Gel-Type Cosmetic Composition for Long-Lasting Matte Effect
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cosmetic compositions for the skin and eyebrows fail to provide long-lasting matte effect and uniform makeup, with issues of migration and shine on greasy skin, and inadequate deposition on keratin fibers.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic composition comprising an aqueous phase gelled with a hydrophilic gelling agent and an oily phase gelled with a lipophilic gelling agent, combined with a hydrophobic film-forming polymer, creating a macroscopically homogeneous mixture that enhances staying power and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multi-phase compositions are used to provide matt effect and coverage, then cosmetic performance is improved, but staying power degrades over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state parameter of the composition from liquid to gel by incorporating gelling agents. This transforms the composition into a gel-type product that maintains its structure and cosmetic properties over time, resolving the issue of matt effect degradation while preserving coverage and finish qualities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite gel structure by combining gelling agents with multi-phase cosmetic composition. This composite approach integrates the structure-providing gel matrix with the cosmetic-functional phases, achieving both long-lasting stability and effective matt coverage properties.
2Reliability
If anhydrous formulations are used for eyebrows, then structure is provided, but colouring migrates to skin and makeup becomes non-uniform
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the hydration parameter from anhydrous to aqueous-based gel formulation. This allows for controlled deposition of dyestuff on keratin fibers while the gel structure prevents migration to the skin, achieving both stable deposition and uniform makeup appearance.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The composition achieves long-lasting matte effect, freshness, and uniform makeup without shine, while ensuring stable deposition on keratin fibers, improving user experience and cosmetic performance.
Implementation Method 1
at least one aqueous phase gelled with at least one hydrophilic gelling agent
Implementation Method 2
at least one oily phase gelled with at least one lipophilic gelling agent
Implementation Method 3
said composition also comprising at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer
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AI summary
A composition, especially a cosmetic composition, for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in particular the skin and/or the lips, and keratin fibres, especially the eyebrows, comprising at least one aqueous phase gelled with at least one hydrophilic gelling agent, and at least one oily phase gelled with at least one lipophilic gelling agent, said phases forming therein a macroscopically homogeneous mixture and said composition also comprising at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer.