Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a topical composition for skin, which comprises a) a solid particle, which is a porous particle having surface openings, and has an average particle size of primary particles of 0.5 to 20 ?m; b) at least one wax; c) at least one carbon chain-based oil; and d) at least one surfactant, and the composition optionally comprises water and has a water content of 5% or less based on the total mass of the composition.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic capable of achieving improvement of an ultraviolet protection effect, particularly improvement against photodegradation. A cosmetic is used that includes an ultraviolet absorber including t-butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane and includes butyloctyl salicylate and an alkylene oxide derivative.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a module configured to receive face information on a user's face and needs information on the user's needs regarding makeup, a module configured to specify a feature quantity of the user's face based on the face information, a module configured to determine recommendation makeup information on the makeup recommended for the user based on the specified feature quantity and the needs information, a module configured to present the determined recommendation makeup information to the user, and a module configured to receive evaluation information on evaluation of the recommendation makeup information from the user who has applied the makeup after the recommendation makeup information is presented.

Abstract: A method of emulsification of an oil phase in an aqueous continuous phase, by dispersing core-corona microparticles into the aqueous phase, adding the oil phase, and applying shearing force for a time sufficient to emulsify the resulting mixture. The core-corona microparticles are obtained by radical co-polymerization of a polyethylene oxide macromonomer with at least one hydrophobic acrylate monomer and at least one hydrophobic acrylamide monomer.

Abstract: A cosmetic having an excellent effect of solidifying sebum is to be provided. A cosmetic is used that includes low aspect ratio zinc oxide having an average aspect ratio of less than 4 and high aspect ratio zinc oxide having an average aspect ratio of 4 or more, wherein an amount of the high aspect ratio zinc oxide blended is 1 to 80 mass % with respect to a total amount of the high aspect ratio zinc oxide and the low aspect ratio zinc oxide.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an oil-in-water type lip cosmetic having an excellent secondary adhesion-less effect and excellent in gloss feeling, and fit feeling for the lips and fresh. Oil-in-water type lip cosmetic excellent not only in secondary adhesion-less effect but also in gloss feeling and fit feeling is obtained by combining a dimethyl silicone oil having a particular viscosity with a film-forming agent including a hydrocarbon-based polymer incompatible with the silicone oil.

Abstract: A water-in-oil type emulsified cosmetic has an unprecedented property wherein, by coming into contact with perspiration or water, the color development and the color uniformity are improved over the conditions immediately after application. The water-in-oil type emulsified cosmetic includes: (A) an organically modified clay mineral; (B) an oil phase thickener other than the (A) organically modified clay mineral; (C) a non-volatile liquid oil other than a silicone oil; (D) a silicone-based surfactant having an HLB of less than 8; and (E) a colorant; wherein a weight ratio defined by [(A)+(B)]/(C) is at least 0.04 and less than 0.68.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion composition that is significantly excellent in emulsification stability, and also excellent in non-stickiness is provided. The water-in-oil emulsion composition includes (a) a polyoxyalkylene/alkyl co-modified silicone; (b) a core-corona particle; (c) an oil-phase component; and (d) an aqueous-phase component.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a solid lip cosmetic which is excellent in secondary adhesion resistance effect and long lasting performance and has a good feeling of adhesion. A solid lip cosmetic with secondary adhesion resistance effect and has a good feeling of adhesion can be prepared by blending a copolymer containing a dimer acid ester, and/or a dimer acid ester as an oil component adhering to lips (adhesive oil component), and a phenyl-modified silicone as an oil component seeping into the surface upon application to the lips (seeping oil component).

Abstract: To provide a cosmetic whose moisture-retaining property can be sufficiently secured even in cases where the cosmetic uses a hyaluronic acid compacted by neutralization of carboxyl groups of hyaluronic acid using a salt. A cosmetic of the present disclosure comprises a first agent containing at least one salt selected from the group consisting of an inorganic salt and an organic acid salt, and hyaluronic acid; and a second agent for swelling the hyaluronic acid, the second agent containing a chelating agent.

Abstract: A feed out container includes: a metal main body outer sleeve formed as a bottomed cylinder; a metal cylindrical inner member having a first portion provided within the interior of the main body outer sleeve and a second portion that constitutes an annular protrusion; an inner plate that holds a contained material; a lid body outer sleeve formed as a bottomed cylinder; a lid body inner sleeve provided within and in close contact with the interior of the lid body outer sleeve; and a feed out mechanism that moves the inner plate in an axial direction of the sleeve to feed out the contained material. At least one of a first O ring (31) that maintains an airtight seal between the lid body outer sleeve and the inner member and a second O ring fitted about the periphery of a portion of the inner member is provided.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a powder dispersion composition provided with high powder dispersibility, and a cosmetic having excellent properties in use and good stability over time due to using the powder dispersion composition. The powder dispersion composition according to the present invention contains (A) a powder, (B) an oil component, and (C) polyglyceryl polyricinoleate, wherein the (B) oil component contains (b1) a polar oil and (b2) a volatile oil; the (b1)) polar oil constitutes 35% to 80% by mass of the overall amount of the (B) oil component; the (b2) volatile oil is 20% by mass or more volatile hydrocarbon oil; and the (C) polyglyceryl polyricinoleate constitutes 0.5% to 10% by mass relative to the overall amount of the powder dispersion composition.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic composition that includes at least one micaceous pigment and at least one pearlescent pigment.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsion composition that is stable over a long period of time without allowing syneresis to occur, even when a relatively large quantity of salicylic acid has been blended therein, and furthermore does not lose usability over time and can be applied in a make-up cosmetic. The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsion composition that is characterized by including: (a) 0.5 mass % or more of salicylic acid; (b) an organic modified clay mineral; (c) a sorbitan fatty acid ester; and (d) a coloring material.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic in which a UV absorbing agent and a pigment can be stably blended, having excellent vibration stability while also having improved makeup effects such as compatibility with skin, uniformity of the coating film, and non-thickly-coated appearance. The oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic of the present invention contains (A) a vesicle-forming amphiphilic substance, (B) an oil component containing a UV absorbing agent other than ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, and (C) an amino acid surface-treated pigment.

Abstract: Provided is a chemical agent effective for inhibiting blue light-induced oxidation, and a screening method for the same. A blue light oxidation inhibitor comprising one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of compounds including the structure of formula I, L(+)-ascorbic acid compounds and pantetheine-S-sulfonic acid-containing compounds is effective for inhibiting oxidation induced by blue light.

Abstract: A powder-containing composition contains from 0.5% by mass to 22% by mass of a first powder which is a nonspherical powder having a hydrophobic particle surface, from 6% by mass to 25% by mass of a liquid-state polyol, 50% by mass or greater of water, and from 3% by mass to 12% by mass of a liquid-state oily component. A content of a second powder which is a spherical powder is 1.5 parts by mass or less relative to 1 part by mass of the first powder. A content of a surfactant is 0.5% by mass or less relative to the mass of the powder-containing composition.

Abstract: The disclosure of the present invention relates to the provision of compositions effective for improving skin conditions from the viewpoint of maintaining or improving quality of life (QOL) in terms of both health and beauty. More specifically, the disclosure of the present invention relates to compositions comprising 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-imidazoliclinone or a derivative thereof and pyriclinecarboxamide. As they promote the increase of epidermal stem cells and facilitate the proliferation of keratinocytes, they can be suitably used as a cosmetic composition such as cosmetics that are effective in improving skin conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a water in oil type cosmetic composition that prevents syneresis and exhibits favorable stability. A water in oil type cosmetic composition for preventing syneresis of the present disclosure is characterized by containing a compound which is solubilized by being neutralized as an active component. In addition, a preferred embodiment of the water in oil type cosmetic composition for preventing syneresis of the present disclosure is characterized by the compound which is solubilized by being neutralized being a water soluble compound which has a sulfonic acid group. Further, a water in oil type cosmetic of the present disclosure is characterized by containing: a compound which is solubilized by being neutralized; a gelling agent; water; and a powder component; the viscosity of the water in oil cosmetic being greater than or equal to 7000 mPa·s.

Abstract: To provided provide an oil-based cosmetic in which a pattern such as uneven or streak-like flow marks is reduced or inhibited, and which has excellent appearance gloss. An oil-based cosmetic of the present disclosure contains a first photoluminescent pigment having an average particle size of 80 ?m or less; and a polymeric oil-phase thickener, wherein the mass ratio of the first photoluminescent pigment and a second photoluminescent pigment having an average particle size of more than 80 ?m is 55:45 to 100:0, when the oil-based cosmetic contains a coloring material, the mass ratio of the first photoluminescent pigment with respect to the coloring material is 2.0 or higher, the content of thickening particles is less than 4.0% by mass, and the oil-based cosmetic has a viscosity of 50 mPa·s or higher under a temperature in at least a portion of a range of 80 to 150° C.