A SUGAR FATTY ACID ESTER-BASED GELDING AGENT This disclosure relates to gel compositions including 2,4-bis-{[4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxy]-phenyl}-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine, at least one sugar fatty acid ester-based gelling agent, and at least one solvent for solubilizing bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and / or thickening the composition when combined with at least one sugar fatty acid ester-based gelling agent, as well as processes for manufacturing and using such compositions. Figure for abstract: none

Description

Title of the invention: GEL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE AND AN ESTER-BASED GELLING AGENT SUGAR FATTY ACID FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present disclosure relates to gel compositions comprising 2,4-bis-{[4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxy]-phenyl]-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (INCI name: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine), at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent, and at least one solvent for solubilizing the bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and / or thickening the composition when combined with the at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. BACKGROUND DISCUSSION

[0002] Radiation with wavelengths between 290 nm and 400 nm allows tanning of the human epidermis, while radiation with wavelengths between 290 and 320 nm, called UVB rays, hinders the development of a natural tan. Exposure is also likely to cause a detrimental change in the biomechanical properties of the epidermis, resulting in the appearance of wrinkles leading to premature aging of the skin (i.e., photoaging).

[0003] UVA rays with a wavelength between 320 and 400 nm penetrate deeper into the skin than UVB rays. UVA rays cause immediate and persistent browning of the skin. Daily exposure to UVA rays, even for a short time, under normal conditions, can damage collagen fibers and elastin, resulting in a change in the microrelief of the skin, the appearance of wrinkles and uneven pigmentation (spots, uneven skin tone).

[0004] Numerous studies show the need for effective protection against UVA and UVB to prevent sunburn, photoaging, and the like.

[0005] In order to obtain a high protection product, it is generally necessary to combine a large number of sunscreens and / or a large amount of UV filters to achieve high levels of filtration efficiency.

[0006] However, the high levels of UV filters do not lend themselves to easy preparation of compositions having a stabilized and pleasant texture, particularly in the form of a gel. This is particularly true for compositions containing solid UV-filter bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine that may be solubilized during formulation. For example, gel compositions containing bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, when broken (e.g., unstable or showing signs of crystallization) during or prior to application, may exhibit a lack of homogeneity upon application, resulting in less sun protection from the composition than expected.

[0007] There remains a need in the art for improved gel compositions containing bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, particularly transparent or translucent gel compositions, which possess good UV protection capabilities in addition to good application and use properties, particularly homogeneous spreading upon application.

[0008] Accordingly, one aspect of the present disclosure is a gel composition containing bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine which has good UV protection properties and / or good application and use properties, including homogeneous spreading upon application. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The present disclosure relates to gel compositions comprising bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (bemotrizinol or BEMT), at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent, and at least one solvent for solubilizing the bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and / or thickening the composition when combined with the at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent. Preferably, the bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (BEMT) is added to the compositions in an amount effective to protect the keratinous material from UV radiation. Preferably, the compositions further comprise at least one lipophilic acrylate thickening agent. Preferably, the compositions are transparent or translucent.

[0010] The present disclosure also relates to methods of making gel compositions comprising combining bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent and at least one solvent to solubilize the bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and / or thicken the composition when combined with the at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent in the compositions during formation of the compositions. Preferably, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (BEMT) is added to the compositions in an amount effective to protect the keratinous material from UV radiation. Preferably, at least one lipophilic acrylate thickening agent is also added during formation compositions. Preferably, the compositions are transparent or translucent.

[0011] The present disclosure also relates to methods of improving homogeneity of gel compositions comprising bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine during application, the method comprising adding bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent and at least one solvent to solubilize the bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and / or thicken the composition when combined with the at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent in the compositions during formation of the compositions in amounts sufficient to improve the homogeneity of the gel composition during application. Preferably, the compositions further comprise at least one lipophilic acrylate thickening agent. Preferably, the compositions are transparent or translucent.

[0012] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and do not limit the disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] In the following description and the claims appended thereto, it is to be understood that the terms used have their ordinary and customary meanings in the art, unless otherwise specified.

[0014] “Approximately” as used herein means within 10% of the number indicated (e.g. “about 10%” means 9% to 11% and “about 2%” means 1.8% to 2.2%.

[0015] “A” or “an” as used herein means “at least one”

[0016] “At least one” means one or more and thus includes components in individual as well as mixtures / combinations.

[0017] As used herein, all proposed ranges are intended to include each specific point and range within the given ranges, as well as combinations of subranges therebetween. Thus, a range of 1 to 5 specifically includes the whole numbers within the range 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as well as subranges such as 2 to 5, 3 to 5, 2 to 3, 2 to 4, 1 to 4, etc., as well as all fractional numbers within the range such as 1.2, 2.3, 3.4, etc., and subranges including such fractional numbers, such as 1.5 to 3.8, 2 to 4.3, 4.2 to 4.9, etc.

[0018] “Film former”, “film-forming polymer” or “film-forming agent” as used herein means a polymer or resin that is capable of leaving a film on the substrate to which it is applied, for example, after a solvent accompanying the film former has evaporated, been absorbed into, and / or dissipated on the substrate.

[0019] “Substituted” as used herein means comprising at least one substituent. Non-limiting examples of substituents include atoms, such as hydrogen atoms or chlorine atoms, as well as functional groups, such as hydroxyl groups, ether groups, alkoxy groups, acyloxyalkyl groups, oxyalkylene groups, polyoxyalkylene groups, carboxylic acid groups, amine groups, acylamino groups, amide groups, halogen-containing groups, ester groups, thiol groups, sulfonate groups, thiosulfate groups, siloxane groups, and polysiloxane groups. The substituent(s) may further be substituted.

[0020] “Volatile,” as used herein, means having a flash point less than about 115 C.

[0021] “Non-volatile,” as used herein, means having a flash point greater than about 115°C.

[0022] “Polymer” as used herein means a compound that is made up of at least two monomers.

[0023] “Exempt” or “substantially free” or “devoid of” as used herein means that although it is preferred that no amount of the specific component be present in the composition, it is possible for there to be very small amounts thereof in the compositions of the disclosure, provided that such amounts do not materially affect at least one, preferably most, of the advantageous properties of the compositions of the disclosure. Thus, for example, "oil-free" means that an effective amount (i.e., greater than trace amounts) of oil(s) is omitted from the composition (i.e., about 0% by weight), "substantially oil-free" means that oil(s) is / are present in amounts not greater than 0.1% by weight, and "oil-free" means that oil(s) is / are present in amounts not greater than 0.25% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.The same nomenclature applies to all other ingredients identified throughout the application and in this paragraph such as, for example, specific UV filters and / or surfactants (the compositions in the disclosure that are “oxybenzone and / or octinoxate-free,” “substantially oxybenzone and / or octinoxate-free,” and “oxybenzone and / or octinoxate-free,” as well as “surfactant-free,” “substantially surfactant-free,” and “surfactant-free” have meanings consistent with the discussion in this paragraph), even if not specifically discussed for each identified ingredient. The discussed examples of the use of such language as those in this paragraph are intended to be provided by way of example, not limitation.

[0024] “UV filters” as used herein means approved sunscreen active agents by a government regulatory agency such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States or the European Commission in Europe and includes avobenzone, octocrylene, benzophenones, benzotriazoles and merocyanines, as well as mineral UV filters such as zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO2).

[0025] “Anhydrous” as used herein means that the compositions of the disclosure contain less than 3% water, which means that the compositions may also contain less than 2% water, and less than 1% water, as well as be “water-free”, “substantially water-free” and “water-free” as defined above.

[0026] “Keratinous materials” refer to nails (fingernails and / or toenails), skin such as that of the body, face and eye area, scalp, keratinous fibers such as eyelashes, eyebrows and hair, and mucous membranes such as the lips.

[0027] “Physiologically acceptable” means compatible with the gel and having a pleasant color, odor and feel, and which does not cause unacceptable discomfort (tingling or tightness) likely to discourage a consumer from using the composition.

[0028] “UV protection efficiency” or “filtration efficiency” in the context of present disclosure, is evaluated from one or more of SPF, FPUVA, critical wavelength and UVA-I / UV ratio.

[0029] "SPF" (Sun Protection Factor) measures the level of protection against erythema provided by a composition. The SPF value corresponds to the ratio between the minimum erythema dose (MED) measured on skin covered with the composition and the MED measured on bare skin. The term "SPF" is known in the art of sunscreens and is defined, for example, in A new substrate to measure sunscreen protection factors throughout the ultraviolet spectrum, J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem., 40, 127-133 (May / June 1989).

[0030] The SPF (Sun Protection Factor) assessment can be carried out, for example, in vitro with a Labsphere spectrophotometer (North Sutton, NH, USA). In such an assessment, the plate is the material onto which the composition under test is applied. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) plates can be used for such an assessment. An example of an acceptable protocol is currently undergoing ISO accreditation as ISO Committee Draft 23675.

[0031] The evaluation of the sun protection factor (SPF) can also be carried out in vivo in accordance with the ISO 24444:2019 protocol “Cosmetics-Sun protection test methods-In-vivo determination of the sun protection factor (SPF).” It can also be determined in accordance with FDA protocols, as described in the document “Labeling and Effectiveness Testing; Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use” published in the US Federal Register on 07 / 05 / 2011 (https: / / www.federalregister.gOv / d / 2011-14766); 21 CFR Part 352 Subpart D § 352.72, updated and revised by the 2011 publication in the Federal Register.

[0032] “UVA protection factor” (UVA protection factor) refers to a characteristic index tering the UVA protection provided by a composition. For example, the UVA factor may be measured in vivo in accordance with the "PPD" (Persistent Pigment Darkening) method of the ISO-24442:2022 protocol, measuring skin color observed 2 to 4 hours after UVA exposure. It may also be determined in accordance with FDA protocols, as described again in 21 CFR Part 352 Subpart D § 352.72 as discussed above in relation to SPF.

[0033] The assessment of UVA protection can also be measured in vitro with the Labsphere® spectrophotometer under conditions such as those mentioned above in relation to SPF. The ISO 24443:2021 protocol describes such an in vitro method.

[0034] The FDA's broad spectrum test procedures, specifically the "critical wavelength" test procedures, are also available in 21 CFR Part 352 Subpart D § 352.72. In addition, the broad spectrum test procedures include the determination of the UVA1 / UV ratio as described in "Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter-Human-Use" published in the Federal Register https: / / www.federalregister.gov / documents / 2019 / 02 / 26 / 2019-03Q19 / sunscreen-drug-pr oducts-for-over-the-counter-human-use. » In the assay described in the monograph, known as the Boots adaptation of the Diffey / Robson test method, a ratio is generated between the protection provided by the sunscreen product against UVA1 (340-400 nm) and the protection against total UV radiation (UVB and UVA at 290-400 nm) calculated from the absorbance curve. This UVA1 / UV ratio would represent the product's score in the in vitro test.

[0035] According to the present disclosure, the compositions of the present disclosure preferably have one or more of the following properties:

[0036] The compositions have a critical wavelength as determined by FDA critical wavelength procedures of at least 370 nm;

[0037] The compositions have an SPF value of at least 15, preferably at least 30, preferably at least 50 and preferably at least 70;

[0038] The compositions have an FPUVA / SPF ratio of at least 1 / 3, and preferably at least 2 / 5 and / or

[0039] The compositions have a UVA1 / UV ratio of 0.7 or more, preferably 0.75 or more, and preferably 0.8 or more.

[0040] “Makeup result” as used herein refers to the visual impact of a composition when applied to keratinous material such as skin. makeup result may concern the apparent color of the product after application to a keratinous material or an optical effect such as shine, the blurring of fine lines and imperfections, or a concealing effect on pores or defects after application of the product to the keratinous material.

[0041] “Long-lasting” as used herein refers to compositions where the color or other apparent properties remain the same or substantially the same as at the time of application, as seen with the naked eye, after an extended period of time, or after a particular stress event such as immersion in water or rubbing. “Long-lasting” may be evaluated by evaluating long-lasting properties by any method known in the art for evaluating such properties. For example, long-lasting may be evaluated by a test involving the application of a composition to a keratinous material such as skin and evaluating the color of the composition after an extended period of time. For example, the color of a composition may be evaluated immediately after application to a keratinous material such as skin, and these characteristics may then be re-evaluated and compared after a period of time.In addition, these characteristics can be evaluated relative to other compositions, such as commercially available compositions. “Long wear” can also be evaluated using in vitro methods on non-keratinous substrates such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), in which properties such as color, transparency, or in vitro SPF can be evaluated before and after a period or stressor such as immersion in water, incubation at elevated temperatures, or application of an abrasive technique.

[0042] “Improving the homogeneity of a gel composition during application” such as as used herein means obtaining or achieving a more uniform distribution of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine when applying a sample gel composition (e.g., a composition containing at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent) than when applying a comparative gel composition (e.g., a composition not comprising at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent).

[0043] Improvement in homogeneity of a gel composition during application may be determined by comparing the distribution of in vitro SPF values ​​on a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) plate using a controlled application technique and a Labsphere UV-2000S. Preferably, the number and distribution of measured locations are compared uniformly between multiple samples to determine homogeneity, with the most homogeneous sample exhibiting less variation between locations than a comparatively inhomogeneous sample. The distribution of sample homogeneity may be readily expressed as a function of the coefficient of variation or standard deviation. In another example, improvement in homogeneity of a gel composition during application may be determined by visual or measurable comparison of the distribution of thin films generated using a stretching machine with an appropriately chosen thickness level, manual application to a substrate following a standardized protocol, or comparison of the product applied to the skin. Methods of comparing thin film preparations of gel compositions for the purpose of assessing improvement in homogeneity of a gel composition during application may include visual judgment, colorimetric measurement, image analysis and comparisons, other spectroscopic analyses, or machine learning methods involving visual models.Comparisons can be made using the entire movie or a number of representative locations within each movie.

[0044] “Transparent” or “translucent” as used herein refers to compositions having a turbidity, measured according to the following method, of less than 800 NTU (nephelometric turbidity units). In preferred embodiments, the turbidity is less than 500 NTU. The turbidity can be measured using a Hach Model 2100 P Turbidimeter at room temperature (20 to 25 °C). The tubes used for the measurement are referenced AR 397 A cat 24347-06. The apparatus is calibrated using formazin suspensions of different concentrations. Alternatively, transparency can be measured as a visual comparison between two samples maintained under identical processing conditions, related to a relative comparison of the light transmitted through two samples.Other examples of transparency or translucency measurements may involve applying the composition as a film of controlled thickness to a transparent substrate and visually inspecting the amount of light passing through the sample, or comparing the visibility of a controlled pattern placed on the back of the transparent substrate and the controlled film of the composition under controlled lighting conditions.

[0045] “Natural” as in the expression “natural compound” means any compound derived directly from a natural substance such as a plant without undergoing chemical modification.

[0046] “Naturally occurring compound” means any compound derived from a naturally occurring compound which has undergone one or more chemical modifications, for example by organic synthesis reaction, without the properties of the natural compound having been modified.

[0047] “Synthetic compound” means any compound that is neither a natural compound nor a compound of natural origin.

[0048] “Room temperature” means approximately 20 to 25°C.

[0049] “Atmospheric pressure” means approximately 760 mmHg, i.e. approximately 105 pascals.

[0050] “UV filter” and “sunscreen agent” are used interchangeably in this request.

[0051] The terms “UV efficacy”, “UV protection” and “UV efficacy” are used interchangeably in the present application.

[0052] The compositions and methods of the present disclosure may comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of the essential elements and limitations of the disclosure described herein, as well as any additional or optional ingredients, components, or limitations described herein or otherwise useful. For example, the UV (ultraviolet) absorbing system of the compositions of the disclosure may "consist essentially of" bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine alone, or bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine in combination with zinc, titanium, and / or cerium oxides, and / or one or more organic UV filters. Further, by way of example, the homogeneity-enhancing system of the gel composition may "consist essentially of" sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent(s) and optionally lipophilic acrylate thickening agent(s).

[0053] For the purposes of this disclosure, the "fundamental and novel property" associated with the compositions, components and methods that "consist essentially of" the identified ingredients or actions is "improving the homogeneity of a gel composition during application."

[0054] Reference is made herein to trade names of materials including, but not limited to, materials such as polymers and optional components. The materials are not intended to be limited by the materials described and referenced by a certain trade name herein. Equivalent materials (e.g., those obtained from a different source under a different catalog name or (reference) number) to those referenced by a trade name may be substituted and used in the methods described and claimed herein.

[0055] All percentages and ratios are, unless otherwise indicated, calculated by weight. All percentages are, unless otherwise indicated, calculated based on the total weight of a composition. All levels of component or composition refer to the active level of that component or composition, and are exclusive of impurities, e.g., residual solvents or by-products, which may be present in commercially available sources.

[0056] All US patents or patent applications disclosed herein are expressly incorporated by reference in their entirety. Gel composition

[0057] According to the present disclosure, gel compositions comprising a system UV (ultraviolet) absorbers comprising 4-bis-{[4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxy]-phenyl}-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-l,3,5-triazine (INCI name: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine) are provided. The gel compositions according to the present disclosure may be solid (e.g., in the form of a stick) or non-solid.

[0058] The term "gel composition" as used herein refers to any composition that is semi-solid or solid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Preferably, the gel compositions are transparent or translucent. In some embodiments, the gel composition may appear cloudy or hazy to milky white. Solid gel compositions

[0059] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure may be solid (e.g., in stick form). By "solid" is meant in particular a composition whose hardness can be measured according to the "cheese wire" method. These compositions may contain little or no water (e.g., be anhydrous, "free of", "substantially free of", "free of" water), contain little or no oil (e.g., be "free of", "substantially free of", "free of" oil), be in emulsion form (e.g., oil-in-water emulsion or water-in-oil), etc.

[0060] The hardness of a composition may, for example, be expressed in grams-force (gf). The composition of the present disclosure may, for example, have a hardness ranging from 20 gf to 2000 gf, such as from 20 gf to 900 gf, and further such as from 20 gf to 600 gf, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges.

[0061] The measurement of hardness may be illustrated by the following two examples. First, the "cheese cutting wire" method noted above, which involves cutting a composition into a 12.4 mm diameter stick and measuring its hardness at 20°C using a DFGHS 2 tensile testing machine from Indelco-Chatillon Co. or a similar machine at a speed of 100 mm / minute. The hardness value obtained by this method is expressed in grams as the shear force required to cut a stick under the above conditions. According to this method, the hardness of the compositions according to the present disclosure which may be in stick form may, for example, range from 120 gf to 270 gf, preferably from 170 gf to 220 gf, for a sample of 12.4 mm diameter.

[0062] If desired, another hardness test is carried out using a method of penetrating a probe into the composition and in particular using a texture analyzer (for example the PLUS-UPGRADE model texture analyzer from Stable Micro Systems equipped with a stainless steel cylinder 28 mm high and 2 mm in diameter). The hardness measurement can be carried out at 20 °C at the center of 5 samples of the composition. The cylinder is introduced into each composition sample at a pre-speed of 2 mm / s, then at a speed of 0.5 mm / s and finally at a post-speed of 10 mm / s, the total displacement being 2 mm. The hardness value recorded is that of the first maximum peak before the observed drops in value.

[0063] The hardness of the composition of such preferred embodiments is preferably such that the compositions are self-supporting and can readily disintegrate to form a satisfactory deposit on the skin. Further, this hardness may impart good impact resistance to the compositions disclosed herein, which may be molded or cast, for example, in stick or capsule form. Non-solid gel compositions

[0064] According to preferred embodiments, the gel compositions can be prepared by incorporating any of the ingredients discussed herein, in an amount sufficient to prepare a non-solid gel composition (e.g., a gel not meeting the hardness properties set forth above).

[0065] In preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are in the form of a gel having a gel crossover point ranging from about 2% to about 50% strain, preferably from about 3% to about 40% strain, and most preferably from about 4% to about 30% strain, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges. The term "gel crossover point" (Sol / Gel point) means the point at which G" (loss modulus) crosses G' (storage modulus), reported as % strain. This is the point at which a composition changes from a more solid to a more liquid state. An example of a method for determining a gel crossover point is as follows: a Discovery HR-2 rheometer from TA Instruments, with a 40 mm parallel plate geometry on a flat stainless steel Peltier plate, may be used.The test can be performed at 25°C with an angular frequency test parameter of 1.0 rad / s and a logarithmic sweep: % strain from 0.1 to 1000.0%. 5 points per decade. B is-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

[0066] According to the present disclosure, gel compositions comprising a UV (ultraviolet) absorbing system comprising 4-bis-{[4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxy]-phenyl]-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (INCI name: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine) are provided.

[0067] According to preferred embodiments, the UV absorbing system comprises at least 5% by weight of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, preferably at least 15% by weight of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, preferably at least 20% by weight of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, preferably at least 30% by weight of bis- ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, preferably at least 40% by weight of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, preferably at least 50% by weight of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, preferably at least 70% by weight of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, preferably at least 80% by weight of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, and preferably at least 90% by weight of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, all weights being based on the total weight of the UV absorbing system. The "UV absorbing system" contains all organic UV filters and / or all mineral UV filters present in the composition.

[0068] According to preferred embodiments, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine is present in compositions of the present disclosure in an effective UV absorbing amount, such as about 0.1% to about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition, about 1% to about 10% by weight, about 2.5% to about 8%, and about 4% to about 6% by weight, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges such as, for example, about 4.5% to about 10% by weight, and about 1% to about 8% by weight, about 1% to about 6% by weight, about 5.5% to about 8% by weight, about 5.7% to about 9% by weight, etc., all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.

[0069] Sugar fatty acid ester based gelling agent

[0070] According to the present disclosure, gel compositions comprising at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent are provided. Any sugar-based compound esterified with at least one fatty acid may be used in accordance with the present disclosure.

[0071] Sugar-based compounds include, but are not limited to, compounds containing at least one glucose and / or fructose monomer, including sucrose. These compounds include not only sugar monomers (e.g., glucose and fructose), but also polymeric forms of such monomers such as, for example, dextrin and fructooligosaccharides.

[0072] Suitable fatty acids for the production of an esterified compound include, but are not limited to, acidic compounds containing at least C8 (8 carbon atoms) (e.g., octanoic acid). Preferably, suitable fatty acids for the esterification of sugar-based compounds contain from 8 to 32 carbon atoms, preferably from 10 to 26 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and preferably from 16 to 18 carbon atoms, including saturated and unsaturated, branched and unbranched fatty acids, such as, for example, octanoic acid, ethylhexylic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, etc.

[0073] Suitable specific examples of fatty acid ester gelling agents Suitable for use in accordance with this disclosure include, but are not limited to, dextrin fatty acid esters such as dextrin palmitate, dextrin stearate, and dextrin 2-ethylhexanoate / palmitate; sucrose fatty acid esters such as sucrose palmitate and sucrose stearate; and fructooligosaccharide fatty acid esters such as fructooligosaccharide stearate and fructooligosaccharide 2-ethylhexanoate.

[0074] According to preferred embodiments, the at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent is present in the compositions of the present disclosure in an amount effective to inhibit the recrystallization of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine such as, for example, from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight based on the total weight of the composition, from about 1% to about 25% by weight, from about 5% to about 20% by weight, and from about 7.5% to about 17.5% by weight, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges such as, for example, from about 4.5% to about 10% by weight, and from about 12% to about 18% by weight, from about 11% to about 16% by weight, from about 5.5% to about 18% by weight, from about 7.7% to about 19% by weight, etc., all weights being based on the total weight of the composition. Lipophilic acrylate-based thickening agent

[0075] According to the present disclosure, gel compositions optionally further comprising at least one lipophilic acrylate-based thickening agent are provided. Preferably, if present, the at least one lipophilic acrylate-based thickening agent comprises a monomer containing a crystallizable chain selected from the group consisting of C8-C36 alkyl (meth)acrylates, preferably C10-C30 alkyl (meth)acrylates, and preferably C14-C22 alkyl (meth)acrylates, such as, for example, poly(stearyl acrylate) and poly(behenyl acrylate).

[0076] Suitable examples of lipophilic acrylate thickening agents include, but are not limited to, polymers having the INCI name "Poly C10-C30 alkyl acrylate", for example, Intelimer (TM) products from Air Products, for example, Intelimer H4. Other examples include Intelimer (TM) IPA 13-1, or Intelimer (TM) IPA 13-6. More generally, the at least one lipophilic acrylate thickening agent may be a polymer disclosed in US patent application 2007 / 0264204, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. A particularly preferred lipophilic acrylate thickening agent is C12-22 alkyl acrylate / hydroxyethyl acrylate copolymer.

[0077] According to preferred embodiments, the at least one lipophilic acrylate-based thickening agent is preferably present in the compositions of the present disclosure in an amount ranging from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight, preferably from about 0.25% to about 5% by weight, preferably from about 0.5% to about 4% by weight, and preferably from about 0.75% to about 3% by weight, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges such as, for example, from 0.05, 0.06, 0.07, 0.08, 0.09, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 to 5.0 weight percent, including sub-ranges including any of these amounts. Additional sunscreen agents

[0078] According to preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, gel compositions optionally further comprising at least one additional UV filter (in addition to bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine) selected from the group consisting of organic UV filters and mineral UV filters such as zinc oxides, cerium oxides, iron oxides, titanium oxides and mixtures thereof are provided.

[0079] The additional organic UV filter(s) may be hydrophilic or lipophilic. “Hydrophilic organic UV filter” means a water-soluble organic UV filter or a water-dispersible organic UV filter (in colloidal form). “Lipophilic organic UV filter” means a UV filter which is dissolved or dispersed in colloidal form in a liquid fatty phase.

[0080] Suitable organic UV filters may be chosen from the following non-exhaustive list of compounds: cinnamic compounds; anthranilate compounds; para-aminobenzoic acid compounds, salicylic compounds; dibenzoylmethane compounds; camphor compounds; benzophenone compounds; [3,[3-diphenylacrylate] compounds; triazine compounds other than bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine; benzotriazole compounds; benzalmalonate compounds, including those cited in US patent 5,624,663; benzimidazole derivatives; imidazoline compounds; bis-benzoazolyl compounds as described in patents EP669323 and US 2,463,264; methylene bis(hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole) compounds as described in applications US 5,237,071, US 5,166,355, GB2303549, DE197 26 184 and EP893119; benzoxazole compounds as described in patent applications EP0832642, EP1027883, EP1300137 and DE10162844;polymer filters and silicone filters such as those described in particular in application WO 93 / 04665; alkylstyrene-derived dimers such as those described in patent application DE19855649; 4,4-diarylbutadiene compounds such as those described in applications EP0967200, DE19746654, DE19755649, EP-A-1008586, EPI 133980 and EP133981, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the lipophilic organic UV filters are chosen from salicylic compounds, dibenzoylmethane compounds, benzylidene camphor compounds; benzophenone compounds; triazine compounds other than bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine; benzotriazole compounds; as well as other categories of compounds identified herein; and their mixtures.

[0081] Specific reference may be made to suitable salicylic compounds including Homosalate (homomentyl salicylate), for example marketed under the trademark "Eusolex HMS" by Rona / EM Industries; and ethylhexyl salicylate, for example marketed under the trademark "Neo Heliopan OS" by Symrise; and glycol salicylate. Other examples of salicylate compounds include phenyl salicylate; dipropylene glycol salicylate, for example marketed under the trademark "Dipsal" by Scher; and TEA salicylate, for example marketed under the trademark "Neo Heliopan TS" by Symrise.

[0082] Examples of suitable [3,[3-diphenylacrylate] compounds include Octocrylene, for example marketed under the trademark "Uvinul N539" by BASF; and Etocrylene, for example marketed under the trademark "Uvinul N35" by BASF.

[0083] Suitable anthranilic compounds may include methyl anthranilates, marketed for example under the trademark "Neo Heliopan MA" by Symrise.

[0084] Examples of dibenzoylmethane compounds include butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, for example marketed under the trademark "Parsol 1789" by DSM; and isopropyl dibenzoylmethane.

[0085] Suitable cinnamic compounds include ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, sold for example under the trademark "Parsol MCX" by DSM; isopropyl methoxycinnamate; isopropoxyl methoxycinnamate; isoamyl methoxycinnamate, sold for example under the trademark "Neo Heliopan E 1000" by Symrise; cinoxate (2-ethoxyethyl-4-methoxycinnamate); DEA methoxycinnamate; diisopropyl methylcinnamate; and glyceryl ethylhexanoate dimethoxycinnamate.

[0086] Examples of camphor compounds include benzylidenecamphor derivatives: 3-benzylidenecamphor, for example sold under the trademark "Mexoryl SD" by Chimex; 4-methylbenzylidenecamphor, for example sold under the trademark "Eusolex 6300" by Merck; benzylidenecamphor sulfonic acid, for example sold under the trademark "Mexoryl SL" by Noveal; benzalkonium camphor methosulfate, for example sold under the trademark "Mexoryl SO" by Noveal; terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, for example sold under the trademark "Mexoryl SX" by Noveal; and polyacrylamidomethyl benzylidenecamphor, for example sold under the trademark "Mexoryl SW" by Noveal.

[0087] Suitable benzophenone compounds include benzophenone-1 (2,4-dihydroxybenzophenone), such as that marketed under the trademark "Uvinul 400" by BASF; benzophenone-2 (tetrahydroxybenzophenone), such as that marketed under the brand name “Uvinul D50” by BASF; benzophenone-3 (2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone) or oxybenzone, such as that marketed under the brand name “Uvinul M40” by BASF; benzophenone-4 (hydroxymethoxybenzophonene sulfonic acid), such as that marketed under the brand name “Uvinul MS40” by BASF; benzophenone-5 (sodium hydroxymethoxybenzophenone sulfonate); benzophenone-6 (dihydroxy dimethoxy benzophenone); such as that marketed under the brand name “Helisorb 11” by Norquay; benzophenone-8, such as that marketed under the brand name “Spectra-Sorb UV-24” by American Cyanamid; benzophenone-9 (disodium dihydroxy dimethoxy benzophenonedisulfonate), such as that marketed under the trademark “Uvinul DS-49” by BASF; and benzophenone-12, and n-hexyl 2-(4-diethylamino-2-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoate (such as that marketed under the trademark UVINULA+ by BASF).

[0088] Examples of triazine compounds include diethylhexyl butamido triazone, such as that marketed under the trademark "Uvasorb HEB" by the company Sigma 3V; 2,4,6-tris(dineopentyl 4'-aminobenzalmalonate)-s-triazine, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, such as that marketed under the trademark “TINOSORB S” by BASF and ethylhexyl triazone, such as that marketed under the brand name “UVTNUL T150” by BASF.

[0089] Suitable benzotriazole compounds include phenylbenzotriazole derivatives: 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-dodecyl-4-methylpheno, branched and linear, and those described in USP 5240975.

[0090] Suitable benzalmalonate compounds include dineopentyl 4'-methoxybenzalmalonate and polyorganosiloxane comprising benzalmalonate functional groups, such as polysilicone-15, such as that marketed under the trademark "Parsol SLX" by Hoffmann-LaRoche.

[0091] Examples of benzimidazole compounds include, in particular, phenylbenzimidazole derivatives such as phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, such as that marketed in particular under the trademark "Eusolex 232" by Merck, and disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, such as that marketed under the trademark "Neo Heliopan AP" by Symrise.

[0092] Suitable imidazoline compounds include ethylhexyl dimethoxybenzylidene dioxoimidazoline propionate.

[0093] Examples of bis-benzoazolyl compounds include the compounds described in EP-669,323 and US Patent No. 2,463,264.

[0094] Suitable para-aminobenzoic acid compounds include PABA (p-aminobenzoic acid), ethyl PABA, ethyl dihydroxypropyl PABA, pentyl dimethyl PABA, ethylhexyl dimethyl PABA, such as that marketed under the trademark “Escalol 507” by ISP, glyceryl PABA, and PEG-25 PABA, such as that marketed under the brand name “Uvinul P25” by BASF.

[0095] Suitable methylene bis-(hydroxyphenylbenzotriazol) compounds include 2,2'-methylenebis[6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methyl-phenol] such as that marketed under the trademark "Mixxim BB / 200" by Fairmount Chemical, 2,2'-methylenebis[6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol], such as that marketed in micronized form in aqueous dispersion under the trademark "Tinosorb M" by BASF or under the trademark "Mixxim BB / 100" by Fairmount Chemical, and derivatives as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,237,071 and 5,166,355, GB-2,303,549, DE-197 26 184 and EP-893 119, and drometrizole tri-siloxane, such as that marketed under the brand name “Silatrizole” by Rhodia Chimie or “Mexoryl XL” by L'Oréal.

[0096] Examples of benzoxazole compounds include 2,4-bis[5-1(dimethylpropyl)benzoxazol-2-yl-(4-phenyl)imino]-6-(2-ethylhexyl)imino-1,3,5-triazine, such as that marketed under the trademark Uvasorb K2A by Sigma 3V.

[0097] Suitable examples of protective polymers and protective silicones include the silicones described in WO 93 / 04665.

[0098] Suitable α-alkylstyrene-derived dimers include the dimers described in DE-19855649.

[0099] Examples of 4,4-diarylbutadiene compounds include 1,1-dicarboxy(2,2'-dimethylpropyl)-4,4-diphenylbutadiene.

[0100] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure further comprise at least one additional organic UV filter selected from the group consisting of Avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate), Ensulizole (phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid), Ho-mosalate, Octocrylene, and mixtures thereof. In such embodiments, the UV absorbing system may "consist of" or "consist essentially of" (1) bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and (2) at least one organic UV filter selected from the group consisting of Avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate), Ensulizole (phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid), Homosalate, Octocrylene, and mixtures thereof.

[0101] According to other preferred embodiments, however, the compositions of the present disclosure are “free”, “substantially free” or “devoid”, as defined above, of one or more additional organic UV filters selected from the group consisting of Avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate), Ensulizole (phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid), Homosalate and Octocrylene, with preferably two or more, of preferably three or more, preferably four or more, or preferably all five of these sunscreen agents.

[0102] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are “free”, “substantially free” or “lacking”, as defined above, one or more additional organic UV filters selected from the group consisting of OXYBENZONE (benzophenone-3), OCTINOXATE (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate), ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYL PHENOL, HEXYL DIE-THYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL BENZOATE, DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE, ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE, POLY-SILICONE-15, 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR, PHENYL DIBENZL MIDAZOLE TETRASULFONATE DISODIUM, METHOXYPROPYLAMINO CYCLOHEXENYLIDENE ETHOXYETHYLCYANOACETATE, preferably two or more, preferably three or more, preferably four or more, etc., and preferably “free”, “substantially free” or “devoid” of all such sunscreen agents.

[0103] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are "free", "substantially free" or "lacking", as defined above, OXYBENZONE (benzophenone-3) and / or OCTINOXATE (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate).

[0104] If present in the compositions of the present disclosure, the at least one filter Additional UV is preferably present in the compositions of the present disclosure in an amount of at least about 5% by weight, preferably at least about 10% by weight, preferably at least about 12% by weight, preferably at least about 14% by weight, and preferably at least about 15% by weight, with the upper end of the range of additional UV filter present preferably being about 40% by weight (e.g., about 5-40%, about 10-40%, about 12-40%, etc.), preferably about 30% by weight (e.g., about 5-30%, about 10-30%, about 12-30%, etc.), preferably about 25% by weight (e.g., about 5-25%, about 10-25%, about 12-25%, etc.), and preferably about 20% by weight (e.g., about 5-20%, about 10- 20%, approximately 12 to 20%, etc.), all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.

[0105] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure comprise 10% or less by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of additional UV filters, preferably less than 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, preferably less than 3% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, and preferably less than 1% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0106] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure comprise 10% or less by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of additional organic UV filters, preferably less than 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, preferably less than 3% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, and preferably less than 1% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0107] According to preferred embodiments, the UV absorbing system of the compositions of the present disclosure may "consist of" or "consist essentially of" bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine.

[0108] According to preferred embodiments, the UV absorbing system of the compositions of the present disclosure may "consist of" or "consist essentially of" (1) bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, and (2) zinc oxides, titanium oxides and / or cerium oxides.

[0109] According to preferred embodiments, the UV absorbing system of the compositions of the present disclosure may "consist of" or "consist essentially of" (1) bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, and (2) additional organic UV filter(s).

[0110] According to preferred embodiments, the present disclosure contemplates omitting one or more of the specific UV filters discussed above from the UV absorbing system of the compositions of the present disclosure. For example, octocrylene and / or octinoxate may be omitted from the compositions. A similar omission of one or more of the specific UV filters discussed is thus contemplated.

[0111] The addition of particular UV filters in a gel composition of the present disclosure may affect the addition of other ingredients in the gel composition to obtain a suitable product. For example, the addition of solid mineral UV filters may result in the addition of dispersing agents such as, for example, alkali metal silicates (e.g., potassium or sodium) and polyhydroxystearic acid. In some embodiments comprising solid mineral UV filters, the resulting gel composition may appear cloudy, hazy, or white. Oil

[0112] According to preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, compositions further comprising at least one oil are provided. "Oil" refers to a substance that is hydrophobic and lipophilic, and is a liquid at about room temperature (20-25°C) and about atmospheric pressure (760 mm Hg).

[0113] Suitable oils include volatile and / or non-volatile oils. These oils may be any acceptable oil, including, but not limited to, silicone oils and / or hydrocarbon oils.

[0114] In some embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure preferably comprise one or more volatile silicone oils. Examples of such volatile silicone oils include linear or cyclic silicone oils having from 2 to 7 silicon atoms, these silicones being optionally substituted with alkyl or alkoxy groups of 1 to 10 carbon atoms. Specific oils that may be used in the disclosure include octamethyltetrasiloxane, deca-methylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, heptamethyloctyltrisiloxane, hexamethyldisiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane, dodecamethylpentasiloxane and mixtures thereof. Other volatile oils that may be used include KF 96A with a viscosity of 6 cSt, a commercial product from Shin Etsu having a flash point of 94°C. Preferably, volatile silicone oils have a flash point of at least 40°C.

[0115] Non-limiting examples of volatile silicone oils are listed in Table 1 below.

[0116] [Tables 1] Compound Flash point (°C) Viscosity (cSt) Octyltrimethicone 93 1.2 Hexyltrimethicone 79 1.2 Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane 72 4.2 (cyclopentasiloxane or D5) 55 2.5 Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 93 7 (cyclotetramethylsiloxane or D4) 63 1.7 Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) 94 6 Decamethyltetrasiloxane (L4) 56 1.5 Shin Etsu KF-96 A PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) DC 200 (1.5 cSt) Dow Corning PDMS DC 200 (2 cSt) Dow Corning 87 2

[0117] Further, a volatile linear silicone oil may be employed in the present disclosure. Suitable volatile linear silicone oils include those described in U.S. Patent No. 6,338,839 and WO03 / 042221, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. In one embodiment, the volatile linear silicone oil is decamethyltetrasiloxane. In another embodiment, the decamethyltetrasiloxane is further combined with another solvent more volatile than the decamethyltetrasiloxane.

[0118] According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, the composition preferably comprises one or more non-silicone volatile oils and may be selected from volatile hydrocarbon oils, volatile esters and volatile ethers. Examples of such volatile non-silicone oils include, but are not limited to, volatile hydrocarbon oils having from 8 to 16 carbon atoms and mixtures thereof and in particular, branched C8 to C16 alkanes such as C8 to C16 isoalkanes (also known as isoparaffins), isohexadecane, isododecane, isodecane, and for example, oils sold under the trade names Isopar or Permethyl. Preferably, the non-silicone volatile oils have a flash point of at least 40°C.

[0119] Non-limiting examples of volatile non-silicone oils are given in Table 2 below.

[0120] [Tables2] Compound Flash point (°C) Isododecane 43 Propylene glycol N-butyl ether 60 Ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate 58 Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate 46 Isopar L (Cn-Cu isoparaffin) 62 Isopar H (Cn-Ci2 isoparaffin) 56

[0121] According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, the composition comprises at least one non-volatile oil. Examples of non-volatile oils that may be used in the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, polar oils such as, for example:

[0122] - esters and ethers, in particular fatty acids, such as oils of formulas R1COOR2, in which RI represents the residue of a fatty acid having from 8 to 29 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a hydrocarbon chain, branched or not, containing from 3 to 30 carbon atoms, such as for example Purcellin oil, isononyl isononanoate, isopropyl myristate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, 2-octyldodecyl stearate, 2-octyldodecyl erucate, isostearyl isostearate; hydroxylated esters such as isostearyl lactate, octylhydroxystearate, octyldodecyl hydroxystearate, diisostearylmalate, triisocetyl citrate, heptanoates, octanoates, decanoates of fatty alcohol; polyol esters, such as propylene glycol dioctanoate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate and diethylene glycol diiso-nonanoate;triglycerides such as caprylic / capric acid triglycerides, for example those sold by the company Stearineries Dubois or those sold under the names Miglyol 810, 812 and 818 by the company Dynamit Nobel; and pentaerythritol esters such as pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate or pentaiso-; dipentaerythrityl nonanoate;

[0123] - ethers containing from 10 to 40 carbon atoms;

[0124] - liquid C8 to C26 fatty alcohols, for example oleyl alcohol, alcohol cetyl, stearyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol;

[0125] - hydrocarbon oils of animal origin, such as perhydrosqualene;

[0126] - hydrocarbon oils of vegetable origin, such as liquid triglycerides fatty acids having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms such as triglycerides of heptanoic or octanoic acids, for example, sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil, cucurbit oil, grape seed oil, sesame oil, hazelnut oil, apricot oil, macadamia oil, ara oil, sunflower oil, castor oil, avocado oil, triglycerides of caprylic / capric acids, such as those sold by the company Stéarineries Dubois or those sold under the names Miglyol 810, 812, and 818, by the company Dynamit Nobel, coco-caprylate / caprate (esterified oil of coconut oil), jojoba oil, shea butter oil; and

[0127] - their mixtures.

[0128] Further, examples of non-volatile oils that may be used in the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, non-polar oils such as branched and unbranched hydrocarbons, particularly Vaseline (petrolatum), paraffin oil, squalane, squalene, hydrogenated polyisobutene, hydrogenated polydecene, polybutene, mineral oil, pentahydro squalene, and mixtures thereof.

[0129] According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, the compositions of the present disclosure comprise at least one non-volatile silicone oil. Suitable examples of such silicone oils include, but are not limited to, non-volatile silicone fluids such as, for example, polyalkyl (aryl) siloxanes. Suitable polyalkyl siloxanes include, but are not limited to, polydimethyl siloxanes, which have the CTFA designation dimethicone, polydiethyl siloxane, phenyl trimethicone, trimethyl pentaphenyl trisiloxane, phenyldimethicone, phenyltrimethylsi-loxydiphenylsiloxane, diphenyldimethicone and diphenylmethyldiphenyltrisiloxane, and the siloxanes disclosed in the U.S. patent application publication No. 2004 / 0126350, the full disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Specific examples of suitable high viscosity silicone oils include, but are not limited to, Wacker's 15 M 30 PCR (500 cSt) or Wacker's Belsil PDM 1000 (1000 cSt) and Dow Corning 200 (350 cSt) (values ​​in parentheses represent viscosities at 25°C).

[0130] Particularly preferred oils include, but are not limited to, aromatic or alkyl esters. Suitable aromatic or alkyl esters may include molecules containing one, two, three or more ester functional groups, and may include one or more carbonic esters. Examples of suitable aromatic or alkyl esters include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: diisopropyl sebacate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, phenethyl benzoate, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, diisopropyl adipate, dibutyl adipate, dicaprylyl carbonate, dicaprylate / dicaprate, coco glycerides, caprylic / capric triglyceride, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, coco caprylate / caprate, ethylhexyl palmitate, isononyl isononanoate, octyl dodecanol, isohexadecane, isododecane, dicaprylyl ether, C15-19 alkane, diisopropyl adipate, dicaprylyl ether and mixtures thereof.

[0131] Benzoate and / or caprylic / capric triglyceride.

[0132] According to preferred embodiments, the C12-15 alkyl benzoate and / or caprylic / capric triglyceride are present in the compositions of the present disclosure in an amount, individually or collectively, preferably at least 10% by weight, preferably at least 20% by weight, preferably at least 30% by weight, preferably of the latter.

[0133] According to preferred embodiments, the gel compositions of the present disclosure comprise a bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine solubilizing system comprising at least one solvent which is present in the system in an amount effective to solubilize the bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine such that the composition is suitable for use as a gel composition and can be used as such. Preferably, the at least one solvent is selected from the oils discussed in the preceding paragraph.

[0134] According to preferred embodiments, the oil system of the compositions of the present disclosure may "consist of" or "consist essentially of" at least 40% by weight of C12-15 alkyl, preferably at least 50% by weight (collectively), preferably at least 60% by weight (collectively), and preferably at least 70% by weight (collectively), all weights being relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0135] According to preferred embodiments, the at least one oil is present in the compositions of the present disclosure in an amount ranging from about 10% to about 80% by weight, more preferably from about 25% to about 75% by weight, and most preferably from about 40% to about 70% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and sub-ranges within these ranges such as, for example, 50% to 75%, 35% to 67%, etc.

[0136] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are anhydrous. Aqueous Phase

[0137] The compositions of the present disclosure may also optionally contain tively water. When the compositions of the present disclosure contain water, they are preferably in the form of an emulsion. Preferably, when the compositions of the present disclosure contain water, they are in the form of an emulsion containing an external aqueous phase such as an oil-in-water (O / W) emulsion or a water-in-oil-in-water (W / O / W) emulsion, or an emulsion containing an external oil phase such as a water-in-oil (W / O) emulsion or an oil-in-water-in-oil (O / W / O) emulsion. Preferably, when in the form of an emulsion, the oil phase may contain silicone oils (e.g., Si / W or W / Si emulsion) or hydrocarbon oils.Where present, water is preferably present in an amount of about 10% to about 80% by weight, preferably about 20% to about 70% by weight, preferably about 35% to about 65% by weight, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.

[0138] However, according to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are water-free, substantially water-free, or water-free as defined herein. Preferably, the compositions of the present disclosure are anhydrous.

[0139] If present in compositions of the present disclosure, the aqueous phase may comprise at least one water-soluble organic solvent that is liquid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. For example, such at least one water-soluble organic solvent may include:

[0140] - triethyl citrate;

[0141] - C1-C5 monoalcohols having a C1-C5 alkane chain and a single function hydroxyl (OH). Suitable C1-C5 monohydric alcohols include methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, and mixtures thereof;

[0142] - polyols (compounds having 2 or more hydroxyl groups) having, for example, 2 with 20 carbon atoms, preferably from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, such as, for example, glycerol, diglycerol, propylene glycol, isoprene glycol, di-propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, pentylene glycol, simple sugars and water-soluble polyalkylene glycols;

[0143] - and mixtures thereof.

[0144] According to preferred embodiments, the at least one water-soluble organic solvent is selected from the group consisting of ethanol, dipropylene glycol, butylene glycol, propanediol and propylene glycol, as well as mixtures thereof.

[0145] Where appropriate, the water-soluble organic solvent(s) is / are preferably present in the compositions of the present disclosure in a total amount ranging from 0.5% to about 40% by weight, preferably from about 3% to about 30% by weight, and preferably from about 5% to about 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges, such as 2% to 15%, 2% to 25%, 7.5% to 30%, etc. Additional optional ingredients

[0146] The compositions of the present disclosure may also optionally further include at least one additive or auxiliary commonly used in gel compositions and known to a person skilled in the art to be capable of being incorporated into such compositions.Such additives or auxiliaries may be selected from coloring agents, film formers, waxes, color protecting agents such as piperidinol compounds, SPF enhancers such as diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene and octyl butyl salicylate, thixotropic agents (e.g., clays), fillers, preservatives, perfumes, surfactants, antioxidants, free radical scavengers, leveling agents, dispersing agents, antifoaming agents, neutralizing agents, stabilizing agents, active ingredients selected from essential oils, moisturizing agents, vitamins, actives, proteins, ceramides, plant extracts, fibers and the like, wetting agents, and mixtures thereof. However, preferably, the compositions of the present disclosure are "free", "substantially free" or "devoid" of such additives. Coloring agent

[0147] According to preferred embodiments, gel compositions optionally further comprising at least one coloring agent are provided. Preferably, the at least one coloring agent is selected from the group consisting of soluble dyes, pigments, pearlescent agents and glitters.

[0148] The expression “soluble dyes” must be understood as designating organic, inorganic or organometallic compounds, soluble in the composition according to the disclosure and intended to color said composition.

[0149] Suitable dyes are, for example, Sudan Red, DC Red 17, DC Green 6, [3-carotene, soybean oil, Sudan Brown, DC Yellow 11, DC Violet 2, DC Orange 5 and Quinoline Yellow.

[0150] The term “mother-of-pearl” should be understood as designating iridescent particles of any shape, in particular produced by certain molluscs in their shell or by synthetic means.

[0151] The term “pigments” should be understood as designating inorganic or organic, white or colored particles of any form, insoluble in the composition according to the disclosure and intended to color said composition.

[0152] The pigments may be white or colored, inorganic and / or organic. Among the inorganic pigments, mention may be made of titanium dioxide, optionally surface-treated, zirconium or cerium oxides, as well as zinc, iron (black, yellow or red) or chrome, manganese violet, ultramarine blue, chrome hydrate and iron blue, metal powders such as aluminum powder, copper powder.

[0153] Among the organic pigments, mention may be made of carbon black, type D and C pigments and lakes based on cochineal carmine, barium, strontium, calcium, aluminum.

[0154] Mention may also be made of effect pigments such as particles comprising a natural or synthetic organic or inorganic substrate, for example glass, acrylic resins, polyester, polyurethane, polyethylene terephthalate, ceramics, aluminas and optionally coated with metallic substances such as aluminum, gold, copper, bronze, or metallic oxides such as titanium dioxide, iron oxide, chromium oxide, inorganic or organic pigments and mixtures thereof.

[0155] The pearlescent pigments may be selected, for example, from silica, titanium dioxide and mica based pigments, including, for example, mica based pigments sold under the trade name Spectrval by Merck KGaA, white pearlescent pigments such as mica coated with titanium, or bismuth oxychloride, colored pearlescent pigments such as titanium mica coated with iron oxides, titanium mica coated with iron blue and chromium oxide in particular, titanium mica coated with an organic pigment of the aforementioned type and pearlescent pigments based on bismuth oxychloride.

[0156] Pigments with goniochromatic properties may be used, in particular liquid crystals or multilayer pigments.

[0157] It is also possible to use optical brighteners or fibers optionally coated with optical brighteners.

[0158] Preferably, the at least one coloring agent is present in the compositions of the present disclosure in an amount effective to impart a visible color to the gel after application of the composition to the gel, preferably ranging from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight, preferably from about 0.2% to about 40% by weight, preferably from about 0.5% to about 25%, preferably from about 5% to about 25%, and preferably from about 5% to about 20% by weight based on the weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges such as, for example, 2% to 15%, 25% to 50%, 3% to 8%, etc. Wax

[0159] According to preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, compositions optionally further comprising at least one wax are provided. Preferably, the at least one wax has a melting point of at least 40°C, preferably at least 50°C, and most preferably at least 60°C.

[0160] Suitable examples of waxes that may be included in the compositions of the present disclosure include those generally used in the cosmetic field such as, for example, synthetic waxes, silicone waxes, fatty alcohol waxes, waxes of natural origin, etc.

[0161] Specific waxes of natural origin include, in particular, beeswax and vegetable waxes, and include waxes such as carnauba wax, candelilla wax, ouricour wax, Japanese wax, sunflower seed wax, cork or sugarcane fiber wax, (rice) bran wax, mountain wax, paraffin wax, lignite wax or microcrystalline wax, ceresin or ozokerite, with beeswax, carnauba wax and (rice) bran wax being preferred.

[0162] Examples of silicone waxes, where applicable, include, but are not limited to, silicone waxes such as alkyl- or alkoxydimethicones having an alkyl or alkoxy chain ranging from 10 to 45 carbon atoms, poly(di)methylsiloxane esters which are solid at 30°C and have at least 10 carbon atoms in the ester chain, di(1,1,1-trimethylolpropane tetrastearate), which is sold or manufactured by Heterene under the name HEST 2T-4S; alkylated silicone acrylate copolymer waxes comprising at least 40 mol% of siloxy units having the formula (R2R'SiOl / 2)x(R"SiO3 / 2)y, where x and y have a value of 0.05 to 0.95, R is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an aryl group, a carbinol group, or an amino group, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon having 9 to 40 carbon atoms, R" is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an aryl group such as those disclosed in US patent application2007 / 0149703, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference, a particular example being C30-C45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane; and mixtures thereof.

[0163] The fatty alcohol waxes preferably contain from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, preferably from about 12 to about 28 carbon atoms, and preferably from about 14 to about 24 carbon atoms, including, but not limited to, 8 to 24 carbon atoms, 12 to 16 carbon atoms, 16 to 22 carbon atoms, etc. The fatty alcohol wax may be saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched. Examples include cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof.Other examples of suitable fatty alcohol waxes include waxes including natural components (such as one or more natural oils) and fatty alcohol components such as, for example, hydrogenated stearyl olive ester, commercially available from the supplier Sophim under the trade name Phytowax Olive 18 L 57, and hydrogenated myristyl olive ester, commercially available from the supplier Sophim under the trade name Phytowax Olive 14 L48.

[0164] Where appropriate, the at least one wax is preferably present in an amount from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight, preferably from about 1% to about 25% by weight, preferably from about 2.5% to about 25% by weight, and preferably from about 5% to about 20% by weight, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges such as, for example, from about 1% to about 12% by weight, from about 2% to about 10% by weight, from about 15% to about 25% by weight, and from about 2% to about 8% by weight, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.

[0165] According to certain embodiments, the composition contains less than 10% by weight of beeswax, preferably less than 5% by weight of beeswax, preferably less than 2.5% by weight of beeswax, or is preferably "substantially free", "lacking" or "free" of beeswax as defined above.

[0166] According to certain embodiments, the composition contains less than 10% by weight of synthetic wax, preferably less than 5% by weight of synthetic wax, preferably less than 2.5% by weight of synthetic wax, or is preferably "substantially free", "lacking" or "free" of synthetic wax as defined above.

[0167] According to certain embodiments, the composition less than 10% by weight of silicone wax, preferably less than 5% by weight of silicone wax, preferably less than 2.5% by weight of silicone wax, or is preferably "substantially free", "lacking" or "free" of silicone wax as defined above. Thixotropic agent

[0168] According to certain embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure may also optionally further include at least one thixotropic agent. The at least one thixotropic agent may be selected, for example, from hydrophilic or organophilic clays, hydrophilic or hydrophobic fumed silicas, elastomeric organopolysiloxanes, and mixtures thereof.

[0169] Clays are silicates containing a cation that may be selected from calcium, magnesium, aluminum, sodium, potassium, and lithium cations, and mixtures thereof. As used herein, the term "hydrophilic clay" refers to a clay capable of swelling in water; this clay swells in water and forms a colloidal dispersion upon hydration.

[0170] Examples of such products include, but are not limited to, smectite family clays such as montmorillonites, hectorites, bentonites, beidellites and saponites, vermiculite family clays, stevensite and chlorites.

[0171] These clays can be of natural or synthetic origin.

[0172] Non-limiting examples of hydrophilic clays include smectites such as saponites, hectorites, montmorillonites, bentonites and beidellites; and, in at least one embodiment, synthetic hectorites (also known as laponites), for example the products sold by the company Laporte under the names Laponite XLG, Laponite RD and Laponite RDS (these products include, for example, sodium magnesium silicates and sodium lithium magnesium silicates); bentonites, for example the product sold under the name Bentone HC by the company Rheox; magnesium aluminum silicates, which can be hydrated, for example the products sold by the company Vanderbilt under the names Veegum Ultra, Veegum HS and Veegum DGT, and calcium silicates, such as the product in synthetic form sold by the company under the name Micro-cel C.

[0173] Organophilic clays are clays modified with chemical compounds that make the clay capable of swelling in solvent media.

[0174] The clay may be selected, for example, from montmorillonite, bentonite, hectorite, atapulgite, sepiolite and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the clay is selected from bentonite and hectorite.

[0175] The chemical compound used to modify the organophilic clay may be selected, for example, from quaternary amines, tertiary amines, amine acetates, imidazolines, amine soaps, fatty sulfates, alkyl aryl sulfonates, amine oxides and mixtures thereof.

[0176] Suitable organophilic clays include, but are not limited to, stearalkonium clays such as stearalkonium hectorite and stearalkonium bentonites such as those sold as Bentone 27V by Elementis, Tixogel LG by United Catalyst, and Claytone AF and Claytone APA by Southern Clay; quatemium-18 bentonites such as those sold as Bentone 3, Bentone 38, Bentone 27 V CG, and Bentone 38V by Elementis, Tixogel VP by United Catalyst, and Claytone 34, Claytone 40, and Claytone XL by Southern Clay; and quaternium-18 / benzalkonium bentonites such as those sold under the names Claytone HT and Claytone PS by the Southern Clay company.

[0177] Hydrophilic fumed silicas can be obtained by high-temperature hydrolysis of a volatile silicon compound in an oxyhydrogen flame, producing a finely divided silica. Hydrophilic silicas have a large number of silanol groups on their surface. Such hydrophilic silicas are sold, for example, under the names Aerosil 130®, Aerosil 200®, Aerosil 255®, Aerosil 300® and Aerosil 380® by the company Degussa, and Cab-O-Sil HS-5®, Cab-O-Sil EH-5®, Cab-O-Sil LM-130®, Cab-O-Sil MS-55® and Cab-O-Sil M-5® by the company Cabot.

[0178] Hydrophobic fumed silicas can be obtained by modifying the surface of the silica via a chemical reaction which generates a reduction in the number of silanol groups, these groups being optionally substituted, for example, by hydrophobic groups.

[0179] The hydrophobic groups may be chosen, for example, from:

[0180] trimethylsiloxyl groups, which can be obtained by treatment of silica sublimed in the presence of hexamethyldisilazane. Silicas treated in this way are known as "silica silylate" according to the CTFA (6th edition, 1995). They are sold, for example, under the references Aerosil R812® by the company Degussa, and Cab-O-Sil TS-530® by the company Cabot,

[0181] dimethylsilyloxyl or polydimethylsiloxane groups, which can be obtained in particular by treatment of the fumed silica in the presence of polydimethylsiloxane or dimethyldichlorosilane. The silicas thus treated are known under the name of “silica dimethyl silylate” according to the CTFA (6th edition, 1995). They are sold, for example, under the references Aerosil R972® and Aerosil R974® by the company Degussa, and CAB-O-SIL TS-610® and CAB-O-SIL TS-720® by the company Cabot.

[0182] The at least one thixotropic agent, if any, may preferably be present in the composition in an amount ranging from 0.05 percent by weight, for example, preferably from about 0.05 percent to about 15 percent by weight, preferably from about 0.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, and preferably from about 0.75 percent to about 5 percent by weight, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges such as, for example, 1% to 3%, 0.5% to 7%, 5% to 15%, etc.

[0183] According to certain embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure may also optionally further include at least one filler.

[0184] Suitable examples of fillers include mineral or organic particles of any shape, sheet-like, spherical, or oblong, regardless of crystallographic shape (e.g., sheet, cubic, hexagonal, orthorhombic, etc.).Examples of suitable polymers include talc, mica, kaolin, polyamide (Nylon®) (Orgasol® from Atochem), poly-[3-alanine and polyethylene powders, tetrafluoroethylene polymer powders (Teflon®), lauroyl-lysine, starch, boron nitride, acrylic acid copolymers (Polytrap® from Dow Corning) and silicone resin microbeads (Tospearls® from Toshiba, for example), polyorganosiloxane elastomer particles, precipitated calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate and hydrocarbonate, hydroxyapatite, glass or ceramic microcapsules, metal soaps derived from organic carboxylic acids having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms, for example zinc, magnesium or lithium stearate, laurate zinc, magnesium myristate.

[0185] The at least one filler, if any, is preferably present in an amount ranging from about 0.01% to about 15% by weight, preferably from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight, preferably from about 0.5% to about 2.5%, all weights being relative to the total weight of the nail compositions, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges.

[0186] A person skilled in the art will take care to choose the optional additional additives and / or their quantity so that the advantageous properties of the composition according to the disclosure are not, or not substantially, compromised by the intended addition.

[0187] It goes without saying that the composition of the disclosure must be cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable, i.e. it must contain a non-toxic, physiologically acceptable carrier. The composition may be in any dosage form normally employed in the cosmetic and dermatological fields which is suitable for topical administration as indicated above.

[0188] These auxiliary additives may be present in the composition in a proportion of 0% to 99% (such as 0.01% to 90%) based on the total weight of the composition and further such as 0.1% to 50% by weight (where applicable), including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges.

[0189] According to preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, methods of protecting, improving the appearance of a keratinous material, and / or making it up by applying gel compositions of the present disclosure to the keratinous material in an amount sufficient to protect the keratinous material, improve its appearance and / or make it up are provided.

[0190] Preferably, the “making up” of the keratinous material includes the application of a composition comprising at least one coloring agent to the keratinous material in an amount sufficient to make up the keratinous material.

[0191] Preferably, "protecting" the keratinous material includes applying a composition of the present disclosure to the keratinous material in an amount sufficient to protect the keratinous material from damage resulting from exposure to UV rays.

[0192] According to the preceding embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are applied topically to the keratinous material in an amount sufficient to protect, improve the appearance of, care for, and / or make up the keratinous material. The compositions may be applied to the desired area as needed, preferably once or twice daily, more preferably once daily, and then preferably allowed to dry before subjecting them to contact such as with clothing or other objects (e.g., clothing or a topcoat). Preferably, the composition is allowed to dry for about 1 minute or less, more preferably for about 45 seconds or less.

[0193] According to preferred embodiments, methods of making gel compositions comprising the combination of bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent and at least one solvent for solubilizing the bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and / or thickening the composition when combined with the at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent in the compositions during formation of the compositions are provided. Preferably, the bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (BEMT) is added to the compositions in an amount effective to protect the keratinous material from UV radiation. Preferably, at least one lipophilic acrylate thickening agent is also added during formation of the compositions. Preferably, the compositions are transparent or translucent.

[0194] According to preferred embodiments, methods of improving the homogeneity of gel compositions comprising bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine during application are provided, the method comprising adding bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent and at least one solvent to solubilize the bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and / or thicken the composition when combined with the at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent in the compositions during formation of the compositions in amounts sufficient to improve the homogeneity of the gel composition during application. Preferably, the compositions further comprise at least one lipophilic acrylate thickening agent. Preferably, the compositions are transparent or translucent.

[0195] The present disclosure also contemplates pre-packaged kits and / or materials suitable for consumer use containing one or more compositions according to the present disclosure, alone or in combination with makeup products such as base coats, top coats, makeup remover compositions, etc. The packaging and application device for any subject of the disclosure may be chosen and manufactured by persons skilled in the art on the basis of their general knowledge, and adapted according to the nature of the composition to be packaged. Indeed, the type of device to be used may be in particular linked to the consistency of the composition, in particular to its viscosity; it may also depend on the nature of the constituents present in the composition, for example the presence of volatile compounds.

[0196] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing amounts of ingredients, reaction conditions, and so forth used in the patent specification and claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term "about." Accordingly, unless otherwise indicated, the numerical parameters set forth in the following patent specification and appended claims are approximations which may vary depending on the desired properties that one seeks to obtain through this disclosure.

[0197] Although the numerical ranges and parameters defining the general scope of the disclosure are approximations, the numerical values ​​indicated in the specific examples are reported as accurately as possible. However, any numerical value inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective measurements. The following examples are intended to illustrate the disclosure without limiting its scope. Percentages are given on a weight basis. EXAMPLES Example 1 Oil-in-water lotion SPF 50

[0198] [Tables3] INGREDIENT(S) QUANTITY (% BY WEIGHT) Ensulizole (UV FILTER) 3 Homosalate (UV FILTER) 2.5 Bemotrizinol (UV FILTER) 3.3 Octisalate (UV FILTER) 5 HUMECTANT 3 VITAMINS AND PRESERVATIVES 3.78 OILS / EMOLLIENTS BONE FILLERS 2 WAXES 1.5 EMULSIFIERS 0.5 Dextrin Palmitate (SUGAR FATTY ACID ESTER) 0.5 ADDITIONAL THICKENING AGENTS 0.8 Example 2 Oil-in-water gel SPF 50

[0199] [Tables4] INGREDIENT(S) QUANTITY (% BY WEIGHT) Octisalate (UV FILTER) 5 Octocrylene (UV FILTER) 7 Homosalate (UV FILTER) 15 Bemotrizinol (UV FILTER) 5 Avobenzone (UV FILTER) 3 C10-30 Alkyl Polyacrylate 1 (POLYMERIC THICKENER) ADDITIONAL OIL THICKENERS AND WAXES 1.25 AQUEOUS THICKENERS 0.55 WATER OS VITAMINS. ACTIVES AND PRESERVATIVES 1.25 HUMECTANT 3 EMULSIFIERS 5.15

Claims

Claims

1. A gel composition comprising bemotrizinol, at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent and at least one solvent for solubilizing bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and / or thickening the composition when combined with the at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent.

2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the at least one sugar fatty acid ester gelling agent is dextrin palmitate.

3. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one lipophilic acrylate-based thickening agent.

4. A composition according to any preceding claim, in the form of a stick.

5. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the composition is transparent.

6. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one solvent is selected from the group consisting of C12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylic / capric triglyceride and mixtures thereof.

7. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one solvent is present in the composition in an amount ranging from about 50% to about 75% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

8. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the composition comprises 10% or less by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of additional UV filters, preferably 10% or less by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of additional organic UV filters.

9. A composition according to any preceding claim, further comprising at least one active agent.

10. A composition according to any preceding claim, further comprising at least one coloring agent.