초록

Disclosed are topical compositions which provide good coverage of skin imperfections, e.g., pores and uneven skin tone, while retaining a natural skin appearance. The compositions contain a particulate material having a refractive index of at least about 2, e.g., TiO.sub.2.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] A topical emulsion composition formed by combining components comprising:(a) from 1% to about 98% of a hydrophobic phase;(b) from 1% to about 98% of a hydrophilic phase; and(c) from about 0.3% to about 2% of pigmentary grade particulate material having a refractive index of

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A topical emulsion composition formed by combining components comprising:(a) from 1% to about 98% of a hydrophobic phase;(b) from 1% to about 98% of a hydrophilic phase; and(c) from about 0.3% to about 2% of pigmentary grade particulate material having a refractive index of at least about 2 and a neat primary particle size of from greater than 100 nm to about 300 nm wherein said particulate material is selected from the group consisting of TiO.sub.2, ZnO, ZrO.sub.2 and combinations thereof; rein the total amount of all particulate material in the composition, by weight of the composition, is about 10% or less.