Mascara Composition with Sunflower Seed Wax

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Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

L'ORÉAL published patent application US20260090978A1 for mascara composition containing sunflower seed wax, tribehenin, and behenyl behenate. The invention provides improved aesthetics with total wax content of 5-35% by weight and combined wax blend of 5-20%. Application filed September 2024 with inventors David CHAN and Geoffrey WHITE.

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L'ORÉAL filed patent application US20260090978A1 for mascara compositions featuring sunflower seed wax, tribehenin, and behenyl behenate as primary wax components. The composition specifies total wax content of 5-35% by weight, with the combined sunflower seed wax, tribehenin, and behenyl behenate totaling 5-20% by weight. Optional water content is limited to no more than 10%, typically 2-7%. CPC classifications include A61K 8/922 and A61Q 1/10 for cosmetics preparations.

This is a patent application publication, not a regulatory requirement. No compliance actions are required from regulated entities. Cosmetic manufacturers may review the technical specifications for competitive intelligence or licensing opportunities. The application was filed September 27, 2024, under application number 18898887.

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MASCARA COMPOSITION

Application US20260090978A1 Kind: A1 Apr 02, 2026

Assignee

L’ORÉAL

Inventors

David CHAN, Geoffrey WHITE

Abstract

Mascara compositions with improved aesthetics are provided. Such compositions generally include a plurality of waxes including sunflower seed wax and a plurality of behenates including tribehenin and behenyl behenate. The plurality of waxes may include the sunflower seed wax, the tribehenin, the behenyl behenate, and at least one additional wax. The plurality of waxes may be present in a total amount of 5% to 35% by weight of the mascara composition. The combined total amount of sunflower seed wax, tribehenin, and behenyl behenate may be 5% to 20% by weight of the composition. The mascara composition may optionally include no more than 10% water, such as 2%-7%, by weight of the mascara composition.