Abstract: A color display facsimile of a cosmetic product comprised of the formulation of an original cosmetic product and prescribed amounts of each of a thermoplastic, copolymeric hardening agent and a hydrocarbonous-based temperature control component. The resultant display facsimile is capable of exhibiting the exact-likeness characteristics of true color, size, and shape of the original cosmetic product. The method for preparing said color display facsimile is also disclosed.

Abstract: A color display facsimile of a cosmetic product comprised of the formulation of an original cosmetic product and prescribed amounts of each of a thermoplastic, copolymeric hardening agent and a hydrocarbonous-based temperature control component. The resultant display facsimile is capable of exhibiting the exact-likeness characteristics of true color, size, and shape of the original cosmetic product. The method for preparing said color display facsimile is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the encapsulation of pigment particles utilized in ink formulations by means of vinyl polymerization, within an aqueous medium, and the cosmetic products prepared with said ink formulations are disclosed. The method of encapsulation can be either that of free-radical polymerization, wherein a peroxide catalyst and a antioxidant are employed or that of a redox system wherein an ion-producing metallic pigment is utilized. The resultant cosmetic products are characterized by their overall smoothness, uniform color, and increased dispersibility of the ink formulations utilized therein, and, due to the presence of the ink formulation having the encapsulated pigment particles dispersed therein.