Abstract: An oil base skin care composition including squalane and a method for treating skin are disclosed. The method includes the step of individually displaying a plurality of visual skin guides to a consumer. Each of the visual skin guides includes a plurality of visual representations of a categorical skin condition. Each of the visual representations correspond to a severity score for the categorical skin condition on the visual skin guide. The method further includes correlating the severity score for each of the categorical skin conditions for each of the visual skin guides to the consumer's current skin condition. At least two target skin conditions from the plurality of categorical skin conditions are determined in response to the severity scores for each of the categorical skin conditions. At least one booster containing at least one active ingredient is correlated for treating each target skin condition.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and compositions comprising the systems for use in chemical treatment of keratinous substrates, such as the hair. The systems and compositions comprising the systems comprise at least one active agent and at least one acid. Methods of treating keratinous substrates with the systems and compositions comprising the systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for hardening nail varnish by ultraviolet radiation. The device comprises: a bearing surface (26) intended to support the hands or the feet of the user, radiation sources (38) able to emit a radiation to harden nail varnish in the form of a light beam to illuminate the nails of the user. The beams define on the bearing surface (26) at least six illuminated portions (42) separated from each other by a non-illuminated portion, with the number of illuminated portions (42) being less than nine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use, as an agent for treating greasy skin and/or preventing greasy or greasy-prone skin and/or the associated aesthetic skin defects, of an essential oil of Origanum majorana and/or of origanum hybrids. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising same, to a non-therapeutic cosmetic care and/or cleansing treatment process for greasy skin, and also to said essential oil as a dermatological agent.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a composition for dyeing human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising: (a) at least one oxidation dye precursor; (b) at least one first amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant; (c) at least one second non-ionic or anionic surfactant; (d) one or more fatty substances; (e) at least one cationic polymer; (f) at least one non-ionic guar gum; (g) at least one oxidizing agent other than atmospheric oxygen. The present invention also relates to a process for dying human keratin fibers, in which this composition is applied to said fibers, and also to a suitable multicompartment device.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is a cosmetic composition comprising: • at least one polysaccharide alkyl ether comprising at least two different monosaccharide units, each unit comprising at least one hydroxyl group substituted by a C1-C24, preferably C1-C10, alkyl chain, • at least one non-volatile polar hydrocarbon first oil, • at least one second oil, incompatible with the first oil or oils, chosen from non-volatile silicone oils, from non-volatile fluorinated oils, or their combinations, • optionally at least one non-volatile third oil, different from the first oil or oils and different from the second oil or oils, chosen from polar or non-polar hydrocarbon oils, phenylated silicone oils not comprising a dimethicone fragment, or their mixtures, • the (polysaccharide alkyl ether/polysaccharide alkyl ether+first oil(s)+if appropriate third oil(s))*100 ratio by weight varying from 10% to 32%.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibers including: an aqueous phase, a surfactant system present at an amount greater than or equal to 15% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition including: i) at least one nonionic surfactant with an HLB value at 25° C. of less than 8, and ii) at least one nonionic surfactant with an HLB value at 25° C. of greater than or equal to 8, together forming a lamellar paracrystalline phase L?, and at least one aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer, as well as methods of using these compositions are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for improving the appearance of the skin. The systems comprise 1) a skin-tightening composition comprising (a) at least one film former; (b) at least one polyvalent silicate thickener; (c) at least one anionic associative polymeric thickener; (d) at least one plasticizer; and (e) optionally, at least one cosmetic powder, and 2) a long-wear cosmetic composition comprising at least one silicone-polyamide copolymer, at least one silicone film former, and at least one volatile oil. Methods comprise applying the compositions of the systems on to the skin sequentially after a drying period.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising particles of at least one polymer that is surface-stabilized with a stabilizer, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being an isobornyl (meth)acrylate polymer chosen from isobornyl (meth)acrylate homopolymer and statistical copolymers of isobornyl (meth)acrylate and of C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate present in an isobornyl (meth)acrylate/C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate weight ratio of greater than 4, at least one hydrocarbon-based oil and at least one silicone resin, and a mixture thereof. The invention also relates to a process for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in which said composition is applied.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up the skin and/or the lips, containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, includes at least: one active agent comprising at least one glycol with a C4-C16 hydrocarbon-based chain and/or a hydroxylated ester resulting from the esterification of polyol and/or of C4-C16 carboxylic acid(s), and one additional agent chosen from essential oils, agents for promoting capillary circulation and temperature regulators, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The compositions are hair coloring compositions that employ divalent metal salts of inorganic acids, monovalent or divalent metal salts of organic acids and colorants. Methods are described wherein hair is contacted with the compositions of the present disclosure, resulting in improved artificial color deposition, as well as improved quality and durability of the color in artificially colored hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The methods employ pre-color treatments containing divalent metal salts of inorganic acids and monovalent or divalent metal salts of organic acids (treatments to the hair prior to artificial coloring of hair) and optionally, post-color treatments containing silane compounds (treatments to the hair after artificial coloring of hair).

Abstract: Described herein is a cosmetic applicator that includes a container configured to store a cosmetic composition, an applicator head having a linear or non-linear shape with a proximal end and a distal end, and a plurality of holes along or around the circumference of the applicator head, the distal end connected to the container. Further, the cosmetic applicator includes a plurality of slits along or around the circumference of the applicator head, the distal end connected to the container.

Abstract: In one aspect, a cosmetic applicator includes a core having at least one interior compartment that is configured to be pressurized. In another aspect, a cosmetic applicator includes a first core having at least a first interior compartment that is configured to be pressurized, and a cover removably securable on the first core. In another aspect, a cover is for a cosmetic applicator having a first core with at least a first interior compartment that is configured to be pressurized. In another aspect, a cover for a first cosmetic applicator is at least one of removable, washable, and disposable.

Abstract: A wiper assembly includes a non-porous base configured for attachment to an open end of a container body and a porous wiper overmolded onto the base that is configured to wipe formulation from an applicator when removed from the container body. A wiper assembly includes a collar configured to be positioned within an open end of a container body. The collar includes a substantially cylindrical shaped base portion having a top opening and a substantially dome-shaped secondary wiper portion extending from the base portion that has a bottom opening defining at least one secondary wiper edge. A sponge is configured to be disposed beneath the secondary wiper portion of the collar that has an opening in substantial axial alignment with the top and bottom openings of the collar.

Abstract: A method of improving film integrity of a mask having alginate comprises (a) applying a mask composition onto a surface, said mask composition comprising alginate, one or more micas, and one or more solvents; and (b) exposing the mask composition to a crosslinking solution comprising polyvalent cations of one or more metals for a time sufficient to crosslink the alginate, whereby the mask is formed. A kit for making a mask comprises a) the mask composition and b) the crosslinking solution. An alternative kit comprises a) a solution comprising alginate; b) one or more micas; and c) the crosslinking solution.

Abstract: Cosmetic method in which: a) a color is acquired from a region of the body of an individual, by using a device equipped with a color camera and by placing a color reference chart in the field of said camera during the acquisition; and b) using the device, and the color acquired in a), and optionally knowledge of the tanning pathways of various skin colors, at least one indication is delivered concerning skin type and/or at least one indication is delivered concerning at least one skin color obtainable by the individual via the pigmentation or depigmentation process and/or at least one indication is delivered concerning photoprotection and/or application or administration of a product intended to temporarily modify the color of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions comprising at least one silicone-organic polymer hybrid compound.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is a cosmetic composition comprising: *at least 4% by weight, with respect to the weight of the composition, of at least one polysaccharide alkyl ether comprising at least two different monosaccharide units, each unit comprising at least one hydroxyl group substituted by a C1-C24, preferably C1-C10, alkyl chain, at least one non-volatile polar hydrocarbon first oil, at least one second oil, incompatible with the first oil or oils, chosen from non-volatile silicone oils, from non-volatile fluorinated oils, or their combinations, *optionally at least one non-volatile third oil, different from the first oil or oils and different from the second oil or oils, chosen from polar or non-polar hydrocarbon oils, phenylated silicone oils not comprising a dimethicone fragment, or their mixtures, the content of polysaccharide alkyl ether and of second oil(s) representing at least 35% by weight, with respect to the weight of the composition.