Abstract: Applicators for grasping and applying small items, such as fibers and eyelashes, are disclosed. The applicators passively hold the items and a user actuates the applicator to release the items. An applicator includes a compression spring that forces a disc against a disc retention element to hold the items passively, and a button is pressed to separate the disc from the disc retention element to release the items. An applicator includes an expansion spring that holds items between coils of the spring passively, and a button is pressed to separate the spring coils to release the items.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish comprising at least at least about 10% by weight of at least one polyhydric alcohol compound, at least one low carbon alcohol, at least one high boiling point ester compound, at least one thickening agent, and at least one abrasive compound, as well as to methods of removing nail polish from nails using such compositions.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion composition comprising (a) water, (b) at least one oil, (c) at least one surfactant, (d) at least one water-soluble vinyl polymer, and (e) at least one organosiloxane film-former that is selected from a silicone resin and a random acrylic/silicone graft copolymer is provided. The composition may be a composition for eyelashes, for example a mascara composition further including at least one colorant.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion composition comprising (a) water, (b) at least one oil, (c) at least one surfactant, (d) at least one amine salt of an acrylic polymer, and (e) at least one organosiloxane film-former that is selected from a silicone resin and a random acrylic/silicone graft copolymer is provided. The composition may be a composition for eyelashes, for example a mascara composition further including at least one colorant.

Abstract: A method for lengthening lashes is provided, along with a kit for accomplishing the method. The method comprises (i) applying a glue onto an eyelash, (ii) allowing the glue to dry for a period of time; and then (iii) depositing a separate individual fiber onto a distal portion of the eyelash using a microbristle brush applicator having a bristle density above 4 bristles/mm2, where each fiber has a diameter greater than 30 microns and a length of 4 mm or less and each fiber is held electrostatically by the microbristle brush applicator. Mascara can then be applied to some or all of the lash and attached fiber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish that include a C2-C3 monoalcohol, at least about 15% glycerin, and at least about 20% by weight of a C2-C4 alkyl acetate, and combinations thereof. The compositions include less water than glycerin. Methods of using these compositions to remove nail polish and moisturize the hands are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail composition containing at least one adhesive agent, at least one primary film former and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail composition containing at least one adhesive agent, at least one primary film former and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish comprising a solvent and a high load of colorant, preferably between 0.5 wt % and 5.0 wt %. Preferably, the composition has an absorption peak in a range between 460 nm and 600 nm, and a normalized extinction of at least 0.5 for at least one wavelength in the range when measured in an optically transparent solvent via spectrophotometer and across 1 cm path length in a ratio of 1:8 composition to optically transparent solvent. Methods of removing nail polish are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail composition containing at least one adhesive agent, at least one primary film former and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish comprising at least at least about 10% by weight of at least one polyhydric alcohol compound, at least one low carbon alcohol, at least one high boiling point ester compound, at least one thickening agent, and at least one abrasive compound, as well as to methods of removing nail polish from nails using such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish that include a C2-C3 monoalcohol, at least about 15% glycerin, and at least about 20% by weight of a C2-C4 alkyl acetate, and combinations thereof. The compositions include less water than glycerin. Methods of using these compositions to remove nail polish and moisturize the hands are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish comprising at least at least about 10% by weight of at least one polyhydric alcohol compound, at least one low carbon alcohol, at least one high boiling point ester compound, at least one thickening agent, and at least one abrasive compound, as well as to methods of removing nail polish from nails using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish including at least about 20% by weight of a C2-C3 monoalcohol, at least about 10% by weight of glycerin, and a diester of a dicarboxylic acid. The compositions optionally include water. The water, if present, is present in a concentration by weight that is less than the concentration by weight of glycerin. If the concentration of glycerin is from 30% to 60% by weight, then the concentration of C2-C3 monoalcohol is at least about 30% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish that include a C2-C3 monoalcohol, at least about 15% glycerin, and at least about 20% by weight of a solvent selected from acetone, a C2-C4 alkyl acetate, and combinations thereof. The compositions include less water than glycerin. Methods of using these compositions to remove nail polish and moisturize the hands are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish comprising a C2-C3 monoalcohol, glycerin, and propylene carbonate, wherein the glycerin and propylene carbonate are present in a glycerin to propylene carbonate ratio by weight of at least 1:3 and the concentration by weight of ethanol is at least about 16%. Methods of removing nail polish and moisturizing the hands are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an unpigmented cosmetic composition for treatment of keratin materials, which includes at least one cosmetic butter and at least one styrenic film former. Also disclosed are methods of use for the unpigmented cosmetic composition, either as by itself, or as a primer for a pigmented cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to photocurable compositions comprising at least one inorganic gelling agent.

Abstract: A nail care system containing (1) at least one composition containing at least one adhesive agent, at least one primary film former and at least one plasticizer; and (2) an applicator is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish comprising a solvent and a high load of colorant, preferably between 0.5 wt % and 5.0 wt %. Preferably, the composition has an absorption peak in a range between 460 nm and 600 nm, and a normalized extinction of at least 0.5 for at least one wavelength in the range when measured in an optically transparent solvent via spectrophotometer and across 1 cm path length in a ratio of 1:8 composition to optically transparent solvent. Methods of removing nail polish are also provided.