Abstract: The instant disclosure is drawn to a hair treatment method including: (i) applying a hair smoothing composition including at least one keto acid to the hair, allowing the composition to remain on the hair, and rinsing the hair smoothing composition from the hair; (ii) applying a conditioning composition to the hair, allowing the conditioning composition to remain on the hair, and rinsing the conditioning composition from the hair; the conditioning composition including: one or more polar fatty compounds; one or more water-miscible solvents; and one or more cationic surfactants; wherein the conditioning composition is substantially free of water; and (iii) applying a leave-on finishing composition to the hair, the leave-on finishing composition including: one or more cyclic carbonates, one or more silicones; and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one fatty amine containing at least one C8-C30 hydrocarbon-based chain, at least 6% by weight of at least one fatty substance with a melting point above 25° C. including a particular solid ester of carboxylic acid and monoalcohol, and at least one fatty substance with a melting point below or equal to 25° C. The invention also relates to a process for the cosmetic treatment of keratin fibres, in which such a composition is applied to said fibres, and also to the use of this composition for caring for keratin fibres, in particular hair. The invention also relates to the use of the composition according to the invention for conditioning keratin fibres, in particular hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic water-in-oil emulsion comprising a specific water-soluble UV screening agent, a base, a volatile oil, a hydrophobic film-forming polymer, a polyoxyalkylenated linear poly dimethylmethylsiloxane and a vitamin B3.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to methods for oxidatively bleaching or coloring hair. The methods employ a fortifying composition and a conditioning composition, which are used in various routines. Treating hair according to the routines prevent, minimize, or mitigate damage to the hair caused by the oxidative bleaching or coloring process. The fortifying composition includes: (a) citric acid, a salt thereof, or a combination thereof; (b) cyclodextrin, a salt thereof, or a combination thereof; (c) one or more polyols; and (d) water. The conditioning composition includes: (a) one or more cationic surfactants; (b) one or more non-silicone fatty compounds; (c) one or more silicone oils; and (d) and water. The methods strengthen the hair, improve curl retention of the hair, prevent frizz of the hair, and remediate damage to the hair caused by chemical bleaching or coloring of the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising: a) a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer comprising the following polymeric units A, B and C: —[—O—CH(R1)—CH2—CO—]-unit A —[—O—CH(R2)—CH2—CO—]-unit B —[—O—CH(R3)—CH2—CO—]-unit C in which: R1 denotes a linear alkyl radical having from 5 to 9 carbon atoms; R2 denotes a linear alkyl radical having a carbon number corresponding to the number of carbon atoms of the R1 radical ?2; R3 denotes a linear alkyl radical having a carbon number corresponding to the number of carbon atoms of the R1 radical ?4; b) an oily medium comprising a non-silicone oil chosen from ester oils, carbonate oils and nonpolar hydrocarbon oils having from 8 to 14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair coloring compositions; and to methods for coloring hair using the compositions. The hair coloring compositions are substantially anhydrous and include: one or more colorant; one or more glycols; one or more monoalcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; one or more cationic surfactants; and one or more fatty compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial mixture containing 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one and an acid and/or silver-based compound, and also to a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or nutritional composition containing such a mixture. Application to caring for, making up and cleansing keratin materials; to preserving foods and to water treatment.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for recommending at least one of a makeup palette or a hair coloration scheme are provided. The method comprises extracting a color set of at least one region of a digital image associated with a user (201); generating color recommendation information for at least one of a makeup palette or a hair coloration scheme for at least two other regions of the digital image associated with the user based on one or more inputs indicative of the extracted color set (202); and generating one or more instances of a virtual representation of a makeup palette recommendation or a hair coloration scheme recommendation based on the color recommendation information (203).

Abstract: A cosmetic deposition device comprises a housing; a printhead within the housing, the printhead including one or more nozzle to dispense one or more formulation; an applicator face connected to the housing, wherein an exterior side of the applicator face includes a roller adjacent to the one or more nozzle, and the applicator face is configured to rotate with respect to the housing, and the applicator face is detained at more than one rotational setting with respect to the housing.

Abstract: Process for dyeing keratin fibres using a cosmetic composition comprising propane-1,3-diol and a dyeing composition The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising the application to said fibres of an extemporaneous mixture of at least one cosmetic composition comprising propane-1,3-diol and at least one dyeing composition. The invention also relates to a multi-compartment device comprising at least one first compartment containing the cosmetic composition comprising propane-1,3-diol and at least one second compartment containing the dyeing composition.

Abstract: A system, including a device including a first connector, a processor, and a power source, and at least one accessory including a second connector, where the at least one accessory configured to be coupled to the device. When the device and the at least one accessory are coupled, the first connecter contacts the second connector, where the first connector and the second connector is rotationally symmetrical, such that the second connector is configured to couple with the first connector in a plurality of orientations. When the first connector couple with the second connector, the processor is configured to sense a charge level of the at least one accessory, and when the charge level is below a predetermined charge threshold, switch between sensing the charge level of the at least one accessory to charging the at least one accessory with the power source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pouch for storing a fluid product, in particular cosmetic product, comprising: a sachet defining an inner volume in which the fluid product is contained; a spout attached to the sachet in a sealing manner and defining a channel leading into the inner volume of the sachet, the channel having an inlet end toward the inner volume of the sachet and an outlet end opposite the inlet end; a closure comprising a body having a first segment with a first radial dimension and a second segment with a second radial dimension larger than the first radial dimension, wherein the second segment is located on a side of the first segment toward the inner volume of the sachet; wherein the closure is configured to prevent air from entering the inner volume of the sachet through the channel in a sealing position, wherein the closure is at least partially disposed in the channel and engages the spout when arranged in the sealing position; and wherein the closure can be displaced away from the sealing posi

Abstract: A water-based composition in a cosmetically acceptable carrier that includes acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine stabilized by inclusion of hydroxyethyl urea in the absence of other solvents. The composition is stable as evidenced by a lack of crystal formation that is visible to the naked eye, and a lack of visually perceptible crystal formation at an ambient temperature from about 25° C. up to about 37° C. and after 10 days of freeze thaw cycles from ?20° C. through 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for colouring the hair comprising the following steps: a) the application to the hair of at least one composition C comprising: —one or more (poly)carbodiimide compounds; and b) the application to the hair of at least one composition D comprising at least one silicone elastomer containing carboxylic acid functions; composition C and/or composition D comprising at least one colouring agent chosen from pigments, direct dyes and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to compositions including squalene at least one bio-based branched hydrocarbon), at least one bio-based pentaerythrityl ester as well as to methods of using such compositions. The cosmetic composition is free of silicone. The cosmetic composition is easily spreadable and has a favorable sensory without the use of silicones.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for providing a matte foundation may be provided, that includes a mattifying filler, a colorant, a hydrocarbon-based oil, a hydrocarbon-based emulsifier, water, and UV filter system consisting of an organic hydrophobic UV filter, an organic water-soluble UV filter, and an inorganic UV filter. The mattifying filler may consist of a silica aerogel and optionally a modified starch, amorphous silica, a clay, and/or a silicone elastomer. The organic hydrophobic UV filter may consist of octyl salicylate, and the cosmetic composition may be free of other organic hydrophobic ultraviolet filters. The organic water-soluble ultraviolet filter may consist of 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA), and the cosmetic composition may be free of other organic water-soluble ultraviolet filters. The inorganic UV filter may consist of UV-grade titanium dioxide, and the cosmetic composition may be free of other inorganic ultraviolet filters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing or bleaching keratin fibers, comprising the application to the keratin fibers of a composition comprising a high content of one or more particular amino acids followed by the application of a dyeing or bleaching composition.

Abstract: A multi-phase cosmetic composition mixing pack for mixing immiscible components of a multi-phase cosmetic composition such that they are temporarily miscible includes a container for holding the multi-phase cosmetic composition that has a first open end and a container central axis, and a mixing element disposed within the container and configured to be actuated for mixing immiscible components of the multi-phase cosmetic composition such that they are temporarily miscible, wherein the mixing element is limited to one or more of substantially rotational movement and lateral movement along the container central axis when actuated.

Abstract: Formulation delivery systems, formulation delivery devices, and formulation cartridges for the same are provided. Formulation delivery systems include a reusable handle, a formulation dispensing assembly, and a controller. The formulation dispensing assembly includes a reciprocating nozzle assembly and a pump. The reciprocating nozzle assembly is fluidically-coupleable to the formulation cartridge or the cleaning cartridge received within the reusable handle. Formulation delivery devices include a reusable handle configured to receive a formulation cartridge therein, and a formulation dispensing assembly disposed in the reusable handle. The formulation dispensing assembly includes fluid conduits, a pump fluidically connected to the fluid conduits, a reciprocating nozzle assembly, and a controller. Formulation cartridges include a reusable cartridge body, a valve frame, and a disposable refill packet reversibly-coupleable to the reusable cartridge body.