Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, compositions, methods, and kits for coloring hair. The systems comprise at least two compositions: (i) a first composition comprising at least one pigment, and (ii) a second color changing composition comprising at least one color changing agent. The methods comprise changing the color of the hair by applying the first composition (i) onto the hair to change the hair from an initial hair color to a first hair color, and subsequently applying the second composition (ii) onto the hair to change the color of the hair from the first hair color to a second hair color.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and compositions for cleansing and detoxifying keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, as well as processes for cleansing and detoxifying keratin fibers using the systems and compositions according to the disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly including: —a styling tool (5), in particular a straightening iron, to be moved along a lock of hair to which water and/or a cosmetic composition has been applied, and—a collecting device (7) coupled to the styling tool so as to collect a runoff generated during the movement of the tool over the hair on account of the presence of water and/or said composition on the hair, the collecting device having a reservoir (9) for picking up the runoff.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition, for caring for and/or making up keratin materials, in particular the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows, comprising: —(1) at least one ester of polyol and of fatty acid(s), said fatty acid(s) having a number of carbon atoms greater than or equal to 20, —(2) at least one fatty acid having from 14 carbon atoms to less than 20 carbon atoms, —(3) at least one organic base, in particular derived from an alkanolamine, capable of at least partially neutralizing said fatty acid (2), —(4) at least one fatty alcohol preferably chosen from C14-C30 fatty alcohols, better still chosen from the linear and saturated C14-C24, even better still C14-C20, fatty alcohols, —(5) at least one non-silicone polymeric gelling agent comprising hydrogen bonds, and —(6) water.

Abstract: Device (10) for packaging two products (A, B) separately and dispensing a re-suiting mixture (M) on a first use, comprising a lower container (12) delimiting a first product cavity (22) containing a first product (A) and an upper container (14) delimiting a second product cavity (24c) containing a second product (B), and being capable of rotating relative to the lower container (12) without moving axially, and a temporary closing member (30) configured to close an opened end (24b) of the upper container (14) before the first use, and comprising a cylindrical skirt (32) surrounding said opened end (24b) and a plug (34) connected to said cylindrical skirt (32), said cylindrical skirt (32) being designed to cooperate by thread engagement with the upper container (14) and being prevented from rotating relative to the lower container (12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite particle comprising: at least one hydrophilic core particle; and a plurality of hydrophobic particles, wherein the surface of the hydrophilic core particle is substantially discontinuously covered by the hydrophobic particles. The novel composite particle according to the present invention can have surface active properties sufficient to prepare stable Pickering emulsions, and can maintain the surface active properties over a long period of time. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the above composite particle.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition in form of an emulsion, comprising at least one fatty phase, and at least one aqueous phase, and: a) at least one first surfactant chosen from C8-C22 alkyl dimethicone copolyols; b) at least one second surfactant chosen from dimethicone copolyols, which is different from the first surfactant a); c) at least one third surfactant which is different from the first or the second surfactant a) or b), having a HLB value of greater than or equal to 8; and d) at least one hydrophilic pigment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an Achillea essential oil comprising at least the following compounds, each preferably present in a proportion of at least 5% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the essential oil: artemisia ketone and chrysanthenone (two combined isomers). The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising the said Achillea essential oil and to its cosmetic use as antidandruff agent or as deodorant active agent.

Abstract: Cartridges have a cartridge body configured to store a formulation, a formulation valve disposed in the cartridge body, and an air valve disposed in the cartridge body. The cartridge is configured to dispense the formulation through the formulation valve when the formulation valve and the air valve are each in an open state, and to not dispense the formulation when the formulation valve and the air valve are in a closed state.

Abstract: A tinted mineral sunscreen composition is provided in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a cationic surfactant; one or more oil thickening agent; one or more mineral pigments; one or more mineral UV filtering agents; and water wherein the ratio between the cationic surfactant and the total amount of oil thickening agents is from about 0.05 to about 3.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method of generating and providing product recommendations is provided. A computing device determines at least one color associated with a subject. The computing device determines at least one personality trait of the subject. The computing device determines at least one product recommendation based on at least the at least one color and the at least one personality trait. The at least one product recommendation is provided to the subject. In some embodiments, a beauty identity card is provided that includes information collected by or determined by the computing device.

Abstract: Packaging systems include a container having a mouth, a workpiece, and an insert configured to receive the workpiece and to retain the workpiece within the mouth of the container in an axially aligned configuration. The insert has an annular wall with an outer surface that tapers from a first outer diameter proximal a first end thereof to a second outer diameter proximal a second end thereof. The second outer diameter is greater than the first outer diameter, and the first end is configured for insertion into the mouth of the container before the second end.

Abstract: An eyeliner composition includes water, a styrenated polymer, an unstyrenated polymer, and a surface-treated, magnetic, iron-containing particulate. Methods applying a magnetic false eyelash using the eyeliner composition are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition, for caring for and/or making up keratin materials, in particular the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows, comprising: —(1) at least one ester of polyol and of fatty acid(s), said fatty acid(s) having a number of carbon atoms greater than or equal to 20, —(2) at least one fatty acid having from 14 carbon atoms to less than 20 carbon atoms, —(3) at least one organic base, in particular derived from an alkanolamine, capable of at least partially neutralizing said fatty acid (2), —(4) at least one fatty alcohol preferably chosen from C14-C30 fatty alcohols, better still chosen from the linear and saturated C14-C24, even better still C14-C20, fatty alcohols, —(5) at least one semi-crystalline polymer, and—(6) water.

Abstract: A computer system creates time lapse video of a live subject to help assess effects of skin treatments, use of cosmetics, or personal care routines over time. In one aspect, the computer system obtains a set of digital source images (e.g., from video or a series of still images) of a region of interest of a live subject (e.g., the face of the live subject or a portion thereof) captured in a first time period; normalizes the set of digital source images; obtains a first representative image that includes the region of interest by synthesizing or selecting it from the set of digital source images; and combines the first representative image with additional representative images from other time periods to form a time lapse video of the region of interest of the live subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising: at least one oxidation base 3-(2,5-diaminophenyl)-1-propanol and/or acid salts thereof and/or solvates thereof such as hydrates; at least one particular coupler; optionally at least one fatty substance; optionally at least one basifying agent; and optionally at least one chemical oxidizing agent. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres such as the hair using the composition of the invention, and to a multi-compartment device for using the composition of the invention.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for straightening keratinous fibers including: (i) a step of applying on the keratinous fibers a hair straightening composition containing at least one alpha-hydroxy and/or keto acid derivative, the pH of said composition being not more than 9 (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C.

Abstract: A wiper for a container of cosmetic product, the wiper including a substantially tubular body including at least one wiping portion of which a free interior surface defines a wiping passage through which an application member can pass in a wiping direction, the wiping portion is made of a thermoplastic elastomer having a hardness less than 70 Shore 00, preferably less than 45 or 50 Shore 00.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: —one or more direct dyes of triarylmethane structure, —one or more amino silicones and—one or more surfactants. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres using said composition and also to a use for dyeing keratin fibres.

Abstract: A computing device obtains a digital image of a color calibration target for a product; obtains product information for the product; determines image adjustment information based on the digital image of the color calibration target; obtains a digital image of the product based on the image adjustment information; and transmits the image data of the product and the product information to a backend product computer system. Obtaining the product information for the product may include scanning a graphical code, such as a QR code or a bar code, or obtaining information from the product via short-range radio-frequency communication. The method may further include receiving a response from the backend product computer system, which may include additional product information. The color calibration target and encoded product information may be included in a QR code having three or more color regions.