Patent ID: 7455850
Filing Date: 2008-11-25
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A method for imparting a filling and swelling effect to lips, comprising: first topically applying to the lips an anhydrous, wax-free liquid or semi-solid composition comprising a water absorbent polymer, wherein said water absorbent polymer is present at about 0.1 wt % to about 50 wt % based on the total weight of the composition and applying a wax-free, water-based composition comprising (i) from about 40% to about 99% by weight water and (ii) a water soluble or water dispersible film former onto said base coat as a top coat, wherein said water-based composition triggers absorption of water by said water absorbent polymer to thereby impart a filling and swelling effect to the lips which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.