Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for a fluid material which comprises a container and a dispenser. Generally, the dispenser works by an actuating mechanism. In particular, a user depresses an ergonomically shaped top portion, which then actuates a pump that pumps a fluid cosmetic material from the lower portion of the container by means of a conduit through an aperture. The fluid cosmetic material pumped through the conduit and the aperture from the lower portion of the container rises through the conduit and saturates the closed cell sponge tip. The user then glides the closed cell sponge tip across her skin to apply the fluid cosmetic material. The cosmetic applicator is hermetically sealed with a cap, which can be removed by the user.

Abstract: A cosmetic stick compositions comprising 0.5-30% of a stick structuring agent which is a solid or semi-solid at room temperature and has a melting point somewhere in the range of about 34 to 38o C., 10-90% of a nonvolatile oil which is a guerbet ester, 1-30% of a wax comprising a fatty alcohol, and 0.1-25% of particulate matter having a particle size of 0.

Abstract: A method for coloring hair and removing the color from the hair when desired, comprising coloring the hair with an aqueous hair color composition comprising, in combination: (i) a reducing agent capable of reducing the —S—S— bonds on the hair fiber surface to form reactive —SH groups; and (ii) a dye molecule containing chemical groups reactive with the —SH groups on the hair fiber surface to form —S—S— bonds between the dye molecule and the hair fiber surface when the hair color composition is applied to the hair at ambient conditions; wearing the colored hair for the desired period of time; and then removing the color from the hair by contacting the hair with an aqueous based color removal composition containing a reducing agent capable of disrupting the —S—S— bonds between the dye molecule and the hair fiber surface to cause the dye molecule to become disassociated from the hair fiber; and a method for removing dye bonded to the hair fibers v

Abstract: A pigmented cosmetic composition comprising at least one silicone compatible organic oil and at least two silicones selected from the group consisting of: (A) Da (B) MDbD'cD"dM (C) MeTf (D) MgQh wherein a is 3-6 b is 1-1,000,000, preferably 1-50,000, more preferably 1-5,000 c is 0-1,000,000, preferably 0-50,000, more preferably 0-5,000 d is 0-1,000,000, preferably 0-50,000, more preferably 0-5,000 e is 1-1,000 f is 1-1,000 g is 1-1,000; and h is 1-1,000.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising: a) from about 0.1-60% by weight of trimethylated silica, b) from about 0.1-60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to 100 centipoise at 25° C., c) 0.1-60% by weight of a nonvolatile oil having a viscosity of 200 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C. d) 0.1-80% of a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A cosmetic application and mixing system for liquid or semi-solid cosmetic products comprising, in combination: (a) a reservoir for containing the cosmetic product, the reservoir having an internal diameter D1, and at least one open end having threaded engaging means having pitch P1 on the outer surface thereof; (b) an applicator for the cosmetic product comprising a cosmetic applicator portion on a stationary curved rod attached to a cap, the cosmetic applicator portion having a free end, and the cap having threaded engaging means of pitch P1, designed to mate with threaded engaging means having pitch P1 on the outer surface of the reservoir, wherein when the cap is rotated to affix or remove it from the reservoir, the free end of the cosmetic applicator portion moves in a pitch circle having a pitch P2 and a diameter D2, wherein P1 = P2 and D1 > D2.

Abstract: A pigmented cosmetic composition comprising at least one silicone compatible organic oil and at least two silicones selected from the group consisting of:

Abstract: A method for improving the integrity of a cosmetic film applied to nails or surrounding cuticle surfaces comprising applying to the surface an effective amount of a composition comprising less than 5% by weight of the total composition of a fluorinated oil. The invention also comprises a nail and cuticle conditioning composition and a semi-permanent film forming composition containing the fluorinated oil.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising:

Abstract: An article for storing and dispensing multiple units of cosmetic product comprising a plurality of units of cosmetic product, each unit comprised of a body portion with a first end and a second end, with the first end in the form of a solid cosmetic product for application to skin, nails, or hair, and the second end in the form of a hollow cavity of a size and shape to house the solid cosmetic product of the first end when the units are stacked in nested relationship; and an elongated hollow body for housing the units in slideable, stacked, nested relationship, the hollow body having a first open end for holding one of the plurality of units in position for use by the consumer, and enabling extraction of that unit from the hollow body after use; and a second open end for inputting the extracted unit into the hollow body to cause slideable movement of the stacked, nested units so that the next of the plurality of units is moved into position for use by the consumer in the first open end; as well as a method fo

Abstract: A method for improving the integrity of a cosmetic film applied to nails or surrounding cuticle surfaces comprising applying to the surface an effective amount of a composition comprising less than 5% by weight of the total composition of a fluorinated oil. The invention also comprises a nail and cuticle conditioning composition and a semi-permanent film forming composition containing the fluorinated oil.

Abstract: An organic solvent based cosmetic remover composition gelled to a viscosity of 25 to 500,000 centipoise with a synthetic metal silicate gelling agent.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising: a) from about 0.1-60% by weight of trimethylated silica, b) from about 0.1-60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to 100 centipoise at 25° C., c) 0.1-60% by weight of a nonvolatile oil having a viscosity of 200 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C. d) 0.1-80% of a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A single phase gel based makeup composition containing one or more iron oxide pigments, a film forming silicone acrylate copolymer solvated in volatile solvent, and one or more non-wax gelling agents capable of gelling the composition to a viscosity of at least about 1,000 centipoise at room temperature, and the use of such compositions either alone or emulsified into a polar phase.

Abstract: A pigmented emulsion cosmetic composition for reducing the shiny appearance of skin and cosmetically improving the appearance of skin imperfections comprising a cosmetically effective amount of mushroom extract and a method for reducing the shiny appearance of skin and cosmetically improving the appearance of skin imperfections comprising applying to the skin an emulsion cosmetic composition containing mushroom extract.

Abstract: A brush for the application of mascara to the eyelashes comprised of a central core of twisted metal wire, having gripped therebetween at least two types of fibers which extend radially from the core, wherein the first fiber has a cross-sectional diameter of less than 4 mils and the second fiber has a cross-sectional diameter of greater than 10 mils; and a mascara application system.

Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing colored cosmetic stick products comprising an external base having a portion for housing the cosmetic stick, a rotational assembly enabling extension and retraction of said stick, and a bottom portion which is hollowed out to form a cavity; a cap which telescopically fits onto the base for covering the stick; an insert containing a color indicator, said insert fitted into the cavity in the bottom of the base and forming the bottom of the base, said insert indicating the color of the cosmetic stick product found within the container.

Abstract: A dispenser for fluid material such as cosmetic materials in the nature of mascara and the like is operative by one hand manipulation. The dispenser includes an internal reservoir for storage of an applicator attached to a post reciprocally received within a sleeve. A slider device is attached to the post having a portion accessible by the user. By one hand manipulation of the slider device, the applicator may be projected from the dispenser for use and retracted for storage. A closure member at one end of the dispenser may be opened and closed by manual manipulation or automatically by coupling to the slider device. Internal seals within the dispenser prevent evaporation of liquid and/or other volatile components of the fluid materials stored within the dispenser.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for application to keratinous surfaces containing at least one film forming polymer; and a plasticizer for the film forming polymer which is a C1-20 ester of malic acid; and a method for plasticizing a film forming polymer contained in a cosmetic product which is applied to keratinous surfaces; comprising adding a plasticizing effective amount of a C1-20 ester of malic acid to the cosmetic product composition.