Abstract: The combination of polyols with certain active ingredients has been found to mitigate the potential irritating nature of some active ingredients (e.g., hydroxy acids, etc.). When applied to lips, this combination may provide for therapeutic and/or cosmetic benefits including smoother lips, increased moisturization, reduced water loss and combinations thereof. However, formulating stable emulsions with certain active ingredients has proved problematic. The present application also provides new stabilization mechanisms for the emulsions involving alteration of the extensional viscosity of the internal phase.

Abstract: The combination of polyols with certain active ingredients has been found to mitigate the potential irritating nature of some active ingredients (e.g., hydroxy acids, etc.). When applied to lips, this combination may provide for therapeutic and/or cosmetic benefits including smoother lips, increased moisturization, reduced water loss and combinations thereof. However, formulating stable emulsions with certain active ingredients has proved problematic. The present application also provides new stabilization mechanisms for the emulsions involving alteration of the extensional viscosity of the internal phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods of using them to treat keratin fibers. More particularly, the compositions according to the invention, such as mascaras and other cosmetics, comprise gelling agents and soft waxes, and are useful for imparting moldability to treated keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods of using them to treat keratin fibers. More particularly, the compositions according to the invention, such as mascaras and other cosmetics, comprise polyamide gelling agents and soft waxes, and are useful for imparting the appearance of enhanced length and volume to the treated keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to formulations having one or more ingredients segregated from other constituents of the same formulation. The formulations are typically for topical application to an integument.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to topical compositions and methods of using the compositions to treat keratin fibers. The compositions, such as mascaras, can form films of low resiliency on the surface of the keratin fibers, which impart moldability to the treated fibers, thereby enhancing the range of styling effects and options available to the user.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to formulations having one or more ingredients segregated from other constituents of the same formulation. The formulations are typically for topical application to an integument.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to formulations having one or more colorants segregated from other colorants in the same formulation. The formulations are typically for topical application to an integument.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions of incompatible cosmetic composition provided long term stability by the interfacial reaction of two immiscible polymers having complementary reactive pair functional groups.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions of incompatible cosmetic composition provided long term stability by the interfacial reaction of two immiscible polymers having complementary reactive pair functional groups.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic and personal care compositions having film-formers that are two-phase polymers with a first phase polymer that is a maleated polymer where the maleic anhydride is pendant to the polymer and the second phase polymer is a polymer with complementary reactive groups. The two-phase polymer film former provides enhanced durability benefits for cosmetics, hair care, and skin care products.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic and personal care compositions having film-formers that are two-phase polymers with a first phase polymer that is a maleated polymer where the maleic anhydride is pendant to the polymer and the second phase polymer is a polymer with complementary reactive groups. The two-phase polymer film former provides enhanced durability benefits for cosmetics, hair care, and skin care products.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions of incompatible cosmetic composition provided long term stability by the interfacial reaction of two immiscible polymers having complementary reactive pair functional groups.