Color Access, Inc.

Estee Lauder Inc.

Paul C Tchinnis

Peter J Lentini

Zsolt Bagdi

The invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical clear water-in-oil emulsion, comprising a water droplet phase dispersed in an oil phase, the average droplet size being no greater than about 1&mgr;, the refractive indices of the oil and water phases being matched to within 3 parts in 10,000.

Clear water-in-oil emulsions

Stable, sprayable compositions suitable for topical application to human skin or hair are provided, along with a method for their preparation. The compositions comprise water-in-oil emulsions and a variety of substantially insoluble dispersed powder. The compositions are useful for applying color to human skin or hair, for protecting human skin from ultraviolet radiation, and for treating human skin or hair with a dermatologically active agent. The compositions have unique suspending power, stability and dispersibility for water-in-oil emulsions.

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Copiague, NY, United States of America

Paul C Tchinnis