Abstract: The invention provides a cosmetic having strong resistance to contact with water, clothing, fingers, and abrasion with little decline (post-contact) in the cosmetic effects such as UV blocking protection as well as excellent feel on use. The cosmetic contains: (A) plate-shaped powder, (B) 6-40% by mass UV absorber, and (C) cationic surfactant.

Abstract: A transparent composition having UV protection effect is provided, wherein the UV protection effect is improved after the composition is contacted with moisture, such as water or sweat, more than that immediately after the composition is applied, while maintaining high transparency. The transparent composition contains (a) a UV absorbent, (b) an oil component having a refractive index in the range from 1.5 to 1.7, (c) an oil component having a refractive index of not less than 1.3 and less than 1.5, and (d) a powder having a refractive index in the range from 1.45 to 1.55, wherein a mixed oil component obtained by mixing the (b) oil component having a refractive index in the range from 1.5 to 1.7 and the (C) oil component having a refractive index of not less than 1.3 and less than 1.5 has a refractive index in the range from 1.44 to 1.56.

Abstract: To provide a water based composition having an appropriate level of viscosity, which does not impart a sensation of stickiness, corrects unevenness such as pores, and has long lasting cosmetic effects. A water based composition includes an (A) crosslinked siloxane elastomer, a (B) lipophilic porous powder, and a (C) aqueous medium.

Abstract: [Problem] This invention provides a makeup brush that not only enables easy application of cosmetics such as blushers and eyeshadows while creating gradations, but also achieves a beautiful finish, without requiring special makeup techniques.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a means for storing coating material information on coating material, and tactile sensation information in which the tactile sensation when each coating material is applied to the skin is recorded, the coating material information and the tactile sensation information is associated with each other, a means for acquiring search criteria for at least one of tactile sensations and textures, identifying at least one tactile sensation information corresponding to the acquired search criteria, and a means for presenting the coating material information associated with the identified tactile sensation information.

Abstract: A shape memory resin includes a polymer comprising 64-85 mol % N-alkylacrylamide component, 14-35 mol % acrylic ester component, and 0.01-6 mol % crosslinking component.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsified solid cosmetic having a relatively high internal-aqueous-phase proportion (about 40% or higher), the cosmetic being a makeup which has an excellent concealing effect and gives a natural finish and which is stable and has satisfactory applicability. The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic in water-in-oil emulsified type characterized by comprising (A) at least one fatty acid glyceryl ester selected from the group consisting of glyceryl isostearate, poly(2-glyceryl) diisostearate, and glyceryl oleate, (B) an aqueous component, (C) an oily component, and (D) a powdery component, the oily component (C) comprising a solid oil (C1) and an oil-soluble film former (C2) and the powdery component (D) comprising titanium dioxide (D1) having a primary-particle diameter of 0.05-0.5 ?m in an amount of 10 mass % or more relative to the whole cosmetic preparation and further containing a pearl pigment (D2).

Abstract: A singlet oxygen scavenger includes, as an active component, hexyl diethyl amino hydroxy benzoyl benzoate, 1-(4-methoxy phenyl)-3-(4-tert-butyl phenyl)-1, 3-propanedione, terephthalylidene-3, 3?-dicamphor-10, 10?-disulfonate, 2-ethyl hexyl 4-methoxy cinnamate, or 2-ethyl hexyl 2-cyano-3, 3-diphenyl acrylate; or 2-phenyl benzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid, 4, 4?, 4?-[(1, 3, 5-triazine-2, 4, 6-triyl) tris (imino)] trisbenzoic acid tris (2-ethyl hexyl), octyl salicylate, or 3, 3, 5-trimethyl cyclohexyl salicylate; or 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-(sodiooxysulfonyl) benzophenone, drometrizol trisiloxane, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzophenone, or 4-methyl benzylidene camphor.

Abstract: A dispensing container capable of changing the ratio between the amounts of two kinds of contents to be dispensed, includes two container bodies, two pumps including two stems, an adjusting member configured to press the stems and to be rotatable about an axis extending in a substantially vertical direction, and a pressing head configured to, in response to a depressing operation, rotate about an axis extending in a substantially horizontal direction, to thereby depress the stems via the adjusting member. The adjusting member includes a plurality of pressing portions against which the stems are pressed, and when the adjusting member is rotated about the axis, a depressing stroke of the one of the plurality of pressing portions on the side of one of the stems becomes shorter, and a depressing stroke of the other one of the plurality of pressing portions on the side of the other stem becomes longer.

Abstract: There is provided a novel composition containing a UV wavelength conversion substance, a dispersant, a UV absorber and/or a UV scattering agent, and an oil content, wherein the blending amount of the dispersant is 1% by weight or more.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a method and device for anti-aging of skin. The present invention relates to a method and device for anti-aging of skin, comprising application of physical stimulation to the skin of the subject at a vibrational frequency of 60 Hz or lower. [Solution] There are provided a method and device that exhibit a desirable skin anti-aging effect onto the shallow layers such as the epidermis.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator is capable of reliably scooping an appropriate amount of a cosmetic, coming into firm contact with an application area such as a lip, and evenly spreading the cosmetic over the application area. A cosmetic applicator 1 includes a substantially flat application member 3 extending from a tip of a rod-like support member 2 at an angle ?1 of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to an axial center of the support member, wherein the application member 3 is formed in a spiral shape in a direction in which the application member 3 extends, and a flat surface of a front end portion of the application member 3 is at an angle ?2 of 10 to 120 degrees with respect to a flat surface of a rear end portion of the application member.

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: [Problem] To provide a novel cell activator. [Solution] Provided are: a cell activator comprising a wavelength conversion substance as an active ingredient; a composition and a product comprising the cell activator; and a method for activating skin using thereof. The present invention can exhibit a desirable effect on skin by effectively making use of ultraviolet light to activate skin cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic, particularly a skin care cosmetic such as a skin lotion or a milky lotion, that has a large water fraction and a small oil fraction, exhibits an excellent stability over time while having an optimal feeling of use on the skin, and can provide an elasticity to the skin. An oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: (a) a carboxy-modified silicone; (b) a hydrophobized polyether urethane; and (c) a carboxyvinyl polymer.

Abstract: There is provided a novel production method of a powder cosmetic containing a UV wavelength conversion substance including a slurry step, and a powder cosmetic produced by this method.

Abstract: To provide a novel cosmetic, comprising a UV wavelength conversion substance and a water-soluble thickener.

Abstract: Provided is a novel cosmetic containing: an ultraviolet wavelength conversion substance and a drug.

Abstract: There is provided a novel composition containing a UV wavelength conversion substance and a powder of a hydrophobized silica and/or a hydrophobized starch.

Abstract: To provide a cosmetic that suppresses greasiness and siphons continuously during a dispenser operation. Also, to provide a cosmetic for use in a warmed state, the cosmetic having temperature responsiveness and high high-temperature stability. The cosmetic contains (A) a hydrophobically modified polyether urethane, (B) cellulose nanofibers, and (C) water, wherein: when the blend ratio of (A) and (B) is such that (A)<(B), the amount of (A)+(B) blended is 0.75% by mass or less relative to the total cosmetic; when the blend ratio of (A) and (B) is such that (A)=(B), the amount of (A)+(B) blended is 1.75% by mass or less relative to the total cosmetic; and when the blend ratio of (A) and (B) is such that (A)>(B), the amount of (A)+(B) blended is 2% by mass or less relative to the total cosmetic.