Abstract: A skin care composition comprising. (a) a silicone-containing phase comprising cross-linked polyorganosiloxane polymer and silicone oil, wherein the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of the combination of cross-linked polyorganosiloxane polymer and silicone oil, (b) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of an organic liquid crystal-forming amphiphilic surfactant, and (c) water; wherein the composition is in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The compositions of the invention provide improved skin feel, reduced greasiness/stickiness and faster absorption.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion includes, by weight:a) from about 0.1% to about 20% of a silicone component comprising a silicone gum having a molecular weight of from about 200,000 to about 4,000,000;b) from about 2% to about 10% of an emulsifier capable of forming liquid crystals in water and comprising sucrose fatty acid ester and sorbitan fatty acid ester; andc) humectant;wherein at least a portion of the humectant is in the form of an admixture with a particulate carrier material, the weight ratio of humectant to carrier is from about 1:4 to about 3:1, and the particulate carrier is a cross-linked polymethacrylate copolymer.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion which comprises from about 1% to about 60% oil phase components including from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of a liquid, polyol carboxylic acid ester having a polyol moiety and at least 4 carboxylic acid moieties, wherein the polyol moiety is selected from the group consisting of sugars and sugar alcohols containing from about 4 to about 8 hydroxyl groups, and wherein each carboxylic acid moiety has from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, and wherein said liquid polyol carboxylic acid ester has a complete melting point of less than about 30.degree. C., from about 30% to about 98.89% by weight of water, and from about 0.1% to about 20% of an organic amphiphilic emulsifier material which is capable of forming liquid crystals in product or on the skin. The composition provides improved moisturization, skin feel and skin care benefits and reduced greasiness, together with excellent rub-in, absorption and stability characteristics.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion or emulsion is disclosed. The composition contains an emulsifier capable of forming liquid crystals in water which comprises a fatty acid ester blend of sorbitan fatty acid ester and sucrose fatty acid ester. The ratio of primary oil phase to fatty acid ester blend is in the range of about 6:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion which comprises from about 1% to about 60% oil phase components including from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of a liquid, polyol carboxylic acid ester having a polyol moiety and at least 4 carboxylic acid moieties, wherein the polyol moiety is selected from the group consisting of sugars and sugar alcohols containing from about 4 to about 8 hydroxyl groups, and wherein each carboxylic acid moiety has from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, and wherein said liquid polyol carboxylic acid ester has a complete melting point of less than about 30.degree. C., from about 30% to about 98.89% by weight of water, and from about 0.1% to about 20% of an organic amphiphilic emulsifier material which is capable of forming liquid crystals in product or on the skin. The composition provides improved moisturization, skin feel and skin care benefits and reduced greasiness, together with excellent rub-in, absorption and stability characteristics.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion which comprises a silicone gum having a molecular weight of from about 200,000 to about 4,000,000 and wherein the composition additionally incorporates a fatty acid ester emulsifier based on a mixture of sorbitan acid ester and sucrose fatty acid ester. The composition provides improved moisturization, skin feel and skin care benefits and reduced greasiness, together with excellent rub-in and absorption characteristics.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion comprising from 4% to 16% of a primary oil and a liquid crystal fatty acid ester emulsifier based on a mixture of sorbitan fatty acid ester and sucrose fatty acid ester. The composition provides improved moisturization, skin feel and skin care benefits, reduced greasiness, as well as excellent rub-in absorption characteristics.