Abstract: A colored cosmetic stick, especially a lipstick, is provided containing water, a solidifying agent such as a wax, and a colorant which is an aluminum salt, especially an aluminum lake.

Abstract: A method and article is provided for distinguishing cosmetic sticks, especially lipsticks, containing water from those where water is absent. The method involves applying a test stick to a test paper or fabric impregnated with an indicator compound capable of changing color, forming a smear of the stick thereon and observing any change in color around an area of the smear.

Abstract: A colored cosmetic stick, especially a lipstick, is provided containing water, a solidifying agent such as a wax, and a colorant which is an aluminum salt, especially an aluminum lake.

Abstract: A cosmetic emulsion suitable for topical application to the lips comprises in addition to oil and water, an emulsifier system comprising:i) as a first emulsifier, a phospholipid, andii) a second emulsifier having a melting point of from -5.degree. C. to 80.degree. C.Preferred emulsions are lipsticks and lip gloss product which can additionally comprise wax.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an edible plastic dispersion not having a continuous fat phase, including at least two condensed phases, at least one of which is continuous, which dispersion comprises(I) gel-forming composition (A) containing gelling agent (a) in an amount of 1-8 times the critical concentration, and(II) gel-forming composition (B) containing gelling agent (b) in an amount of 1-8 times the critical concentration, such that(i) at least one of the gelling agents is an aggregate-forming gelling agent,(ii) at least one of the gelling agents is a gelling agent other than starch,(iii) both gelling agents are gelling agents other than non-waxy intact starch, and(iv) gelling agent (a) is different from gelling agent (b).The dispersion according to the present invention does not exhibit deficiences such as brittleness or too much elasticity.