Abstract: A composition suitable for application as a nail polish, the composition comprising: an alcohol solvent; ethylcellulose, in an amount that is about 1.0% by weight of the final composition; a film forming agent that includes maleic acid monobutyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer, and maleic acid monoethyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer, in an amount that is at least 40% by weight of the final composition; isostearyl alcohol, in an amount that is about 3.0% by weight of the final composition; a plasticizer in the form of a citric acid ester, in art amount that is about 1.0% by weight of the final composition; a colorant and a fragrance. This composition is suitable for application to a human nail.

Abstract: A composition suitable for application as a nail polish, the composition comprising: an alcohol solvent; ethylcellulose, in an amount that is about 1.0% by weight of the final composition; a film forming agent that includes maleic acid monobutyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer, and maleic acid monoethyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer, in an amount that is at least 40% by weight of the final composition; isostearyl alcohol, in an amount that is about 3.0% by weight of the final composition; a plasticizer in the form of a citric acid ester, in art amount that is about 1.0% by weight of the final composition; a colorant and a fragrance. This composition is suitable for application to a human nail.

Abstract: A nail polish composition comprising: an alcohol solvent; a cellulose polymer material; a film forming agent sold under the trademark Gantrez™ (A-425), in an amount that is 30-50% by weight of the composition; and a colorant.

Abstract: A nail polish composition includes an alcohol solvent; a cellulose polymer material; an acrylic co-polymer material; isostearyl alcohol; a plasticizer; and a colorant. The nail polish composition may be applied to the nails of a human or other animal, and may be removed with an alcohol material, without the use of toxic cleaning chemicals such as acetone.

Abstract: A combination dispenser and applicator has a dispenser body for mounting the dispenser body over a valve of a container of nail polish. The dispenser body has a brush receiver that receives the nail polish from the valve of the container. A disposable applicator brush, not including a valve, but with bristles adjacent a distal end, is shaped to removably engage the brush receiver. The disposable applicator brushes are inexpensive and disposable, and may be readily changed during use of the combination, so that one of the brushes is not used on multiple persons, thereby enabling a more hygienic method of applying nail polish.

Abstract: A method for treating hair includes applying a first composition to the hair in a foam form and applying a second composition to the hair in foam form. The compositions are mixed on the hair. The first composition may include an oxidative dye. The second composition may include a oxidizing component such as hydrogen peroxide. An applicator for applying the compositions to the hair may take the form of a brush having a cavity thereon through which the foam compositions are delivered to the hair. A kit including the an aerosol container housing the oxidative dye, an aerosol container housing the oxidizing component, and a brush applicator may also be provided.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a system including a first bag-on-valve aerosol container including a first valve comprising a first valve stem, and a body having an aperture extending therethrough from a first end of the body to a second end of the body. The aperture is sized to accept the first valve stem at the first end of the body. The aperture is also sized to accept a second valve stem at the second end of the body; the body sized to accept the first valve stem and a second valve stem at the same time. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Formulations and methods are described. One embodiment relates to a self tanning formulation including a skin coloring active that stains the skin by reaction therewith. The self tanning formulation also includes a component comprising polyhydroxystearic acid and isononyl isononanoate and ethylhexyl isononanoate and sodium cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate and methyl perfluorobutyl ether and methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether. The formulation also includes a surfactant and a solvent. Other embodiments relate to sun protection compositions and shaving compositions. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to the application and storage of post-foaming compositions. One example includes a product including a deformable tube including a neck region at one end, the neck region defining an interior passage. The product also includes a cap configured to be coupled to and removed from the neck region. A post-foaming composition is contained in the tube and adapted to be delivered from the tube through the interior passage in the neck region upon the application of force to the tube. The cap includes a protuberance configured to extend into the interior passage when the cap is coupled to the neck region. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments include colorant compositions that are water-based and gloss compositions. Certain liquid lip color embodiments include a composition having water and shellac. The composition may also include a neutralizer such as triethanolamine to neutralize the shellac. The composition may also include PPG-17/IPDI/DMPA copolymer. The composition may also include an emulsifier such as acrylates/acrylamide copolymer and mineral oil and polysorbate 85. In addition, the composition may also include a colorant. Embodiments also include gloss compositions including polybutene, polyethylene, and shea butter. Other ingredients may also be present in the liquid lip color and the gloss compositions. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments include a liquid colorant composition that is water-based. Certain liquid lip color embodiments include a composition having water and shellac. The composition may also include a neutralizer such as triethanolamine to neutralize the shellac. The composition may also include PPG-17/IPDI/DMPA copolymer. The composition may also include an emulsifier such as acrylates/acrylamide copolymer and mineral oil and polysorbate 85. In addition, the composition may also include a colorant. Other additives may also be present. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for treating hair includes applying a first composition to the hair in a foam form and applying a second composition to the hair in foam form. The compositions are mixed on the hair. The first composition may include an oxidative dye. The second composition may include a oxidizing component such as hydrogen peroxide. An applicator for applying the compositions to the hair may take the form of a brush having a cavity thereon through which the foam compositions are delivered to the hair. A kit including the an aerosol container housing the oxidative dye, an aerosol container housing the oxidizing component, and a brush applicator may also be provided.

Abstract: Embodiments include a liquid colorant composition having an acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, a cellulose material, alcohol and a colorant. The cellulose material may be hydroxypropylcellulose. Isostearyl alcohol and silica may be included in the composition to enhance properties such as the spreadability and feel of the composition on the lips. Additional additives such as fragrance and botanical extracts may also be added. Such compositions can be easily applied to the lips and offer long wear characteristics.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to reduced VOC hair spray compositions. One composition includes a concentrate and propellant. The concentrate includes 25-45 weight percent alcohol, 30-50 weight percent methyl acetate, 5-15 weight percent resin, 0.2-1.3 weight percent neutralizer, and 5-25 weight percent water. The propellant comprises dimethyl ether. The composition includes 50 to 90 weight percent concentrate and 10 to 50 weight percent propellant.

Abstract: Embodiments include a liquid colorant composition having an acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, a cellulose material, alcohol and a colorant. The cellulose material may be hydroxypropylcellulose. Isostearyl alcohol and silica may be included in the composition to enhance properties such as the spreadability and feel of the composition on the lips. Additional additives such as fragrance and botanical extracts may also be added. Such compositions can be easily applied to the lips and offer long wear characteristics.

Abstract: Embodiments include a liquid colorant composition having an acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, a cellulose material, alcohol and a colorant. The cellulose material may be hydroxypropylcellulose. Isostearyl alcohol and silica may be included in the composition to enhance properties such as the spreadability and feel of the composition on the lips. Additional additives such as fragrance and botanical extracts may also be added. Such compositions can be easily applied to the lips and offer long wear characteristics.

Abstract: A liquid colorant composition includes an acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, a cellulose material, alcohol and a colorant. The cellulose material may be hydroxypropylcellulose. Isostearyl alcohol and silica may be included in the composition to enhance properties such as the spreadability and feel of the composition on the lips. Additional additives such as fragrance and botanical extracts may also be added. Such compositions can be easily applied to the lips and offer long wear characteristics.

Abstract: Embodiments include a liquid colorant composition having an acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, a cellulose material, alcohol and a colorant. The cellulose material may be hydroxypropylcellulose. Isostearyl alcohol and silica may be included in the composition to enhance properties such as the spreadability and feel of the composition on the lips. Additional additives such as fragrance and botanical extracts may also be added. Such compositions can be easily applied to the lips and offer long wear characteristics.

Abstract: A composition for a powdered hair dye includes an oxidative dye component, an oxidizing component and a thickening component. Other additives including protein derivatives and sucrose may also be utilized. The powdered dye composition may be placed into an applicator container so that the container is partially filled with the dye composition. Then when the user desires to use the dye, water is added to the container, the container shaken to mix the water and the powdered dye composition, and the mixture is then applied to the hair using an application mechanism which allows for easy and efficient application of the dye to the hair.

Abstract: There is provided a skin lotion composition with non-greasy skin feel, capable of being stably encapsulated within a softgel, and which may preferably include tocopheryl acetate and/or vitamin A palmitate and methods for making and using the same.