Abstract: Formulation delivery systems, formulation delivery devices, and formulation cartridges for the same are provided. Formulation delivery systems include a reusable handle, a formulation dispensing assembly, and a controller. The formulation dispensing assembly includes a reciprocating nozzle assembly and a pump. The reciprocating nozzle assembly is fluidically-coupleable to the formulation cartridge or the cleaning cartridge received within the reusable handle. Formulation delivery devices include a reusable handle configured to receive a formulation cartridge therein, and a formulation dispensing assembly disposed in the reusable handle. The formulation dispensing assembly includes fluid conduits, a pump fluidically connected to the fluid conduits, a reciprocating nozzle assembly, and a controller. Operating parameters of the formulation delivery systems are varied based upon inputs corresponding to one or more formulations stored in the formulation cartridge.

Abstract: A system for dispensing hair care, the system including a dispensing device, at least one cartridge containing a hair care material configured to fit inside the dispensing device; and a dispensing container removably attached to the dispensing device wherein the dispensing container is configured to accept a portioned amount of the hair care material from the at least one cartridge.

Abstract: A system for dispensing hair care, the system including a dispensing device, at least one cartridge containing a hair care material configured to fit inside the dispensing device, a dispensing container removably attached to the dispensing device wherein the dispensing container is configured to accept a specified amount of the hair care material from the at least one cartridge, and a showerhead communicatively coupled to the dispensing device and configured to connect to the dispensing container.

Abstract: A system for dispensing hair care formulations including a communication device that includes processing circuitry capable of taking a photo of a user's hair, uploading the photo into an application on a communication device, applying an algorithm to the photo to detect one or more hair features, sensing one or more environmental conditions with one or more sensors, and recommending a hair care treatment regimen of one or more hair care formulas based on the one or more hair features, and the one or more environmental conditions. The system also includes one or more cartridges containing one or more hair care formulas, and a dispensing device configured to dispense one or more hair care formulas from the one or more cartridges based on the hair care treatment regimen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one acrylic thickener and at least one oil, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one acrylic thickener and at least one oil, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one acrylic thickener and at least one oil, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail polish composition comprising: at least one high gloss film forming agent chosen from a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer; at least one co-film forming agent chosen from an epoxy resin; at least one reactive agent chosen from a combination of a polyalkyleneamine and a polyurethane, at least one polyalkyleneamine, and at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; at least one solvent chosen from at least one volatile solvent and water; optionally, at least one plasticizer; and optionally, at least one colorant, wherein the composition does not require use of nitrocellulose and can be used to makeup or protect nails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail polish composition, comprising at least one high gloss film forming agent chosen from an esterified styrene maleic anhydride copolymer, a non-esterified styrene maleic anhydride copolymer and mixtures thereof, at least one co-film forming agent chosen from an epoxy resin, optionally, at least one plasticizer, at least one solvent, and optionally, at least one colorant, wherein the composition does not require use of nitrocellulose and can be used to makeup or protect nails. Such compositions impart high gloss, good adhesion and long wear properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transfer resistant and long wear cosmetic composition having a unique gel-like texture with good pickup, payoff, and spreadability properties, as well as a silky smooth feel containing: (a) at least one polyamine; (b) at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer; (c) water; (d) at least one volatile solvent; (e) at least one non-volatile solvent; (f) at least one water soluble surfactant; (f) at least one colorant; and (g) at least one oil absorbing powder.

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 non-aqueous carrier compositions capable of forming a gel structure, having a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a straight-chain alkyl group, a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a branched-chain alkyl group, at least one gel-promoting solvent, and at least one high molecular mass block copolymer having at least one hard segment and at least one soft segment, and at least one solvent capable of solubilizing the at least one hard segment and/or the at least one soft segment of the block copolymer, at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer; and at least one solvent capable of solubilizing the at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer, and optionally at least one active ingredient, wherein the composition has a hardness value ranging from about 30 to about 300 gf, a melting point of about 50° C. or higher, and does not require use of wax as a structuring agent. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions and methods for making up keratinous tissue using the compositions, as well as methods of making the compositions. The compositions contain a photoluminescent polymer (PLP) which is an oligomeric polyester synthesized from a multifunctional monomer and a diol, and which has grafted thereon an amino acid or an amino acid derivative. The compositions achieve a colorizing and/or UV-protectant effect when applied to keratinous tissue.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one acrylic thickener having a high viscosity and a low solids content, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition containing: (a) at least one propylsilsesquioxane wax substituted with alkyl units having at least 30 carbons; (b) a liquid fatty phase; (c) at least one emulsifier chosen from an emulsifying silicone elastomer; (d) at least one colorant; (e) water; and (f) optionally, at least one film forming resin chosen from a propylphenylsilsesquioxane resin having a molecular weight of from about 2,000 to about 30,000 and comprising at least about 70 mole % propyl siloxy units, based on the total mole % siloxy units of the resin, and at most about 30 mole % phenyl siloxy units, based on the total mole % siloxy units of the resin, and a silicone acrylate copolymer resin. Also disclosed is a method of making up skin involving applying the above described composition onto the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one aqueous polyurethane dispersion, at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer, at least one alkoxylated fatty alcohol, and at least one polyamine compound having at least two amine groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising aqueous polyurethane dispersions and at least one hard wax.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-aqueous, structured, gel-form composition containing: (a) a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a straight-chain alkyl group; (b) a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a branched-chain alkyl group; (c) at least one gel-promoting solvent; (d) at least one silicone elastomer; (e) at least one solvent capable of solubilizing the silicone elastomer; and (f) at least one active ingredient, wherein the composition has a hardness value ranging from about 30 to about 300 gf, a melting point of about 50° C. or higher, does not require use of wax as a structuring agent, and has a silky feeling when applied onto a keratinous substrate. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one oil-dispersible micronized wax which, if desired, can be processed at room temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-insoluble reaction product of an oil-soluble high carbon polar modified polymer and a polyamine.