Abstract: The present invention relates to a re-applicable mascara composition containing a unique combination of a chemically modified wax and a polymeric film former including a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and aminoacrylates. The mascara composition of the present invention can be readily re-applied to eyelashes hours after the initial application to increase the lash volume, without the discomfort and clumping commonly caused by attempts to re-apply mascara to already-coated eyelashes.

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 disclosure relates to novel polyurethanes comprising cationic units, of diisocyanates and of nonionic units derived from polyolefins comprising at least 10 mol % of units comprising at least one residual carbon-carbon double bond. The present disclosure also relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polyurethanes, and also to a cosmetic treatment process, for example for shaping and/or holding the hair, comprising the application of such a composition.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions are disclosed comprising a ?-amino ester compound in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, such as a spray or cream. In embodiments, the compounds include a polybutadiene moiety. Methods of treating hair with the compositions to impart volume, texture and definition are also disclosed.

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 relates to a thickener preparable by a process wherein a polymer is obtained by an inverse emulsion polymerization of a) at least one water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one anionic monomer and/or at least one nonionic monomer, b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated associative monomer, c) optionally at least one crosslinker, d) optionally at least one chain transfer agent, where the temperature during the inverse emulsion polymerization is kept constant and is at least 40° C., preferably 50 to 90° C., and, when the inverse emulsion polymerization is complete, the activator is added, giving the thickener.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thickener comprising i) at least one polymer preparable by polymerization of a) at least one water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one anionic monomer and/or at least one nonionic monomer, b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated associative monomer, c) optionally at least one crosslinker, d) optionally at least one chain transfer agent, ii) at least one activator, where the ratio of activator to polymer is >10 to 100 [% by weight/% by weight].

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thickener comprising i) at least one c onic polymer preparable by polymerization of a) at least one water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one cationic monomer, optionally at least one anionic monomer and/or. optionally at least one nonionic monomer, b) at least one e,(hylenically unsaturated associative monomer, c) optionally at ieast one crosslinker, d) optionally at least one chain transfer agent, ii) at least one activator, where the ratio of activator to cationic polymer is >10 to 100 [% by weight/% by weight].

Abstract: Surface treatment compositions comprising certain cationic polymer(s), anionic surfactant, one or more shielding salts and hydrophobic association disruptor. The surface treatment compositions comprise at least about 6% by weight of cationic polymer, at least about 6% by weight anionic surfactant, and at least about 4% by weight of the shielding salt. The weight ratio of anionic surfactant to cationic polymer is between about 0.5:1 and about 4:1. The composition may also have a weight ratio of shielding salt to cationic polymer of between about 0.3:1 and about 3:1.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic that contains, at a specific ratio, (A) a tertiary amine compound or a salt thereof, (B) an aliphatic alcohol having 12 to 26 carbon atoms, (C) a cationic group-containing copolymer obtainable by radical polymerization of a specific nonionic group-containing vinyl monomer, a specific cationic group-containing vinyl monomer, and a specific crosslinkable vinyl monomer as essential, and water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant chosen from (C8-C24)alkylamido(C3-C8)alkylbetaines, sulfobetaines, (C8-C24)alkylamido(C6-C8)alkylsulfobetaines, (C8-C24)alkyl amphomonoacetates, (C8-C24)alkyl amphodiacetates, (C8-C24)alkyl amphomonopropionates, (C8-C24)alkyl amphodipropionates and phosphobetaines, in an anionic surfactant(s)/amphoteric surfactant(s) weight ratio of less than or equal to 1; at least one cationic polymer with a cationic charge density of greater than 5 meq/g, and at least 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one mineral or organic water-soluble salt, the anion of this salt comprising from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, the total amount of surfactants in the composition being less than or equal to 18% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: This invention details the use of a simple blend of polyvinyl formamide and one or more polyvinyl alcohols as the fixative polymer system in a clear hair gel composition. The interaction of the polymer system and gelling agents provides clarity of less than 20 NTU and other physical properties such as good curl compression, resistance to high humidity and resistance to flaking.

Abstract: The present invention is related to surfactant-based formulations comprising the polyelectrolytes and blends of such polyelectrolytes with non-cellulosic cationic polysaccharide polymers. The surfactant-based formulations exhibit improved clarity of the resulting formulations, their improved conditioning of keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved deposition of dispersed phase materials onto keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved lather performance, and their improved rheology in applications such as personal care and household care products and textile applications.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to long-wearing, non-aqueous based cosmetic compositions, and related dermatological, pharmaceutical or hygiene compositions. The present invention provides a non-aqueous based composition comprising one or a mixture of two or more emulsifiers.

Abstract: A selective targeting method is disclosed comprising contacting a library of ligands, particularly a peptide library, with an anti-target to allow the ligands to bind to the anti-target; separating the non-binding ligands from the anti-target bound ligands, contacting the non-binding anti-target ligands with a target allowing the unbound ligands to bind with the target to form a target-bound ligand complex; separating the target-bound ligand complex from ligands which do not bind to the target, and identifying the target-bound ligands on the target-bound ligand complex wherein the target-bound ligands have a KD in the range of about 10?7 to 10?10 M. Additionally claimed are the ligands identified according to the method.

Abstract: A complex including a polymer and a surfactant formed by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing: (A) acid functional monomers at least partially neutralized with one or more amines according to one or more of formulas (I) through (IV): R1—NR2R3??(I) R1—N+R2R3R7X???(II) R4—C(O)—NR5—R6—NR2R3??(III) R4—C(O)—NR5—R6—N+R2R3R7X???(IV) wherein R1 and R4 are independently a C8-C24 group; R2, R3 and R5 are independently H or a C1-C6 group, or where R2 and R3 combine to form an anelled ring of from 4 to 12 carbon atoms in length optionally containing hetero atoms; R6 is C1-C24 group, R7 is H or a C1-C12 group, and X is a halide, a sulfate or a sulfonate; (B) one or more cationic monomers; and optionally (C) one or more other monomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dye transfer inhibiting polymers in powder, pellet and granule form, having higher storage stability and improved processability and to their application in laundry detergents and cleaners, in textile auxiliaries, and also further applications in cosmetics.

Abstract: Use of a cosmetic product for fixing a hairstyle containing at least one polyamide in a cosmetic carrier, wherein the polyamide is a reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound. The invention also relates to a corresponding hair treatment method, and to cosmetic products containing at least one reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound, and at least one foaming agent.

Abstract: A the process of producing a hydrophobically modified polymer that can be used as a cosmetically acceptable composition prepared by incorporating hydrophobic moieties into a polymer composed acrylamide, one or more cationic monomers and optionally one or more anionic monomers. The composition may be incorporated into products for treating hair, skin and nails and also into household products such as household cleaners and laundry detergents.

Abstract: Cosmetic product containing in a cosmetic carrier at least one polyamide that is liquid at 20° C. and is a reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound. The product is suitable for controlling unmanageable and frizzy hair. The polyamides provide the cosmetic product with hair-fixing properties, as well as their anti-frizz behavior.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair-styling cosmetic which exerts good hair-styling effect and hair-restyling effect, although being water-based and having a low viscosity, shows no stickiness and high smoothness and gives the sense of a favorable light finish. Specifically disclosed is a hair-styling cosmetic containing 3-30% by mass of one or more kinds of components selected from among a sugar alcohol, a polyalkylene glycol and derivatives thereof, characterized by having such an adhesiveness as showing a ball number of 1-30 in the inclined ball tack test (inclination angle 10°, measured at 25° C., humidity 50%), and a viscosity of 100 mPa·s or less (measured with a B-type viscometer at 25° C.). Thus, a hair-styling cosmetic, which exerts good hair-styling effect and hair-restyling effect, shows no stickiness and high smoothness, gives the sense of a favorable light finish, and is suitable for application by mist-spraying, can be obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic products containing, in a cosmetic carrier, a combination of (a) at least one polyamide that is a reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound, and (b) at least one copolymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (b-i) and at least one structural unit of formula (b-ii) wherein R is a linear or branched (C4 to C10) alkyl group, especially a branched (C4 to C10) alkyl group, and R? is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. The products are especially suitable for fixing a hairstyle. The combination of active ingredients provides the hairstyle with an excellent, flexible and long-lasting hold.

Abstract: Provided is a water-soluble resin which gives a conditioning effect when it is used in a hair cosmetic material containing an anionic surfactant, or the like. A water-soluble resin having a structure corresponding to a copolymer of a monomer mixture containing a vinylic monomer (A) having a hydroxyl group and an amido bond, and a vinylic monomer (B) having a cationic group.

Abstract: Provided are oligomeric amidoamines, an oligomeric amidoamine salt of the oligomeric amidoamine, and/or an oligomeric amidoquat of the oligomeric amidoamine. These materials can be used as fabric softeners in fabric softener compositions or as a hair treatment in hair treatment compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic compositions, more particularly for treating the skin or the hair, comprising an ampholytic artificial copolymer. The invention also relates to the use of the polymer in cosmetic compositions. The polymer comprises units derived from a polycationic monomer and units derived from a monomer of acidic nature.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an oil-in-water nanoemulsion comprising Brazil nut oil and an emulsifying system for cosmetic use, particularly for hair care. The emulsifying system comprises at least one non-ionic surfactant and at least one cationic component selected from a cationic surfactant and a cationic polymer. Another objective of the present invention is cosmetic compositions and cosmetic products that comprise a nanoemulsion characterized above.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions are disclosed comprising a ?-amino ester compound in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, such as a spray or cream. In embodiments, the compounds include a polybutadiene moiety. Methods of treating hair with the compositions to impart volume, texture and definition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one film-forming elastomeric, anionic polyurethane, and at least one cationic polymer, as well as a method for the styling of the hair comprising applying this composition to the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capillary composition comprising at least particles of pumice, at least one cationic surfactant having at least one ester function, and at least one non-siliconised polymer.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions are disclosed comprising a ?-amino ester compound in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, such as a spray or cream. In embodiments, the compounds include a polybutadiene moiety. Methods of treating hair with the compositions to impart volume, texture and definition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a capsule product through the increase in the polymerization cure temperature and cure time during the capsule-making process. The microcapsule products prepared according the process of the present invention exhibit enhanced retention of active materials in consumer products which promote instability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing free powder particles of polyamide impregnated with at least one cosmetic or pharmaceutical agent. The present also relates to free powder particles of polyamide having a content of at least 25% by weight of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical agent other than water, to the use of said particles in cosmetic, pharmaceutical or perfumery products, and to compositions containing such particles.

Abstract: A method of forming a skin engaging member for use on a hair removal device comprising the steps of: providing a carrier having at least one receiving region; and dispensing a skin conditioning composition in a flowable form through a dispensing member, into or onto the receiving region, wherein said skin conditioning composition is dispensed while at least one of said carrier and said dispensing member is moving relative to the other, wherein the skin conditioning composition comprises at least one of: a water soluble polymer, an emollient, and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A detergent composition, which imparts smoothness in finger-combing in rinsing after washing and smoothness, silky texture and non-stiffness to hair after application and drying is provided. The detergent composition comprises a copolymer having no cross-linking units and comprising constituting units corresponding to a cationic vinyl monomer (A) and constituting units corresponding to a specific vinyl monomer (B) having a hydroxyl group or an amide group, wherein the proportion of the constituting units corresponding to the cationic vinyl monomer (A) is from 25 to 45 mol % based on the entire constituting units constituting the copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ampholytic copolymer, to polyelectrolyte complexes which comprise such an ampholytic copolymer, and to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise at least one ampholytic copolymer or one polyelectrolyte complex.

Abstract: Described are associative thickeners based on compounds which comprise at least one hydrophobically modified polyether dendron end group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions comprising certain dye-polymer complexes. Additionally, methods for coloration of personal care compositions using said dye-polymer complexes are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant; at least one carboxylic anionic surfactant chosen from polyoxyalkylenated (C6-C24)alkyl ether carboxylic acids, polyoxyalkylenated (C6-C24)alkylaryl ether carboxylic acids and salts thereof, polyoxyalkylenated and (C6-C24)alkylamido ether carboxylic acids and salts thereof; at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant; and at least one water-insoluble carboxylic acid ester chosen from: 1) esters of a C3-C30 carboxylic acid and of a C1-C30 alcohol, with at least the acid or the alcohol being branched, and 2) esters of a C7-C30 aromatic acid whose carboxylic functional group is directly attached to the aromatic ring and of a C1-C30 alcohol; wherein the at least one water-insoluble carboxylic acid ester is present in an amount ranging from 0.

Abstract: The present invention is related to surfactant-based formulations comprising the polyelectrolytes and blends of such polyelectrolytes with non-cellulosic cationic polysaccharide polymers wherein the surfactant is a phosphate ester. The surfactant-based formulations exhibit improved clarity of the resulting formulations, their improved conditioning of keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved deposition of dispersed phase materials onto keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved lather performance, and their improved rheology in applications such as personal care and household care products and textile applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair cosmetic which can achieve fixing of hair (hairstyle) by sticking and also has an excellent arranging ability (also including a restyling ability), and moreover has humidity resistance. Specifically disclosed is a hair cosmetic having a novel adhesive setting resin which is obtained by combining and polymerizing monomers having a specific structure and has a moderate firmness and a high adhesive force when forming a film and further comprising a setting agent resin. Accordingly, a hair cosmetic having both fixing ability and arranging ability, and also having excellent humidity resistance (hair set retaining ability) is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous polyurethane dispersion suitable for use in personal care products, the dispersed polyurethane comprising the reaction products of: A) a prepolymer according to the formula: wherein R1 represents a bivalent radical of a dihydroxyl functional compound, R2 represents a hydrocarbon radical of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate, R3 represents a radical of a low molecular weight diol, optionally substituted with ionic groups, n is from 0 to 5, and m is >1; B) at least one chain extender according to the formula: H2N—R4—NH2 wherein R4 represents an alkylene or alkylene oxide radical not substituted with ionic or potentially ionic groups; and C) at least one chain extender according to the formula: H2N—R5—NH2 wherein R5 represents an alkylene radical substituted with ionic or potentially ionic groups.

Abstract: A polymer with good compatibility comprising one or more non-ionic water soluble monomers, such as poly(ethylene glycol)(meth)acrylate (PEGMA), is provided that is suitable for use in aerosol hair styling formulations which have improved clarity. There is also provided a hair styling composition comprising (a) one or more fully soluble polymer, and (b) a solvent mixture, and optional other ingredients.

Abstract: The hair gluing product of the invention is gel or crystallizing protective growth serum that dries down to form a film over your natural hair and scalp. The invention allows for application of hair bonding glue without damaging natural hair or scalp. It contains aloe extract, tea tree oil, chamomile extract. It is available in an assortment of colors. The purpose of the gel or serum is to protect client's natural hair/scalp from being damaged by the use of hair bonding glue, which is used for weaving styles. When hair bonding glue is applied directly to the natural hair and scalp it has a tendency to cause breakage and leads to damage hair the invention will cover the natural hair, which will allow the hair bonding glue to be applied directly to the shield that appears after the invention dries on the hair/scalp.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising: a near-terminal branched compound according to Formula I; a cosmetically acceptable aqueous carrier; wherein the near-terminal branched compound is not comprised in a gel network.

Abstract: Polymeric anti-microbial agents produced by substituting the nitrogen atoms in the backbone of ethylenimine polymers, for example, substitution with aralkyl groups, are provided. The agents are believed to have low human toxicity while being effective against a variety of pathogens and are useful in applications involving human contact, such as cosmetics, hair care products and textiles, as well as in applications with much less human contact, such as coatings.

Abstract: Personal care products exhibiting superior conditioning and/or color fastness can be obtained by use of mixtures of certain phosphate esters and polyquats.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the following formula (I) X—CR1R2R3 wherein —R1 is an organic moiety having 6 to 24 carbon atoms; —R2 is H or an organic moiety having 6 to 24 carbon atoms; —R3 is X or OH; —X is a moiety of the following formula (II): or an ammonium or C1-C4 alkyl ammonium salt of the moiety of formula (II); wherein -x is 0 or 1; -y is 0 or 1; -z is 0 or 1; -m is a number from 2 to 10; -n is a number from 0 to 10; -o is a number from 0 to 10; —R4 is H or a C1-C4 alkyl group; —R5 is a C6-C22 alkyl or alkenyl group or, if n or o is at least 1, a C7-C23 acyl group; —R6 is H or R5; —R7 is a C1-C4 alkylene group. which is capable of delivering aldehyde-type or ketone-type fragrance compounds, providing a long-lasting release of said fragrance compounds. This compound can be incorporated into fiber conditioning compositions, such as hair conditioners and fabric softeners, to enhance the fragrance performance.

Abstract: The present invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: (a) a reaction product of (i) at least one polyamine, (ii) at least one oil soluble polar modified polymer; and (iii) at least one oil soluble high carbon polar modified polymer; (b) water; (c) optionally at least one non-volatile solvent capable of solubilizing the polar modified polymers; (d) at least one volatile solvent, other than water; and (e) optionally, at least one colorant.