Abstract: Cosmetic compositions which include low molecular weight non-volatile oils, such as dimethicone, along with silica and a volatile solvent are provided. Such compositions exhibit surprisingly beneficial properties such as long wear, resistance to color transfer, low tack and excellent comfort and shine.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising in a preblend; or in a the resting state prior to application to a keratinous surface, at least one peptide, at least one collagen containing compound, at least one penetration enhancer, at least one mucopolysaccharide, and at least one proteoglycan; wherein said ingredients are operable to associate in situ when the composition is applied to a keratinous surface and a method for plumping lips or skin by applying the composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising at least one cyclized dimethicone solvated or dispersed in a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A powdered water cosmetic composition comprising activatable pigments, a water phase comprised of water droplets, and a particulate phase comprised of non-wetting particulates operable to surround and sequester the individual water droplets from each other in the composition, wherein said activatable pigments prior to activation provide a composition having a first resting color and, upon activation by application to a keratinous surface, a second application color which is visually distinct from the first color, and a method for applying color to keratinous surfaces using the composition of the invention.

Abstract: A structured color cosmetic composition comprising water, a phenyl-substituted silicone, nonionic surfactant, and particulates, and a method for improving moisturization and hydration of lips by applying such a composition.

Abstract: A powdered water color cosmetic composition comprising a water phase comprised of water droplets, and a particulate phase comprised of non-wetting particulates operable to surround and sequester the individual water droplets from each other in the composition, and a stabilizing effective amount of at least one water insoluble super absorbent polymer.

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: An anhydrous color cosmetic composition comprising a pigment component and a powder component, the improvement wherein the powder component includes microfine particle size powders in an amount sufficient to provide a composition that matches a plurality of skin shades in one, or more than one, skin tone category; and an anhydrous foundation, blush, concealer, mascara, or other cosmetic composition that has a first resting color and a second application color.

Abstract: Emulsion makeup compositions for keratinous surfaces which change color upon application, emulsion makeup compositions that match a variety of skin or hair shades in more than one skin tone category, and methods for treating keratinous surfaces with an emulsion cosmetic composition that changes color upon application.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising a hexapeptide having Sequence ID No. 1 in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, and use of such cosmetic compositions in improving skin conditions associated with aging such as winkles, fine lines, laxity, mottled pigmentation, and sallowness.

Abstract: A color cosmetic composition containing color impregnated spherules where the color is expressed from the spherule upon application of the cosmetic to the keratinous surface and the expressed spherule serves an uptake function on the keratinous surface; a cosmetic composition containing a rupturable spherule filled with color, and a method for color skin using such compositions.

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: An internally compatible cosmetic composition comprising at least two internally incompatible phases or ingredients that are compatibilized with an effective amount of an amphiphilic silicone resin emulsifier and a method for emulsifying an anhydrous or emulsion cosmetic composition containing at least two internally incompatible phases with an amphiphilic silicone resin emulsifier either alone or in combination with a secondary emulsifier.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing at least one homopolymer or random copolymer obtained from the polymerization of nonpolar hydrocarbon diene monomers.

Abstract: A composition for making up the eyes and skin comprised of a liquid carrier containing at least one film forming polymer, and dispersed therein at least one organic pigment forming the main color component of the composition as well as a method for improving the wear of cosmetic compositions for making up eyes and skin comprising formulating said products with one or more organic pigments in an amount sufficient to improve the wear of the cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising an interpenetrating polymer network in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a method for improving the transfer resistance and long wearing properties of cosmetic compositions; and a method for reducing the shiny appearance of skin or otherwise improving skin imperfections.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for ameliorating the adverse effects of aging on skin or hair comprising a cosmetically effective amount of meadowsweet extract in a cosmetically acceptable carrier; a method for ameliorating the adverse effects of aging and a method for exfoliating skin with cosmetic compositions containing an effective amount of meadowsweet extract.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, and use of such cosmetic compositions in improving skin conditions associated with aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, laxity, mottled pigmentation, and sallowness.

Abstract: Compositions of nacreous materials suitable for compression into pressed cakes for use in cosmetics are obtained by mixing 3 to 9 parts of a nacreous material, such as mica, with 1 to 5 parts of a binder oil such as a liquid lanolin absorption base.