Abstract: A self-emulsifying and stabilizing gel is disclosed for stabilizing a water-in-oil emulsion or an anhydrous cosmetic to prevent decomposition of said cosmetic compositions, which consists essentially of a shear mixture of: (i) 2 to 30% by weight of a quaternized clay and a first non-polar organic solvent forming a shear mixture as a first phase; and (ii) 2 to 50% by weight of a polymeric emulsifier having a hydrophilic/lipophilic balance under 12 in admixture with a second non-polar organic solvent which may be the same or different from the first non-polar organic solvent as a second phase, wherein said polymeric emulsifier serves as a polar activator of the quaternized clay. Preferred polymeric emulsifiers include a polyglyceryl ether or ester or a silicone emulsifier.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for virtual color makeover of a customer's face. A digital image is taken of the customer's face. Natural skin color is determined by a differential analysis among at least two different sites along the face to identify an area without color. The identified area without color is then used as a basis for projecting the customer's face with the natural skin color. Consultant's choice of preprogrammed color palettes matching the measured natural skin color is then projected on the facial image. A customer's personal choice such as fashion, natural or go-to-work looks can be registered for modifying the consultant's choice color palette. The selected color palette can then be identified as a set of color cosmetic products which are provided to the customer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for customizing a facial foundation product at point of sale to a customer. Three essential elements are that of a skin analyzer for reading skin properties, a programmable device receiving the reading and correlating same with an optimal formula from a preprogrammed set of formulas, and a formulation machine for preparing the facial foundation product from various cosmetic chemical compositions. The formulation machine receives instructions from the programmable device on the optimal formula. This formula is then dosed and blended from a series of dispensers containing separate cosmetic chemical compositions into a receiving bottle. The optimal formula may be altered through customer preferences by manual alteration of the selected optimal formula.

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 method is provided for producing a colored cosmetic stick or reproducible hardness through utilizing a wax that has been treated with an alcohol to convert any naturally-occurring C.sub.12 -C.sub.60 fatty acid into a respective ester. This esterified wax is mixed with an aluminum lake colorant and then formed into a stick. There is also disclosed colored cosmetic sticks produced through the aforementioned process.

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: Cosmetic products which do not suffer phase separation comprise a mixture of a cosmetically acceptable wax with dimethylpolysiloxane and either an organosilane or an organically substituted polysiloxane.