Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing (a) at least one bimodal film former; and (b) at least one cross-linked starch as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-phase mascara product, including a first container having disposed therein a first phase comprising a wax, a second container having disposed therein a second phase comprising a film forming polymer, and a third container into which relative amounts of said first and second phases may be introduced, wherein upon mixing of the first and second phases, the third container comprises the wax, the film-forming polymer, a solvent and a thickener, wherein if the solvent and thickener are oil-soluble, they are present in the first phase, and if the solvent is aqueous and the thickener is water-soluble, they are present in the second phase. Also disclosed are methods of producing the mascara, by mixing relative amounts of the phases into a separate container. Further disclosed are methods of making up the eye lashes by application of the mascara.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of reducing the appearance of skin changes associated with intrinsic and/or extrinsic aging, involving the steps of: (a) providing a first composition containing: (i) from about 20 to about 50% by weight of at least one hydroxy acid; (ii) optionally, from about 1 to about 15% by weight of at least one weak organic acid; and (iii) remainder, to 100%, water; (b) providing a second composition containing: (iv) from about 20 to about 50% by weight of L-ascorbic acid powder; (v) optionally, from about 1 to about 10% by weight of an extract of emblica; (vi) from about 10 to about 60% by weight of a water-soluble film-forming polymer; and (vii) remainder, to 100%, of a water-absorbing thickening agent; (c) mixing (a) and (b) to form a finished composition; (d) applying the finished composition onto the skin, just after mixing, in order to form a masque on the skin; and (e) removing the masque from the skin after a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: Disclosed are mascara compositions containing an aqueous phase, fatty phase, a structuring agent, and a polyurethane/poly(meth)acrylate graft copolymer, and methods of making and using them.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing stimulus sensitive colorant as well as to methods of applying such compositions to keratin materials and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to emulsion compositions for application to eyelashes containing at least one surfactant comprising silicone, hydrocarbon and glycerol group(s), as well as to methods of applying such compositions to eyelashes and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mascara composition comprising at least one sugar silicone surfactant, as well as to methods of making and using such mascaras.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition and method of making-up eyelashes involving applying onto the lashes a cosmetic composition containing: (a) at least one bimodal polymer having both anionic and cationic functionalities; (b) an aqueous microdispersion of at least one wax; (c) at least one coloring agent; (d) a physiologically suitable medium, and (e) optionally, an aqueous dispersion of at least one film-forming polymer, wherein the cosmetic composition has an average particle size of less than about 10 microns.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing (a) at least one bimodal film former; and (b) at least one cross-linked starch as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a detackifying effective amount of at least one polyurethane/poly(meth)acrylate graft copolymer as well as to methods of using such compositions and to kits comprising such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing glitter containing dark colorant as well as to methods of applying such compositions to keratin materials and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are mascara compositions containing a latex polymer, a self-emulsifying wax in an amount of at least 15% by weight of the composition, and water, and methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are mascara compositions containing an aqueous phase, fatty phase, a structuring agent, and a polyurethane/poly(meth)acrylate graft copolymer, and methods of making and using them.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions containing xanthan gum and a non-gelling polysaccharide, and methods of making and using same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for coating keratin fibers, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a microcrystalline wax with a tack of greater than or equal to 0.7 N.s and, for instance, a hardness of less than or equal to 3.5 MPa, and fibers. The disclosure also relates to a process for making up or caring for keratin fibers comprising applying the compositions to keratin fibers, as well as a packaging assembly for the compositions.

Abstract: Methods of dispersing at least one coloring agent in a cosmetic composition comprising including in the cosmetic composition at least one heteropolymer, wherein the at least one heteropolymer is present in an amount effective to disperse the at least one coloring agent, and methods of providing at least one property chosen from gloss and intense color to a cosmetic composition, comprising including in the cosmetic composition (i) at least one heteropolymer comprising a polymer skeleton which comprises at least one hydrocarbon-based repeating unit comprising at least one hetero atom; and (ii) at least one coloring agent, wherein the at least one heteropolymer is present in an amount effective to disperse the at least one coloring agent.

Abstract: Methods of dispersing at least one coloring agent in a cosmetic composition comprising including in the cosmetic composition at least one heteropolymer, wherein the at least one heteropolymer is present in an amount effective to disperse the at least one coloring agent, and methods of providing at least one property chosen from gloss and intense color to a cosmetic composition, comprising including in the cosmetic composition (i) at least one heteropolymer comprising a polymer skeleton which comprises at least one hydrocarbon-based repeating unit comprising at least one hetero atom; and (ii) at least one coloring agent, wherein the at least one heteropolymer is present in an amount effective to disperse the at least one coloring agent.

Abstract: Methods of dispersing at least one coloring agent in a cosmetic composition comprising including in the cosmetic composition at least one heteropolymer, wherein the at least one heteropolymer is present in an amount effective to disperse the at least one coloring agent, and methods of providing at least one property chosen from gloss and intense color to a cosmetic composition, comprising including in the cosmetic composition (i) at least one heteropolymer comprising a polymer skeleton which comprises at least one hydrocarbon-based repeating unit comprising at least one hetero atom; and (ii) at least one coloring agent, wherein the at least one heteropolymer is present in an amount effective to disperse the at least one coloring agent.

Abstract: Methods of dispersing at least one coloring agent in a cosmetic composition comprising including in the cosmetic composition at least one heteropolymer, wherein the at least one heteropolymer is present in an amount effective to disperse the at least one coloring agent, and methods of providing at least one property chosen from gloss and intense color to a cosmetic composition, comprising including in the cosmetic composition (i) at least one heteropolymer comprising a polymer skeleton which comprises at least one hydrocarbon-based repeating unit comprising at least one hetero atom; and (ii) at least one coloring agent, wherein the at least one heteropolymer is present in an amount effective to disperse the at least one coloring agent.