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US Patent No. 11,045,406 B2 (Sara Robyn Muenz Youssef, Kelly Marie George, Carol Ragai Elmasry, Allison Elder); L'Oréal, Paris, has patented a cleansing cosmetic composition consisting of sulfate-free surfactants consisting of disodium laureth sulfosuccinate (and) sodium lauryl sulfoacetate and coco-betaine; at least one thickener selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol (and) PEG-55 propylene glycol oleate, steareth-100/PEG-136/HDI copolymer, PEG-120 methyl glucose trioleate, and combinations thereof; one hydrophilic emollient comprising PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate; solvent selected from the group consisting of water, caprylyl glycol, and combinations thereof; and optionally, one or more additional components selected from the group consisting of a/n: actives selected from a/n humectant, antimicrobial, antioxidant, preservative, vitamin, vitamin derivative; and a/n filler, penetrant, fragrance, dispersant, film-forming agent; ceramide; anti-acne, anti-aging, and combinations thereof. The cosmetic composition is a clear, flowable semi-solid and converts to a non-flowable semi-solid upon rubbing.