SINGLE-CRYSTAL PLATY BARIUM SULFATE IN COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS

摘要

A cosmetic composition is provided which includes from 0.01 to 10% of single-crystal platy barium sulfate, having an average particle size ranging from 6 to 15 micron; from 0.5 to 10% of a water insoluble powdered acrylic polymer in porous particle form having a porosity as measured by Oil Absorbance (Castor Oil) ranging from 90 to 500 ml/100 grams and having a particle density ranging from 0.08 to 0.55 g/cmand a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The composition has soft focus optics imparting radiance to the applied skin area without excessive shininess or opacity and has excellent skinfeel properties.