Abstract: Disclosed is an in-vitro method to determine efficacy of a cosmetic composition or of one or more ingredients comprised therein to inhibit a particulate pollutant from contacting skin, said method comprising the steps of: (i) contacting a human skin equivalent with a cosmetic composition to form, upon drying, a layer thereof extending along mutually perpendicular X and Y and Z axis where along said Z axis said layer is 1 to 100 ?m, where said Z axis indicates thickness of said layer; (ii) depositing, on said layer, a known amount of a model fine particulate matter comprising a first substance responsive to depth profile analysis where said cosmetic composition comprises a second substance, not comprised in said model fine particulate matter but also responsive to said depth profile analysis where the response of said first and second substances are distinguishable; (iii) for a pre-determined period after depositing said model fine particulate matter, periodically measuring response of said first and said seco

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85°, wax, optical particle, and at least 20% of water by weight of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic mask, particularly to a cosmetic mask that is a water insoluble substrate with a composition impregnated therein which can be applied to the face or any other topical surface of the body. The cosmetic mask provides both the benefits of a skin care active that delivers long-term benefits as well as instant lightening benefits without the disadvantages of unnatural whiteness that is often associated with such instant lightening products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skin lightening composition, particularly to a composition in the form of a mask that can be applied to the desired topical surface for providing instant lightening benefits without the disadvantages of unnatural whiteness. This is effective due to the inclusion of high amounts of whitening particle along with select film forming polymer while ensuring that the amount of humectants is below a certain value.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic mask, particularly to a cosmetic mask that is a water insoluble substrate with a composition impregnated therein which can be applied to the face or any other topical surface of the body for providing instant lightening benefits without the disadvantages of unnatural whiteness. The instant lightening benefits are achieved through use of a judicious combination of whitening particles and film forming polymers impregnated in the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising a first film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85°, a second film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85°, a lipid having a melting point of at least 5° C., optical particle, and at least 20% of water by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising a first film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85°, a second film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85°, a lipid having a melting point of at least 5° C., optical particle, and at least 20% of water by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising from 0.01 to 9% of film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85° by weight of the composition, from 0.01 to 3.5% of fatty compound by weight of the composition and optical particle, wherein the fatty compound is selected from fatty acid, soap, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85° , wax, optical particle, and at least 20% of water by weight of the composition.