Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions, including methods of applying those compositions to absorb sweat and sebum from the skin, wherein the compositions comprise (A) fluid-absorbent solids having a Water Absorption Value of at least about 0.5 grams/gram; (B) an adhesive fluid; and (C) a liquid carrier; herein the composition has an Average Wear Index Value of at least about 60%. The topical compositions provide effective delivery and deposition of the fluid-absorbent solid onto the skin from an extended wear composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions for application to the hair, nails or skin, said compositions comprising (A) a solid particulate; and (B) an adhesive material in the form of a silicone resin copolymer as a condensation product of a polyalkylsiloxane and a silicone resin; and (C) an optional silicone-containing fluid, wherein the weight ratio of the adhesive silicone resin copolymer to the dispersed particulates is from about 5:1 to about 1:20, or wherein the average molecular weight of the adhesive silicone resin copolymer is at least about 15,000, or wherein the weight ratio of the optional silicone-containing fluid to the adhesive silicone resin copolymer is less than about 1.0. These defined copolymer characteristics provide the topical compositions with effective deposition and adherence of particulate solids onto the hair, skin or nails, while also providing extended wear cosmetics without reliance upon an excessively thick or heavy polymeric film to provide such benefits.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions, including methods of applying those compositions to absorb sweat and sebum from the skin, wherein the compositions comprise (A) fluid-absorbent solids having a Water Absorption Value of at least about 0.5 grams/gram; (B) an adhesive fluid; and (C) a liquid carrier; herein the composition has an Average Wear Index Value of at least about 60%. The topical compositions provide effective delivery and deposition of the fluid-absorbent solid onto the skin from an extended wear composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal cleansing compositions for rinse-off application to the hair, nails or skin. These compositions comprise a silicone-resin based adhesive including a silicone resin copolymer as a condensation product of an organosiloxane fluid and a silicone resin; a cleansing surfactant; and a carrier liquid. The personal cleansing compositions can also comprise as the silicone-resin based adhesive, in addition to or in place of the silicone resin copolymer, a combination of an organosiloxane resin and a diorganosiloxane fluid at a weight ratio of said resin to said fluid of from about 1:9 to about 10:1. The personal cleansing compositions provide hair styling benefits when applied to the hair, and when applied to the skin, barrier protection from surfactants or other materials having skin irritation potential.