Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stable cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of retinol. The cosmetic compositions further include, among other things, a plurality of nonionic emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, fatty compounds, thickening polymers, and water. Methods for solubilizing high amounts of retinol and methods of treating the skin with the cosmetic compositions is also described. Methods for stabilizing the cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of retinol and methods for preserving the high amounts of retinol are also described. The present disclosure also describes methods for treating the with the cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stable cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine. The cosmetic compositions further include high amounts of hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, taurate copolymers, fatty alcohols, fatty compounds (other than the fatty alcohols), nonionic emulsifiers, and water. Methods for stabilizing cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine and methods for treating the skin with the cosmetic compositions is also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stable cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, and optionally containing 4-tert-cyclohexanol. The cosmetic compositions further include water, a plurality of emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, further fatty compounds, and thickening polymers. Methods for stabilizing the cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, and optionally 4-tert-cyclohexanol, and methods of treating the skin with the cosmetic compositions is also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stable cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of ceramide NP. The cosmetic compositions further include high amounts of hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, a plurality of emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, fatty compounds, and water. Methods for stabilizing the cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of ceramide NP and methods for treating the skin with the cosmetic compositions is also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stable cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol. The cosmetic compositions further include silicone oils, non-emulsifying silicone elastomers, silicone elastomers, water, and water-soluble solvents. Methods for stabilizing the cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol and methods of treating the skin with the cosmetic compositions is also described.

Abstract: An organic UVA filter-stabilized antioxidant system demonstrates stabilization after UV exposure as compared with controls lacking the UVA filter stabilizer. The organic UVA filter-stabilized antioxidant system provides a cosmetic composition that confers preserved and sustained antioxidant efficacy to keratinous tissue. The antioxidant system includes a combination of at least one hydroxycinnamate derivative, and an organic, water-soluble UVA filter in a water-based carrier.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a rheological-modifying and stabilizing polymer blend, cosmetic compositions comprising the polymer blend, and methods for stabilizing, for modifying viscosity, and for treating the skin using the polymer blend or using cosmetic compositions comprising the polymer blend. The rheological-modifying and stabilizing polymer blend comprises: (i) a carbomer; (ii) acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer; and (iii) ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for improved penetration of skin active agents including about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of C-glycoside; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; and water, wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition includes a silicone phase that includes at least one silicone film former, a blend of silicones that includes at least one of each of a low viscosity silicone fluid, a silicone co-emulsifier and a self-emulsifying silicone elastomer. The composition includes a UV filter system that includes one or more UV filters. The silicone film former and blend of silicones are present in quantities sufficient to provide an SPF that is boosted by at least 100% as compared to a composition that lacks silicone film former, and the cosmetic composition has a unique texture that provides low friction and high glide.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition and a method for preparing the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition includes an aqueous phase and oil phase. The aqueous phase comprises at least one water soluble ingredient including at least one non-ionic surfactant. The oil phase comprises a transformative agent, at least one thickener and at least one solvent. The transformative agent comprising at least 1% of at least one butter and at least 1% of at least one oil, the transformative agent having a butter to oil ratio of from about 2:5 to about 9:10. The cosmetic composition has a transformative texture.

Abstract: An organic UVA filter-stabilized antioxidant system demonstrates stabilization after UV exposure as compared with controls lacking the UVA filter stabilizer. The organic UVA filter-stabilized antioxidant system provides a cosmetic composition that confers preserved and sustained antioxidant efficacy to keratinous tissue. The antioxidant system includes a combination of at least one hydroxycinnamate derivative, and an organic, water-soluble UVA filter in a water-based carrier.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition including a metal chelation system includes a combination of ascorbic acid, ferulic acid and phytic acid in a carrier system that includes water, and further includes one or more other ingredients for providing one of a variety of forms of cosmetic products. The cosmetic composition demonstrates removal of free metal ions in material contacted with the cosmetic composition, the removal of free metal ions in a range from at least about 40% and up to about 99%.

Abstract: A hydroglycolic cosmetic composition includes at least one or a combination of skin actives comprising at least one of ascorbic acid, a cinnamic acid derivative, Vitamin E, or a combination of these, and a glycol or combination of glycols selected from the group consisting of: dipropylene glycol, pentylene glycol, hexylene glycol, a combination of dipropylene glycol and pentylene glycol, and a combination of dipropylene glycol and hexylene glycol. The composition demonstrates stability of solubility of the actives at temperatures in the range from about 5° C. to about 45° C. and at a pH that is in the range from about 3.0 to about 3.5, all over a time period up to at least about 4 days or more.

Abstract: A self-foaming cleansing composition are provided. The self-foaming composition includes a) from about 0.5% to about 10% wt. % of one or more volatile silicone oils; b) from about 0.5% to about 25% wt. % of one or more surfactants stable at low pH; c) from about at least 1.2% of one or more polymers with suspending properties; d) from about 0.5% to about 5% wt % of one or more thickeners; e) from about 0.5% to about 15% wt. % of one organic acid as cosmetic active ingredient; the self-foaming cleansing composition having a pH in between about 3.4 and 5; the self-foaming cleansing composition starting to foam immediately after application of the compositions onto the skin; wherein the foaming cleansing composition is free of perfluoro compound; and wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the self-foaming cleansing composition.

Abstract: A composition provides a protective barrier and includes glyceryl dibehenate, tribehenin, and glyceryl behenate, a surfactant that includes glyceryl stearate, one or more fatty compounds, and one or more triglyceride. The composition optionally includes a hydrating agent and may be essentially free of or is devoid of one or more of petrolatum, mineral oil and water. The composition provides occlusivity and hydration effects that are comparable to compositions that include one or more of petrolatum, mineral oil and lanolin.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition, typically, including about 0.01 to about 3 wt. % of retinol; about 0.5 to about 10 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; about 0.25 to about 10 wt. % of one or more nonionic emulsifier; about 3.5 to about 12 wt. % of a fatty phase, wherein the fatty phase comprises one or more fatty compound; and water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition may be an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for improved penetration of skin active agents including about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of C-glycoside; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; and water, wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition providing a unique tactile sensation comprising about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of a nonionic emulsifier; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; about 0.5 to about 15 wt. % of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate; about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of a fatty phase that is a liquid at a temperature of 25° C. or more, the fatty phase comprising one or more fatty compounds; and water, wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. The nonionic emulsifier includes at least polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition including about 0.01 to about 3 wt. % of retinol; about 0.01 to about 1 wt. % of tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate; about 0.01 to about 3 wt. % of trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate; about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate; about 0.9 to about 7 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; about 0.5 to about 8 wt. % of an oil phase; and water, where all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Additionally, the cosmetic composition is typically formulated to form an oil-in-water emulsion. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions providing improved retinol penetration. The cosmetic compositions typically include about 0.01 to about 3 wt. % of retinol; about 0.1 to about 14 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; about 0.2 to about 10 wt. % of one or more nonionic emulsifier; about 0.5 to about 12 wt. % of a fatty phase, wherein the fatty phase comprises one or more fatty compounds; and water, wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed herein.