Abstract: The present invention relates to particle compositions comprising a core particle that is partially coated with a first hydrophilic deposit and a hydrophobic polymeric finish, contains a small amount of water, and a compatible active present in the deposit, the finish or both. Additional alternating deposits, hydrophobic, hydrophilic or both, can be present between the first hydrophilic deposit and the hydrophobic polymeric finish. Similarly, additional compatible actives can be present in one or more of the additional alternating deposits. The invention also relates to methods of preparing the particle compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high gloss, non-feathering topical composition comprising at least one water-insoluble, fatty alcohol-soluble polysaccharide polymer and a liquid polymeric polyol ester.

Abstract: A cosmetic eyeliner composition in the form of a liquid is provided which is especially adapted for use in conjunction with a wick-type nib pen which delivers eyeliner through a capillary action, which eyeliner composition includes a pigment intermediate formed of FDA approved inorganic eye product pigments having an average particle size of about 5 microns or less, a water-soluble organic polymer film-former, such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone, and optionally one or more plasticizers, and a carrier for the pigment intermediate, which carrier includes water, plasticizer, preservative, and an alcohol and optionally a moisturizer and/or humectant. The eyeliner composition of the invention will pass through the wick of a wick-type nib pen by capillary action without clogging the wick.

Abstract: A pressed facial cosmetic powder is provided which is easily converted by scraping into loose powder form and includes a unique blend of different clays including kaolin and mica which imparts desired feel, compactability, moisture content, oil absorbability and platelet structure; the pressed powder includes in addition to the mixture of clays, dry binder, such as magnesium stearate, liquid binder, which may include lecithin, squalane, silicone, an ester and antioxidant, and colorants.

Abstract: A facial cosmetic is provided which may be in the form of an eye shadow or blusher which contains stones or pearls formed of color-coated titanated mica particles, together with dry and wet binder and feel enhancer, such as volatile silicone.

Abstract: A wrinkle treatment formulation is provided which is in the form of a gel formed of at least 95% by weight of a gelable hydrophilic polyurethane polymer base and a precipitated silica thickener gelling agent. Upon brushing the above-described gel formulation on wrinkled skin, the gel fills up wrinkles and dries to impart to so-treated skin a smooth substantially wrinkle-free appearance.