Abstract: A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising:

Abstract: An article for storing and dispensing multiple units of cosmetic product comprising a plurality of units of cosmetic product, each unit comprised of a body portion with a first end and a second end, with the first end in the form of a solid cosmetic product for application to skin, nails, or hair, and the second end in the form of a hollow cavity of a size and shape to house the solid cosmetic product of the first end when the units are stacked in nested relationship; and an elongated hollow body for housing the units in slideable, stacked, nested relationship, the hollow body having a first open end for holding one of the plurality of units in position for use by the consumer, and enabling extraction of that unit from the hollow body after use; and a second open end for inputting the extracted unit into the hollow body to cause slideable movement of the stacked, nested units so that the next of the plurality of units is moved into position for use by the consumer in the first open end; as well as a method fo

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising: a) from about 0.1-60% by weight of trimethylated silica, b) from about 0.1-60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to 100 centipoise at 25° C., c) 0.1-60% by weight of a nonvolatile oil having a viscosity of 200 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C. d) 0.1-80% of a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A single phase gel based makeup composition containing one or more iron oxide pigments, a film forming silicone acrylate copolymer solvated in volatile solvent, and one or more non-wax gelling agents capable of gelling the composition to a viscosity of at least about 1,000 centipoise at room temperature, and the use of such compositions either alone or emulsified into a polar phase.

Abstract: A pigmented emulsion cosmetic composition for reducing the shiny appearance of skin and cosmetically improving the appearance of skin imperfections comprising a cosmetically effective amount of mushroom extract and a method for reducing the shiny appearance of skin and cosmetically improving the appearance of skin imperfections comprising applying to the skin an emulsion cosmetic composition containing mushroom extract.

Abstract: An article for storing and dispensing multiple units of cosmetic product comprising a plurality of units of cosmetic product, each unit comprised of a body portion with a first end and a second end, with the first end in the form of a solid cosmetic product for application to skin, nails, or hair, and the second end in the form of a hollow cavity of a size and shape to house the solid cosmetic product of the first end when the units are stacked in nested relationship; and an elongated hollow body for housing the units in slideable, stacked, nested relationship, the hollow body having a first open end for holding one of the plurality of units in position for use by the consumer, and enabling extraction of that unit from the hollow body after use; and a second open end for inputting the extracted unit into the hollow body to cause slideable movement of the stacked, nested units so that the next of the plurality of units is moved into position for use by the consumer in the first open end; as well as a method fo

Abstract: An emulsion makeup composition comprising: (a) a water phase having solubilized therein an effective amount of soy protein capable of forming a skin firming and toning film on the skin; (b) an oil phase comprising silicone oil having dispersed therein one or more colorants, said silicone oil phase capable of plasticizing the film formed on the skin by the solubilized soy protein in the water phase; and (c) an effective amount of a surfactant capable of causing the water and oil phase to form an emulsion which maintains stability at 50° C. for two weeks.

Abstract: A color cosmetic composition comprising an oil component and a particulate matter component, the improvement wherein the composition additionally contains an uncrosslinked synthetic polymer having a glass transition temperature of 76 to 120° C., comprising at least one methacrylate ester monomer repeat unit which, if polymerized, would yield a polymer having a glass transition temperature 76 to 120° C.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising: a) from about 0.1-60% by weight of trimethylated silica, b) from about 0.1-60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to 100 centipoise at 25° C., c) 0.1-60% by weight of a nonvolatile oil having a viscosity of 200 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C. d) 0.1-80% of a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A pigmented emulsion composition for application to eyelashes or eyebrows comprising an aqueous phase and a non-aqueous phase, wherein the non-aqueous phase comprises at least one organic, solid, non-polymeric gelling agent, which is capable of gelling the pigmented emulsion composition to a viscosity of 4,000 to 2,000,000 centipoise at 25° C., and a method for lengthening, coloring, and curling eyelashes using said composition.

Abstract: In an emulsion cosmetic composition for application to skin containing water and at least one surfactant, the improvement wherein the composition also contains a water soluble, protein polysaccharide complex (“PPC”) having a net positive or negative charge, which is the reaction product of at least one protein and at least one anionic polysaccharide.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising an oil component and a particulate matter component, the improvement wherein the composition additionally contains an uncrosslinked synthetic polymer comprising a first repeat unit selected from the group consisting of methacrylate ester monomers which, if polymerized, would yield a polymer having a glass transition temperature of -10 to 75.degree. C.; and a second repeat unit selected from the group consisting of methacrylate ester monomers which, if polymerized, would yield a polymer having a glass transition temperature in the range of about 76 to 120.degree. C., the synthetic polymer having a glass transition temperature ranging from about 20 to 105.degree. C.

Abstract: A color cosmetic composition comprising an oil component and a particulate matter component, the improvement wherein the composition additionally contains an uncrosslinked synthetic polymer having a glass transition temperature of -10 to 75.degree. C., comprising at least one methacrylate ester monomer repeat unit which, if polymerized, would yield a polymer having a glass transition temperature of -10 to 75.degree. C.

Abstract: A water and oil emulsion solid cosmetic composition comprising 0.1-20% of a primary soap based gelling agent, 0.01-20% of a secondary gelling agent selected from the group consisting of an aqueous phase gelling agent, an oil phase gelling agent; and mixtures thereof, 0.1-30% emollient oil, 0.1-20% surfactant, 0.1-50% particulates having a particle size of 0.5 to 100 microns, and 5-95% water. The composition is moisturizing, provides a cool feel on application, and a smooth finish on the skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising:a) from about 0.1-60% by weight of triethylated silica,b) from about 0.1-60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to 100 centipoise at 25.degree. C.,c) 0.1-60% by weight of a nonvolatile oil having a viscosity of 200 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25.degree. C.d) 0.1-80% of a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising:a) from about 0.1-60% by weight of trimethylated silica,b) from about 0.1-60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to 100 centipoise at 25.degree. C.,c) 0.1-60% by weight of a nonvolatile oil having a viscosity of 200 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25.degree. C.d) 0.1-80% of a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising:a) from about 0.1-60% by weight of trimethylated silica,b) from about 0.1-60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to 100 centipoise at 25.degree. C.,c) 0.1-60% by weight of a nonvolatile oil having a viscosity of 200 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25.degree. C.d) 0.1-80% of a cosmetically acceptable carrier.