Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water; and (B) a separate benefit phase containing a hydrophobic material; wherein the cleansing and benefit phases are packaged together and are in physical contact. The two phases are packaged in physical contact and remain separate and stable at ambient conditions for at least 180 days. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise a cleansing phase comprising a surfactant and water; and a separate, substantially anhydrous benefit phase comprising a hydrophobic skin benefit agent. The cleansing phase and the benefit phase have substantially the same density; wherein the personal cleansing composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of liquid, semi-liquid, cream, lotion, gel, and mixtures thereof. The two phases are packaged in physical contact. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: A shaving kit comprising a personal care article is disclosed. The shaving kit comprises a package containing a personal care composition comprising a surfactant, water and at least about 15% of a hydrophobic moisturizing material and a plurality of razor blade cartridges or a shaving razor. An article of commerce is also disclosed that comprises a personal care article comprising a package containing a visually distinct, multiphase personal care composition and a set of in association with the personal care article. A method of shaving is also disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: wetting a skin surface; dispensing the multiphase personal care composition from the personal care article that comprises a package containing a visually distinct, multiphase personal care composition; contacting a skin surface with the personal care composition, and applying a shaving razor to the skin surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal-care article comprising a package and a personal-care product. The package comprises at least one chamber, a dispensing orifice, a first zone proximate to the dispensing orifice, and a second zone distal to the dispensing orifice. The first zone and second zone are both located in at least one chamber. The personal-care product comprises a first personal-care composition substantially disposed within the first zone and the second personal-care composition substantially disposed within the second zone. The first personal-care composition comprises a first concentration of hydrophobic benefit material. The second personal-care composition comprises a second concentration of hydrophobic benefit material. The first concentration of hydrophobic benefit material is different from the second concentration of hydrophobic benefit material.

Abstract: The personal care article comprises a single chamber package and a personal care product. The package comprises a dispensing orifice, a first zone, a second zone and a third zone that are located proximal, medial and distal to the dispensing orifice. The personal care product comprises a first, a second and a third personal care composition with a first, second, and third concentration of hydrophobic benefit material. The first, second, and third personal care compositions are substantially within the first, second and third zones. The personal care product comprises a second concentration that is greater than the first and third concentration of hydrophobic benefit material. The personal care product is sequentially dispensed, such that, the first personal care composition is capable of being substantially dispensed prior to the second and third personal care compositions and the second is capable of being substantially dispensed prior to the third personal care composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal-care article comprising a package and a personal-care product. The package comprises at least one chamber, a dispensing orifice, a first zone proximate to the dispensing orifice, and a second zone distal to the dispensing orifice. The first zone and second zone are both located in at least one chamber. The personal-care product comprises a first personal-care composition substantially disposed within the first zone and a second personal-care composition substantially disposed within the second zone. The first composition comprises a first concentration of a partitioned benefit agent or a suspended benefit agent. The second composition comprises a benefit phase comprising a second concentration of a partitioned benefit agent or a suspended benefit agent. The first concentration is different from the second concentration.

Abstract: The personal care article comprises a single chamber package and a personal care product. The package comprises a dispensing orifice, a first zone, a second zone and a third zone that are located proximal, medial and distal to the dispensing orifice. The personal care product comprises a first, a second and a third personal care composition with a first, second, and third concentration of hydrophobic benefit material. The first, second, and third personal care compositions are substantially within the first, second and third zones. The personal care product comprises a second concentration that is greater than the first and third concentration of hydrophobic benefit material. The personal care product is sequentially dispensed, such that, the first personal care composition is capable of being substantially dispensed prior to the second and third personal care compositions and the second is capable of being substantially dispensed prior to the third personal care composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal-care article for dispensing and or applying a personal-care product that comprises a package and a personal-care product. The package comprises at least one chamber, a dispensing orifice, a first zone proximate to the dispensing orifice and a second zone distal to the dispensing orifice, wherein the first zone and the second zone are both located in the at least one chamber. The personal-care product comprises a first personal-care composition substantially disposed within the first zone and the second personal-care composition substantially disposed within the second zone. The first composition comprises a first fragrance releaseably associated with a suppressing agent and the second composition comprises a second fragrance releaseably associated with a suppressing agent; wherein the first fragrance is different from the second fragrance.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water; and (B) a separate benefit phase containing a hydrophobic material; wherein the cleansing and benefit phases are packaged together and are in physical contact. The two phases are packaged in physical contact and remain separate and stable at ambient conditions for at least 180 days. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care article that comprises a single chamber package and a liquid personal care product. The package comprises a dispensing orifice, a first zone proximate to the dispensing orifice and a second zone distal to the dispensing orifice. The liquid personal care product comprises a first personal care composition substantially disposed within the first zone and the second personal care composition substantially disposed within the second zone. The first composition comprises a first fragrance character and the second composition comprises a second fragrance character; wherein the first fragrance character is distinct from the second fragrance character.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care article for providing at least two liquid personal care compositions. The personal care article comprises a single chamber package and a liquid personal care product. The package comprises a dispensing orifice, a first zone proximate, to the dispensing orifice and a second zone distal to the dispensing orifice. The liquid personal care product comprises a first personal care composition substantially disposed within the first zone and the second personal care composition substantially disposed within the second zone. The first personal care composition comprises a first concentration of hydrophobic benefit material. The second personal care composition comprises a second concentration of hydrophobic benefit material. The first concentration of hydrophobic benefit material is different from the second concentration of hydrophobic benefit material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care article for providing at least two liquid personal care compositions. The personal care article comprises a single chamber package and a liquid personal care product. The package comprises a dispensing orifice, a first zone proximate to the dispensing orifice and a second zone distal to the dispensing orifice. The liquid personal care product comprises a first personal care composition substantially disposed within the first zone and the second personal care composition substantially disposed within the second zone. The first composition comprises a comprising a first concentration of a partitioned benefit agent or a suspended benefit agent. The second composition comprises a benefit phase comprising a second concentration of the partitioned benefit agent or the suspended benefit agent. The first concentration is different from said second concentration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-phase personal-cleansing composition comprising a first aqueous phase and a second aqueous phase packaged in physical contact with one another. The first aqueous phase comprises a surfactant, a salt and water. The second aqueous phase comprises a polymer, a salt and water. The molality of the salt of the first aqueous phase differs from that of the salt of the second aqueous phase by less than 6%. The weight percent of water in the first aqueous phase differs by at least 5% from that of the second aqueous phase. The viscosity of the first aqueous phase differs from that of the second aqueous phase by less than about 25%. Preferably, the polymer in the second aqueous phase is a high solution viscosity polymer having a 1% viscosity at pH 7 of greater than 750 centipose.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water; and (B) a separate benefit phase containing a hydrophobic material; wherein the cleansing and benefit phases are packaged together and are in physical contact. The two phases are packaged in physical contact and remain separate and stable at ambient conditions for at least 180 days. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water; and (B) a separate benefit phase containing a hydrophobic material; wherein the cleansing and benefit phases are packaged together and are in physical contact. The two phases are packaged in physical contact and remain separate and stable at ambient conditions for at least 180 days. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal cleansing compositions, and corresponding methods of application, wherein the compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a cleansing surfactant and water; and (B) an active phase containing lipophilic carrier and preferably a skin active agent; wherein the cleansing and active phases are physically separated from one another by one or more packaging barriers, located in the same or separate packages. Preferred embodiments are further defined by selected lipophilic carrier rheologies, defined active phase particulates for improved skin feel, and selected chronic skin active agents for use in the active phase. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin active efficacy.

Abstract: Skin conditioning compositions, and corresponding methods of application, wherein the compositions comprise a lipophilic carrier, solid particulates and preferably a skin benefit agent; and wherein the compositions have a Deposition Efficiency of at least about 30%, provide skin conditioning benefits. Preferred embodiments are further defined by selected lipophilic carrier rheologies, defined solid particulates for improved skin feel, and selected skin benefit agents for use in the composition. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin active efficacy.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal cleansing compositions, and corresponding methods of application, wherein the compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a cleansing surfactant and water; and (B) an active phase containing lipophilic carrier and preferably a skin active agent; wherein the cleansing and active phases are physically separated from one another by one or more packaging barriers, located in the same or separate packages. Preferred embodiments are further defined by selected lipophilic carrier rheologies, defined active phase particulates for improved skin feel, and selected chronic skin active agents for use in the active phase. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin active efficacy.

Abstract: Disclosed are cleansing compositions having a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.5, comprising an amphoteric surfactant in combination with 2-pyrrolidone-5 carboxylic acid as a proton donating agent. Also disclosed are corresponding articles of manufacture and methods of cleansing the skin using the described compositions. The compositions are mild to the skin and provide immediate and residual antimicrobial benefits to the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial cleansing compositions that have a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.5 and comprise an antimicrobial agent, an amphoteric sulfactant, and 2-pyrrolidone-5 carboxylic acid as a proton donating agent. Also disclosed are corresponding articles of manufacture and methods of cleansing the skin using the described compositions. The compositions are mild to the skin and provide improved antimicrobial benefits to the skin.