Abstract: An anhydrous and alcohol-free cosmetic product having a silky feel containing: 10 to 99, preferably 40 to 90, percent by weight dimethicone crosspolymer gel dispersed in a non-silicone fluid; and 1 to 30 percent by weight lipophilic actives, fragrance oils, or a combination thereof. The product can also contain 1 to 90 percent by weight non-silicone fluid to adjust the viscosity. This solvent can be volatile to produce a dry feel on the skin. One or more emollients can be used to moisturize the skin or to increase the miscibility of the actives and fragrance. Moreover, a preservative and some pigments can be added to the formula to preserve the product from bacteria contamination and to improve the aesthetics. The product can be used with a variety of cosmetic or fragrance products such as creams, gels, and lotions.

Abstract: A free-standing blister pack made by heating molding plastic material, film or sheet, creating a container portion of a fixed space, storing a product such as cosmetic, fragrance, or homecare products in the space, and having a cover sheet attached to a flange of the container portion so as to create a sealing function. The blister packaging has a support structure to hold the blister upright after the removal of the perforation and score feature allowing the product to remain in a free-standing position after assembly.

Abstract: An anhydrous and alcohol-free slow fragrance diffusive composition (lotion, gel or cream) with longer lasting properties than hydroalcoholic formula fragrance product that contains 50 to 75 percent by weight dimethicone crosspolymer gel, 0.01 to 30 percent by weight fragrance oil and 5 to 40 percent by weight volatile linear silicone fluid. Emollients may be added to moisturize the skin, improve the fragrance rendition and/or increase the miscibility of the fragrance oil in the composition when a high level of dimethicone is used (in case of a lotion for example). Moreover, a preservative and some pigments can be added to the formula to preserve the fragrant product from bacteria contamination and to improve the aesthetics respectively.

Abstract: A sampler is presented for a sample of a scented, waxy candle material. The scented, waxy material is melted and may be diluted with compatible additives and/or liquid (organic oil or hydrocarbon), before being layered to a face of a bottom layer. A top layer (3) is applied directly over the sample and can be adhered to the bottom layer to form a seal. In another embodiment a peripheral seal, is formed between the top and the bottom layers. The seal is separable by a user pulling on a tab a portion of the top layer to expose the face of the sample to the atmosphere allowing the volatile molecules present in the candle to be released. With a repositionable glue as a seal, the top layer can be replaced to prevent further release of volatile molecules. A method is also shown for making the sample.

Abstract: A sampler is presented for a sample of a scented, waxy candle material. The scented, waxy material is melted and may be diluted with compatible additives and/or liquid (organic oil or hydrocarbon), before being layered to a face of a bottom layer. A top layer (3) is applied directly over the sample and can be adhered to the bottom layer to form a seal. In another embodiment a peripheral seal, is formed between the top and the bottom layers. The seal is separable by a user pulling on a tab a portion of the top layer to expose the face of the sample to the atmosphere allowing the volatile molecules present in the candle to be released. With a repositionable glue as a seal, the top layer can be replaced to prevent further release of volatile molecules. A method is also shown for making the sample.

Abstract: A sampler for fragrance or cosmetic powdery material such as make up, blush, eyeshadow, and the like. The powder can be dispersed in a liquid such as a fragrance or a volatile solvent before application to a bottom layer. The solvent is removed before a top layer is applied over the sample optionally without an intermediate layer. A peripheral seal such as a repositionable glue or heat-seal, or both, is formed between the top and the bottom layers. The seal is separable by a user pulling on a tab located on one side to expose the face of the bottom and to allow the material to be sampled. The sampler has a slim profile, which can be efficiently manufactured with a roller application process, and is particularly suited for placement in magazines, flyers, newspapers, postcards, and the like.

Abstract: A scented color-changing system for revealing a hidden message, brand, picture, and the like on a substrate such as a paper when a fragrance is applied or released on the substrate. The hidden message contains a color former such as a leuco dye and the fragrance contains a color developer such as zinc chloride that reacts with the color former to reveal the message. The fragrance can be sprayed on the substrate or released from microcapsules embedded in or disposed on the substrate by rupturing the microcapsules. The scented color-changing system is particularly suited for use with fragrance test strips, advertising mailers, magazine inserts, and the like.

Abstract: A free-standing blister pack made by heating molding plastic material, film or sheet, creating a container portion of a fixed space, storing a product such as cosmetic, fragrance, or homecare products in the space, and having a cover sheet attached to a flange of the container portion so as to create a sealing function. The blister packaging has a support structure to hold the blister upright after the removal of the perforation and score feature allowing the product to remain in a free-standing position after assembly.

Abstract: A disposable diffusing collar stay that allows a slow release of volatile molecules such as perfume, insect repellent, etc. without requiring application of such molecules directly on the skin or spraying of these volatile molecules onto the wearer's skin or clothing. The disposable diffusing collar stay can be composed of a water-soluble substrate wherein volatile molecules are absorbed into the substrate or trapped between substrate layers, or of a rigid body with volatile molecules applied in a cavity thereof. The disposable diffusing collar stay can have a release barrier layer or packaging that prevents the release of volatile molecules before use.

Abstract: An anhydrous and alcohol-free cosmetic product having a silky feel containing: 10 to 99, preferably 40 to 90, percent by weight dimethicone crosspolymer gel dispersed in a non-silicone fluid; and 1 to 30 percent by weight lipophilic actives, fragrance oils, or a combination thereof. The product can also contain 1 to 90 percent by weight non-silicone fluid to adjust the viscosity. This solvent can be volatile to produce a dry feel on the skin. One or more emollients can be used to moisturize the skin or to increase the miscibility of the actives and fragrance. Moreover, a preservative and some pigments can be added to the formula to preserve the product from bacteria contamination and to improve the aesthetics. The product can be used with a variety of cosmetic or fragrance products such as creams, gels, and lotions.

Abstract: An anhydrous and alcohol-free slow fragrance diffusive composition (lotion, gel or cream) with longer lasting properties than hydroalcoholic formula fragrance product that contains 50 to 75 percent by weight dimethicone crosspolymer gel, 0.01 to 30 percent by weight fragrance oil and 5 to 40 percent by weight volatile linear silicone fluid. Emollients may be added to moisturize the skin, improve the fragrance rendition and/or increase the miscibility of the fragrance oil in the composition when a high level of dimethicone is used (in case of a lotion for example). Moreover, a preservative and some pigments can be added to the formula to preserve the fragrant product from bacteria contamination and to improve the aesthetics respectively.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to unitized packages for containing and dispensing a product material. In particular, the unitized packages comprise a printed base card and a fluid vessel permanently bonded to the printed base card. The fluid vessel comprises a first laminate barrier layer comprising at least one layer of a biaxially oriented thermoplastic polymer, a portion of which is formed into a modified dome shape, and a planar second laminate barrier layer. The first and second laminate barrier layers are sealed together to form a fluid-tight enclosure, wherein the product material substantially fills the enclosure and the modified dome shape is resiliently sustainable. A method of manufacturing the unitized packages as described above is also provided. In particular, the method includes forming a portion of the first laminate barrier layer comprising the biaxially oriented polymer into the modified dome shape using a force such as pressurized gas.

Abstract: Unitized packages for containing and dispensing a product material are described herein. In particular, the unitized packages comprise a printed base card and a fluid vessel permanently bonded to the printed base card. The fluid vessel comprises a first laminate barrier layer comprising at least one layer of a biaxially oriented thermoplastic polymer, a portion of which is formed into a modified dome shape, and a planar second laminate barrier layer. The first and second laminate barrier layers are sealed together to form a fluid-tight enclosure, wherein the product material substantially fills the enclosure and the modified dome shape is resiliently sustainable. A method of manufacturing the unitized packages as described above is also provided. In particular, the method includes forming a portion of the first laminate barrier layer comprising the biaxially oriented polymer into the modified dome shape using a force such as pressurized gas.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to unitized packages for containing and dispensing a product material. In particular, the unitized packages comprise a printed base card and a fluid vessel permanently bonded to the printed base card. The fluid vessel comprises a first laminate barrier layer comprising at least one layer of a biaxially oriented thermoplastic polymer, a portion of which is formed into a modified dome shape, and a planar second laminate barrier layer. The first and second laminate barrier layers are sealed together to form a fluid-tight enclosure, wherein the product material substantially fills the enclosure and the modified dome shape is resiliently sustainable. A method of manufacturing the unitized packages as described above is also provided. In particular, the method includes forming a portion of the first laminate barrier layer comprising the biaxially oriented polymer into the modified dome shape using a force such as pressurized gas.

Abstract: A device for containing and releasing a sample material having a first structural layer, a second structural layer, and a frangible layer containing a sample material attaching the first structural layer to the second structural layer. The sample material may be a fragrance. The device may further include a substrate such as a printed carrier sheet having a first panel and a second panel. The sampler may be placed on the second panel and the first panel is folded over the sampler to form the device. When the substrate is unfolded, the frangible layer separates for access to the sample material.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to unitized packages for containing and dispensing a product material. In particular, the unitized packages comprise a printed base card and a fluid vessel permanently bonded to the printed base card. The fluid vessel comprises a first laminate barrier layer comprising at least one layer of a biaxially oriented thermoplastic polymer, a portion of which is formed into a modified dome shape, and a planar second laminate barrier layer. The first and second laminate barrier layers are sealed together to form a fluid-tight enclosure, wherein the product material substantially fills the enclosure and the modified dome shape is resiliently sustainable. A method of manufacturing the unitized packages as described above is also provided. In particular, the method includes forming a portion of the first laminate barrier layer comprising the biaxially oriented polymer into the modified dome shape using a force such as pressurized gas.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to unitized packages and a method of manufacturing the unitized packages for containing and dispensing a product material. In particular, the unitized packages comprise a printed base card and a fluid vessel permanently bonded to the printed base card. The fluid vessel comprises a first laminate barrier layer comprising at least one layer of a biaxially oriented thermoplastic polymer, a portion of which is formed into a modified dome shape, and a planar second laminate barrier layer. The first and second laminate barrier layers are sealed together to form a fluid-tight enclosure, wherein the product material substantially fills the enclosure and the modified dome shape is resiliently sustainable. In particular, the method includes forming a portion of the first laminate barrier layer comprising the biaxially oriented polymer into the modified dome shape using a force such as pressurized gas.

Abstract: The present invention provides a generally planar closed envelope device formed from material having vapor barrier properties, which envelope comprises a base layer (1) and a cover layer (4) applied to the base layer (1) and a continuous or discontinuous seal (4) therebetween, characterized in that: a) each of the base (1) and cover (3) layers carries a fluid composition (2) containing a liquid volatile material upon a selected area of the opposed faces thereof; f) the base (1) and cover (3) layers are formed by folding over a single piece of sheet material so as to bring the selected areas of the base (1) and cover (3) layers into opposing register with one another; and g) there is separable and reformable seal (4) between the base (1) and cover (3) layers to retain them in the folded configuration. The invention also provides a method for making such a device.

Abstract: A product sampler including a substrate layer, a barrier layer covering the substrate layer, a gelatinoid product layer covering and in contact with the barrier layer, and a barrier layer covering and in contact with the product layer is provided. The gelatinoid product layer may include a microencapsulated product, such as a fragrance. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the gelatinoid product layer includes a microencapsulated fragrance carried in a gelatinoid liquid vehicle, which vehicle may comprise, for example, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycols, glycerin, or mixtures thereof. In a highly preferred embodiment of the invention, the product sampler is in the form of a magazine insert having a protruding trimmable non-barrier substrate tab portion, whereby a user may remove a trim portion from the trimmable edge portion after binding the insert into a magazine without removing barrier material with the removed trim portion. Also disclosed is a product sampler in the form of a label.

Abstract: A method for producing cosmetic samplers that incorporates the genuine cosmetic through the use of bulk thin film application techniques such as extrusion or spray technology. The method comprises first applying a cosmetic slurry to a base substrate and then attaching a cover sheet by means of an adhesive on either wide-web offset or label equipment.