Patents Assigned to Mary Kay Inc.
  • TOPICAL SKIN FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20210244654
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for application to skin and hair comprising saccharide isomerate, Alteromonas ferment extract, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, wherein the composition is capable of moisturizing and/or improving the appearance and/or condition of skin and/or hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Barbara DURKEE, Patricia JACOBY, Mauricio CASTRO, Geetha KALAHASTI
  • Inventory management application for sales consultant users
    Patent number: 11074550
    Abstract: A mobile application may be used to track sales consultants' businesses, such as by tracking a local inventory maintained by the consultant. Determining whether local inventory is sufficient for fulfilling a sales order may be assisted by updating a database of the application with restocking information. Such restocking information may be obtained through a camera of the mobile device scanning a barcode or QR code or other information, such as recognizing text on a package. Information in the picture may be associated with inventory restocking information or be used to fetch restocking information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Hope Elston, John Kreusch, Jamie Schott
  • Sebum control and anti-acne composition
    Patent number: 11058739
    Abstract: A method for reducing skin inflammation or reducing sebum production from sebaceous glands is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising Psidium guajava fruit extract and Kunzea ericoides leaf extract, wherein topical application of the composition reduces skin inflammation or sebum production from sebaceous glands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventor: Tiffany Carle
  • MASCARA FORMULATION
    Publication number: 20210186830
    Abstract: Disclosed is an oil-in-water anionic emulsion for eyelashes, and methods for its use, comprising a continuous phase comprising 35 to 55% by weight of water based on the total weight of the emulsion, a discontinuous phase comprising 15 to 25% by weight of a combination of waxes, wherein the combination of waxes comprises paraffin wax, carnauba wax, beeswax, and candelilla wax based on the total weight of the emulsion, and 5 to 15% by weight of the emulsion of an anionic surfactant system comprising stearic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid, polyethylene glycol-40 (PEG-40) stearate, and stearyl stearate, wherein the oil-in-water anionic emulsion is capable of thickening the appearance of eyelashes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Greg NORMAN
  • Pore minimizer
    Patent number: 11033487
    Abstract: A method for reducing the appearance of a skin pore in skin of a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin pore a composition comprising effective amount of Albizia julibrissin bark extract, and hydrolyzed soy flour, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of the size of the skin pore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Van Pelt
  • Cosmetic composition and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10980731
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition. The composition can include water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, and beeswax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Collier, Michael Frushour, Kim Wilson
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 10966918
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating skin with topical skin compositions comprising at least one plant extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Botanical formulations
    Patent number: 10953058
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating skin. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising effective amounts of Arctium lappa root extract and Epilobium angustifolium extract to reduce expression of a pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-8, IL-2, or TNF-? in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Tiffany Carle
  • Topical compositions
    Patent number: 10952948
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful to cleanse, exfoliate, smooth, moisturize, hydrate, and/or improve the appearance and/or condition of skin and/or hair using a composition including shea butter, PEG-50 shea butter, and/or hydrated silica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Compositions comprising kakadu plum extract or acai berry extract
    Patent number: 10918591
    Abstract: A method of treating skin in need thereof is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin a composition consisting of kakadu plum extract, glycerin, water, and optionally alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Michelle Hines, Javier Aravena, Brian Jones
  • Cosmetic compositions and uses thereof
    Patent number: 10912956
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract and Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, useful as antioxidants and/or inhibiting TNF-? expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
  • Stable vitamin c compositions
    Patent number: 10912729
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof, a silicone containing compound, and an essential oil, wherein at least 50% of the initial amount of the ascorbic acid in the composition remains stable when the composition is stored for at least 1 month at room temperature. The composition can be non-aqueous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Isaac Thomas
  • Topical skin compositions for treating wrinkles
    Patent number: 10888509
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating a fine line or wrinkle in a person's skin. The method includes topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising an effective amount of Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof that includes oleo gum resin. Topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Wanli Zhao
  • Cosmetic compositions and methods
    Patent number: 10881603
    Abstract: A method for reducing a presence of sebum on skin, reducing an appearance of shiny skin, or reducing an appearance of the size of skin pores is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin a composition comprising a navy bean extract comprising amino acids, an extract of Bambusa vulgaris wendl shoots, charcoal, and Lonicera japonica leaf extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Tiffany Carle
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 10881699
    Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of hyperpigmented skin or inflamed skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to hyperpigmented skin or inflamed skin a composition comprising an effective amount of an extract of Rhododendron ferrugineum leaf to reduce melanocyte pigmentation in the skin or to reduce tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) and cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (COX-1 and COX-2) activity in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: David Gan
  • Cosmetic compositions and methods
    Patent number: 10881604
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize skin, lighten skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin firmness, or increase skin elasticity. The composition can include 20 wt. % to 45 wt. % light mineral oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5% wt. % Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel oil. 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % hybrid sunflower oil, 0.01 wt. % to 5 wt. % Crambe abyssinica seed oil, and 0.01 wt. % to 5% w/w of Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Chadwick, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Topical skin formulations
    Patent number: 10869821
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to a peron's skin a composition comprising 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a hydrolyzed algae extract comprising exopolysaccharides from Halymenia durvillei, and 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide synthesized by Vibrio alginolyticus, wherein at least one of skin permeability is decreased, filaggrin production is increased, skin moisture is increased, occludin production is increased, or TNF? production is inhibited in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Bob Foley, Julia Collier, Wanli Zhao, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Topical cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 10870022
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use for reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) and/or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production in skin cells by topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising an effective amount of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or both, or extracts thereof, to reduce TNF-? or VEGF production in skin cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Geetha Kalahasti, Tiffany Florence, David Gan
  • Compact brush
    Patent number: D910585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Compact brush
    Patent number: D921599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab