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(57) Abstract: A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application to the skin or hair, comprising: (a) a liquid polyol carboxylic acid ester having a polyol moiety and at least four carboxylic acid moieties. Wherein the polyol moiety is selected from sugars and sugar alcohols containing from about 4 to about 8 hydroxyl groups, each carboxylic acid moiety having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, the liquid polyol Carboxylic esters have a complete melting point of less than about 30 ° C .; (b) compounds having formula (I), wherein R 1 is selected from H or CH 3 , and R 2 , R 3 and R 4 Is independently selected from C 1 -C 20 straight or branched chain alkyl, wherein x is an integer from 1 to 20 ; and a compound having formula (II), wherein R 5 is Is optionally hydroxy or C 1- Is selected from alkyl-substituted benzyl C 4, the compound R 6 is selected from branched or straight chain alkyl of C 1 -C 20; and, emollient substance mixtures thereof. The compositions herein provide improved skin feel, skin smoothness, skin softness and skin care benefits. |