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Lipstick formulation and method

Assignee: Yves Saint Laurent Parfums SA
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Filing: 1989-07-12
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Granted: 1991-02-26
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Expires: 2009-07-12
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Abstract

Abstract An improved lipstick formulation is provided which is creamy, shiny and soft, which includes relatively small amounts of organic high staining dyes and yet maintains its structural integrity and has excellent color laydown and long wear properties and includes an acrylates copolymer powder together with conventional lipstick ingredients.

Inventors

  • 👤 Clara G. Mercado
  • 👤 Ann M. Krog

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 11:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/72; A61K8/81; A61K8/8141; A61K8/8152; A61Q; A61Q1/00; A61Q1/02; A61Q1/04; A61Q1/06; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/56

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim 138 words
A lipstick formulation comprising 50-70% of a base intermediate, containing by weight of the total composition, 10-14% candelilla wax, 2-6% cetyl alcohol, 1.5-10% ozokerite, 7-20% lanolin alcohol, 0.5-5% beeswax, 3-6% hydrogenated vegetable oil, 1.5-12% petrolatum white, 4-8% lanolin oil, 4-8% mineral oil, and 7-15% oleyl alcohol; 10-35% of a color intermediate, containing by weight of the total composition, 20-30% pigments and castor oil dispersant in a range of 1:4 to 1:1 wherein the pigments are 0.2-0.9% based upon total weight of color intermediate, of organic high staining dyes, and 1-20% based upon total weight of color intermediate of organic dyes; 6-20% by weight of the total composition of castor oil; 1-3% by weight of the total composition of acrylates copolymer dispersant in a range of 1:4 to 4:1; and 0.1-0.8% by weight of the total composition of fragrance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 138 words
A lipstick formulation comprising 50-70% of a base intermediate, containing by weight of the total composition, 10-14% candelilla wax, 2-6% cetyl alcohol, 1.5-10% ozokerite, 7-20% lanolin alcohol, 0.5-5% beeswax, 3-6% hydrogenated vegetable oil, 1.5-12% petrolatum white, 4-8% lanolin oil, 4-8% mineral oil, and 7-15% oleyl alcohol; 10-35% of a color intermediate, containing by weight of the total composition, 20-30% pigments and castor oil dispersant in a range of 1:4 to 1:1 wherein the pigments are 0.2-0.9% based upon total weight of color intermediate, of organic high staining dyes, and 1-20% based upon total weight of color intermediate of organic dyes; 6-20% by weight of the total composition of castor oil; 1-3% by weight of the total composition of acrylates copolymer dispersant in a range of 1:4 to 4:1; and 0.1-0.8% by weight of the total composition of fragrance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
The formulation of claim 1 wherein the base intermediate additionally contains up to 0.01% antioxidant and up to 0.05% preservative.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 24 words
The formulation of claim 2 wherein the color intermediate additionally contains up to 20% based upon total weight of color intermediate of inorganic pigments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 13 words
The formulation of claim 3 wherein the acrylates copolymer dispersant is castor oil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 80 words
A lipstick composition of the formula: ______________________________________ Ingredient Parts by Weight ______________________________________ Base intermediate 60 Candelilla wax 12 Cetyl alcohol 4 Ozokerite 2.3 Lanolin alcohol 9.2 Beeswax 5 Hydrogenated vegetable oil 2.5 Petrolatum white 6.4 Lanolin oil 6.4 Oleyl alcohol 11.6 Propyl paraben 0.09 Butylated hydroxyanisole 0.02 Softener-castor oil 7.46 Color intermediate Red 7 4 Russet 2.5 Red 6 1 TiO.sub.2 2 Propyl paraben 0.005 Butylated hydroxyanisole 0.025 Acrylates Copolymer Intermediate Acrylates copolymer 1.5 Castor oil 1.5 Fragrance 0.5 ______________________________________
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 80 words
A lipstick composition of the formula: ______________________________________ Ingredient Parts by Weight ______________________________________ Base intermediate 60 Candelilla wax 12 Cetyl alcohol 4 Ozokerite 2.3 Lanolin alcohol 9.2 Beeswax 5 Hydrogenated vegetable oil 2.5 Petrolatum white 6.4 Lanolin oil 6.4 Oleyl alcohol 11.6 Propyl paraben 0.09 Butylated hydroxyanisole 0.02 Softener-castor oil 7.46 Color intermediate Red 7 4 Russet 2.5 Red 6 1 TiO.sub.2 2 Propyl paraben 0.005 Butylated hydroxyanisole 0.025 Acrylates Copolymer Intermediate Acrylates copolymer 1.5 Castor oil 1.5 Fragrance 0.5 ______________________________________
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 86 words
A lipstick composition of the formula: ______________________________________ Base intermediate (48 parts) Parts by Weight ______________________________________ Candelilla wax 9.2 Ozokerite 4.5 Lanolin alcohol 9.2 Acetylated lanolin alcohol 7 Hydrolyzed animal protein 0.25 Petrolatum white 9.2 Wheat germ glycerides 0.45 Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) 0.03 Oleyl alcohol 8 Propyl paraben 0.2 Softener castor oil 19.14 Color intermediate Red 7 4 Russet 2.5 Red 6 1 TiO.sub.2 2 Castor oil 20 Propyl paraben 0.005 Butylated hydroxyanisole 0.025 Acrylates Copolymer Intermediate Acrylates Copolymer 1.5 Castor oil 1.5 Fragrance 0.3 ______________________________________
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 86 words
A lipstick composition of the formula: ______________________________________ Base intermediate (48 parts) Parts by Weight ______________________________________ Candelilla wax 9.2 Ozokerite 4.5 Lanolin alcohol 9.2 Acetylated lanolin alcohol 7 Hydrolyzed animal protein 0.25 Petrolatum white 9.2 Wheat germ glycerides 0.45 Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) 0.03 Oleyl alcohol 8 Propyl paraben 0.2 Softener castor oil 19.14 Color intermediate Red 7 4 Russet 2.5 Red 6 1 TiO.sub.2 2 Castor oil 20 Propyl paraben 0.005 Butylated hydroxyanisole 0.025 Acrylates Copolymer Intermediate Acrylates Copolymer 1.5 Castor oil 1.5 Fragrance 0.3 ______________________________________
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 120 words
A lipstick composition of the formula: ______________________________________ Ingredient Parts by Weight ______________________________________ *Base intermediate 65 Softener 7.4 Castor oil 2.0 Lanolin oil 5.4 Color intermediate 24.6 Orange 5,3655 0.07 Red 21,14032 0.07 Red 6,C19-028 6.3 Pink 3571 0.4 Red 7,7044 0.9 Yellow 6,5270 0.4 Castor oil 16.5 Propyl paraben 0.005 Butylated hydroxyanisole 0.025 Acrylates Copolymer Intermediate Acrylates copolymer 1.8 Castor Oil 0.9 Fragrance 0.3 ______________________________________ % by Weight of *Base Intermediate Base Intermediate ______________________________________ Candelilla wax 20 Cetyl alcohol 6.7 Ozokerite 3.8 Lanolin alcohol 15.3 Beeswax 1.4 Hydrogenated vegetable oil 8 Petrolatum white 4 Lanolin oil 10.7 Mineral oil 9.2 Oleyl alcohol 19.4 Propyl paraben 0.2 Wheat germ glycerides 1 Hydrolyzed animal protein 0.5 Vitamin E, dl-alpha tocopherol 0.05 ______________________________________
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 120 words
A lipstick composition of the formula: ______________________________________ Ingredient Parts by Weight ______________________________________ *Base intermediate 65 Softener 7.4 Castor oil 2.0 Lanolin oil 5.4 Color intermediate 24.6 Orange 5,3655 0.07 Red 21,14032 0.07 Red 6,C19-028 6.3 Pink 3571 0.4 Red 7,7044 0.9 Yellow 6,5270 0.4 Castor oil 16.5 Propyl paraben 0.005 Butylated hydroxyanisole 0.025 Acrylates Copolymer Intermediate Acrylates copolymer 1.8 Castor Oil 0.9 Fragrance 0.3 ______________________________________ % by Weight of *Base Intermediate Base Intermediate ______________________________________ Candelilla wax 20 Cetyl alcohol 6.7 Ozokerite 3.8 Lanolin alcohol 15.3 Beeswax 1.4 Hydrogenated vegetable oil 8 Petrolatum white 4 Lanolin oil 10.7 Mineral oil 9.2 Oleyl alcohol 19.4 Propyl paraben 0.2 Wheat germ glycerides 1 Hydrolyzed animal protein 0.5 Vitamin E, dl-alpha tocopherol 0.05 ______________________________________
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 116 words
A lipstick composition of the formula: ______________________________________ Ingredient Parts by Weight ______________________________________ *Base intermediate 65 Softener 5.2 Castor oil 3.2 Lanolin oil 2 Color intermediate Red 21,14032 0.17 Russett C33-2527 0.6 Red 33,K7192 0.3 Red 7,7044 1.3 D&C Red 6,C19-012 1.1 (barium lake) Red 27,704 1.7 TiO.sub.2 3.9 Castor oil 18 Propyl paraben 0.005 Butylated hydroxyanisole 0.025 Acrylates Copolymer Intermediate 2.7 Acrylates copolymer 1.8 Castor oil 0.9 Fragrance 0.3 ______________________________________ % by Weight of *Base Intermediate Base Intermediate ______________________________________ Candelilla wax 20 Cetyl alcohol 6.7 Ozokerite 3.8 Lanolin alcohol 15.3 Beeswax 1.4 Hydrogenated vegetable oil 8 Petrolatum white 4 Lanolin oil 10.7 Mineral oil 9.2 Oleyl alcohol 19.4 Propyl paraben 0.2 Wheat germ glycerides 1 ______________________________________
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 116 words
A lipstick composition of the formula: ______________________________________ Ingredient Parts by Weight ______________________________________ *Base intermediate 65 Softener 5.2 Castor oil 3.2 Lanolin oil 2 Color intermediate Red 21,14032 0.17 Russett C33-2527 0.6 Red 33,K7192 0.3 Red 7,7044 1.3 D&C Red 6,C19-012 1.1 (barium lake) Red 27,704 1.7 TiO.sub.2 3.9 Castor oil 18 Propyl paraben 0.005 Butylated hydroxyanisole 0.025 Acrylates Copolymer Intermediate 2.7 Acrylates copolymer 1.8 Castor oil 0.9 Fragrance 0.3 ______________________________________ % by Weight of *Base Intermediate Base Intermediate ______________________________________ Candelilla wax 20 Cetyl alcohol 6.7 Ozokerite 3.8 Lanolin alcohol 15.3 Beeswax 1.4 Hydrogenated vegetable oil 8 Petrolatum white 4 Lanolin oil 10.7 Mineral oil 9.2 Oleyl alcohol 19.4 Propyl paraben 0.2 Wheat germ glycerides 1 ______________________________________

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