Abstract: A water-in-silicone cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion. The cosmetic composition comprises an aqueous phase and a silicone phase. The aqueous phase comprises a hydrating agent from about 1% to about 40% by weight based on the total weight of the composition. The silicone phase having about 18% to about 40% of silicone-containing compounds by weight based on the total weight of the composition, comprises at least one silicone polymer; a film former from about 0.01% to about 4% by weight based on the total weight of the composition; at least one emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer; at least one co-emulsifier from about 0.1% to about 3% by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein the cosmetic composition has a unique occlusive texture that provides low friction and high glide.

Abstract: A photostable UV-A/UV-B-sunscreen composition is provided. The composition includes an oil in water or water in oil emulsion, wherein the emulsion includes at least one photostabilizer having anti-oxidant properties, at least one SPF booster, and at least one UV-A filter and at least one UV-B filter. The UV-A/UV-B sunscreen composition is provided in which the composition is essentially free of oxybenzone.

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

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: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: (a) Sulfopolyester; and (b) Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate copolymer; wherein the combination of the sulfopolyeseter and Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate copolymer improves the water resistance of the cosmetic composition and reduces the stickiness of the cosmetic composition.

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: The present disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions that are unique in simultaneously protecting skin from heat in while blocking UV radiation. The sunscreen compositions typically include: (a) laponite; (b) one or more UV filters; (c) one or more emulsifiers; and (d) water. The sunscreen compositions are useful for protecting skin from UV damage caused by sun exposure and for preventing heat from reaching the skin. Furthermore, the present disclosure describes methods for using laponite to boost the SPF of sunscreen compositions.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to photosensitive capsules (sometimes referred to as “smart capsules”) and sunscreen compositions comprising the capsules that automatically adjust the Sun Protection Factor (“SPF”) of the sunscreen composition during use to provide protection against ultraviolet (“UV”) light, as needed, based on actual exposure to UV light. The photosensitive capsules comprise: (i) a polymeric photosensitive degradable shell; and (ii) one or more UV filters encapsulated by the photosensitive degradable shell, wherein the one or more UV filters is released from the photosensitive degradable shell upon exposure to UV light.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: (a) Sulfopolyester; and (b) Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate copolymer; wherein the combination of the sulfopolyeseter and Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate copolymer improves the water resistance of the cosmetic composition and reduces the stickiness of the cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic sunscreen photoprotection comprising: (a) Polyester-5; (b) Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate copolymer; (c) one UV filter; wherein the combination of Polyester-5 and Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate copolymer improves the water resistance of the cosmetic sunscreen composition, improves the SPF of the cosmetic sunscreen composition, and reduces the stickiness of the cosmetic sunscreen composition.

Abstract: A meta-stable composition, a product including the meta-stable composition, and a method of protecting a keratinous substrate from UV radiation by applying the product are provided. The meta-stable cosmetic composition includes at least one water-in-oil emulsifier having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of less than 6, at least one non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier having an HLB of greater than 9, at least one ionic surfactant, and at least one skin care active ingredient. The weight ratio of the at least one non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier to the at least one water-in-oil emulsifier is about 0.02 to about 2.0. The meta-stable cosmetic composition converts from an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion to a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion upon rubbing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sunscreen composition comprising: a. an aqueous phase; b. an oil phase comprising at least one cosmetically acceptable oil; c. at least one sunscreen active; and d. up to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of an emulsifier system comprising; i. at least one ionic surfactant; ii. at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB of greater than or equal to about 14; and iii. at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB of less than or equal to about 10; wherein the composition is an oil-in-water emulsion containing oil droplets having an average particle size of from about 100 to 150 nm, is alcohol-free, and appears semi-transparent to transparent upon application onto an end-user's skin.

Abstract: A photostable UV-A/UV-B-sunscreen composition is provided. The composition includes an oil in water or water in oil emulsion, wherein the emulsion includes at least one photostabilizer having anti-oxidant properties, at least one SPF booster, and at least one UV-A filter and at least one UV-B filter. The UV-A/UV-B sunscreen composition is provided in which the composition is essentially free of oxybenzone.

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: The present disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions that are unique in simultaneously protecting skin from heat in while blocking UV radiation. The sunscreen compositions typically include: (a) laponite; (b) one or more UV filters; (c) one or more emulsifiers; and (d) water. The sunscreen compositions are useful for protecting skin from UV damage caused by sun exposure and for preventing heat from reaching the skin. Furthermore, the present disclosure describes methods for using laponite to boost the SPF of sunscreen compositions.

Abstract: A system for recommending ultraviolet protection for a subject's skin includes an interrogation device, an analysis device, and an output device. The interrogation device has an ultraviolet sensitive module configured to generate interrogation data based on sensed electromagnetic energy reflected by the subject's skin in response to irradiation of the subject's skin by an ultraviolet electromagnetic energy source. The analysis device is configured to receive the interrogation data from the interrogation device and generate an ultraviolet analysis, which includes a recommendation for further ultraviolet protection of the subject's skin, based at least in part on the interrogation data. The output device receives the ultraviolet analysis and outputs the recommendation for further ultraviolet protection of the subject's skin.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one sunscreen active agent and having improved sun protection factor (SPF) properties, as well as methods of improving sun protection factor (SPF) properties of compositions containing at least one sunscreen active agent, are provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high total amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high total amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.