Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic, makeup or care, product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having an applicator member including a core that extends along a longitudinal axis (X), and, carried by the core, longitudinal rows of islets of spikes that are separated by areas free of spikes, wherein, in said applicator, the islets of spikes include a series of spikes in the longitudinal direction and a series of spikes in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid composition comprising: a) one or more anionic surfactants of sulfate type, present in a total amount ranging from 10% to 35% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition; b) one or more anionic surfactants of sulfonate type; c) one or more cationic polymers; and d) one or more (poly)glycerol esters.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to buffer systems having ammonium hydroxide, ammonium bicarbonate, and optionally monoethanolamine, hair color bases, hair color altering compositions, and kits and methods for altering the color of hair. Hair color bases and hair color altering compositions comprise a buffer system having ammonium hydroxide, ammonium bicarbonate, and optionally monoethanolamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, especially a photoprotective cosmetic composition, comprising at least: photonic particles having a mean size of from 0.5 ?m to 100 ?m, each including an ordered periodic arrangement of monodisperse nanoparticles or of empty spaces, leading to attenuation of the radiation in the wavelength range extending from 250 nm to 1800 nm, preferably from 250 nm to 400 nm, b) at least one UV-screening agent, and at least one particular acrylic polymer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to hair color bases comprising (a) a surfactant system, (b) an alkaline component, (c) at least one chelating agent, (d) optionally, at least one natural oil, and (e) a solvent system, hair color altering compositions comprising the hair color bases, kits, and methods of altering the color of the hair.

Abstract: It relates to a composition for conditioning keratin materials, comprising (A) a spheric particles of lipophilically modified silica; (B) a medium/solvent, selected from water and alcohol, and (C) at least one conditioning active agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an O/W emulsion, comprising: (a) at least one cationic polysaccharide; (b) at least one crosslinker having three or more acid groups or salt thereof; (c) at least one oil; and (d) water, wherein the amount of the (c) oil(s) in the composition is 50% by weight or more, preferably 60% by weight or more, and more preferably 70% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition. The composition in the form of an O/W emulsion according to the present invention is stable. Also, a composition in the form of an O/W/O emulsion can be prepared by the composition in the form of an O/W emulsion according to the present invention.

Abstract: There is shown and described a deep learning based system and method for skin diagnostics as well as testing metrics that show that such a deep learning based system outperforms human experts on the task of apparent skin diagnostics. Also shown and described is a system and method of monitoring a skin treatment regime using a deep learning based system and method for skin diagnostics.

Abstract: Compositions for providing desired adhesion and/or long-wear, an adhesive mascara may be provided. The adhesive mascara composition may include water, at least about 20% of liquid polybutene, a wax and/or derivative of an acid or alcohol in the C26-C30 range (e.g., having 26-30 carbons), an acrylic polymer (such as Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer and/or Polyacrylate-21 and is free of a latex polymer (such as Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer) having a low glass transition temperature (Tg), and optionally a saccharide adhesive (such as caramel). The composition may include one or more pigments. The composition may include a plurality of surfactants, such as a plurality of non-ionic surfactants, and/or an anionic surfactant. The composition may include C2-C8 polyols, a C2-C8 monoalcohol, a cellulosic polymer, a film forming polymer, a thickening agent, a butter, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Compositions for providing desired adhesion and/or long-wear, an adhesive mascara may be provided. The adhesive mascara composition may include water, a latex polymer (which may be an acrylic latex polymer, such as Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer) having a low glass transition temperature (Tg), an acrylic polymer (such as Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer and/or Polyacrylate-21 and may be a random styrene acrylate copolymer) having a high Tg, a wax and/or derivative of an acids or alcohols in the C26-C30 range (e.g., having 26-30 carbons), and a saccharide adhesive (such as caramel). The composition may include liquid polybutene. The composition may include a pigment.

Abstract: An applicator that draws fine lines and dots includes a body sleeve having a shape of an elongated tube, a first drawing tool having a first section within the body sleeve and a first tip extending out from the body sleeve, wherein the first drawing tool reduces in size at a distal end of the first drawing tool, a second drawing tool having a second section within the body sleeve and a second tip extending out from the body sleeve, wherein the second drawing tool reduces in size at a distal end of the second drawing tool, and the first drawing tool, the second drawing tool, or both first and second drawing tools have a bend to bring the first and second tips closer together.

Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to a composition and method for protecting a keratinous substrate from UV rays by applying onto the substrate a composition containing: (a) at least one oil phase thickening agent chosen from an activated clay; (b) at least one substantially solid form dispersing aid; (c) at least one organic sunscreen active; (d) at least one non-volatile solvent; (e) at least one volatile solvent; (f) at least one emulsifier; (g) at least one film former; and (h) water, wherein (a) and (b) are present in the composition in a ratio by weight ranging from greater than 1:10 to less than 1:4; and wherein (b) and (c) are present in the composition in a ratio by weight ranging from greater than 1:30 to less than 1:1.

Abstract: This invention relates according to a solid cosmetic composition for makeup or treatment comprising: —a continuous fatty phase comprising at least one silicone polyamide, at least one non-volatile polar hydrocarbon-based oil and at least one polar wax of which the melting point is less than or equal to 90° C.; and—an aqueous phase dispersed in the continuous fatty phase, said silicone polyamide representing at most 9% by weight with respect to the total weight of said composition, and said wax representing at least 7% by weight with respect to the total weight of said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising (a) at least one cationic polysaccharide; (b) at least one crosslinker having three or more acid groups or salt thereof; and (c) at least one physiologically acceptable volatile medium, wherein the composition optionally comprises surfactant(s) in an amount of 1% by weight or less, preferably 0.5% by weight or less, and more preferably 0.3% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition. The composition according to the present invention can provide a self-healing or self-repairing film.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions comprising at least one amino acid, at least one carboxylic acid, and monoethanolamine. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the hair treatment compositions.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition includes an antimicrobial system that includes an antimicrobial agent comprising 4-hydroxyacetophenone and one or more additional antimicrobial agents comprising piroctone olamine. The antimicrobial system can be used in a cosmetic composition wherein the composition is a makeup removal composition that is one of an O/W emulsion, a W/O emulsion, a micellar water, a makeup removing wipe, or a two-phase (or multi-phase) composition. The antimicrobial system may be free or essentially free of any one or more of parabens, alcohols, formaldehyde, and formaldehyde-derived compounds. In some particular embodiments, the composition is free or essentially free of parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-derived compounds, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, hexylglycerin, ethylhexylglycerin, octylglycerin, benzylglycerin, 3-heptoyl-2,2-propandiol, and 1,2-hexandiol.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions, kits thereof, and methods of making and using such cosmetic compositions. The cosmetic compositions typically include about 20 to about 95 wt. % of a polyol; about 5 to about 70 wt. % of one or more monoalcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of one or more cationic surfactants; about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of one or more fatty compounds; and about 1 to about 15 wt. % of a combination of a urea compound and citric acid, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. The cosmetic compositions have a weight ratio of polyol to monoalcohol(s) that is from 20:1 to 1:20. Additionally, the cosmetic compositions typically have a mole ratio of citric acid to urea compound of that is about 10:0.5 to about 0.5:10.

Abstract: A static mixer suitable for mixing liquids, pastes, creams, gels or other fluids. Fluids introduced into a static mixing cavity of the static mixer are mechanically mixed by the static mixing cavity, and then dispensed from an outlet as a mixed fluid. The static mixer may be formed by two housing halves that are hingedly connected so that the static mixer can be easily opened for cleaning the static mixing cavity.

Abstract: A dye kit comprising: (A) a dyeing composition (A) and (B) a pyrazolone composition (B) comprising a retarding combination of pyrazolone compound and a reducer.