Abstract: A skin care composition having from about 0.01% to about 5%, by weight, of an superabsorbent polymer which is a sodium polyacrylate, sodium polacrylate starch, sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2 or mixtures of these and a portion of the polymer comprises a grafted starch material. The superabsorbent polymer is particulate where the particles have an average particle size in the range of from about 5?-30?, and the individual particles in their dry or un-swollen condition are substantially non-spherical, flat, platelet, or elongated in shape. The particles have an absorption capacity of at least about 1000 times their initial dry or un-swollen volume. Additionally, the skin care composition contains from about 0.01-10% of a dry powder that is either starch or silicone based and wherein the dry powder is coated with a silicone based material. Further there is provided a UV active.

Abstract: A skin care composition is provided that has an oil phase mixture and a water phase. The oil phase mixture has from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the composition, of a wax material and optionally from about 1% to about 20% by weight of the composition, of an oil that is liquid at room temperature. The oil phase mixture has a melting point of about 25° C. to about 50° C. The water phase has from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of a superabsorbent polymer and from about 20% to about 85% by weight of the composition of water. The composition also has from about 6% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of particulate material selected from the group consisting of starch particles, silicone elastomer particles and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A personal care composition is disclosed comprising a di-amido gellant, wherein the di-amido gellant has a formula: wherein R1 and R2 are aminofunctional end-groups which may be the same or different, and L is a linking moiety of molecular weight from 14 to 500 g/mol. The personal care composition may take a variety of forms such as a leave-on composition or an emulsion and/or may comprise one or more actives or agents.

Abstract: Described are multi-component products and multi-step regimens for improving the look and/or feel of human skin. The products comprise a first composition comprising a humectant, a second composition comprising a non-volatile oil, and a third composition comprising substantially spherical particles. The regimens comprise the steps of: applying to the skin a first layer formed using a first composition comprising a humectant, followed by applying a second layer formed using a second composition comprising at least one non-volatile oil, followed by applying a third layer formed using a third composition comprising substantially spherical particles.

Abstract: A finisher composition that provides improved look and feel benefits to an underlying skin care product. The finisher composition is an oil-in-water emulsion that includes from 10 to 25 wt % of substantially spherical starch particles having a mean particle size of from 5 to 30 microns. The oil phase of the finisher includes a non-volatile oil present at an amount to provide a weight ratio of non-volatile oil to starch particles of from 1:10 to 3:2. The aqueous phase of the finisher includes from 20 to 85 wt % of water.

Abstract: A personal care composition is disclosed comprising a pH tuneable gellant. The pH tuneable gellant has a formula of: wherein R1 and R2 are aminofunctional end-groups; L1 is a backbone moiety having molecular weight from 14 to 500 g/mol; and at least one of L1, R1 or R2 comprises a pH-sensitive group; wherein R5 is an aminofunctional moiety; L2 is a backbone moiety having molecular weight from 14 to 500 g/mol; and at least one of L2 or R5 comprises a pH-sensitive group; and mixtures of [I] and [II]. The personal care composition may take a variety of forms such as a leave-on composition or an emulsion or may comprise one or more actives or agents.

Abstract: A finisher composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The continuous aqueous phase of the emulsion is from about 20 to 85 wt % of water. The dispersed oil phase of the emulsion includes a non-volatile oil, which is at least 50% by weight of a liquid UV agent. The composition also includes from about 10 to 25 wt % of substantially spherical starch particles, silicone elastomer particles, or a combination of these. The particles have a particle size of from about 2 to 40 microns. The weight ratio of the non-volatile oil to the particles is from about 1:10 to about 1:1. The composition is substantially free of glycerin and, optionally, includes from about 1 to 20 wt % of a volatile oil.

Abstract: A method of improving the look and feel of skin by using a two-step regimen that includes applying an underlying layer of a skin care composition and applying an overlying layer of a finisher composition on top of the underlying skin care composition layer. The finisher composition is an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a continuous aqueous phase, a dispersed oil phase, and from 10 to 25 wt % of substantially spherical particles. The oil phase includes non-volatile oil that is at least 50 wt % of a liquid UV agent. The spherical particles can be starch particles, silicone elastomer particles or combinations of these. The finisher composition is generally free of glycerin or other humectants.

Abstract: A thickened aqueous composition containing from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight, of an superabsorbent polymer, from about 0.1% to about 20%, of a silicone elastomer; and from about 20% to about 98% of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin care composition comprising at least two oil phases dispersed in a continuous aqueous phase comprising a thickening agent, wherein a first oil phase of the oil phases has different composition from the other oil phase, and wherein the composition contains an emulsifier no more than 1.0%. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing a skin care composition comprising dispersing a first oil phase in a continuous aqueous phase comprising a thickening agent; and dispersing a second oil phase in the continuous aqueous phase; wherein composition of said first oil phase differs from composition of said second oil phase, and wherein the composition contains an emulsifier no more than 1.0%.

Abstract: A personal care composition may have an isosorbide diester having the formula: wherein R? and R? are independently selected from a straight or branched C1-30 chain, which may be saturated or unsaturated. The composition may further comprise a solid UV active soluble in the isosorbide diester and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The personal care composition may be in the form of an emulsion having an aqueous phase comprising water and an oil phase. The oil phase may comprise the isosorbide diester and a solid UV active soluble in the isosorbide diester. In a particular embodiment, the solid UV soluble in the isosorbide diester UV active may be selected from 4-tert-butyl-4?-methoxy dibenzoylmethane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, and combinations thereof. Methods of making the aforementioned personal care compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Skin care composition comprising a plurality of interference pigments and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The plurality comprises at least a first interference pigment which reflects a first color, and at least a second interference pigment which reflects a second, complementary color. The total amount of interference pigments is from about 0.1% to about 10%.

Abstract: A finisher composition that provides improved look and feel benefits to an underlying skin care product. The finisher composition is an oil-in-water emulsion that includes from 10 to 25 wt % of substantially spherical silicone elastomer particles having a mean particle size of from 2 to 40 microns. The oil phase of the finisher includes a non-volatile oil present at an amount to provide a weight ratio of non-volatile oil to silicone elastomer particles of from 1:10 to 3:2. The aqueous phase of the finisher includes from 20 to 85 wt % of water.

Abstract: A multi-layer product for improving the look of human skin by the steps of: apply to the skin a first layer that is a skin care composition; and applying to, and on top of, the first layer, a powder layer. The powder layer has from about 10% to about 30%, by weight of the powder layer, of substantially spherical particles selected from the group consisting of coated or uncoated starch. The powder layer is an aqueous based composition that is an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a non-volatile oil present in a concentration level such that the weight ratio of non-volatile oil to particulate material is from about 1:10 to about 3:2. At least one of, or both the first layer and the powder layer have a contrast ratio of less than about 20.

Abstract: A finisher composition that provides improved look and feel benefits to an underlying skin care product. The finisher composition is an oil-in-water emulsion that includes from 10 to 25 wt % of substantially spherical starch particles having a mean particle size of from 5 to 30 microns. The oil phase of the finisher includes a non-volatile oil present at an amount to provide a weight ratio of non-volatile oil to starch particles of from 1:10 to 3:2. The aqueous phase of the finisher includes from 20 to 85 wt % of water.

Abstract: A method of improving the look of human skin by the steps of: apply to the skin a first layer that is a skin care composition; and applying to, and on top of, the first layer, a powder layer. The powder layer has from about 10% to about 30%, by weight of the powder layer, of substantially spherical particles selected from the group consisting of coated starch, uncoated starch, silicone elastomer particles, and combinations thereof. The powder layer is an aqueous based composition that is an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a non-volatile oil present in a concentration level such that the weight ratio of non-volatile oil to particulate material is from about 1:10 to about 3:2. At least one of, or both the first layer and the powder layer have a contrast ratio of less than about 20.

Abstract: A multi-layer product for improving the look of human skin by the steps of: apply to the skin a first layer that is a skin care composition; and applying to, and on top of, the first layer, a powder layer. The powder layer has from about 10% to about 30%, by weight of the powder layer, of substantially spherical particles selected from the group consisting of coated or uncoated starch, silicone elastomer particles, and combinations thereof. The powder layer is an aqueous based composition that is an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a non-volatile oil present in a concentration level such that the weight ratio of non-volatile oil to particulate material is from about 1:10 to about 3:2. At least one of, or both the first layer and the powder layer have a contrast ratio of less than about 20.

Abstract: A multi-layer product for improving the look of human skin by the steps of: apply to the skin a first layer that is a skin care composition; and applying to, and on top of, the first layer, a powder layer. The powder layer has from about 10% to about 30%, by weight of the powder layer, of substantially spherical silicone elastomer particles. The powder layer is an aqueous based composition that is an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a non-volatile oil present in a concentration level such that the weight ratio of non-volatile oil to particulate material is from about 1:10 to about 3:2. At least one of, or both the first layer and the powder layer have a contrast ratio of less than about 20.

Abstract: A UV composition that contains from about 0.2% to about 2% of a UV stabilizer which is an alpha-cyanodiphenylacrylate of the general formula: At least one of R1 or R2 is a C1-C8 alkyoxy radical, and one of R1 or R2 is a straight or branched chain C1-C30 alkoxy radical or any non-alkoxy radical, or hydrogen; and R3 is a straight or branched chain C1-C30 alkyl. Further, the UV composition comprises from about 1.5% to about 3.5% of a UV active which is a butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, and from about 3% to about 9% of a UV active that is 2-Ethylhexyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate. A dermatologically acceptable carrier is also provided. Preferably, the weight ratio of alpha-cyanodiphenylacrylate to butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane is from about 1:2 to about 1:5.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sanitary napkin for wearing adjacent the pudendal region, the sanitary napkin having a skin care composition applied thereon, wherein the sanitary napkin has a caliper less than about 5.0 mm. The skin care composition can have from about 0.001% to about 0.1% by weight of hexamidine, from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of zinc oxide, from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of niacinamide, and a carrier.