Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article suitable for cleansing and/or therapeutically treating comprising a water insoluble substrate which comprises a non-scouring, lofty, low density batting layer which comprises synthetic fibers and wherein said batting layer exhibits a number of physical properties either individually or in combination which are believed to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the personal care article of the present invention. The physical properties of the batting include a Lather Permeability of at least 0.2 g/sec at 7 cm H2O, a Lather Permeability Critical Pressure of less than about 4 cm H2O, an Air Permeability of at least 900 ft3/min/ft2, a Compression Relaxation Hysteresis Value of from about 25% to about 60%, and an Abrasiveness Value of greater than about 15. These articles have been found to be particularly useful for personal cleansing applications, namely for the skin and hair.

Abstract: The present invention is for cosmetic compositions where upon application forms a film. The applied composition provides significant wear benefits improvement to the user. These composition comprise the combination of organosiloxane resins and fluid diorganosiloxane resins with a volatile carrier.

Abstract: The present invention is for cosmetic compositions applied to the lips providing significant benefits to the user. These composition comprise the combination of oganosiloxane resins and fluid diorganosiloxane resins with a volatile carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article comprising:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article suitable for cleansing wherein the article comprises: a) a water insoluble substrate comprising a first layer that includes a nonwoven ply and a polymeric net arranged with the nonwoven ply; and b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said first layer, wherein said component comprises from about 10% to about 1000%, by weight of the water insoluble substrate, of a lathering surfactant. The present invention further relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article suitable for conditioning wherein the above-described article comprises a therapeutic benefit component, disposed adjacent to the water insoluble substrate, wherein the therapeutic benefit component comprises from about 10% to about 1000%, by weight of the water insoluble substrate, of a therapeutic benefit agent in addition to or in lieu of the cleansing component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, kits, and films formed therefrom which are useful as cosmetic or therapeutic agents, as well as methods of their use. The compositions, kits, and films herein are particularly useful as polishes for mammalian nails. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions and kits which, when applied to mammalian nails form films exhibiting long wear. When applied to mammalian nails, the present kits and compositions form films exhibiting surface energies from about 32 mN/m to about 43 mN/m and polarities from about 0.19 to about 0.29. The present invention further relates to methods of coating mammalian nails with films exhibiting surface energies from about 32 mN/m to about 43 mN/m and polarities from about 0.19 to about 0.29.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article suitable for cleansing, said article comprising:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal cleansing article comprising: a) a water insoluble substrate comprising: 1) a first layer which exhibits a Loft-Soft Ratio of greater than about 1.1; 2) a second layer, disposed adjacent to said first layer, wherein said second layer exhibits a Loft-Soft Ratio of less than about 1.2; b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said first and second layers, wherein said component comprises from about 10% to about 1000%, by weight of the water insoluble substrate, of a lathering surfactant. The present invention further relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article suitable for conditioning wherein the above-described article comprises a therapeutic benefit component, disposed adjacent to said water insoluble substrate, wherein said component comprises from about 10% to about 1000%, by weight of the water insoluble substrate, of a therapeutic benefit component in addition to or in lieu of the cleansing component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article suitable for cleansing, said article comprising: a) a water insoluble substrate comprising a creped nonwoven layer wherein said layer has a Crepe Ratio of from about 4.5 to about 45; and b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said creped nonwoven layer, wherein said component comprises from about 10% to about 1000%, by weight of the water insoluble substrate, of a lathering surfactant. The present invention further relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article suitable for conditioning wherein the above-described article comprises a therapeutic benefit component, disposed adjacent to said water insoluble substrate, wherein said component comprises from about 10% to about 1000%, by weight of the water insoluble substrate, of a therapeutic benefit component in addition to or in lieu of the cleansing component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to kits and films formed from the kits which are useful as cosmetic or therapeutic agents, as well as methods of their use. The films and kits herein are particularly useful as polishes for mammalian nails. More particularly, the present invention relates to kits and films which, when applied to mammalian nails exhibit long wear.

Abstract: The present invention is for cosmetic compositions where upon application forms a film. The applied composition provides significant wear benefits improvement to the user. These composition comprise the combination of organosiloxane resins and fluid diorganosiloxane resins with a volatile carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to kits and films formed from the kits which are useful as cosmetic or therapeutic agents, as well as methods of their use. The films and kits herein are particularly useful as polishes for mammalian nails. More particularly, the present invention relates to kits and films which, when applied to mammalian nails exhibit long wear. When applied to mammalian nails, the present kits provide films exhibiting Peak Adhesive Strengths of greater than about 15 g/mm and exhibiting a Toughness Value of greater than about 1.2 MPa or a Wear Value of greater than about 1000 (MPa).sup.2. The present invention further relates to methods of coating mammalian nails with kits and films formed from the kits which exhibit Peak Adhesive Strengths of greater than about 15 g/mm and exhibit Toughness Values of greater than about 1.2 MPa or Wear Values of greater than about 1000 (MPa).sup.2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions useful as cosmetic or therapeutic agents, as well as methods of their use. The compositions herein are particularly useful as coatings for mammalian nails. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions which, when applied to mammalian nails exhibit long wear properties including excellent adhesion to the nail.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions comprising:(a) from about 0.1% to about 50%, based on the weight of the composition, of a film-forming graft copolymer, wherein the copolymer comprises:(i) a backbone exhibiting a T.sub.g of from about 0.degree. C. to about 50.degree. C.; and(ii) one or more hydrophilic grafts attached to the backbone wherein each of the grafts exhibits a T.sub.g of from about 50.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C., andwherein the average molecular weight of each of the grafts is greater than about 1000; and(b) from about 50% to about 99.9%, based on the weight of the composition, of a suitable carrier.The compositions provide good wear properties and are suitable for use in a variety of cosmetic applications, such as facial moisturizers, foundations, lipsticks, mascaras, nail polishes and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions are in the form of a nail polish which, when applied to nails, exhibit excellent long wear properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to kits and films formed from the kits which are useful as cosmetic or therapeutic agents, as well as methods of their use. The films and kits herein are particularly useful as polishes for mammalian nails. More particularly, the present invention relates to kits and films which, when applied to mammalian nails exhibit long wear, particularly at the tip of the nail. When applied to mammalian nails, the present kits and films exhibit Tip Wear Indices, Total Wear Indices, and/or Jagged Indices of less than about 0.90. The present invention further relates to methods of coating mammalian nails with kits and films which exhibit Tip Wear Indices, Total Wear Indices, and/or Jagged Indices of less than about 0.90.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions useful as cosmetic or therapeutic agents, as well as methods of their use. The compositions herein are particularly useful as coatings for mammalian nails. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions which, when applied to mammalian nails exhibit long wear properties including excellent adhesion to the nail.

Abstract: The present invention is for cosmetic compositions applied to the lips providing significant benefits to the user. These composition comprise the combination of organosiloxane resins and fluid diorganosiloxane resins with a volatile carrier.

Abstract: The present invention is for cosmetic compositions applied to the lips providing significant benefits to the user. These composition comprise the combination of oganosiloxane resins and fluid diorganosiloxane resins with a volatile carrier.

Abstract: The invention is for compositions and method for using said compositions to improve the performance of a long-wearing cosmetic composition. The invention and its methods of use allows the user to significantly enhance the attributes of a long-wearing cosmetic composition without compromising its primary advantages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to eye makeup, preferably mascara compositions comprising water-insoluble polymeric materials in the form of an aqueous emulsion and water-soluble, film-forming polymers. Said compositions exhibit improved wear and are removable with soap and water.