Abstract: A low-viscosity Pickering water-in-oil emulsion having a viscosity of less than 3000 mPa·s, comprising (1) an oil phase, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine, inorganic metal oxide particles a) having an average particle size of less than 200 nm, b) exhibiting both hydrophilic and also lipophilic properties, c) dispersible both in lipophilic and also in hydrophilic liquids and d) optionally surface-coated, (4) 0.01 to 5% by weight of at least one polymeric nonionic and/or cationic thickener and (5) at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers.

Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological formulation comprising a) a lipophilic phase in a concentration of 20 to 70% by weight, b) an aqueous phase in a concentration of 20 to 40% by weight, c) at least one Pickering pigment selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide having a particle diameter of 10 to 100 nm and iron oxide having a particle diameter of 100 to 800 nm, in a concentration of 1 to 6% by weight, d) at least one coated titanium dioxide pigment having a particle diameter of 100 to 2000 nm, in a concentration of 0.1 to 10% by weight, and e) further colored pigments having a in an amount of 0.1 to 20% by weight. The invention also includes a method for manufacturing lipstick comprising combining the above ingredients and methods of protecting the lips and decorating the lips comprising applying the formulation.

Abstract: The invention is a light-protective cosmetic or dermatological preparation, comprising (a) at least benzotriazole and (b) at least one benzoxazole derivative. The invention is also a cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising at least one benzotriazole from a select group and at least one benzoxazole derivative of a specified chemical structure. The invention is also a method of treating or preventing cosmetic or dermatological changes in the skin, a method of tanning or accelerating tanning of the skin, and a method of protecting the skin against light-induced aging, each comprising applying the preparation to the skin. The invention also includes a wipe impregnated with the preparation.

Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological formulation and a method of applying same. The cosmetic or dermatological formulation includes one or more effect pigments, particularly pearlescent pigments, having an average particle size of from 15 &mgr;m to 200 &mgr;m for making the cosmetic or dermatological formulation visible on the skin. The invention also includes a method of assessing the amount of a cosmetic and dermatological formulation applied to the skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. a water phase, 3. a combination of a) at least one modified phyllosilicate b) and boron nitride, where both the modified phyllosilicate or phyllosilicates and the boron nitride exhibit both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. have amphiphilic character and position themselves at the water/oil interface and 4. at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers and optionally comprising further cosmetic or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, additives and/or active ingredients.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological formulations with a content of