Topical nail compositions, method for using a topical nail composition, method for accelerating or improving the drying time of a nail polish and use of topical nail composition

Abstract

The present invention is directed to topical nail compositions, comprising (a) a mineral oil; (b) a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon; and (c) a volatile alcohol. The invention is also related to a method for using a topical nail composition, a method for accelerating or improving the drying time of a nail polish and the use of topical nail composition.

Description

[0001] TOPICAL NAIL COMPOSITIONS, METHOD FOR USING A TOPICAL NAIL COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR ACCELERATING OR IMPROVING THE DRYING TIME OF A NAIL POLISH AND USE OF TOPICAL NAIL COMPOSITION

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention is directed to topical nail compositions, comprising (a) a mineral oil; (b) a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon; and (c) a volatile alcohol. The invention is also related to a method for using a topical nail composition, a method for accelerating or improving the drying time of a nail polish and the use of topical nail composition.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Nail polishes are generally applied, in one or more layers, to the nail surface, and the solvent is allowed to evaporate to deposit a film on the nail. Immediately after deposition, the layers of nail polish risk being damaged by friction and / or attachment to foreign bodies. Therefore, drying these polishes rapidly after application is desirable.

[0006] Consumers use nail polish to cosmetically enhance the appearance of their nails (fingernails and / or toenails) or protect the nails from everyday external factors.

[0007] It is known that the drying rate can be optimized by selecting components based on their chemical nature and volatility. Components used in this optimization include those forming part of the nail polish composition, including the solvent and possibly the diluent.

[0008] This optimization is restricted by the composition of the nail polish because excessively volatile components can damage the quality of the make-up effect obtained. Volatile components may cause defects, such as lines forming on the layer of polish, and those resulting from rapid drying of the brush, to appear during application of the nail polish. These defects cause a film which is non-uniform, not sufficiently smooth, of little sheen, and of unsatisfactory staying power.

[0009] For accelerating coatings drying process it is typically used volatile compounds to help harden the film. It is known from the state-of-the-art that the use of silicone oils of low viscosities (less than 20 mPa.s) are suitable to obtain a drying agent which has good properties on application. These oils can diffuse rapidly and uniformly to the surface of the polish film, have an efficient drying action on the polish, and leave no residue on the film of polish.

[0010] However, although silicones, such as dimethicone, used in drying products can speed up the drying process, it is desirable to achieve nail drying oil compositions that are free or substantially free of silicones and film formers in which, when applied on top of nail polish, shows a desirable improvement in the drying time of the color coating, and does not affect important attributes, such as wear and shine.

[0011] Furthermore, an important property of a nail polish is the ability for a coating to dry rapidly once applied. This coating process is time consuming since typically the application consists in two coats of nail polish, delivering a total time of application, using conventional compositions, in the order of 5 to 10 minutes. It is therefore an objective of the present invention to provide nail drying oil compositions which, when applied on top of nail enamel, which shows a desirable improvement in the drying time of the color coating.

[0012] Some document of the state-of-the-art such as WO 2010 / 115973 teaches volatile oily composition comprising, and preferably consisting of, a mixture of paraffins and optionally at least one nonvolatile oil. However, the composition of WO 2010 / 115973 is based on a specific mixture of linear paraffins C9, C10, C12 and C14 to C24 linear.

[0013] Also, document of the state-of-the-art US 5,804,169 is related to a quick-drying agent for nail varnish film. This invention is a drying agent which, when applied to the surface of a layer of varnish on a nail, improves the drying rate thereof. However, such document teaches silicone oil combined with petroleum ether solvent.

[0014] Thus, the inventors of the present invention surprisingly and unexpectedly overcome the drawbacks of the state-of-the-art and achieved topical nail compositions, comprising (a) a mineral oil; (b) a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon; and (c) a volatile alcohol, that provide a fasten drying process of a nail polish in comparison to the prior art compositions.

[0015] The present invention aims to provide topical nail compositions that delivers decreased time of the drying process of nail color coatings (nail polishes), without losing the shine coverage and glossy aspect.

[0016] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The present invention is directed to a topical nail composition, comprising (a) a mineral oil; (b) a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon; and (c) a volatile alcohol, which surprisingly provides a decrease in the drying process time of a nail polish without losing the shine coverage. The invention is also related to a method for using a topical nail composition, a method for accelerating or improving the drying time of a nail polish and the use of topical nail composition.

[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following more detailed description of the desirable embodiments which illustrates, by way of example, the principles of the invention.

[0019] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figures 1 a and 1 b show the sensory evaluation data of the topic nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex. 2 submitted to the sensory profile test.

[0021] Figure 2a and 2b show the dryness and tack means scores of the topic nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex. 2 submitted to the tack and quickness of drying test.

[0022] Figure 3a shows the aspect of the topical nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex. 2 of the present invention and comparative C1 after the application of the blind self-application test.

[0023] Figure 3b shows the results of the aspect of the topical nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex. 2 of the present invention and comparative C1 after the blind self-application test.

[0024] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] The topical nail composition of the present invention comprises:

[0026] (a) a mineral oil;

[0027] (b) a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon; and

[0028] (c) a volatile alcohol.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the mineral oil is selected from mixtures of hydrocarbon-based oils derived from petroleum, volatile or non-volatile liquid paraffin, liquid petroleum jelly, polyolefins, polydecenes, isoparaffins, isohexadecane, isododecane, hydrogenated polyisobutylenes, or mixtures thereof.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the mineral oil is present in a concentration ranging from about 30.0% to about 75.0% by weight, preferably from about 30.0% to about 70.0% by weight, more preferably from about 30.0% to about 65.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon is undecane (and) tridecane. In a preferred embodiment the volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon is present in a concentration ranging from about 5.0% to about 40.0% by weight, preferably from about 5.0% to about 35.0% by weight, more preferably from about 5.0% to about 30.0% by weight, more preferably from about 5.0% to about 21 .0% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the volatile alcohol is selected from methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, isobutanol, tert-butanol, isopropyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the volatile alcohol is present in a range of about 5.0% by weight to about 25.0% by weight, preferably from about 5.0% to about 20.0% by weight, more preferably from about 5.0% to about 15.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the topical nail composition is substantially free of silicones.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the topical nail composition is substantially free of film formers.

[0036] In a more preferred embodiment, the topical nail composition is free of silicones.

[0037] In a more preferred embodiment, the topical nail composition is free of film formers.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the topical nail composition is clear and colorless with low viscosity.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the topical nail composition is in the form of a drying oil for applying on the nails after the nail polish.

[0040] The topical nail composition of the present invention presents an improved ability for dry rapidly a nail polish once applied, which decreases the total time of the coating process. Also, the topical nail composition of the present invention maintains the shining coverage of the nail polish.

[0041] In another preferred embodiment, the present invention is related to a method for using a topical nail composition comprising the step of applying the topical nail composition according to the present invention on the nail after the last layer of the nail polish.

[0042] In another preferred embodiment, the present invention is related to a method for accelerating or improving the drying time of a nail polish without losing the shine coverage, by applying, after the last layer of the nail, the polish topical nail composition according to the present invention.

[0043] In another preferred embodiment, the present invention is related to the use of the topical nail composition according to the present invention for the manufacture of a topical drying oil product for accelerating or improving the drying time of a nail polish without losing the shining coverage.

[0044] TERMS

[0045] Other than in the operating examples, or where otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities of ingredients and / or reaction conditions are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term “about,” meaning within + / - 10% of the indicated number.

[0046] As used herein, the term “comprising” is to be interpreted as encompassing all specifically mentioned features as well optional, additional, unspecified ones.

[0047] As used herein, the use of the term “comprising” also discloses the embodiment wherein no features other than the specifically mentioned features are present ( / .e., “consisting of”).

[0048] As used herein, the term “low viscosity” refers to viscosity values that are similar to water or not possible to measure due to their very low values.

[0049] "Nail" as used herein includes fingernails as well as toenails.

[0050] The terms "a," "an," and "the" are understood to encompass the plural as well as the singular.

[0051] “Nail composition” or “lacquer” or “nail polish” or “nail enamel” or “nail coating” or “nail film” refers to nail enamel usable as a basecoat, color coat, topcoat, clear coat and protective coat applied on nails separately and / or as a combined application of the above.

[0052] Unless specifically indicated otherwise, as used herein, the terms “substantially free” or “essentially free,” which are used interchangeably, mean that the specific material may be present in small amounts that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the compositions according to the disclosure. For instance, there may be less than 2.0% by weight of a specific material added to a composition, based on the total weight of the compositions (provided that an amount of less than 2.0% by weight does not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the compositions according to the disclosure. Similarly, the compositions may include less than 2.0%, less than 1 .5%, less than 1 .0%, less than 0.5%, less than 0.1 %, less than 0.05%, or less than 0.01 %, or none of the specified material. Furthermore, all components that are positively set forth in the instant disclosure may be negatively excluded from the claims, e.g., a claimed composition may be “free,” “essentially free” (or “substantially free”) of one or more components that are positively set forth in the instant disclosure. The term “substantially free” or “essentially free” as used herein may also mean that the specific material is not added to the composition but may still be present in a raw material that is included in the composition, in an amount that does not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the compositions according to the disclosure.

[0053] As used herein, the phrases “and mixtures thereof,” “and a mixture thereof,” “and combinations thereof,” “and a combination thereof,” “or mixtures thereof,” “or a mixture thereof,” “or combinations thereof,” and “or a combination thereof,” are used interchangeably to denote that the listing of components immediately preceding the phrase, such as “A, B, C, D, or mixtures thereof” signify that the component(s) may be chosen from A, from B, from C, from D, from A+B, from A+B+C, from A+D, from A+C+D, etc., without limitation on the variations thereof. Thus, the components may be used individually or in any combination thereof.

[0054] VOLATILE HYDROCARBON

[0055] The topical nail composition according to the present invention comprises a volatile hydrocarbon, in particular a volatile linear hydrocarbon.

[0056] A volatile linear hydrocarbon that is suitable for the present invention is liquid at ambient temperature (about 25 °C) and at atmospheric pressure (101325 Pa).

[0057] A “volatile linear hydrocarbon” that is suitable for the present invention is intended to mean a cosmetic linear alkane, which is capable of evaporating upon application in less than one hour, at ambient temperature (25 °C) and atmospheric pressure (101325 Pa), which is liquid at ambient temperature, in particular having an evaporation rate ranging from 0.01 to 15 pmg / cm2 / min, at ambient temperature (25 °C) and atmospheric pressure (101325 Pa).

[0058] The linear alkanes, preferably of plant origin, comprise from 7 to 15 carbon atoms, in particular from 9 to 14 carbon atoms and more particularly from 11 to 13 carbon atoms. Non limiting examples of suitable alkanes are obtained from fatty alcohols, which are themselves obtained from coconut oil or palm oil.

[0059] As examples of volatile linear alkanes that are suitable for the present invention, mention may be made of n-heptane (C7), n-octane (Cs), n-nonane (C9), n- decane (C10), n-undecane (C11), n-dodecane (C12), n-tridecane (C13), n-tetradecane (C14) and n-pentadecane (C15), and mixtures thereof, and in particular the mixture of n-undecane (C11) and n-tridecane (C13).

[0060] Preferably, the volatile linear hydrocarbon according to the present invention is selected from a mixture of at least two distinct alkanes that differ from each other by a carbon number of at least 1 , and in particular a mixture of C11 / C13 volatile linear alkanes, in particular an n-undecane / n-tridecane mixture.

[0061] MINERAL OILS

[0062] The topical nail composition according to the present invention comprises a mineral oil.

[0063] The term “oil” is intended to mean any nonionic lipophilic compound that is water-insoluble and liquid at ambient temperature (25 °C) and at atmospheric pressure. Within the context of the present invention, the term “water-insoluble” is intended to mean a compound of which the solubility at spontaneous pH in water at 25 °C. and at atmospheric pressure is less than 1 % and preferably less than 0.5%. Oils preferably have a melting point of less than 5 °C and a viscosity of less than 500 cPs at 25 °C at a shear rate of 1 s-1.

[0064] The term “mineral oils” is intended to mean hydrocarbons in the form of linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated oils, of mineral or synthetic origin, and which may be hydrogenated.

[0065] The mineral oils used in the present invention are chosen from the mineral oils as defined above, usually used in the cosmetics field.

[0066] As examples of mineral oils that may be used in the present invention, mention may be made of: mixtures of hydrocarbon-based oils derived from petroleum (INCI name: Mineral Oil), volatile or non-volatile liquid paraffin, liquid petroleum jelly, polyolefins and in particular polydecenes, isoparaffins such as isohexadecane or isododecane and hydrogenated polyisobutylenes.

[0067] Among the mineral oils mentioned above, the following are preferably used: mixtures of hydrocarbon-based oils derived from petroleum, volatile or non-volatile liquid paraffin, and liquid petroleum jelly, and polyolefins and in particular polydecenes.

[0068] The term “polydecenes” is intended to mean any compound of formula C10nH(20n)+2 in which n ranges from 3 to 9, corresponding to the name “polydecene” in the CTFA dictionary, 7thedition, 1997, of the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, USA, and also to the same INCI name in the USA and in Europe. These are poly-1 -decene hydrogenation products. Among these compounds, those for which, in the formula, n ranges from 3 to 7 are more particularly chosen according to the invention.

[0069] Preferably, the mineral oil according to the present invention is liquid paraffin.

[0070] VOLATILE ALCOHOLS

[0071] The topical nail composition according to the invention comprises at least one volatile alcohol.

[0072] The term “alcohol” means any chemical compound comprising at least one hydroxyl function in its structure.

[0073] The term "volatile substance" means any substance that can evaporate on contact with the skin in less than one hour, at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. The volatile substance is liquid at ambient temperature, particularly having a non-zero vapor pressure, at ambient temperature (25 °C) and atmospheric pressure, in particular having a vapor pressure ranging from 0.13 Pa to 40 000 Pa (10-3 to 300 mmHg), and preferably ranging from 1.3 Pa to 13000 Pa (0.01 to 100 mmHg).

[0074] The term "volatile alcohol" means any compound containing at least one hydroxyl group and in which more than 95% by weight of the compound is capable of evaporating in less than one hour at ambient temperature (25 °C) and atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg) on contact with a keratin material such as the skin or the hair, particularly which is capable of evaporating on contact with the skin in less than one hour at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. Said volatile substance is liquid at ambient temperature, and preferably has a vapor pressure of greater than or equal to 2.66 Pa, at ambient temperature (25 °C) and atmospheric pressure, preferably within the range from 2.66 Pa to 40000 Pa, preferably from 2.66 Pa to 13000 Pa, and preferably from 2.66 Pa to 8000 Pa.

[0075] Advantageously, according to the definition of the volatiles substances used in the topical nail composition of the present invention, the volatile oil or the volatile alcohol, preferably each of them, has a vapor pressure, at ambient temperature (25 °C) and atmospheric pressure, of greater than or equal to 1.3 Pa, preferably within the range from 1 .3 Pa to 13000 Pa, preferably greater than or equal to 2.66 Pa, preferably within the range from 2.66 Pa to 13000 Pa, more preferably within the range from 2.66 Pa to 10000 Pa.

[0076] The vapor pressure may be measured according to the static method or via the effusion method by isothermal thermogravimetry, depending on the vapor pressure of the oil (standard OCDE 104).

[0077] The volatile alcohol(s) in accordance with the present invention are preferably chosen from lower C1-C5 alcohols, may be chosen from methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, isobutanol, tert-butanol, isopropyl alcohol, preferably chosen from C1-C4 alcohols, preferably chosen from: ethanol, isopropanol, isopropyl alcohol, tert-butanol, n-butanol, and mixtures thereof, more particularly ethanol.

[0078] Preferably, the volatile alcohol according to the present invention is isopropyl alcohol.

[0079] ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS

[0080] In addition to the essential components described hereinbefore, the topical nail composition according to the present invention may also comprise any other additional ingredient that is usually used in the field of cosmetic products, in particular cosmetic nail compositions.

[0081] The topical nail composition of the present invention may further comprise additional ingredients such as natural / botanical oils, vitamins, antioxidants, antimicrobial agents, fragrances, plasticizers and / or preservatives.

[0082] The skilled in the art can select the amount of the additional ingredients so as not to adversely impact the final use of the composition according to the present invention. The additional ingredients may represent from about 0.1 % to about 85.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0083] EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0084] In a non-limitative example of embodiment according to the present invention, the topical nail composition is as follows:

[0085] (a) 30.0% to 75.0% by weight of a mineral oil, selected from mixtures of hydrocarbon-based oils derived from petroleum, volatile or non-volatile liquid paraffin, liquid petroleum jelly, polyolefins, polydecenes, isoparaffins, isohexadecane, isododecane, hydrogenated polyisobutylenes, or mixtures thereof;

[0086] (b) 5.0% to 40.0% by weight of a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon, selected from undecane (and) tridecane;

[0087] (c) 5.0% to 25.0% by weight of a volatile alcohol, selected from methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, isobutanol, tert-butanol, isopropyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.

[0088] PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A TOPICAL NAIL COMPOSITION

[0089] A non-limitative example of the process for manufacturing a topical nail composition according to the present invention comprises mixing the mineral oil, the volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon and the volatile alcohol for about 10 minutes at room temperature (about 25 °C).

[0090] EXAMPLES

[0091] Examples 1 to 2

[0092] Non-limiting examples of topical nail compositions according to the present invention are as Examples 1 and 2 (Ex.1 and Ex.2).

[0093] Example 3 - Sensorial Performance Tests were performed in order to analyze the sensorial performance of the topical nail compositions of the present invention.

[0094] Example 3A - Sensory Profile Test

[0095] The sensory profile test was performed with 15 female volunteers with topical nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex. 2, wherein three analyses were performed: the first, an application of a nail polish; the second, an application of nail polish, followed by the application of the topical nail composition according to Ex. 1 ; and, the third, an application of nail polish, followed by the application of the topical nail composition according to Ex. 2.

[0096] The following attributes were evaluated during the test:

[0097] During application of the topical nail composition of the present invention: stiffness of bristles, amount of product deposited, consistency of product, ease of contouring nail and evenness of product deposit.

[0098] After application of the topical nail composition of the present invention: opaqueness, evenness, intensity, shine, shimmer, bubbling and color match.

[0099] Wear periods: amount of product remaining, chipping, scuffing, abrasive wear, evenness of product remaining, opaqueness, smudging, shine, intensity, shimmer and color match.

[0100] Figure 1 a shows the sensory evaluation data of Ex. 1 , demonstrating that there are no impacts in the shine after applying the topical nail composition of Ex. 1 in comparison to a nail polish.

[0101] Also, figure 1 b shows the sensory evaluation data of Ex. 2, demonstrating an increase in shine and decrease of bubbling after applying the topical nail composition of Ex. 2 in comparison to a nail polish.

[0102] Example 3B - Tack and Quickness of Drying Test

[0103] The tack and quickness of drying test was performed with 15 female volunteers with topical nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex. 2 and with a nail polish.

[0104] A first color coat was applied to three nails, followed by a waiting period of 1 minute. Immediately afterwards, a second color coat was applied to the three nails, also followed by a waiting period of 1 minute. On one of the three nails, the tack and quickness of drying was evaluated for the nail polish, by touching the nail.

[0105] On each of the remaining nails, the topical nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex. 2 were applied and the tack and quickness of drying was also evaluated by touching the nails.

[0106] The results of the tack and quickness of drying test are shown in the data of Figures 2a and 2b. It is possible to observe that the topical nail compositions according to the present invention presented a significant decrease in drying time in comparison to nail polish, as well as a significant decrease in the tackness of the film.

[0107] Example 3C - Blind Self-Application Test

[0108] The blind self-application test was conducted with 18 volunteers in order to determine the preferred topical nail composition regarding dying time among the (a) topical nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex.2 of the present invention, (b) the nail polish color coat alone and (c) a comparative composition C1 having the following listing of ingredients on the package: comprising Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract and Tocopherol. Composition C1 is “Secante Express” by Risque, described as a “drying express, which dries the nail polish color coat in 50s”.

[0109] All formulas were submitted to the same application protocol and evaluation criteria in three different time sets. The protocol consists of an application of a first color coat, followed by a waiting period of 1 min, and an application of a second color coat, followed by the application of a topical nail composition according to Ex. 1 , Ex. 2 or C1.

[0110] After the application of the second color coat / nail polish or the topical nail compositions, a time period of 50 seconds was waited, and the test was carried out by touching and scrubbing the applied nails. The test was replicated to a waiting period of 40 seconds after the application of the second color coat or the topical nail compositions.

[0111] Figure 3a demonstrates the aspect of the topical nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex.2 of the present invention and the comparative composition C1 after the application protocol described above. The results of the blind self-application test are shown in Figure 3b, in which is possible to observe that the topical nail composition according to Ex. 1 of the present invention presented significantly less damage and smudge (i.e., was dried). Regarding the volunteers’ preferences among the topical nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex.2 of the present invention, the nail polish or the comparative composition C1 , it observed that, in 40s, all volunteers preferred topical nail compositions according to Ex. 1 and Ex.2.

[0112] Based on the Examples above, it is possible to conclude that both topical nail compositions applied over the nail polish color coat gave a similar end look to the nail polish.

[0113] Also, there were no statistically significant differences between the nail polish and topical nail composition according to Ex. 1 after application regarding the shine aspect. Topical nail composition according to Ex. 2 showed more shine than the nail polish after application.

[0114] As to the dryness test, both topical nail compositions of Ex. 1 and Ex.2 had statistically more quickness of drying and less tack than nail polish.

Claims

AMENDED CLAIMS received by the International Bureau on 15 December 2025 (15.12.2025).

1. Topical nail composition, comprising:(a) a mineral oil;(b) a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon; and(c) a volatile alcohol.

2. Composition, according to claim 1 , wherein the mineral oil is selected from mixtures of hydrocarbon-based oils derived from petroleum, volatile or non-volatile liquid paraffin, liquid petroleum jelly, polyolefins, polydecenes, isoparaffins, isohexadecane, isododecane, hydrogenated polyisobutylenes, or mixtures thereof.

3. Composition, according to claim 1 , wherein the mineral oil is present in amount ranging from 30.0% to 75.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

4. Composition, according to claim 1 , wherein the volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon is undecane (and) tridecane.

5. Composition, according to claim 1 , wherein the volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon is present in an amount ranging from 5.0% to 40.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

6. Composition, according to claim 1 , wherein the volatile alcohol is selected from methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, isobutanol, tertbutanol, isopropyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof.

7. Composition, according to claim 1 , wherein the volatile alcohol is present in amount ranging from 5.0% to 25.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

8. Composition, according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is free of silicones and film formers.

9. Composition, according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is substantially free of silicones and film formers10. Composition, according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is clear and colorless.11 . Composition, according to claim 1 , wherein it is in the form of a drying oil for the nails.

12. Composition, according to claim 1 , comprising:(a) 30.0% to 75.0% by weight of a mineral oil, selected from mixtures of hydrocarbon-based oils derived from petroleum, volatile or non-volatile liquid paraffin, liquid petroleum jelly, polyolefins, polydecenes, isoparaffins, isohexadecane, isododecane, hydrogenated polyisobutylenes, or mixtures thereof;(b) 5.0% to 40.0% by weight of a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon, selected from undecane (and) tridecane;(c) 5.0% to 25.0% by weight of a volatile alcohol, selected from methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, isobutanol, tert-butanol, isopropyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.

13. Method for using a topical nail composition, comprising:(a) a mineral oil;(b) a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon; and(c) a volatile alcohol; wherein it comprises the step of applying said topical nail composition on the nail after the last layer of the nail polish.

14. Method for accelerating or improving the drying time of a nail polish without losing the shine coverage, by applying, after a layer of nail polish, a topical nail composition comprising:(a) a mineral oil;(b) a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon; and(c) a volatile alcohol.

15. Use of topical nail composition comprising:(a) a mineral oil;(b) a volatile linear C11-C13 hydrocarbon; and(c) a volatile alcohol; wherein it is for the manufacture of a topical drying oil product for accelerating or improving the drying time of a nail polish without losing the shining coverage.

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