Abstract: A sunscreen composition comprising one or more sunscreen actives, and at least two film formers is provided. The at least two film formers include an acrylates copolymer and a xanthan gum. The ratio of the acrylates copolymer to the xanthan gum is in a range of about 15:1 to about 1:1. The sunscreen composition provides water-resistant properties and very water-resistant properties after water immersion. The sunscreen composition can be present as a spray, cream, serum, lotion or continuous lotion spray.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleansing composition containing: (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant; (c) at least one amphoteric polymer; (d) at least one acrylate copolymer; (e) at least one silicone; (f) at least one alcohol ester; and (g) an insoluble component, and wherein the composition is preferably clear in appearance, free cationic polymer, and has the insoluble component effectively suspended therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for washing, cleansing, and/or conditioning keratinous substrates, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) at least one anionic film-forming polymer chosen from polymers and copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and/or mixtures thereof; b) at least one ampholytic polymer having at least one acrylic acid moiety and a cationic charge density ranging from greater than 1 meq/g up to about 3.5 meq/g; and c) at least one surfactant base; wherein the at least one anionic film-forming polymer and the at least one ampholytic polymer form an association; and wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 5 to about 7. Also disclosed are processes for washing, cleansing, and/or conditioning keratin substrates using the composition, and processes for imparting volume to the hair.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for washing, cleansing, and/or conditioning keratinous substrates, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) at least one anionic film-forming polymer chosen from polymers and copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and/or mixtures thereof; b) at least one ampholytic polymer having at least one acrylic acid moiety and a cationic charge density ranging from greater than 1 meq/g up to about 3.5 meq/g; and c) at least one surfactant base; wherein the at least one anionic film-forming polymer and the at least one ampholytic polymer form an association; and wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 5 to about 7. Also disclosed are processes for washing, cleansing, and/or conditioning keratin substrates using the composition, and processes for imparting volume to the hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a conditioning composition comprising, in an aqueous medium, at least one nonionic film forming polymer; at least one viscosity modifying agent; at least one cationic polymer; at least one cationic surfactant; and wherein the composition is free of silicones. Preferably, the composition is clear in appearance. The present invention also relates to a process for conditioning keratinous substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a composition comprising, in an aqueous medium: (a) at least one anti-dandruff agent; (b) at least one viscosity modifying agent; (c) at least acrylic-based polymeric compound different from the viscosity modifying agent; (d) at least two surfactants chosen from amphoteric surfactants and zwitterionic surfactants; and (e) optionally, at least one conditioning agent. The present invention also relates to a process for the care of hair and/or scalp.

Abstract: A process of styling hair involving applying onto the hair a composition containing: (a) at least one propylphenylsilsesquioxane resin comprising from about 30 to about 50 mole % of propyl siloxy units, based on the total mole % of siloxy units of the resin, and from about 50 to about 70 mole % of phenyl siloxy units, based on the total mole % of siloxy units of the resin; (b) at least one phenylsilsesquioxane resin; (c) at least one volatile solvent; and (d) optionally, at least one cosmetically-acceptable aromatic solvent.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to cosmetic hair compositions containing metal-oxide layered pigments. The disclosure also relates to the use of the metal-oxide layered pigments in cosmetic hair compositions. The disclosure also relates to compositions containing film-formers and stabilizers in combination with the metal-oxide layered pigments.

Abstract: A composition containing an alkylpolysaccharide, a polyethylene glycol ether of a fatty alcohol, and an oil, useful for makeup removal. Related methods of use and articles of manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a delivery system for topical application to the skin comprising a freeze-dried, partially cross-linked polymeric gel membrane which can be reversibly returned to a dissolvable gel form upon the application of a wetting agent. The membrane can be used to deliver biologically active agents to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical emulsion for topical application to the skin comprising an irritating agent and at least one non-disruptive emulsifier. In a preferred embodiment the irritating agent is a retinoid. The invention also provides a method for decreasing the irritation on the skin caused by an irritating active agent in a topical cosmetic or pharmaceutical emulsion which comprises employing as an emulsifier at least one of an alkyl polyoside, a grafted water soluble protein on a hydrophobic backbone, and lecithin.