Abstract: The application describes a cosmetic agent for temporary deformation of keratinic fibers. The cosmetic agent includes, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a) at least one copolymer A formed from at least one monomer A1 selected from acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and at least one monomer A2 selected from acrylic acid esters and/or methacrylic acid esters, b) at least one cationic polymer B different from copolymer A selected from cationic guar derivatives, c) at least one polymer C different from copolymer A and polymer B, selected from cationic cellulose derivatives, and d) at least one propellant.

Abstract: The present application discloses a hairstyling composition, particularly for curly hair, which produces tight, long-lasting curls without requiring the use of high heat applied to the hair. The composition comprises a sulfonate-based copolymer (such as sodium polystyrene sulfonate), an aqueous polyurethane dispersion (such as polyurethane-34) and a cosmetically-acceptable carrier (such as water). The method of styling hair using the defined composition, without requiring the application of high heat to the hair, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-component packaging unit (kit of parts) for lightening keratinous fibres, in particular human hair, which includes, formulated separately from one another, a first container containing a cosmetic agent (A), and a second container containing a cosmetic agent (B), wherein the agent (A) in the first container contains (a) at least one peroxy compound, for example hydrogen peroxide, and the agent (B) in the second container contains (b) at least one acid with formula (I): Also, a method for lightening hair, in which the multi-component packaging unit as contemplated herein is used.

Abstract: A hair care composition having a combination of a high melting point wax to provide a hydrophobic film (frizz resistance) and thermo-pliable film (heat styling response), along with a lightweight conditioner, to produce a hair care composition that is far less susceptible to buildup than traditional products currently marketed.

Abstract: A cosmetic system including a lip basecoat composition that includes at least one first silicone film-forming agent, colorant, and a volatile hydrocarbon oil, and a topcoat composition including at least one second silicone film-forming agent in a non-volatile oil carrier. Methods and topcoats are also provided.

Abstract: Multi-component package unit (kit-of-parts), ready-to-use agent, and methods for reductive decolorizing of dyed keratinous fibers are provided herein. In an embodiment, a multi-component package unit includes, separately packaged, a first container (A), a second container (B), and a third container (C). The first container (A) includes a cosmetic agent (a) that includes (a1) one or multiple reducing agents chosen from the group of formamidine sulfinic acid, sodium dithionite, zinc dithionite, potassium dithionite, hydroxymethanesulfinic acid, aminomethanesulfinic acid, cysteine, thiolactic acid, sulphanylacetic acid (thioglycolic acid) and/or ascorbic acid. The second container (B) includes a cosmetic agent (b) that includes one or multiple oxidizing agents. The third container (C) includes a cosmetic agent (c) that includes (c1) one or multiple alkalizing agents. The weight ratio of the total amount of all reducing agents (a1) to the total amount of all oxidants (b1) has a value from about 50.0 to about 4.0.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in a form of an aqueous gel may include (percentages by weight referred to weight of the cosmetic composition): greater than or equal to 5% and less than or equal to 30% of at least one inorganic pigment; greater than or equal to 10% and less than or equal to 50% of at least one film-forming agent including at least one acrylic copolymer comprising two or more monomers selected from: acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, C1-C8 alkyl acrylate, or C1-C8 alkyl methacrylate; greater than or equal to 0.05% and less than or equal to 3% of at least one thickening agent; greater than or equal to 0.1% and less than or equal to 5% of at least one surfactant; greater than or equal to 1% and less than or equal to 20% of at least one C1-C4 alkanol; and water equal to the complement to 100%.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol device which contains a composition comprising: (i) one or more water-insoluble calcium salts, (ii) one or more fixing polymers, (iii) one or more surfactants, (iv) water, and (v) less than 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more propellants. It also relates to a process for shaping the hair and/or retaining the hairstyle, using the aerosol device of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition, comprising: (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of resorcinol and resorcinol derivatives; (b) at least one lipophilic UV filter; (c) at least one lipophilic antioxidant; and (d) at least one oil. The composition according to one embodiment of the present invention is stable with regard to light and/or temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for coloring or bleaching a hair comprising steps of: (a) applying a first formulation comprising a hair coloring agent or bleaching agent in the hair and (b) applying to the hair a second formulation comprising a hair composition of an amide and/or an alkyl ammonium carboxylate salt. The amide can be a monoamide and/or a bisamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising one or more particular non-amino polyalkylsiloxanes comprising at least one fatty chain, one or more oxyethylenated polymers and one or more fatty alcohols. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process of keratin materials, and particularly a method for conditioning keratin fibres, and in particular human keratin fibres, using this composition.

Abstract: Products for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibres include at least two preparations (A) and (B) prepared separately. The first preparation (A) includes, in a cosmetic carrier (A1) hydrogen peroxide and (A2) one or more fatty constituents in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 40 wt. % relative to the weight of preparation (A). The second preparation (B) includes, in a cosmetic carrier, (B1) at least one alkalizing agent and (B2) one or more fatty constituents in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 40 wt. % relative to the weight of preparation (B). Preparation (A) is prepared in a first container and preparation (B) is prepared in a second container, both of which containers include at least two layers. An inner layer of first and/or second containers includes a layer of a synthetic polymer (I). An outer layer of first and/or second containers includes a layer of metal.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is disclosed comprising a synthetic optical brightener and a naturally-derived optical brightener. Both brightener classes absorb and emit light at different wavelengths and possess in combination a superior effect. The combination enhances color brilliance on keratin fibers under daylight and artificial light conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair care compositions for chemically treating hair, to kits comprising the compositions, and to methods for treating hair with the compositions. The compositions include one or more polymeric acid compounds and/or polymeric acid anhydride compounds in addition to one or more active agents for chemically treating the hair. Additionally, the compositions can optionally include one or more non-polymeric, mono-, di-, and/or tri-carboxylic acids and/or one or more mono- and/or di-amines and/or polyamines. Hair treated with the compositions exhibits improved softness, smoothness, and discipline.

Abstract: An agent for hair deforming treatment comprising the following components (A), (B) and (C): (A) glyoxylic acid, or a hydrate or a salt thereof, (B) resorcin, and (C) water, wherein the molar ratio of the content of the component (B) to the content of the component (A), (B)/(A), is 0.2 or more and 5 or less.

Abstract: A malodor reducing composition is provided. The composition includes a perfume mixture including (a) at least one odor-reducing material; and (b) at least one N-heterocycle selected from an aromatic N-heterocyclic moiety and N,S-heterocyclic moiety. The at least one odor-reducing material exhibits an Odor Value (OV) having a common decimal logarithm (log10 OV) of greater than about 5.5.

Abstract: A rinse off hair treatment composition comprising; a. a pressure sensitive adhesive emulsion comprising one or more pressure sensitive polymer, wherein the pressure sensitive polymer is not silicone pressure sensitive polymer, and b. at least one material selected from the group consisting of i) a hair conditioning agent; ii) a hair cleansing agent, and, c. a deposition aid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: (a) at least 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more compounds chosen from urea and/or urea derivatives, (b) one or more polymeric thickeners chosen from nonionic, cationic, amphoteric polymeric associative thickeners or anionic polymeric associative thickeners comprising one or more acrylic and/or methacrylic units. The invention also relates to the use of this composition for straightening keratin fibres. Finally the invention relates to a process for straightening keratin fibres.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cosmetic agents for the reductive decoloration of colored keratinous fibers, more particularly human hair, containing a sulphinic acid derivative and at least one alcohol with from about 10 to about 30 carbon atoms. This combination is able to reduce the unpleasant odor during the decoloration process. The present disclosure also relates to a corresponding kit-of-parts, the use of cosmetic agents and the kit-of-parts, as well as to an application method using the cosmetic agents and the packaging unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-component packaging units (kits-of-parts), ready-to-use agents, and methods for reductive decolourisation of dyed keratinous fibres. In one example, the multi-component packaging unit (kit-of-parts) for reductive decolourisation of dyed keratinous fibres includes, (I) a first container (A) including a cosmetic agent (a) and (II) a second container (B) including a cosmetic agent (b), wherein the first container (A) and the second container (B) are provided separately from one another, the cosmetic agent (a) in the first container (A) includes (a1) one or more reducing agent(s) that is/are solid at room temperature, and (a2) one or more oxidant(s) that is/are solid at room temperature, and wherein the cosmetic agent (b) in the second container (B) comprises (b1) one or more alkalising agent(s).