| abstract |
A cosmetic composition having improved feel characteristics and storage stability is provided. (I) a non-emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer having an average particle size of less than 20 microns, 0.1% to 15%, and having no polyoxyalkylene units; (ii) 0.1% to 15%; An emulsified crosslinked siloxane elastomer having one or more polyoxyalkylene units; (iii) 10% to 80% of a solvent that suspends and swells the crosslinked siloxane elastomer to provide an elastic gel-like network or matrix A solvent selected from the group consisting of a non-polar volatile oil, a relatively polar non-volatile oil and a non-polar non-volatile oil; (iv) a polyhydric alcohol of greater than 0% and less than 30% And (v) a cosmetic composition containing more than 0% and not more than 85% water. [Selection figure] None |