Abstract: Disclosed is a polyol-in-silicone emulsion consisting essentially of: (i) an alkyl dimethicone copolyol having an HLB of from about 4 to about 6, and a molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 20,000, wherein the alkyl group is made of about 10 to about 22 carbons; and (ii) a polyol, wherein the weight ratio of the alkyl dimethicone copolyol to the polyol is from about 100:1 to about 2:8; methods to make such a polyol-in-silicone emulsion, as well as an anhydrous personal care composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.01% to about 15% of an alkyl dimethicone copolyol having an HLB of about 4-6, and a molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 20,000, wherein the alkyl group is made of about 10 to about 22 carbons; (b) from about 0.01% to about 35% of a polyol, wherein the weight ratio of the alkyl dimethicone copolyol to the polyol is from about 100:1 to about 2:8; and wherein the composition is substantially free of water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyol-in-silicone emulsion consisting essentially of: (i) an alkyl dimethicone copolyol having an HLB of from about 4 to about 6, and a molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 20,000, wherein the alkyl group is made of about 10 to about 22 carbons; and (ii) a polyol, wherein the weight ratio of the alkyl dimethicone copolyol to the polyol is from about 100:1 to about 2:8; methods to make such a polyol-in-silicone emulsion, as well as an anhydrous personal care composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.01% to about 15% of an alkyl dimethicone copolyol having an HLB of about 4-6, and a molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 20,000, wherein the alkyl group is made of about 10 to about 22 carbons; (b) from about 0.01% to about 35% of a polyol, wherein the weight ratio of the alkyl dimethicone copolyol to the polyol is from about 100:1 to about 2:8; and wherein the composition is substantially free of water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyol-in-silicone emulsion consisting essentially of: (i) an alkyl dimethicone copolyol having an HLB of from about 4 to about 6, and a molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 20,000, wherein the alkyl group is made of about 10 to about 22 carbons; and (ii) a polyol, wherein the weight ratio of the alkyl dimethicone copolyol to the polyol is from about 100:1 to about 2:8; methods to make such a polyol-in-silicone emulsion, as well as an anhydrous personal care composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.01% to about 15% of an alkyl dimethicone copolyol having an HLB of about 4-6, and a molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 20,000, wherein the alkyl group is made of about 10 to about 22 carbons; (b) from about 0.01% to about 35% of a polyol, wherein the weight ratio of the alkyl dimethicone copolyol to the polyol is from about 100:1 to about 2:8; and wherein the composition is substantially free of water.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a water-in-oil emulsion composition comprising: a lipophilic personal care composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 1% to about 30% of a polyglycerin fatty acid ester having a polyglycerin of 2-20 units and at least one branched fatty acid residue of 8 to 22 carbons; (b) from about 0.01% to about 6% of glycerin, wherein the amount of glycerin is no more than 20% of the polyglycerin fatty acid ester; (c) from about 0.001% to no more than an amount dissolvable in glycerin of a water-soluble skin benefit agent; and (d) a lipophilic carrier which is substantially free of surfactant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lipophilic personal care composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 5% to about 50% of a polyglycerin fatty acid ester having a polyglycerin of 2-15 units and at least 5 fatty acid residues attached thereto, wherein the fatty acid residue has 18 to 24 carbons; (b) from about 5% to about 50% of an N-long chain acyl acidic amino acid ester of sterol having formula (I): XOC(O)—(CH2)n-CH(NHCOR)—C(O)OY??(I) wherein one of X and Y is an ester residue of sterol selected from the group consisting of phytosterol, cholesterol, lanosterol, stigmasterol, its hydrogenates, and its derivatives, and the other is selected from H, an alkyl or alkenyl of 8-30 carbons, and ester residue of monohydric solid alcohol of 12-38 carbons; COR is a long chain acyl group of 8-22 carbons; and n is an integer of 1 or 2; and having a water holding capability of at least 400%, and is liquid at 25° C.; and (c) from about 5% to about 50% of a dimer acid ester.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lipophilic personal care composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 5% to about 50% of an N-long chain acyl acidic amino acid ester of sterol which is liquid at 25° C. having formula (I): XOC(O)—(CH2)n—CH(NHCOR)—C(O)OY??(I) wherein one of X and Y is an ester residue of sterol, and the other is selected from H, a liquid alkyl or alkenyl of 8-30 carbons, and ester residue of monohydric solid alcohol of 12-38 carbons; COR is a long chain acyl group of 8-22 carbons; and n is an integer of 1 or 2, and (b) from about 0.5% to about 15% of an acryl alkyl silicone copolymer having a melting point of no more than about 40° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal care composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 5% to about 35% of a hydrophobic gel comprising: (i) a cholesteryl derivative; (ii) an oil swelling clay material; (iii) a non-volatile liquid oil; and (iv) a polar solvent; and (b) a carrier which is substantially free of water, surfactant, and lecithin; which satisfies the need for a personal care composition having improved physical stability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyol-in-silicone emulsion consisting essentially of:

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal care composition comprising by weight:

Abstract: The present invention provides a useful cosmetic having high ultraviolet-screening effects (sunscreening effects), and excellent safety, and giving a natural makeup finish. This composition comprises a metal oxide flake having an average thickness of from 0.01 to 3 .mu.m, and an average size of from 1 to 100 .mu.m, and a ultraviolet absorbent-encapsulated polymer resin particle obtained by polymerization of a polymer resin monomer uniformly mixed with an ultraviolet absorbent.