The Boots Company Plc

Julian Cocking

Matthew David Kelly

Helen Sisson

According to the present invention there is provided a multi-phase, fluid skincare composition comprising (a) at least one cream phase; and (b) at least one gel phase; wherein the cream phase and the gel phase are visually distinct phases that are packaged in physical contact; wherein the viscosity ratio of the cream phase to the gel phase is 1.25 or greater:1 or 1:1.25 or greater, preferably 1.25 or greater:1; wherein the viscosity of the cream phase is at least 15 Pa-s; wherein the viscosity of the gel phase is at least 10 Pa-s; wherein the cream phase and the gel phase are present in the composition at a level such that the weight ratio of cream phase to the gel phase is within the range of from 65:35 to 35:65; and wherein the viscosity is measured at 23° C. The present invention also provides a collapsible tube having an outlet bore and containing the composition as defined above, wherein the tube is filled such that, when the composition is extended from the outlet bore, the extruded composition comprises the cream phase and the gel phase that are visually distinct from one another and within a weight ratio of the cream phase to the gel phase of between 65:35 and 35:65 across the cross-section of the extrusion. The present invention also provides a use of the composition defined above for the purpose of one or more of moisturising the skin, including hydrating the skin, improving the radiance of the skin, improving skin suppleness, reducing skin tightness, nourishing skin and/or reducing dryness. The present invention also provides a use of the composition defined above for the purpose of topical application to any one or more of the face, the neck skin and/or the decollete, preferably the face.

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