Abstract: Mascara compositions with improved aesthetics are provided. Such compositions generally include a plurality of waxes including sunflower seed wax and a plurality of behenates including tribehenin and behenyl behenate. The plurality of waxes may include the sunflower seed wax, the tribehenin, the behenyl behenate, and at least one additional wax. The plurality of waxes may be present in a total amount of 5% to 35% by weight of the mascara composition. The combined total amount of sunflower seed wax, tribehenin, and behenyl behenate may be 5% to 20% by weight of the composition. The mascara composition may optionally include no more than 10% water, such as 2%-7%, by weight of the mascara composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to relates to eye keratin material coating compositions including water, at least one low glass transition temperature (Tg) film-forming agent, at least one secondary alcohol compound, wherein a weighted average ratio of molecular weight/number of secondary alcohol groups for the at least one secondary alcohol compound present in the composition is less than 69, and optionally at least one nonionic amphiphilic thickening agent, as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to relates to eye keratin material coating compositions including water, at least one low glass transition temperature (Tg) film-forming agent, at least one nonionic amphiphilic thickening agent, and optionally at least one water-soluble agent selected from the group consisting of polyols, C1-C5 monoalcohols, hydrotropic agent(s), and mixtures thereof, as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to relates to eye keratin material coating compositions including water, at least one low glass transition temperature (Tg) film-forming agent, at least one salt of an aromatic acid, and optionally at least one nonionic amphiphilic thickening agent, as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: An oil-in-water cosmetic composition comprising: compound of thipyridinone type; one or more Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Ester; an oil phase; and wherein the oil-in-water cosmetic composition is a macroemulsion and wherein the compound of thipyridinone type penetrates rapidly and in a high amount.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition providing a unique tactile sensation comprising about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of a nonionic emulsifier; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; about 0.5 to about 15 wt. % of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate; about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of a fatty phase that is a liquid at a temperature of 25° C. or more, the fatty phase comprising one or more fatty compounds; and water, wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. The nonionic emulsifier includes at least polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pilling-resistant cosmetic composition is in the form of an oil in water emulsion that includes a water phase and an oily phase, and includes at least one cosmetically acceptable polymeric thickener selected from the group consisting of crosspolymers, gums, taurate based polymers, carbomers, polyacrylates, and combinations thereof, at least one ethoxylated agent in liquid form at ambient temperature in a range from about 20° C. to about 28° C. and has an HLB from about 8.5 to about 16; and at least one oil. The pilling-resistant cosmetic composition resists pilling when applied by rubbing or smoothing on a keratinous substrate.

Abstract: An electrical connector for high speed signals. The connector has multiple conductive elements that may serve as signal or ground conductors. A member formed with lossy material and conductive compliant members may be inserted in the connector. The conductive compliant members may be aligned with conductive elements of the connector configured as ground conductors. For a connector configured to carry differential signals, the ground conductors may separate pairs of signal conductors. The member may further include a conductive web, embedded within the lossy material, that interconnects the conductive compliant members. For a receptacle connector, the conductive elements may have mating contact portions aligned along opposing surfaces of a cavity. The conductive elements may have contact tails for attachment to a printed circuit board and intermediate portions connecting the mating contact portions and the contact tails. The conductive compliant members may press against the intermediate portions.

Abstract: A cosmetic adhesive composition is provided. The cosmetic adhesive composition includes water; from about 10% to 20% by weight of one or more acrylic latex polymers having a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than about ?40° C.; one or more aqueous polyurethane dispersions; and one or more saccharide esters of at least one C2-C4 organic acid. The one or more acrylic latex polymers having a glass transition temperature less than about ?40° C. and the one or more aqueous polyurethane dispersions are present in a ratio of concentration by weight that is in a range from about 1:3 to about 3:1. Methods of adhering false eyelashes and false brows are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to eyelash and/or eyebrow coating compositions including water, fibers, and at least one latex film-forming agent having a low glass transition temperature (Tg), which can be applied to eyelashes and/or eyebrows (natural or artificial), and which can be used to attach false (artificial) eyelashes and/or eyebrows to natural eyelashes and/or eyebrows, as well as to associated methods.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a rheological-modifying and stabilizing polymer blend, cosmetic compositions comprising the polymer blend, and methods for stabilizing, for modifying viscosity, and for treating the skin using the polymer blend or using cosmetic compositions comprising the polymer blend. The rheological-modifying and stabilizing polymer blend comprises: (i) a carbomer; (ii) acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer; and (iii) ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to oil-in-water compositions comprising: (i) compound of thiopyridinone type; (ii) a blend of natural emulsifiers; wherein the oil-in-water cosmetic composition is physically stable.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stable cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of ceramide NP. The cosmetic compositions further include high amounts of hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, a plurality of emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, fatty compounds, and water. Methods for stabilizing the cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of ceramide NP and methods for treating the skin with the cosmetic compositions is also described.

Abstract: The salt-stable cosmetic composition is in the form of a low viscosity emulsion (oil in water) and is especially stable at high electrolyte contents and includes a salt-stable polymeric system comprising a polymer blend such that the salt-stable cosmetic composition resists phase separation, pilling and gellifying at high salt content, conferring a flowable, lightweight lotion-type texture.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition including about 0.01 to about 3 wt. % of retinol; about 0.01 to about 1 wt. % of pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate; about 0.01 to about 3 wt. % of trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate; about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate; about 0.9 to about 7 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; about 0.5 to about 8 wt. % of an oil phase; and water, where all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Additionally, the cosmetic composition is typically formulated to form an oil-in-water emulsion. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An oil-in-water cosmetic composition comprising: compound of thipyridinone type; one or more Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Ester; an oil phase; and wherein the oil-in-water cosmetic composition is a macroemulsion and wherein the compound of thipyridinone type penetrates rapidly and in a high amount.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to oil-in-water compositions comprising: (i) compound of thiopyridinone type; (ii) a blend of natural emulsifiers; wherein the oil-in-water cosmetic composition is physically stable.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions comprising: (i) compounds of Thiopyridinone type; (ii) one or more hydrophilic antioxidants; and wherein the compound of thiopyridinone type and the one or more hydrophilic antioxydants are present in the composition in amounts sufficient to produce stability of (i) and (ii).

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions and methods of using the cosmetic compositions to benefit the skin. The cosmetic compositions typically include: (a) compounds of thiopyridinone type; (b) and one or more UV boosters. The compositions provide multiple benefits to skin. For example, the compositions are particularly useful for whitening the skin, and for improving skin's appearance.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of a direct oil in water creamy emulsion includes water and oily phases, the water phase including a salt-stable polymeric system that includes polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, xanthan gum, and one or more clay, and high amounts of Vitamin C, oils and emulsifiers and confers a pleasant feel upon application with a smooth, gliding texture and does not severely “pill,” “ball” or “noodle” when applied to the skin. The cosmetic composition does not phase separate into solid/liquid or oily and water based layers.