Abstract: The present invention relates to oil-in-water mascara compositions comprising water-insoluble polymeric materials in the form of an aqueous emulsion, water-soluble, film-forming polymers and organophilic clays. Said compositions exhibit improved wear and are removable with soap and water.

Abstract: The present invention is for cosmetic compositions where upon application forms a film. The applied composition provides significant wear benefits improvement to the user. These composition comprise the combination of organosiloxane resins and fluid diorganosiloxane resins with a volatile carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable, personal cleansing article useful for both cleansing the skin or hair and delivering skin care actives onto the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by (i) wetting the dry article with water and (ii) generating lather by subjecting the wetted article to mechanical forces, e.g., rubbing. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate, a lathering surfactant, and a skin care active component. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a deposition aid and/or a conditioning component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lipstick compositions which comprise thermodynamically association structures, preferably lamellar liquid crystals and/or reverse hexagonal liquid crystals, which are used to deliver polar solvent/moisturizers through a non-polar (lipophilic) medium. The association structures consist essentially of from about 3% to about 96%, by weight, of polar solvent (e.g. glycerine) and from about 4% to about 97% of surfactant having a Krafft point at or below about ambient temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable, personal cleansing articles useful for cleansing the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water and then rubbing the article against the skin or hair. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate having a cleansing surface that contains apertures of a certain size and frequency, and a lathering surfactant releasably associated with the substrate. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a conditioning component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable, personal cleansing product useful for both cleansing and consistently conditioning the skin or hair. These products are used by the consumer by wetting the dry product with water. The product comprises of a water insoluble substrate, a lathering surfactant, and a conditioning component having a lipid hardness value of at least about 0.02 kg. This invention also encompasses methods for providing consistent deposition of conditioning agents to the skin or hair. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair using these products and to methods for manufacturing these products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for sanitizing and moisturizing skin surfaces. Such compositions an effective amount of sanitizing agent to kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms; a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent; an effective amount of a degreasing agent selected from the group consisting of: silicones, wax materials, powders, fluorochemicals and mixtures thereof; optionally a thickener, a humectant, a perfume; and water. The skin sanitizing compositions of the present invention are suitable for use in leave-on or rinse-off products.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions which provide good coverage of skin imperfections, e.g., pores and uneven skin tone, while retaining a natural skin appearance. The compositions contain a particulate material having a refractive index of at least about 2, e.g., TiO2.

Abstract: Liquid and gel dishwashing detergent compositions which exhibit good cleaning performance and desirable skin feel and rinsability aesthetics are disclosed. Such compositions comprise detergent surfactants, a nonionic surfactant- and hydrotrope-containing skin feel/rinsability enhancing system and small amounts of selected skin conditioning protease enzymes. Such compositions additionally will preferably contain suds boosters and divalent metal cations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to low pH topical sunscreen compositions which utilize unneutralized, 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid as the sunscreen active. These compositions exhibit good sunscreening efficacy and are highly substantive to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article having a skin care composition disposed on at least a portion of the article. The skin care composition is a breathable, barrier protectant which can be immobilized on the article and is transferable to the wearer's skin via contact, normal wearer motion and/or body heat. Particularly, the skin care composition should have a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 0.1 gm/m.sup.2 /hr and a barrier property of at least about -25 on Hunter b scale, as measured by a Methylene Blue Dye Method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable, personal cleansing article useful for both cleansing the skin or hair, and more particularly to a disposable, cleansing article having a substrate which preferably comprises of multiple layers. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate having at least a first portion that is wet extensible and at least a second portion that is less wet extensible than said first portion and a lathering surfactant. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a conditioning component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable, personal cleansing product useful for both cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair. These products are used by the consumer by wetting the dry product with water. The product comprises of a water insoluble substrate, a lathering surfactant, and a conditioner component. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair using these products and to methods for manufacturing these products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for preventing or treating skin disorders using flavonoid compounds. The present invention also relates to methods for regulating skin condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stress stable lathering skin cleansing liquid composition comprising by weight parts of the liquid composition:(a) from about 0.5 parts to 10 parts of a stabilizer; for example trihydroxystearin;(b) from about 1 part to about 80 parts of lipid skin moisturizing agent;(c) from about 1 part to about 30 parts of surfactant having a combined CMC equilibrium surface tension value of from 15 to 50;(d) water;wherein said stress stable lathering skin cleansing liquid composition has a Lipid Deposition Value (LDV) of from about 5 to about 100 and wherein said composition is stable for at least two weeks at 100 F.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stress stable lathering skin cleansing liquid composition comprising by weight parts of the liquid composition:(a) from about 0.5 parts to 10 parts of a crystalline, hydroxyl-containing stabilizer;(b) from about 1 part to about 80 parts of lipid skin moisturizing agent;(c) from about 1 part to about 30 parts of surfactant having a combined CMC equilibrium surface tension value of from 15 to 50;(d) water.Such stress stable lathering skin cleansing liquid compositions have a Lipid Deposition Value (LDV) of from about 5 to about 100. Such compositions are also stable for at least two weeks at 100.degree. F.

Abstract: The present invention is for cosmetic compositions applied to the lips providing significant benefits to the user. These composition comprise the combination of organosiloxane resins and fluid diorganosiloxane resins with a volatile carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable, personal cleansing product useful for both cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair. These products are used by the consumer by wetting the dry product with water. The product comprises of a water insoluble substrate, a lathering surfactant, and an oil soluble conditioning agent. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair using these products and to methods for manufacturing these products.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions providing a high level of hydration and which comprise a vitamin B3 compound and a conditioning component for regulating the condition of skin.

Abstract: Disclosed are skin care compositions containing retinoids which generally improve the quality of the skin, particularly human facial skin. More particularly, the present invention relates to retinol containing skin care compositions with improved skin compatibility.