System and method for priming eye cosmetics

Abstract

Cosmetic compositions, and methods of use, where the cosmetic compositions are multi-purpose oil-in-water emulsions that contain (i) a surfactant system of high HLB surfactants and (ii) a high load of talc. The emulsions are capable of being used as a base for eye cosmetics, in order to enhance wear of eyeshadow and removal of mascara.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion, comprising:
 at least 10% by weight of talc; and   at least 3% by weight of one or more high HLB surfactants,   wherein the one or more high HLB surfactants are selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohols and fatty esters of PEG or glycerol.   
     
     
         2 . The multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 , wherein the one or more high HLB surfactants comprises cetyl alcohol. 
     
     
         3 . The multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 , wherein the one or more high HLB surfactants consist of cetyl alcohol. 
     
     
         4 . The multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 , wherein the one or more high HLB surfactants comprises behenyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol. 
     
     
         5 . The multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 , wherein the one or more high HLB surfactants consist of behenyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol. 
     
     
         6 . The multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 , wherein the one or more high HLB surfactants comprises a diester of stearic acid. 
     
     
         7 . The multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 , wherein the emulsion comprises less than 5% by weight of one or more pasty compounds. 
     
     
         8 . The multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 , wherein the emulsion comprises between 10% and 20% by weight of talc. 
     
     
         9 . The multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one silicone material. 
     
     
         10 . The multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 , further comprising a secondary filler agent. 
     
     
         11 . The multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 , further comprising a hygroscopic agent. 
     
     
         12 . An eye makeup kit, comprising:
 a multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 ; and   an eyeshadow composition, a mascara composition, or a combination thereof.   
     
     
         13 . A method for priming eyelids, eyelashes, or both, comprising the steps of:
 providing a multipurpose eye makeup oil-in-water emulsion according to  claim 1 ; and   applying the emulsion to an eyelid, eyelashes, or both.   
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 13 , wherein the emulsion is applied to both an eyelid and eyelashes. 
     
     
         15 . The method according to  claim 13 , further comprising applying an eyeshadow composition to the eyelid over the emulsion. 
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 13 , further comprising applying a mascara composition to the eyelashes over the emulsion.