Abstract: Non-silicone-based compositions including hydrocarbons of widely different structures and origins are combined into single, stable, homogenous products with both aesthetic and volatility properties similar to a cyclopentasiloxane. The combinations are useful to cosmetic formulators as full or partial replacement products for cyclopentasiloxanes, or “volatile silicones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic make-up compositions, in particular mascaras, comprising carbon black encapsulated in a spherical silica matrix. These compositions are characterized by a deep and glossy black color.

Abstract: Silicone-free compositions including hydrocarbons of widely different structures and origins combined with coated particles are provided which have both aesthetic and volatility properties similar to cyclopentasiloxane dispersions. The compositions are useful as full or partial replacement products for dispersions of cyclopentasiloxane, or “volatile silicones.” The compositions are useful in UV-attenuating formulations including skin care products, color cosmetics, pharmaceutical products and especially sun care products such as sunblocks, sunscreens, tanning lotions, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: a) at least one polysiloxane bearing a joining group, corresponding to one of the following formulae (IIa) and (IIb): in which: the R radicals represent a C1-C20 hydrocarbon-based group; the Q1, Q2 and Q3 radicals represent either an R radical as defined above; or a joining group capable of forming at least 3 H bonds; it being understood that at least one of the Q1 to Q3 radicals is other than R in formula (IIa); the Q4 divalent radical represents a joining group capable of forming at least 3 H bonds; b) a polyalkene-based supramolecular polymer which can be obtained by reaction of a functionalised polyalkene polymer with a functionalised joining group, said joining group being capable of forming at least 3 H (hydrogen) bonds. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of topical skin conditions, comprising of Cocoa butter and or petroleum jelly jojoba oil, dihydrogen oxide, Stearic acid, Anhydrous Magnesium Sulphate, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin and a suitable amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, shea butter. U.S. Patent Documents 7,429,386 September, 2008 First 6,596,287 July, 2003 Deckers, et al.

Abstract: A preparation, in particular a cosmetic preparation, preferably in liquid or pasty form, for use on keratinic materials, in particular for decorating, coloring, improving the appearance of and caring for the skin and the skin appendages. The preparation is water-free and contains at least one wax with a dropping point above 60° C. and a liquid silicone compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lip cosmetic that has excellent secondary adhesion resistance effect, good gloss, and excellent stability. The lip cosmetic of the present invention is characterized by comprising the following components (a) to (c): (a) 4.5 to 35 mass % of isostearyl glyceryl ether; (b) 20 to 80 mass % of one or more kinds of methyl phenyl silicones that do not separate when mixed with (a) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane at 90° C. and separate when mixed with (a) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane at 25° C.; (c) 4 to 10 mass % of a wax.

Abstract: A topical composition comprises a vehicle, said vehicle including an emulsion or dispersion of water in an amount of from 50% by weight to 93% by weight; and a non-aqueous discontinuous phase in an amount of from 50% by weight to 7% by weight; at least one of a bronzer, a tanning accelerator, or a mixture thereof; and from 0.01% by weight to 5% by weight of a warming agent, based on the total weight of the composition. The warming agent comprises at least one alkyl ether of vanillyl alcohol at least one N-alkyl amide of vanillic acid; and is present in an amount effective to produce a prolonged warming sensation when applied to a user's skin. The composition is transparent to UV radiation. The composition is used for indoor tanning.

Abstract: A personal care composition contains at least one personal care component and at least one end-functionalized ionic silicone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one silicon resin comprising at least one T unit and at least one acrylic film forming agent, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up keratin materials, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: (i) at least one tackifying resin; (ii) at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer; and (iii) at least one liquid fatty phase.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are provided, which are capable of forming a cosmetic film on a human integument when applied thereto. Cosmetic compositions according to the invention typically include a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, optionally, one or more colorants, and a pH-dependant film-forming polymer of poly(methacrylic acid-co-methyl methacrylate) having a ratio of methacrylic acid to methyl methacrylate of about 1:1 to about 1:2, an acid value of from about 150 to about 350 mg KOH/g, and a weight average molar mass between about 100,000 and about 150,000 g/mol. The compositions are capable of forming an adherent film on the integument that is substantially resistant to removal by water at a first pH, but readily dispersible or soluble in water at a second pH higher than said first pH.

Abstract: Composite particulates, topical composition containing composite particulates, methods for improving the appearance of skin depth, dimensionality or undertones; a method for improving the ashy, chalky or mask-like appearance of color cosmetic compositions on the skin; and a method for reducing the number of shades in a color cosmetic shade range by formulating the cosmetic with composite particulates.

Abstract: A novel saccharide siloxane copolymer is useful in personal care compositions. The saccharide siloxane copolymer may be used as a universal emulsifier to prepare low odor emulsions for personal care applications.

Abstract: A water-based pigmented preparation, its production and use and its application in a capillary storage system.

Abstract: An emulsion contains a saccharide siloxane copolymer as an emulsifier. The emulsion is useful in formulating personal care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to five-layered pigments based on multicoated platelet-shaped substrates which comprise a layer sequence comprising (A) a layer of SnO2 having a layer thickness of 0.1-50 nm, (B) a high-refractive-index coating consisting of TiO2 in the rutile modification having a layer thickness of 10-800 nm, (C) a colorless coating having a refractive index n?1.8 having a layer thickness of 20-800 nm, (D) a high-refractive-index coating consisting of SnO2 having a layer thickness of 0.1-50 nm, (E) a layer of TiO2 in the rutile modification having a layer thickness of 10-800 nm, and optionally (F) an outer protective layer, and to the use thereof in paints, coatings, powder coatings, printing inks, security printing inks, plastics, ceramic materials, glasses, as dopants for the laser marking of papers and plastics, in cosmetic formulations and for the preparation of pigment preparations and dry preparations.

Abstract: A saccharide siloxane copolymer is useful as an emulsifier. Emulsions prepared with the saccharide siloxane copolymer are useful in personal care products.

Abstract: A method of producing a lip cosmetic, comprising the steps of: (i) mixing an oligomer (ingredient (a)) produced from behenic acid, eicosane diacid, and a glycerin condensate, a polyol (ingredient (b)), and water (ingredient (c)) to prepare a solution containing ingredients (a), (b), and (c); (ii) mixing an ester oil (ingredient (d)) composed of a carboxylic acid having 2 to 36 carbon atoms and an alcohol having 1 to 36 carbon atoms, being in a liquid or paste form at ordinary temperature, and having a viscosity of 300 mPa·s or more at 25° C. and an oligomer (ingredient (e)) produced from behenic acid, eicosane diacid, and glycerin to prepare a solution containing ingredients (d) and (e); and (iii) mixing the solution containing the ingredients (a), (b), and (c) and the solution containing the ingredients (d) and (e).

Abstract: A cosmetic process for making up and/or caring for skin and/or lips, includes the application to skin and/or lips of a cosmetic composition including, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one supramolecular polymer and at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer. Particular compositions may be used in the process.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition particularly intended to be cast into a cup with view to a use as a lip gloss, contains: (a) at least one glossy oil; (b) at least one ester obtained from: (i) a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched aliphatic acid or hydroxy acid, having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, (ii) a linear or branched diacid having from 12 to 36 carbon atoms, and (iii) glycerol or a glycerol condensate; (c) at least one hydrophobicized pyrogenated silica; (d) at least one wax consisting of a homo- or co-polymer of ethylene; and (e) optionally stearic acid. The lip gloss, and a lip care or make-up cosmetic method including the topical application of this composition on the lips are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating a keratin material, characterized in that it comprises at least one step of applying to the said keratin material a coating formed from a liquid composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one copolymer containing polyamide blocks and polyether blocks resulting from the co-polycondensation of polyamide blocks containing reactive ends with polyether blocks containing reactive ends; the said copolymer being in solution or in dispersion, and at least one organic solvent. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic assembly comprising a) at least one liquid composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one copolymer containing polyamide blocks and polyether blocks in solution or in dispersion, and at least one organic solvent; b) a device for applying the said composition to the keratin materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelled cosmetic emulsion comprising an oil phase, an aqueous phase and a gelling system which contains at least one non-siloxane based polyamide in a sufficient amount to gel the emulsion. The polyamide can have an tertiary amide, ester, acid, or amine terminal end group. The emulsion is stabilized with an alkylene oxide containing emulsion stabilizer. The polyamide resin is stabilized with a resin stabilizer containing an atom with a certain electronegativity. The emulsions of the present invention are substantially transparent and when colorants are added the color is especially bright and clear. The emulsions are used in lipstick and mascara products as well as other gel and stick products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cationic nanoparticles, methods to make them, and the use of compositions containing said nanoparticles in personal care compositions or formulations. The nanoparticles are useful in personal care applications and impart antimicrobial properties to home and personal care products containing them. These cationic nanoparticles also contribute useful conditioning properties to hair-care and skin-care products.

Abstract: A material including an organic dye of vegetable origin on an inorganic substrate, characterized in that the organic dye is an extract of sappan wood and in that the inorganic substrate is a clay which is a continuous sheet crystallized silicate. Also, a cosmetic composition containing this material, and the uses thereof.

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.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lip cosmetic that has excellent secondary adhesion resistance effect, good gloss, and excellent stability. The lip cosmetic of the present invention is characterized by comprising the following components (a) to (c): (a) 4.5 to 35 mass % of isostearyl glyceryl ether; (b) 20 to 80 mass % of one or more kinds of methyl phenyl silicones that do not separate when mixed with (a) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane at 90° C. and separate when mixed with (a) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane at 25° C.; (c) 4 to 10 mass % of a wax.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition including: (i) at least one amphiphilic copolymer; and (ii) one or more cosmetically acceptable diluents, excipients or carriers; wherein the amphiphilic copolymer is selected from the group consisting of a graft copolymer including a hydrophobic straight or branched chain carbon-carbon backbone having at least one hydrophilic side chain attached thereto; a graft copolymer comprising a hydrophilic straight or branched chain backbone having at least one hydrophobic side chain attached thereto; a block copolymer including at least one hydrophilic block and at least one hydrophobic block in a straight or branched chain backbone; and a cross-linked/network copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for stabilizing retinol (Vitamin A), an unstable fat-soluble material, to use the same in cosmetics. The present invention provides an anti-inflammatory and skin wrinkle reducing cosmetic composition containing retinol stabilized by nano-emulsification, wherein a retinol polymer nanocapsule formed by capturing retinol with porous polymer particles is nano-emulsified by a mung bean MCT (medium chain triglyceride) extract and lecithin for stabilizing retinol.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lip cosmetic that has good gloss and good stability, while maintaining post-application secondary adhesion resistance. The lip cosmetic of the present invention is characterized by comprising the following components (a) to (d): (a) 4.5 to 35 mass % of glyceryl monoisostearate; (b) 20 to 80 mass % of one or more kinds of methyl phenyl silicones that do not separate out when mixed with (a) at 90° C. and separate out when mixed with (a) at 25° C.; (c) 5 mass % or more of water and/or glycerin, relative to the component (a), and 24 mass % or less, relative to the total amount of the cosmetic; and (d) 4 to 10 mass % of a wax.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oily base for a cosmetic comprising an ester compound made from a multivalent alcohol and a fatty acid, characterized in that the ester compound is made from dipentaerythritol and at least one fatty acid selected from the group consisting of fatty acids having 5 to 16 carbon atoms and a molar ratio of a dipentaerythritol residue to a fatty acid residue having 5 to 16 carbon atoms in the ester compound is 1.0:3.0 to 1.0:6.0. The aforesaid oily base for a cosmetic has proper oily feeling with moistness, no uncomfortable sticky feeling, excellent safety to the skin and adhesion to the skin, excellent gloss-holding ability after application to the skin, and excellent compatibility with various oil agents. In addition, upon blending the ester compound in various cosmetics, the cosmetics also have proper emollient property.

Abstract: A description is given of the use of phenolic antioxidants of formulae (1) and/or (2) and/or (3) for stabilizing body-care and household products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin preparation composition for external use with an excellent antibacterial effect, and more specifically, to a skin preparation composition for external use with excellent antibacterial and antifungal effects against bacteria and mold, comprising a first composition containing citric acid as an active ingredient and a second composition containing trisodium phosphate as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition comprising, as film-forming agent, an aliphatic polyurethane based on dialkyl tartrate diol in a mixture of organic solvents and cosmetically acceptable ingredients.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition includes a boron nitride complex powder in which particles of metal oxide are attached to at least a part of the surface of a base material consisting of boron nitride. The metal oxide is preferably a combination of titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, red iron oxide and black iron oxide. Preferred compositions include liquid or powder foundation, lipstick, eye shadow, eye liner and mascara. The cosmetic composition including a cosmetic powder is capable of imparting smoothness to the touch, lively finish with fine texture and natural glow, and adhesion to the skin when applied to the skin.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for the prognostic evaluation of a patient suspected of having, or having, cancer by assessing the expression of IMP3 in a biological sample of a patient. Methods can be used at the time of initial diagnosis of malignant tumors to identify a group of patients with a high potential to develop progression or metastasis later. Therefore, methods not only are able to provide very useful prognostic information for patients but also can help clinicians to select a candidate patient likely to benefit from early and aggressive cancer therapy. Methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer associated with expression of IMP3 are also provided.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising high molecular weight polyurethane polymers are disclosed. The polyurethane polymers typically will have a molecular weight greater than about 50,000. The cosmetic compositions provide cosmetic films on the lips which are comfortable, long-wearing, transfer-resistant, and have a shiny finish.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a novel agent which is capable of stimulating the expression of LOXL and of increasing quality and functionality of collagen fibres and has anti-oxidizing, anti-elastase, anti-MMP properties as well as its use in producing cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, especially dermatological compositions, or food compositions.

Abstract: A composition having at least one fatty phase containing at least one resin having a number-average molecular weight of less than or equal to 10 000 g/mol chosen from rosin, rosin derivatives and hydrocarbon-based resins, and mixtures thereof, at least one volatile oil, and at least one phenyl silicone oil. The composition according to the invention makes it possible to obtain a homogeneous and comfortable deposit on the lips or the skin, which has in particular improved properties of staying power of the colour and of the gloss.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing a silicone resin polymer comprised of M units in combination with Q or T units or both, wherein the number of M units is greater than the number of Q units or T units or combination thereof, and a method for improving the finish of a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a hyaluronic acid derivative which comprises ureidopyrimidone units, to the said derivatives and to a cosmetic treatment method using them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a care, and/or treatment, and/or make-up cosmetic composition for keratin materials, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an efficient amount of at least one linear, branched or cyclic polymer, or dendrimer, comprising: a -POL- polymeric backbone comprising at least two repeating patterns, and at least two binding groups (A), attached on the polymeric backbone and adapted to create H links with one ore more partner binding groups, of an identical or different chemical nature, each coupling of two binding groups involving at least three H links.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that include date palm pollen or an extract thereof. The compositions may be formulated for topical use in methods of treatment or prophylaxis of various skin conditions or methods to counteract the effects of skin aging.

Abstract: Disclosed are non-aqueous carrier compositions capable of forming a gel structure, having a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a straight-chain alkyl group, a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a branched-chain alkyl group, at least one gel-promoting solvent, and at least one high molecular mass block copolymer having at least one hard segment and at least one soft segment, and at least one solvent capable of solubilizing the at least one hard segment and/or the at least one soft segment of the block copolymer, at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer; and at least one solvent capable of solubilizing the at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer, and optionally at least one active ingredient, wherein the composition has a hardness value ranging from about 30 to about 300 gf, a melting point of about 50° C. or higher, and does not require use of wax as a structuring agent. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: An anhydrous color cosmetic composition comprising at least one resveratrol derivative and particulates; and an anhydrous emulsion skin care composition.

Abstract: Provided are novel compositions exhibiting highly effective antiviral, antimicrobial and/or antifungal activity. The compositions of the invention can be used for sanitizing and/or disinfecting surfaces, e.g., inanimate and/or animate surfaces. Preferred compositions include a synergistic combination of an alcohol, docusate, geraniol and, optionally, menthol. The invention provides compositions that have high antimicrobial activity, yet are mild, non-irritating, quick drying, non-sticky and not drying to the skin. Processes for manufacturing and using the compositions and products containing such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising siliconed sapucainha ester, compound which can be used as a cosmetic excipient replacing silicones for several applications. The present invention further relates to cosmetic products comprising said composition.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a solid cosmetic product, includes the steps of applying to a composition based on powder and fluid binder, introduced into a mould, a sheet of porous material having an average pore diameter ranging from 5 to 180 ?m; then passing at least some of the volatile solvent through the sheet; removing the volatile solvent that has passed through the sheet and drying the composition in order to solidify it before depositing it in a packaging. The solid product obtained according to this process and to its uses as a face and/or body makeup product are also described.

Abstract: To provide a method that efficiently produces a silicone oil composition in which cross-linked silicone particles uniformly dispersed in amino-modified silicone oil. This invention is a method of producing a silicone oil composition, characterized by removing water after mixing an aqueous suspension of cross-linked silicone particles having an average particle diameter in the range of 0.1 to 500 ?m with an aqueous emulsion of an amino-modified silicone oil having an average emulsion particle diameter in the range of 0.05 to 100 ?m.