Abstract: Disclosed is a method of brightening skin or evening out the tone of skin comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising a chemically compatible combination of one or more surfactants and at least one chelating agent, ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof, algae extract, and kelp or sodium sulfite and sodium metabisulfite.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin cleanser comprising Silybum marianum fruit extract, Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract, and a cosmetic vehicle comprising at least 50% by weight of the composition of water and disodium EDTA, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, triethanolamine, 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate, and benzyl alcohol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substantive emulsion and methods for its use comprising 40 to 45% by weight of water, 25 to 30% by weight of a combination of octocrylene, avobenzone, octisalate, homosalate, and oxybenzone, and 3 to 5% by weight of a combination of VP eicosene copolymer, acrylates/C12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, trimethylsiloxysilicate, and acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, wherein the emulsion has a sun protection factor of at least 50, and wherein the emulsion is very water resistant.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic toner formulations and methods for their use comprising botanical plant extracts and a cosmetic vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition, and method for its use, that includes any one of, any combination of, or all of Centella asiactica, Vitis vinifera seed, Magnolia bark, Camellia sinensis, and/or dihydroxymethylchromone. The composition can be used to treat telangiectasia.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anhydrous lip product and methods of its use that include a gellant comprising Helianthus annuus oil, Carthamus tinctorius oil, and styrene/butadiene copolymer, a combination of UV sunscreen agents comprising octocrylene, avobenzone, and octinoxate, a combination of moisturizers comprising pentaerythrityl tetra-isostearate, cetyl ethylhexanoate, and C12-15 alkyl benzoate, and a combination of antioxidants comprising tocopheryl acetate and tocopherol, wherein the lip product has a sun protection factor of around 15 to 20.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising 55 to 65% by weight of water, 20 to 25% by weight of a combination of octisalate, avobenzone, homosalate, oxybenzone, and octocrylene, and 3 to 6% by weight of a combination of polyvinylpyrrolidon/eicosene copolymer and hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer/squalane/polysorbate 60, wherein the water is included in the continuous phase of the emulsion, and wherein the emulsion has a sun protection factor of at least 30 or from about 30 to 40.

Abstract: Mascara primer and mascara formulations are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising water, a first algae extract comprising Crithmum maritimum, a second algae extract comprising Ulva lactuca, and a third algae extract.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods of making said compounds comprising a zinc oxide molecule chemically bound to one or more molecules having an acidic hydrogen, such as an organic acid. The invention also provides compositions comprising such compounds and methods of preparing such compounds. The compounds of the invention may be provided in, for example, topical skin formulations, pharmaceutical compositions, or delivery systems for active ingredients.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin care composition, and method for its use, that includes 55 to 65% by weight of water, 15 to 20% by weight of a combination of 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (homosalate), 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3 -dione (avobenzone), 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (octisalate), and 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate (octocrylene), 3 to 4% by weight of distearlydimonium chloride, and 1 to 3% by weight of a combination of euterpe oleracea fruit extract, punica granatum sterols, caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, tocopherol or tocopherol acetate, and niacinamide, wherein the composition has a sun protection factor of at least 15 or about 15 to 20.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and methods of its use for whitening skin or evening out skin tone, wherein the composition includes dried navy (haricot)-bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) powder or an aqueous extract thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a particle, compositions having the particle, and methods of using the particle or composition, that includes a core having an active ingredient, a coating surrounding the core, and pink tourmaline that is included in the core and/or in the coating.

Abstract: A topical skin care composition comprising kakadu plum extract or acai berry extract, or a combination of both, is disclosed. The composition can include a high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value. The composition can improve the skin's visual appearance, physiological functions, clinical properties, and/or biophysical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oil-in-water emulsion comprising about 2-3% w/w of a combination of glyceryl stearate, arachidyl alcohol, PEG-100 stearate, and arachidyl glucoside.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound having the following structure: where X1 though X10 are each independently —H, —OH, or an alkyl group and n is an integer from 2 to 100.