Abstract: The present invention relates to composition for styling hair comprising: (a) a first phase comprising: at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; at least one water-soluble metal salt; at least one acidifying agent; and at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier comprising water; and (b) a second phase comprising: at least one silsesquioxane resin and at least one volatile solvent. The present invention also relates to methods of styling hair.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising at least one bicarbonate compound, at least one acid, at least one film forming polymer, and at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one bicarbonate compound to the at least one acid is greater than or equal to about 1:1, and methods of altering the shape of keratin fibers comprising contacting the fibers with the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition for styling hair comprising: (a) a first phase comprising: at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; at least one water-soluble metal salt; at least one acidifying agent; and at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier comprising water; and (b) a second phase comprising: at least one silsesquioxane resin and at least one volatile solvent. The present invention also relates to methods of styling hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition for styling hair comprising: (a) a first phase comprising: at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; at least one water-soluble metal salt; at least one acidifying agent; and at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier comprising water; and (b) a second phase comprising: at least one silsesquioxane resin and at least one volatile solvent. The present invention also relates to methods of styling hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one polar modified polymer, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for improving the improving the manageability of keratin fibers such as hair involving providing compositions comprising at least one bicarbonate compound, at least one acid, and at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one bicarbonate compound to the at least one acid is greater than or equal to about 1:1.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising at least one bicarbonate compound, at least one acid, at least one film forming polymer, and at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one bicarbonate compound to the at least one acid is greater than or equal to about 1:1, and methods of altering the shape of keratin fibers comprising contacting the fibers with the compositions.

Abstract: A process for treating a keratinous substrate involving: (a) providing at least a first composition having a continuous phase whose major ingredient has a solubility parameter corresponding to ?; (b) providing at least a second composition having a continuous phase whose major ingredient has a solubility parameter corresponding to ??; and (c) combining (a) and (b) prior to, or during, their application onto the keratinous substrate, and wherein the difference between ? and ?? is greater than 12, and wherein the major ingredient is chosen from a hydrophilic polar material, an organic non-polar material and an inorganic non-polar material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition for styling hair comprising: (a) a first phase comprising: at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; at least one water-soluble metal salt; at least one acidifying agent; and at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier comprising water; and (b) a second phase comprising: at least one silsesquioxane resin and at least one volatile solvent. The present invention also relates to methods of styling hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising (a) at least one polyorganosiloxane containing polymer comprising at least one moiety which comprises at least one polyorganosiloxane group consisting of 1 to about 1000 organosiloxane units in the chain of the moiety or in the form of graft, and at least two groups capable of establishing hydrogen interactions; (b) at least one volatile alcohol; and (c) at least one thickening agent, as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion and process for preparing the cosmetic composition using cold-processing are provided. The cosmetic composition includes at least one hydrating agent including Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, the hydrating agent at a concentration, by weight, of about 10% to about 70%, based upon weight of the composition. The composition includes at least one viscosity modifier, at least one mattifer, at least one humectant, at least one thickener, and caprylyl salicylic acid. The caprylyl salicylic acid is at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 0.5% based upon weight of the composition. The cosmetic composition has a hydration index greater than water.

Abstract: The invention relates to kits and methods for removing a long wearing or transfer resistant make-up composition from keratin materials such as eyelashes, nails, skin or lips, wherein the make-up composition contains at least one oil soluble film-forming agent and at least one coloring agent, including applying to the make-up composition a removal composition containing at least one oil soluble film-forming agent and at least one oil and removing the make-up composition from the eyelashes, nails, skin or lips.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising (a) at least one polyorganosiloxane containing polymer comprising at least one moiety which comprises at least one polyorganosiloxane group consisting of 1 to about 1000 organosiloxane units in the chain of the moiety or in the form of graft, and at least two groups capable of establishing hydrogen interactions; (b) at least one volatile alcohol; and (c) at least one thickening agent, as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one polar modified polymer, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: A process for treating a keratinous substrate involving: (a) providing at least a first composition having a continuous phase whose major ingredient has a solubility parameter corresponding to ?; (b) providing at least a second composition having a continuous phase whose major ingredient has a solubility parameter corresponding to ??; and (c) combining (a) and (b) prior to, or during, their application onto the keratinous substrate, and wherein the difference between ? and ?? is greater than 12, and wherein the major ingredient is chosen from a hydrophilic polar material, an organic non-polar material and an inorganic non-polar material.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing at least one oil, at least one silicone elastomer, at least one wax, at least one filler, and at least one coloring agent as well as to methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising (a) at least one polyorganosiloxane containing polymer comprising at least one moiety which comprises at least one polyorganosiloxane group consisting of 1 to about 1000 organosiloxane units in the chain of the moiety or in the form of graft, and at least two groups capable of establishing hydrogen interactions; (b) at least one volatile alcohol; and (c) at least one thickening agent, as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are lip gloss compositions containing a non-polyurethane oil-absorbent particulate material, a film forming copolymer, an oil having a refractive index of at least 1.40, and a wax.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, containing (a) an external oil phase; (b) an internal aqueous phase; and (c) an internal water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: The invention relates to kits and methods for removing a long wearing or transfer resistant make-up composition from keratin materials such as eyelashes, nails, skin or lips, wherein the make-up composition contains at least one oil soluble film-forming agent and at least one coloring agent, including applying to the make-up composition a removal composition containing at least one oil soluble film-forming agent and at least one oil and removing the make-up composition from the eyelashes, nails, skin or lips.