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 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.

Abstract: A self-foaming cleansing compositions are provided. The self-foaming cleansing composition includes a) of one or more volatile silicone oil; b) one or more surfactants; and c) one or more polymers with suspending properties. The self-foaming cleaning composition is free of perfluoro compound.

Abstract: Skin-tightening compositions for providing a physical tightening effect to the skin and methods for using the same. The compositions may be in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion and include about 0.1 wt. % to about 6 wt. % of sodium silicate; at least 3 wt. % to about 11.5 wt. % of magnesium aluminum silicate; about 1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of one or more fatty compounds; about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of one or more nonionic emulsifiers; about 1 to about 25 wt. % of one or more polyols; and about 50 to about 90 wt. % of water, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the composition. The weight ratio of the sodium silicate to magnesium aluminum silicate is from 0.08 to 1.0 and a total amount of sodium silicate and magnesium aluminum silicate is 3 wt. % to 13 wt. %.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition and a method for forming a water resistant cosmetic composition are disclosed. The composition includes a salt activatable component combination having a holoside compound and an alginate compound. The composition also includes at least one cosmetic active agent. The composition has an increased salt water resistance when the salt activatable component combination is activated by a salt activator compared to a composition without said salt activatable component combination.

Abstract: A composition provides a protective barrier and includes glyceryl dibehenate, tribehenin, and glyceryl behenate, a surfactant that includes glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, one or more additional fatty compounds, and one or more triglyceride. The composition optionally includes wax, 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: The present disclosure relates to an aqueous micellar liquid composition that include an amphoteric surfactant, an alkyl glucoside and a specific preservative system. In particular, the compositions include: a) an amphoteric surfactant; b) an alkyl glucoside and c) sodium benzoate. The compositions are low foaming upon rubbing and stable.

Abstract: Cleansing mask composition are provided in the present disclosure. The cleansing mask compositions includes a) from about 0.4 to 9 wt. % of a first thickener chosen from non-acrylate base rheology modifier; b) from about 0.2 to about 2 wt. % of a second thickener chosen from acrylic- or acrylate based thickeners; c) from about 2 to 25 wt. % of at least one surfactant; d) a skin care active ingredient; and wherein the and is drip free once applied on the skin.

Abstract: An inventive cleansing composition includes at least one polysaccharide derivative selected from holosides and a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan, the at least one polysaccharide derivative, and a blend of two or more surfactants, the blend of two or more surfactants, selected from anionic surfactants, amphoteric/zwitterionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants. The cosmetic composition may be a single phase, water-based composition, and is free or essentially free of silicones.

Abstract: Sunscreen formulations and systems for sun protection and related methods of use are described herein.

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 self-foaming cleansing compositions are provided. The self-foaming cleansing composition includes a) of one or more volatile silicone oil; b) one or more surfactants; and c) one or more polymers with suspending properties. The self-foaming cleaning composition is free of perfluoro compound.

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: Skin-tightening compositions for providing a physical tightening effect to the skin and methods for using the same. The compositions may be in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion and include about 0.1 wt. % to about 6 wt. % of sodium silicate; at least 3 wt. % to about 11.5 wt. % of magnesium aluminum silicate; about 1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of one or more fatty compounds; about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of one or more nonionic emulsifiers; about 1 to about 25 wt. % of one or more polyols; and about 50 to about 90 wt. % of water, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the composition. The weight ratio of the sodium silicate to magnesium aluminum silicate is from 0.08 to 1.0 and a total amount of sodium silicate and magnesium aluminum silicate is 3 wt. % to 13 wt. %.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions that protect the skin and hair from extreme heat (external thermal flux). The compositions include: (a) laponite; (b) one or more UV filters; (c) one or more emulsifiers; and (d) water. The compositions are useful in cosmetic, industrial, and military technologies. For instance, the compositions are useful in methods for protecting skin from intense external thermal flux (e.g., fires and explosives). When applied to the hair, the compositions are useful in methods for protecting the hair from heat damage caused by, for example, hair dryers, curling irons, straightening irons, etc.

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 composition provides a protective barrier and includes glyceryl dibehenate, tribehenin, and glyceryl behenate, a surfactant that includes glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, one or more additional fatty compounds, and one or more triglyceride. The composition optionally includes wax, 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: The present disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions that provide immediate skin-tightening and long-lasting improvements to the skin for the treatment of, for example, eye bags, facial wrinkles, and other age-related skin imperfections. The compositions comprise: (a) a first film former sodium silicate; (b) a second film former; (c) at least one polyvalent silicate; (d) at least one anionic associative polymeric thickener; (e) a third film former VP/VA Copolymer; (f) at least two plasticizer; (g) at least one treated or non treated iron oxide pigments; and (h) optionally at least one cosmetic powder.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one sunscreen active agent and having improved water resistance properties, as well as methods of improving water resistance properties of compositions containing at least one sunscreen active agent, are provided.