A liquid rinse-added fabric care composition that is characterized by at least
two visually distinct phases when the composition is at rest and wherein at least
one of the phases contains a fabric care agent is provided. The composition forms
a temporary mixture when shaken that allows a consumer to dose a representative
sample of the composition and spontaneously re-forms at least two visually distinct
phases when allowed to remain at rest. The fabric care agents present in one or
more phases of the composition may include fabric softener actives, color care
agents, perfumes, antibacterial agents, malodor control agents, ultraviolet protection
agents, anti-abrasion, anti-wear & fabric integrity agents, wrinkle control agents,
and mixtures thereof. The composition should also contain less than about 5%, preferably
less than about 3%, and even more preferably less than about 1% by weight of detergent
actives. The composition optionally may contain an electrolyte, phase stabilizer,
a phase separation inducing polymer and/or a solvent. Methods for delivering one
or more fabric care benefits to a fabric during a laundering operation using the
compositions are also disclosed. Methods for conveying information to a consumer
concerning a multi-phase liquid rinse-added fabric care composition are also provided.
An article of manufacture comprising a liquid rinse-added fabric care composition
that has at least two visually distinct phases and a container that enables a consumer
to view the visually distinct phases that are present in the composition is also
described. Alternatively, the container may comprise a double walled cap and an
insert for removing excess composition that may adhere to the cap.
