Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide together with latex compounds to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for nail polishes and other treatments, where, according to the process, the polycarbodiimide and latex actives may be applied in a nail treatment that is a single step or at least two sequential steps. The ratio of the latex compound to the polycarbodiimide compound is in the range from about 50:50 to about 95:5, and the composition comprises 10 to 100% of a combined amount of the polycarbodiimide compound and the latex compound, by weight, of the entire composition. It is in particular a nail treatment composition and process for providing one or more of improved adhesion, water resistance, and shine through crosslinking between the actives, thereby imparting long wear, good shine, nail protection, and easy removal.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with latex polymers and derivatives thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling. A method of styling or shaping hair is also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide together with a cationic polymer to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. Treatment compositions and processes related thereto for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-styling, where, according to the process, the polycarbodiimide and cationic polymer actives may be applied in a treatment that is a single step emulsion or at least two sequential steps. The composition a combined amount of the polycarbodiimide and the cationic polymer in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto. It is in particular a hair treatment composition and process for providing improved shaping performance and shape memory for durable non-permanent shaping, straightening, and curling of the hair, particularly under conditions of one or more of high heat and high humidity by stiffening the hair through crosslinking, thereby retaining the style properties of the hair.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with one of water soluble polyacid and poly carboxylic acid compounds and derivatives thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling, where, according to the process, the polycarbodiimide and water soluble polyacid and poly carboxylic acid actives may be applied in a treatment that is a single step emulsion. The composition can include from about 0.2 to about 5.0%, by weight, of the composition of a combined amount of the polycarbodiimide and the polycarboxylic acid in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions comprising at least one silicone-organic polymer hybrid compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to photocurable compositions comprising at least one dispersion of acrylic polymer particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions comprising at least one silicone-organic polymer hybrid compound and at least one alkyd resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions comprising at least one alkyd resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to photocurable compositions comprising at least one inorganic gelling agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions comprising at least one dispersion of acrylic polymer particles and at least one inorganic gelling agent.

Abstract: A nail compositions comprising at least one photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one polyurethane non-photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one photo-initiator, optionally at least one plasticizer, optionally a colorant, and water are provided. Also provided are nail composition systems and kits comprising the nail compositions of the invention together with a base coat composition and/or a top coat composition.

Abstract: A nail compositions comprising at least one photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one non-photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one photo-initiator, optionally at least one plasticizer, optionally a colorant, and water are provided. Also provided are nail composition systems and kits comprising the nail compositions of the invention together with a base coat composition and/or a top coat composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail composition sets comprising at least one primer, at least one bonding composition, and at least one color coat, wherein the primer comprises water and at least one adhesive compound and preferably further comprises at least one water-soluble film forming agent and/or at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: An acetone deficient composition including at least one polyol, at least one alkyl carbonate, at least one monoalcohol and optionally at least one hydrocarbon based non-volatile oil is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail treatment system comprising at least one basecoat, at least one second coat, and optionally at least one topcoat, wherein the basecoat comprises water and at least one non-UV curable adhesive latex compound, and the second coat comprises at least one photocrosslinkable urethane (meth)acrylate and at least one (meth)acrylate monomer.

Abstract: A nail compositions comprising at least one photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one non-photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one photo-initiator, optionally at least one plasticizer, optionally a colorant, and water are provided. Also provided are nail composition systems and kits comprising the nail compositions of the invention together with a base coat composition and/or a top coat composition.

Abstract: A nail compositions comprising at least one photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one polyurethane non-photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one photo-initiator, optionally at least one plasticizer, optionally a colorant, and water are provided. Also provided are nail composition systems and kits comprising the nail compositions of the invention together with a base coat composition and/or a top coat composition.

Abstract: Provided are nail compositions comprising at least one photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one acrylic non-photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one photo-initiator, optionally at least one plasticizer, optionally a colorant, and water. Also provided are nail composition systems and kits comprising the nail compositions of the invention together with a base coat composition and/or a top coat composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail composition sets comprising at least one primer, at least one bonding composition, and at least one color coat, wherein the primer comprises water and at least one adhesive compound and preferably further comprises at least one water-soluble film forming agent and/or at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail composition sets comprising at least one primer and at least one color coat, wherein the primer comprises water and at least one adhesive compound and preferably further comprises at least one water-soluble film forming agent and/or at least one plasticizer.