Abstract: Cosmetic compositions and cosmetic compositions that have been adapted for delivery to provide applied cosmetic compositions that have at least two discrete color domains, each of which comprises at least one colorant, wherein the color domains are not readily discernible individually to the naked eye but are distinguishable within the cosmetic composition when viewed under magnification. Methods for providing such compositions comprise adding at least two discrete color domains to a cosmetic composition to provide the composition with a desired color tone, effect and/or variation.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions and cosmetic compositions that have been adapted for delivery to provide applied cosmetic compositions that have a spectrophotometric curve, wherein a first derivative of the spectrophotometric curve comprises: a) a maximum peak in the region of from about 430 nm to about 520 nm occurs at a wavelength not greater than about 480 nm; b) a maximum peak in the region of from about 420 nm to about 650 nm occurs at a wavelength of from about 570 nm to about 630 nm; and c) a minimum valley in the region of from about 520 nm to about 580 nm has a &Dgr;%R/&Dgr;&lgr; of less than or equal to about 0.03, wherein R is reflectance and &lgr; is wavelength, and wherein the cosmetic composition comprises a mixture of at least two colorants, wherein a first derivative of a spectrophotometric curve of each of the individual colorants does not exhibit (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: The invention is a water-in-oil emulsion film forming foundation having a synergistic combination of about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of a water soluble or water dispersible film forming polymer, as well as about 0.5% to about 35% by weight of the composition of one or more plasticizing solvent(s). Both the polymer and solvent(s) combined together in the aqueous phase are in a cosmetically acceptable carrier providing suitable feel and appearance during application, as well as excellent wear and appearance benefits after application. Yet this film forming foundation provides a flexible, light feel that resembles other foundations, and is easily removed with soap and water.