Abstract: A biphasic leave-on skin peel composition, being light-weight, with a pleasing feel upon application, with little to no skin irritation and discomfort. The composition includes at least one of each of alpha and beta hydroxy acids and high content of non-water miscible oil and is present from at least 20% by weight based on the total weight of the composition. The oily and water phases may be present in equal amounts (about 1:1). The composition includes water and alcohol as solvents in the water phase and may include phenylethyl resorcinol and other optional additives, may be devoid or essentially free of surfactant.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions, films, and methods for improving the appearance of the skin. Compositions comprise at least one thermoplastic elastomer, at least one adhesive polymer, and at least one filler. Methods comprise applying the compositions to the skin to tighten the skin or hide skin imperfections, by forming a film on the skin.

Abstract: A skin treatment system is disclosed including an oxygenate composition having at least one peroxide in a first aqueous phase and an activator composition, the activator composition including at least one alkaline booster in a second aqueous phase and at least one water-soluble peroxide decomposition catalyst in the second aqueous phase. Intermixing the oxygenate composition and the activator composition at least partially decomposes the at least one peroxide, liberating O2, and the skin treatment system in contact with keratinous tissue induces reduced irritation to the keratinous tissue relative to a comparative skin treatment system which is identical to the skin treatment system except for lacking the at least one water-soluble peroxide decomposition catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for improving the appearance of the skin. The systems comprise 1) a skin-tightening composition comprising at least one thermoplastic elastomer and at least one adhesive polymer; and 2) a long-wear cosmetic composition comprising at least one silicone-polyamide copolymer, at least one silicone film former, and at least one volatile oil. Methods comprise applying the compositions of the systems on to the skin sequentially after a drying period.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions that when applied to skin instantaneously and dramatically improve the appearance of the skin. The compositions include volatile hydrocarbon oil; mineral thickening agents; silicone elastomers; and hydrophobic film forming polymers; wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of hydrophobic film forming polymers to the total amount of mineral thickeners (film forming polymers:mineral thickening agent) is 1:1 to 8:1, and the weight ratio of the total amount of silicone elastomer to the total amount of mineral thickener (silicone elastomer:mineral thickening agent) is 1:1 to 5:1. Methods for improving the appearance of skin comprising application of the cosmetic compositions to the skin are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions that protect the skin and hair from extreme heat (external thermal flux). The compositions include: (a) laponite; (b) one or more UV filters; (c) one or more emulsifiers; and (d) water. The compositions are useful in cosmetic, industrial, and military technologies. For instance, the compositions are useful in methods for protecting skin from intense external thermal flux (e.g., fires and explosives). When applied to the hair, the compositions are useful in methods for protecting the hair from heat damage caused by, for example, hair dryers, curling irons, straightening irons, etc.

Abstract: Methods for providing broad spectrum photo protection to skin using antioxidants that provide UVA protection to skin are described. The methods include topically applying a cosmetic composition comprising: (a) at least one antioxidant having an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of at least 10,000 ?mol TE/g and a Hydroxyl Radical Absorbance Capacity (HORAC) of at least 2,600 ?mol GAE/g; (b) at least one organic UV filter; and (c) a cosmetically acceptable carrier; wherein the cosmetic composition provides an increase in UVAPPD PF of at least 30% relative to an otherwise identical cosmetic composition without the antioxidant(s) of (a). The disclosure also relates to the cosmetic compositions useful in the described methods.

Abstract: A system for forming a cosmetic mask that can deliver oxygen and skin brightening includes a first composition that includes at least one oxidizer and at least one cross-linkable polymer; and a second composition that includes at least one alkaline booster; and at least one catalyst. Contacting each of the first and second compositions together on a substrate results in cross-linking the cross-linkable polymer, whereby a continuous film is formed and simultaneously oxygen is released and contained within the film.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising: a) a water phase of about 20% to 60% by weight relative to the total weight of the sunscreen composition; b) one or more mineral UV filtering agents; c) one or more oil thickening agents selected from poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate, hydrogenated jojoba oil and its derivatives and mixtures thereof; wherein the total amount of oil thickening agents is about 0.5% to about 4% by weight relative to the total weight of the sunscreen composition; wherein the amount of hydrogenated jojoba oil and its derivatives is no more than 1.5 times the amount of poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate; wherein the composition has a viscosity of about 0.1 Pa·s to about 5 Pa·s at 25° C. at 10 rad/s; and wherein the inflection point of the largest viscosity transition at 10 rad/s is between 30° C. to 40° C.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition and a method of preparing a cosmetic composition that includes mangiferin characterized as demonstrating soluble and chemically stable mangiferin, wherein stability includes resistance to crystallization of mangiferin that is independent of temperature and pH.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, systems and kits for treating the skin by applying onto the skin a skin tightening composition comprising 1) at least one thermoplastic elastomer and at least one adhesive polymer; and 2) a sunscreen composition comprising one or more UV filters. Methods, systems and kits comprise applying the compositions of the systems sequentially.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to methods for treating skin, for example, methods for desquamation of the skin of the face. The methods use a two-step process of first treating the skin with an alkaline composition having a pH of at least 8 followed by a second step of treating the skin with an acidic composition having a pH of 5 of less. The acidic composition includes one or more ?- and/or ?-hydroxy acids, which react with the skin to cause desquamation and stimulate new skin cell growth. Treating the skin with the claimed alkaline compositions improves the efficacy of the treatment with the acidic composition while reducing skin irritation and discomfort.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for protecting skin from UV radiation while simultaneously improving the appearance of skin. The methods include layered application of a skin perfecting composition and a sunscreen composition. The skin perfecting composition comprises: (i) about 1 to about 40 wt. % of at least one primary film forming polymer having a Young's modulus of 0.1 to 50 MPa, and elongation at break >50% and a glass transition temperature of <0° C.; (ii) about 1 to about 35 wt. % of at least one pressure sensitive adhesive polymer; (iii) about 1 to about 35 wt. % of soft focus powder; and (iv) water. The sunscreen composition comprises: (i) at least one organic UV filter; and (ii) a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one sunscreen active agent and having improved water resistance properties, as well as methods of improving water resistance properties of compositions containing at least one sunscreen active agent, are provided.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to microemulsion compositions comprising polydatin, which are useful as cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions for application to the skin and/or hair. The microemulsion compositions comprise: (a) polydatin; (b) optionally, niacinamide; (c) optionally, baicalin; (d) one or more oils; (e) water; and (f) one or more emulsifiers. Furthermore, the ratio of the total amount of the one or more emulsifiers to the total amount of the one or more oils is typically 1.7 to 2.5.

Abstract: Methods for providing broad spectrum photo protection to skin using antioxidants that provide UVA protection to skin are described. The methods include topically applying a cosmetic composition comprising: (a) at least one antioxidant having an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of at least 10,000 ?mol TE/g and a Hydroxyl Radical Absorbance Capacity (HORAC) of at least 2,600 ?mol GAE/g; (b) at least one organic UV filter; and (c) a cosmetically acceptable carrier; wherein the cosmetic composition provides an increase in UVAPPD PF of at least 30% relative to an otherwise identical cosmetic composition without the antioxidant(s) of (a). The disclosure also relates to the cosmetic compositions useful in the described methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions and methods for removing cosmetic films and makeup compositions from keratinous fibers. Compositions comprise at least one low-viscosity, low-volatility silicone. Methods comprise applying the compositions to keratinous fibers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for providing full spectrum photo protection to skin, which includes protection from infrared (IR) radiation and/or visible light in addition to protection from UV radiation. The compositions typically include: (a) baicalin; (b) one or more antioxidants selected from the group consisting of VENUCEANE (Thermus thermophiles ferment), polydatin, hesperetin, mango leaf extract, vitamin C; (c) optionally, one or more solubilizers; and (d) a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions are unique in that the combination of (a), (b), optional (c), and (d) alone, provide at least full spectrum protection from ultraviolet radiation (UV), visible light, and infrared radiation (IR). The composition can additionally, optionally, include one or more UV filters to further enhance protection from UV radiation.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions that when applied to skin instantaneously and dramatically improve the appearance of the skin. The compositions include at least one water-dispersible primary film forming polymer having a Young's modulus of 0.1 to 50 MPa, an elongation at break >50%, and a glass transition temperature of <0° C.; optionally, at least one secondary, non-polyurethane film forming polymer having a glass transition temperature of <25° C.; optionally, at least one pressure sensitive adhesive polymer; soft focus powders; and water. Methods of using the cosmetic compositions, for example, methods for improving the appearance, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for brightening skin and a method for brightening skin using the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition has a pH<7, and includes an oxidizing agent, in some embodiments comprising hydrogen peroxide, and at least one fatty compound present from about at least 30% by weight, based upon the total weight of the composition. The method for brightening skin includes applying to the skin a composition provided as a single-part system, the system including the oxidizing agent and a fatty compound component.