Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions, comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water; and (B) a separate benefit phase comprising at least one water in oil emulsion; wherein the cleansing and benefit phases are packaged together and are in physical contact. The two phases are packaged in physical contact and remain separate and stable at ambient conditions for at least 180 days. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition containing a dispersed oil phase, a silicone elastomer and an aqueous phase. These compositions are rinsable and at the same time deposit oil and silicone elastomer onto all keratinous surfaces while providing improved skin feel. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of using a rinse off personal care composition that contains an elastomer gel, a dispersion phase and an aqueous phase.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions that comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water; and (B) a separate benefit phase comprising at least one high internal phase emulsion; wherein the cleansing and benefit phases are packaged together and are in physical contact. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-phase personal care composition containing at least two visually distinct phases wherein at least one phase contains a particle. The phases form a pattern and are packaged in physical contact while remaining stable over time.

Abstract: A multi liquid phase composition wherein said phases are visually distinctive. These compositions combine multiple phases for creating multipurpose personal care compositions.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water; and (B) a separate benefit phase containing a hydrophobic material; wherein the cleansing and benefit phases are packaged together and are in physical contact. The two phases are packaged in physical contact and remain separate and stable at ambient conditions for at least 180 days. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water; and (B) a separate benefit phase containing a hydrophobic material; wherein the cleansing and benefit phases are packaged together and are in physical contact. The two phases are packaged in physical contact and remain separate and stable at ambient conditions for at least 180 days. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal cleansing compositions, and corresponding methods of application, wherein the compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a cleansing surfactant and water; and (B) an active phase containing lipophilic carrier and preferably a skin active agent; wherein the cleansing and active phases are physically separated from one another by one or more packaging barriers, located in the same or separate packages. Preferred embodiments are further defined by selected lipophilic carrier rheologies, defined active phase particulates for improved skin feel, and selected chronic skin active agents for use in the active phase. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin active efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous gel compositions comprising an odor controlling agent for deodorizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Skin conditioning compositions, and corresponding methods of application, wherein the compositions comprise a lipophilic carrier, solid particulates and preferably a skin benefit agent; and wherein the compositions have a Deposition Efficiency of at least about 30%, provide skin conditioning benefits. Preferred embodiments are further defined by selected lipophilic carrier rheologies, defined solid particulates for improved skin feel, and selected skin benefit agents for use in the composition. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin active efficacy.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal cleansing compositions, and corresponding methods of application, wherein the compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a cleansing surfactant and water; and (B) an active phase containing lipophilic carrier and preferably a skin active agent; wherein the cleansing and active phases are physically separated from one another by one or more packaging barriers, located in the same or separate packages. Preferred embodiments are further defined by selected lipophilic carrier rheologies, defined active phase particulates for improved skin feel, and selected chronic skin active agents for use in the active phase. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin active efficacy.

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 liquid cosmetic compositions comprising an organosiloxane resin; a fluid diorganopolysiloxane polymer; a volatile carrier liquid; from about 15% to about 50% by weight of a solid pigment such that the weight ratio of the fluid diorganopolysiloxane polymer and organosiloxane resin to the solid pigment is from about 0.50 to about 2.5; and from about 0.5% to about 15% by weight of an inorganic thickening solid or from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a silicone elastomer; wherein the weight ratio of the organosiloxane resin to the fluid diorganopolysiloxane polymer is from about 1:2 to about 10:1. Also disclosed are liquid cosmetic compositions characterized by an average Sweat Wear Index of greater than about 60%, an average Coverage Index of greater than about 80%, and an average Tackiness Index of less than 25%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous gel compositions comprising an odor controlling agent for deodorizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are cleansing compositions having a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.5, comprising an amphoteric surfactant in combination with 2-pyrrolidone-5 carboxylic acid as a proton donating agent. Also disclosed are corresponding articles of manufacture and methods of cleansing the skin using the described compositions. The compositions are mild to the skin and provide immediate and residual antimicrobial benefits to the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial cleansing compositions that have a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.5 and comprise an antimicrobial agent, an amphoteric sulfactant, and 2-pyrrolidone-5 carboxylic acid as a proton donating agent. Also disclosed are corresponding articles of manufacture and methods of cleansing the skin using the described compositions. The compositions are mild to the skin and provide improved antimicrobial benefits to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions comprising surfactants and organic and/or inorganic acids wherein the compositions and/or the surfactant and acid combination meet specific functional criteria. Articles of manufacture and methods of cleansing the skin using the described compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of sanitizing and moisturizing skin surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising an odor controlling agent and select sanitizing agents for deodorizing and sanitizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing and sanitizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial cleansing compositions that have a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.5 and comprise an antimicrobial agent, an amphoteric surfactant, and 2-pyrrolidone-5 carboxylic acid as a proton donating agent. Also disclosed are corresponding articles of manufacture and methods of cleansing the skin using the described compositions. The compositions are mild to the skin and provide improved antimicrobial benefits to the skin.