Abstract: A method for treating a person's skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin a composition comprising from 0.001% to 20% by weight of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from a plant extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for improving skin barrier function and reducing skin redness. The compositions comprise cholesterol, ceramide II, and shea butter or cholesterol, ceramide II, shea butter, saccharide isomerate, hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, and Phoenix dactylifera (date palm) seed extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dissolvable or at least partially dissolvable film for treating skin wrinkling and discoloration. The film includes the active components ascorbic acid and retinol. Upon contact with water or other appropriate cosmetic vehicle, the wetted film is applied to the skin surface. The film releases the active components, which are absorbed by the skin and used by the body to provide positive cosmetic effects.

Abstract: A topical skin care composition including an effective amount of palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, retinol, and a base that includes botanical oils is disclosed. The botanical oils include sesame oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, jojoba oil, and Macadamia ternifolia nut oil. The topical skin care composition is anhydrous.

Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of hyperpigmented skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to hyperpigmented skin a composition comprising an aqueous and/or glycerin extract of Rhododendron ferrugineum leaf to reduce melanocyte pigmentation in the skin.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions useful for moisturizing and/or improving the appearance of skin by evening skin tone and/or reducing the appearance of dark spots or hyperpigmentation. The compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as lactobacillus ferment; Ferula foetida root extract; Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract; Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, and niacinamide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating inflamed skin of a periorbital area of a person's face. The method can include topically applying to inflamed skin a composition comprising an oil extract of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or a combination thereof, to reduce inflammation in skin cells of the periorbital area of the person's face.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating skin. The method can include topically applying to skin a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, aqueous-alcoholic, or oil-soluble extract from Condurango, wherein the Condurango extract reduces oxidation in the skin, reduces tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) activity in the skin, or reduces matrix metalloprotease (MMP) 3 activity in the skin.

Abstract: Methods of use and compositions useful for reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, inhibiting anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-?, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The compositions can additionally reduce or mitigate unwanted side effects shown in other retinol products such as erythema or redness in skin, skin dryness, peeling or flaking of skin, and/or skin irritation including without limitation, burning, stinging, itching, or tingling.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of Argania spinosa kernel extract, dill extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, and Croton lechleri extract and/or Morus alba fruit extract. This combination can be used to create topical skin compositions that reduce the appearance of loose, sagging, and/or flaccid skin, and/or improve facial contouring.

Abstract: A method comprising topically applying to facial skin a composition comprising an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Nymphoides peltatum.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used in cosmetic applications. The composition can include an effective amount of a Centella asiatica stem cells to reduce the activity of hyaluronidase in skin, an effective amount of tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylamino butyric urea trifluoroacetate or Alpinia galanga leaf extract to promote the production of hyaluronic acid in skin, an effective amount of tripeptide-1 to promote the production of fibronectin and laminin in skin, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of applying a topical skin composition to skin. The method can include applying the composition to skin. The composition can include Silybum marianum fruit extract and Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract.

Abstract: A method of reducing oxidative damage in skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising 0.01% w/w to 5% w/w of Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, 0.01% w/w to 1% of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, and a skin conditioning agent including 0.001% w/w to 5% w/w of methyldihydrojasmonate or 0.0001% w/w to 1% w/w of panthenol, to reduce oxidative damage in the skin.

Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles or increasing skin elasticity or skin firmness is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle or to sagging or loose skin an effective amount of a topical composition comprising a combination of vegetable amino acids from navy bean, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. The combination can reduce the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle, increases skin elasticity, or increases skin firmness.

Abstract: Described herein are lipstick compositions that are substantive, aesthetically appealing, do not pool on the lips, are easy to spread, and moisturize the lips. The compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as conditioning agents, moisturizing agents, antioxidants, structuring agents, emulsifiers, silicone containing compounds, essential oils, thickening agents, preservatives, and colorants, for example.

Abstract: A method of treating skin by reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) activity or matrix metalloproteinase enzyme (MMP-1) activity in a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying a composition that includes an effective amount of an extract of Brachychiton acerifolius to the person's skin to reduce TNF-? activity or MMP-1 activity in the skin.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating skin around an eye area of a face. The method entails applying a composition that includes a unique combination of rheology-modifying agents that efficiently maintains active agents in suspension. The composition exhibits pleasing skin feel, softens skin, and attracts and retains moisture while maintaining these desirable properties over time.