COSMETIC FORMULATION

Abstract

The present invention features cosmetic compositions and a method for pigmentations that create realistic and long-wearing freckles on a user's skin. These compositions include advantages such as being applicable to various skin types. Other advantages include resistance to smearing and a more realistic appearance superior to alternative faux freckle solutions. These compositions can also be applied using various apparatuses.

Claims

1.-14. (canceled)

15. A method of creating natural-looking freckles on a face using an applicator having a handle and a tip, the method comprising: a. applying the tip of the applicator into a chemical composition configured to stain the face for a significant period of time without smearing; and then b. applying the tip to the face at various locations to mimic freckles, wherein the tip of the applicator includes a plurality of stiff bristles of uniform length such that when the tip is applied to the face, a hemisphere shape is formed on the face.

16. The method of claim 1, wherein the chemical composition includes from about 85 to about 95% by weight water; less than 1% by weight polyacrylic acid; less than 1% by weight glycerin; less than 1% by weight a colorant comprising of red pigments from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, blue pigments from about 0.01 to about 0.08% by weight, and yellow pigments from about 0.05 to about 0.1% by weight; less than 1% by weight a pH adjuster; less than 1% by weight a preservative; and less than 1% by weight a chelating agent wherein all of the ingredients are present together in the chemical composition.

17. The method of claim 1, wherein the chemical composition enables long-wear stain without smearing.

18. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of bristles number from about 75 to 125 in count.

19. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of bristles range approximately between 5 and 8 millimeters in length.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective front view of an embodiment of the applicator of the invention.

[0010] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of an embodiment of the applicator of the invention.

[0011] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the method of applying the cosmetic composition to the user's skin.

[0012] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the method of applying the cosmetic composition to the user's skin, forming a hemisphere shape on the user's skin.

[0013] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the method of applying the cosmetic composition to the user's skin.

[0014] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the user's face having faux freckles.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0015] The invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0016] The formula of a freckle cosmetic composition is to create a long-wear freckles on all types of skin, even on an oily skin type. Long-wear in this context means all day without significant smearing. Due to the specific ingredients, the freckle cosmetic composition applied on the skin will not drift away throughout the day.

[0017] Accordingly, the formulations of the present invention are particularly valuable to users because they form natural-looking freckles, which are neither too perfect in circumference or too jagged or shapeless. The formulations also give the appearance of translucence or depth to the freckle thereby mimicking the appearance of natural freckles, and avoiding the one-dimensional appearance of painted on dots common with the prior art. The present formulations described herein also permit variations in color, darkness, and size from one freckle to another, which improves the natural appearance of the faux freckles over the prior art.

[0018] The formulation of the preferred embodiment is most effective if applied to the skin using a specific procedure. The first step in the procedure is to employ a customized applicator for the formulation. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in a preferred embodiment, the customized applicator 1 has a conventional handle 101 to which approximately I 00 bristles 103 are secured. The range of bristles 103 used in the applicator can be from 75 to 125 bristles. Each bristle 103 in the preferred embodiment is approximately eight millimeters in length. The bristles 103 are bound together tightly, and regardless of the length of the bristles chosen for an applicator, it is important that all of the bristles 103 in a specific applicator 1 be of substantially uniform length so that the formulation can be applied to the surface of the user's skin 30 to form a hemisphere 401, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. The number and length of the bristles in the preferred embodiment insures that the hemisphere 401 does not smear and avoids stray bristles 103 from forming lines of the formulation. The length for the bristles 103 can range downward to approximately five millimeters, but the upper range to the length of the bristles 103 should not significantly exceed eight millimeters. If stiffer bristles are used, then it is possible to lengthen the bristles to ten to twelve millimeters. However, the stiffer bristles are not preferred because there needs to be some resilience in the bristles at the ends to effectively form a proper hemisphere.

[0019] In the preferred embodiment for the applicator, the length of the bristles is important because standard make up brushes, such as eyeliner brushes, are intended to bend so that makeup is applied in strokes that take advantage of the makeup on the sides of the bristles. Referring now to FIG. 3, in the applicator for present method, it is undesirable for the bristles 103 to bend too much because it will smear the formulation and form lines. To address this issue, the bristles 103 are kept within the range of the preferred length and number.

[0020] Referring now to FIG. 5, once the hemisphere 401 of the formulation is formed on the surface of the skin 30, the user blots 50 the hemisphere 401 with the user's finger 501 to form the final freckle. The blotting process 50 should be applied directly down to the center of the hemisphere 401 to form a proper freckle shape. As shown in FIG. 6, the excess of formulation on the finger can be applied to other areas of the skin 30 to form other freckles 60 of varying sizes and darkness in order to create the natural appearance of a field of freckles 60 on the surface of the skin 30. A makeup sponge could be used in place of a finger, but the use of a finger is the most effective method for forming freckles.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the timing of the application of each hemisphere 401 of formulation is important to the proper procedure for forming freckles. The applicator should be used to apply no more than approximately five to eight hemispheres at a time with ten hemispheres being at the upper limit. This should take approximately three to seven seconds. The blotting procedure 50 should start with the first applied hemisphere, as shown in FIG. 5. The range of times to begin blotting after application of the hemispheres 401 is from seven seconds to 30 seconds. The timing of the blotting procedure 50 should correspond to the desired darkness of the freckles given the skin tone and preferences of the user. Once the first set of freckles have been applied, the procedure above can be repeated.

[0022] Polyacrylic acid. The compositions of the present invention comprise a polyacrylic acid, which is used as a thickener:

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In one embodiment, the compositions also include acrylic acid. Cosmetic formulation of the present invention usually comprises less than I % by weight of polyacrylic acid.

[0023] Glycerin. Glycerin is a natural compound found in animal- and plant-derived fats, which play as a moisturizer in alleviating a user's skin's problem. Cosmetic formulation of the present invention comprises less than I % by weight of glycerin, having the structure:

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[0024] A pH Adjuster. The pH adjuster is a white crystalline odorless solid that absorbs moisture from the air and adjusts the pH of the present invention. Cosmetic formulation of the present invention comprises less than I % by weight of the pH adjuster. In a preferred embodiment, the pH adjuster is sodium hydroxide (NaOH).

[0025] A preservative. The preservative is a chemical that is added to products, including pharmaceutical drugs or cosmetics to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or by undesirable chemical changes. Cosmetic formulation of the present invention comprises less than 1% by weight of the preservative. In some embodiments, the preservative can be potassium sorbate:

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In some embodiments, the preservative can be sodium dehydroacetate:

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[0026] A chelating agent. The chelating agent are chemical compounds that react with metal ions to form a stable, water-soluble complex. In a preferred embodiment, the chelating agent is tetrasodium EDTA:

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[0027] In one embodiment, the freckle cosmetic compositions comprise a colorant, which is added to change the color of a material. The colorant of the present invention is used for coloring the user's skin, for the purpose of coloring the user's skin. In one embodiment, the colorant comprises three different pigments in the compositions: red, blue, and yellow. The red pigments further comprise from about 0.1% to about 1% by weight of the colorant. The blue pigments comprise from about 0.01% to about 0.08% by weight of the colorant. The yellow pigments comprise from about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight of the colorant.

[0028] Example 1 and 2 illustrates topical compositions according to the present invention. The composition can be processed in a conventional manner. They are suitable for cosmetic use. In particular, the cosmetic compositions are suitable for creating realistic freckles on the user's skin.

Freckle Cosmetic Composition

[0029]

TABLE-US-00001 EXAMPLE 1 NAME % (w/w) WATER  85-95% POLYACRYLIC ACID  <1% ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER  4-10% WATER GLYCERIN WATER  <1% COLORANT (RED)  0.01-0.08% COLORANT (BLUE)  0.1-1.0% COLORANT (YELLOW) 0.05-0.1% SODIUM HYDROXIDE  <1% POTASSIUM  <1% SORBATE SODIUM  <1% DEHYDROACETATE TETRASODIUM EDTA  <1% TOTAL 100%

TABLE-US-00002 EXAMPLE 2 NAME % (w/w) WATER  85-95% POLYACRYLIC ACID  <1% ACRYLIC ACID  <1% ETHYL ACETATE  <1% ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER  4-10% WATER GLYCERIN WATER  <1% COLORANT (RED)  0.01-0.08% COLORANT (BLUE)  0.1-1.0% COLORANT (YELLOW) 0.05-0.1% SODIUM HYDROXIDE  <1% POTASSIUM  <1% SORBATE SODIUM DEHYDRO ACETATE  <1% TETRASODIUM EDTA  <1% TOTAL 100%

[0030] While illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described in detail above, it is to be understood that the appended claims are intended to be construed to include variations of the present invention.