| abstract |
A skin care composition is described comprising a water-soluble polymeric dye containing a polymeric base, to which a negatively charged substituent is covalently attached, which is a reactive dye; opalescent particles having a refractive index higher than 1.7; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; where the weight ratio of the opacifying particles and the substituent, which is a reactive dye in the polymer dye, (b: a) is at least 30: 1. The described composition can be used to achieve a positive cosmetic effect, such as skin lightening, skin color smoothing and masking of imperfections. |