Cosmetic Compositions Having Improved Transfer Resistance

Abstract

Cosmetic compositions and methods with improved transfer resistance and long wear properties are disclosed. The cosmetic compositions contain a synergistic combination of at least one silicone polyurethane polymer and at least one elastomer.

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         28 . A cosmetic composition comprising a synergistic combination of:
 (i) a silicone polyurethane polymer; and   (ii) an elastomeric component comprising a polyorganosiloxane gum having a viscosity of from about 1,000,000 centistokes to about 3,500,000 centistokes when measured at 25° C.;   wherein the elastomeric component comprises one or more elastomers selected from the group consisting of silicone gums, polyisobutylene, natural rubbers, and block-copolymer rubbers;   wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to elastomeric component from about 50:1 to about 1:50; and   wherein the synergetic combination provides an improvement in one or more characteristic selected from the group consisting of water transfer resistance, oil transfer resistance, durability, and rheology.   
     
     
         29 . The cosmetic composition of  claim 28  wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to elastomeric component from about 25:1 to about 1:25. 
     
     
         30 . The cosmetic composition of  claim 28  wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to polyorganosiloxane gum from about 10:1 to about 1:10. 
     
     
         31 . The cosmetic composition of  claim 28  wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to polyorganosiloxane gum from about 5:1 to about 1:5. 
     
     
         32 . The cosmetic composition of  claim 28  wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to polyorganosiloxane gum from about 3:1 to about 1:3. 
     
     
         33 . The cosmetic composition of  claim 28  wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to polyorganosiloxane gum from about 2:1 to about 1:2. 
     
     
         34 . The composition of  claim 28  wherein the improvement is selected from the group consisting of water transfer resistance and oil transfer resistance. 
     
     
         35 . The composition of  claim 28  wherein the improvement is an improvement in water transfer resistance. 
     
     
         36 . The composition of  claim 28  wherein the composition is one of a lip gloss, a mascara, or a hair care product. 
     
     
         37 . A method for imparting a transfer resistant film to a biological surface comprising:
 applying to the surface a composition comprising a synergistic combination of   (i) a silicone polyurethane polymer; and   (ii) an elastomeric component comprising a polyorganosiloxane gum having a viscosity of from about 1,000,000 centistokes to about 3,500,000 centistokes when measured at 25° C.;   wherein the elastomeric component comprises one or more elastomers selected from the group consisting of silicone gums, polyisobutylene, natural rubbers, and block-copolymer rubbers;   wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to elastomeric component from about 50:1 to about 1:50;   wherein the synergetic combination provides an improvement in one or more characteristic selected from the group consisting of water transfer resistance, oil transfer resistance, durability, and rheology; and   wherein the composition provides improved oil and/or water transfer resistance as compared to an otherwise identical composition in the absence of either the silicone polyurethane polymer or the elastomer.   
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the improved transfer resistance comprises improved water transfer resistance. 
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the improved transfer resistance comprises improved oil transfer resistance. 
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the at least one elastomer comprises silicone gum. 
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the at least one elastomer comprises polyisobutylene. 
     
     
         42 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to elastomeric component from about 25:1 to about 1:25. 
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to elastomeric component from about 10:1 to about 1:10. 
     
     
         44 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to elastomeric component from about 5:1 to about 1:5. 
     
     
         45 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to elastomeric component from about 3:1 to about 1:3. 
     
     
         46 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the synergistic combination comprises a weight ratio of silicone polyurethane polymer to polyorganosiloxane gum from about 2:1 to about 1:2. 
     
     
         47 . The method of  claim 37 , further comprising applying an optionally clear top coat over the transfer resistant film.