Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological system includes a packaging and dispensing device including one or more compositions on the basis of which a product is delivered, an adjustment system coupled or able to be coupled to the packaging and dispensing device, making it possible to modify the amount dispensed and/or at least one property of the product dispensed by the packaging and dispensing device, an electronic means for executing a program and acting automatically on the adjustment system, or for indicating to the user an action to be exerted on the adjustment system, to make the adjustment evolve in the course of the use of the device, the program determining the evolution of the adjustment as a function at least of a quantity representative of the number of uses of said device or of the amount of said product or of at least one of said compositions and already dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention relates especially to a solid anhydrous cosmetic composition comprising at least: at least 0.1% by weight of hollow particles relative to the total weight of the said composition, said composition being chosen from hydrophobic silica aerogel particles; a volatile oil; at least 5% by weight of at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer; and a wax.

Abstract: A subject of the present invention is the development of a novel family of cationic lipids and their use as vectors for in vitro, ex vivo and in 5 vivo delivery of biologically active agents.

Abstract: A personal enhancing color selection system and method, in which a selected reflective material, preferably in the form of a fabric or woven drape, is placed near the face or skin surface of a subject person. The selected reflective material has a metallic sheen when reflecting an ambient light source. The selected reflective fabric material is either a silver-hued material, a copper-hued material, or a gold-hued material. The incident light from the ambient light source imparts a reflected light onto the skin surface, with the copper material imparting a copper toned reflected light, the silver-hued material imparting silver toned reflected light, and the gold material imparting a gold toned reflected light. A visual determination of an aesthetically appealing augmentation to the skin surface is made, to recommend haircoloring, clothing colors and makeup selections that will likewise produce a positively enhanced appearance of the subject person of the color analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an injectable dermal filler composition that can be injected into the skin of the orbital trough of a patient without aggravating darkness around the eyes of the patient. In fact, this composition can be used to lighten such dark areas which have developed over time. The present invention more specifically discloses an injectable dermal filler composition comprising hyaluronic acid and a white colorant. The present invention further reveals a method for treating wrinkles and firming an area of skin on a human patient comprising injecting an injectable dermal filler composition comprising hyaluronic acid and a white colorant, into the area of skin on the human patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic, dermatological, and pharmaceutical compositions that deliver, in an acceptable vehicle or carrier comprising a film former or wax and an effective amount of nanoparticles and one or more pigments and methods for improving the appearance of a biological surface by altering the optical properties of the biological surface. The compositions of the invention enhance color and may be topically applied to the biological surface in an amount effective in improving the aesthetic and natural appearance of the biological surface.

Abstract: Methods of using a polymeric composition are described for preventing or reducing the signs of aging. The polymeric composition can include a polymer matrix and one or a plurality of mineral filler(s), uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix, having properties of absorption and/or emission in the far infrared region ranging from 2 ?m to 20 ?m.

Abstract: A topical composition and method for skin treatment including a wound healing agent in combination with a wound concealing agent, is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A composition for providing enhanced skin appearance, particularly in terms of providing the appearance of reduced dryness and flakiness for an extended period of time, is disclosed. The compositions include low levels of skin coloring agents, including self-tanning compounds, such as DHA and/or erythrulose, in a topical cosmetic base. The levels of self-tanning compounds utilized are lower than those typically found in self-tanning compositions. A method for enhancing skin appearance utilizing those compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one amine compound chosen from amino alcohol compounds and alkoxylated amine compounds; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising at least one volatile solvent, at least one crosslinked silicone film former, at least one silicone gum, and at least one pigment composition present in an amount sufficient to provide the cosmetic composition with a pigment contrast ratio of greater than 35 and a method for maximizing the intensity and opacity of a color cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid cosmetic skin makeup composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: (i) at least one continuous oil phase, (ii) at least one sebum-pump filler and pulverulent dyestuffs, (iii) at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer, and (iv) at least one lipophilic gelling agent which is preferably particulate, the said particulate gelling agent also possibly being a sebum pump, characterized in that the composition comprises a solids content of greater than or equal to 15% and in particular greater than or equal to 20%. The composition according to the invention is comfortable on application and has improved colour remanence, especially in the presence of sebum and/or sweat.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of reducing irritation associated with personal care and cosmetic compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said personal care or cosmetic composition has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Composition particularly useful for caring for and/or making up keratin materials, in particular the skin, in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion containing water and: (i) at least one or more, in particular C7-C14, volatile linear alkane(s), and (ii) at least one emulsifying silicone elastomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of siloxanes for emulsifiers for cosmetic compositions for skin care as well as cosmetic emulsions comprising such emulsifiers. The composition comprises an aminofunctional organopolysiloxane for W/O emulsions, O/W emulsions and multiple emulsions. The emulsions are formed easily, are very stable and needs not to add electrolytes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable organic liquid medium, at least one film-forming ethylenic linear block polymer, and another film former. The film former may be soluble or dispersible in the said organic liquid medium. The composition may include an aqueous phase, in which case the film former may be soluble or dispersible in the aqueous phase. The invention further provides for the use of the combination of such a block polymer and a film former for enhancing the staying power of the said composition on the keratin materials.

Abstract: The present invention is an anhydrous cosmetic composition for making up and/or caring for the skin and/or lips, which is liquid at 20° C., comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one fatty phase comprising:—at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer powder coated with silicone resin,—at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer conveyed in a first oil,—at least one wax, and—at least one second oil,—the said organopolysiloxane elastomer and the organopolysiloxane elastomer powder coated with a silicone resin being present in a ratio by weight on a dry basis of organopolysiloxane elastomer conveyed in an oil/organopolysiloxane elastomer powder coated with a silicone resin of greater than 2 and preferably of greater than 2.5.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): Ri—Wn—Xm-AAi-AA2-AA3-AA4-AA5-AA6-Yp—Zq—R2 (I) their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, preparation processes, cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in medicine, particularly in the treatment and/or prevention of pain, inflammation, itching, pigmentation disorders and angiogenic skin disorders, and in processes of treatment and/or care of the skin and/or mucous membranes.

Abstract: Provided in various embodiments are compositions for topical application to the skin, comprising a silsesquioxane resin wax, at least one solid particulate with an average particle size greater than 1 micron, and one or more additional waxes.

Abstract: Embodiments of a skin dye protectant formulation comprise at least about 30% by weight of a film forming composition, at least about 40% by weight of a solvent, water, at least 0.1% by weight of a dye, and at least about 1% to about 5% of antioxidants, wherein the formulation is operable to substantially maintain the color of the dye when the skin dye protectant formulation is subjected to gamma sterilization.

Abstract: Disclosed are non-aqueous compositions capable of forming a gel structure, containing: (a) a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a straight-chain alkyl group; (b) a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a branched-chain alkyl group; (c) at least one gel-promoting solvent; (d) at least one film former; (e) at least one volatile solvent capable of solubilizing the film former; and (f) at least one colorant; and (g) a polyorganosiloxane-containing polymer, wherein the composition has a hardness value ranging from about 30 to about 300 gf, a melting point of about 500 C or higher, does not require use of wax as a structuring agent. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a delivery system and method to deliver topically homeopathic amounts of at least one Homeopathic Complex. It further provides a Homeopathic Colored Pigment Product containing a coloring agent having a plurality of particles having at least one surface and a homeopathically effective amount of at least one Homeopathic Complex, wherein the at least one surface of particles in the plurality of particles of the coloring agent contains the at least one Homeopathic Complex. It also provides cosmetic formulations containing the Homeopathic Colored Pigment Product for normal skin, problem skin, aged skin, and skin damaged by the harmful rays of the sun.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising (1) at least one polar modified polymer, (2) at least one compound selected from a hyperbranched polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups, a sugar silicone surfactant, and a gelling agent.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions in the form of an emulsion having at least one aqueous phase and at least one fatty phase, the fatty phase having at least one vegetable oil, and the composition having at least one volatile solvent of C9 to C15 volatile linear alkane(s) type and at least one calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cosmetic compositions comprising at least one film-forming polymer, at least one silicone elastomer blend, and at least one wax. Also disclosed herein are methods for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate comprising applying said composition to the keratinous substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition of scar gel. The composition of scar gel includes a silicone fluid, a volatile diluent, a precipitated silica powder, and an embellishing powder. The silicone fluid is fully miscible with the volatile diluent, and the precipitated silica powder and the embellishing powder are uniformly dispersed in the silicone fluid and the volatile diluent.

Abstract: Described are personal care compositions comprising a polymer comprising: (a) one or more polymer comprising, as polymerized units, (i) 75% to 35% by weight, based on the weight of said polymer, one or more (meth)acrylate monomer selected from at least one of C1-C4 (meth)acrylate, (meth)acrylic acid, styrene, or substituted styrene, and (ii) 25% to 65% by weight, based on the weight of said polymer, one or more hydrophobic monomer, including hydrophobically substituted (meth)acrylate monomers, with alkyl chain length from C8 to C22 and, (iii) optionally crosslinker, and, (b) at least one personal care active. Optionally, the polymer further includes a stage 2 polymer comprising, as polymerized units, (i) 10-99% of one or more monomer which has a Tg of more than 80° C. after polymer formation, (ii) 1-10% of one or more (meth)acrylate monomer containing acid functional group, and (iii) optionally, a crosslinker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for stabilizing retinol (Vitamin A), an unstable fat-soluble material, to use the same in cosmetics. The present invention provides an anti-inflammatory and skin wrinkle reducing cosmetic composition containing retinol stabilized by nano-emulsification, wherein a retinol polymer nanocapsule formed by capturing retinol with porous polymer particles is nano-emulsified by a mung bean MCT (medium chain triglyceride) extract and lecithin for stabilizing retinol.

Abstract: A reversely thermo-reversible hydrogel composition comprising a water soluble block copolymer comprising at least two blocks of polyethylene oxide and at least one block of polypropylene oxide, and at least one associative gelling adjuvant having water solubility less than 0.5 g/100 ml, preferably less than 0.3 g/100 ml at 20° C., and being capable of forming water soluble inter-molecular complexes with the water soluble block copolymer in water. The hydrogel composition exhibits improved gelling efficiency, enhanced solubility and/or stability for water sparely soluble and insoluble pharmaceutical agents. The hydrogel compositions are useful in a variety of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products and applications, such as esophageal, otic, vaginal, rectal, ophthalmic, treatments of disorders and imperfections of the skin, and treating and/or preventing alopecia and restoring and/or promoting hair growth.

Abstract: In some example embodiments, there is provided a method for sunless tanning. The method may include applying a sunless tanning solution to the skin and applying, during a drying stage of the sunless tanning solution, a powder to at least dry the tanning solution. Related compounds and methods may also be disclosed.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising, in a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium, a polymer comprising: (a) a polymer backbone that may be obtained by reaction: of a polyol comprising 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups; of a monocarboxylic acid containing 6 to 32 carbon atoms; of a polycarboxylic acid comprising at least two carboxylic groups COOH, and/or of a cyclic anhydride such as a polycarboxylic acid and/or of a lactone comprising at least one carboxylic group COOH; and (b) at least one junction group linked to the said polymer backbone and capable of establishing H bonds with one or more partner junction groups, each pairing of a junction group involving at least three H (hydrogen) bonds. The patent application also concerns a cosmetic treatment process using the said composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprises a) an N-acyl amino acid compound selected from the group consisting of N-acyl amino acid, its isomers, its salts, derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof, and b) hexyldecanol.

Abstract: An emulsion is obtained from emulsion polymerization of a mixture of (a) 1-50 wt % of a triorganosiloxysilicic acid and (b) 50-99 wt % of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of (c) an emulsion stabilizer which is an anionic surfactant, nonionic surfactant or polyvinyl alcohol. The emulsion is used to formulate a cosmetic composition capable of forming, on drying, a film which has water resistance, oil resistance and toughness and is thus effective for preventing makeup deterioration. The cosmetic composition containing the emulsion is useful as eyeliner, mascara, eyebrow color, liquid foundation or milky lotion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion for cosmetic use, wherein the oil particles have an average diameter ranging from 50 to 200 nm (nanometers). The nanoemulsion comprises an emulsifying system having components such as ceteareth-20, ceteareth-12, glyceryl stearate, cetearyl alcohol and cetyl palmitate. This composition imparts to the nanoemulsion an opaque coloration, besides providing to the skin inherent properties of the nanoemulsion such as better absorption of the components by the skin, imparting softness, smoothness and moisturizing for 24 hours, and may be added to products indicated for hair care. The composition of the nanoemulsion without addition of preservatives imparts a bactericidal action. The nanoemulsion is preferably used for cosmetic applications 5 for the body, face and hair in the form of milk, lotions and gels.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastic make-up cosmetic composition containing a silicone elastomer. More particularly, the make-up cosmetic composition includes a powder type silicone elastomer, powder extender pigment, hydrocarbon gel, anhydrous silicone oil and organic dispersant oil. A silicone elastomer of a surface-treated powder type and a polymer are used to improve the dispersibility of silicone elastomer when producing a cosmetic composition. As a result, it is possible to provide a make-up cosmetic composition having a silky and soft elastic feel. The resultant cosmetic composition is adhered to the skin smoothly, has a good elastic feel and spreadability and shows little dust flying.

Abstract: A skin smoothing film made from a skin smoothing composition that comprises sodium silicate, polyvalent silicate and water. Moreover, the film may be made from a composition that has a contraction value of from about 30% to about 160%. The film thickness is from about 5 microns to about 50 microns, preferably from about 10 microns to about 40 microns, when applied. The standard deviation of the film over the area covered is less than about 30, preferably less than about 25.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pigment mixture based on spherical particles having a defined particle-size distribution, and to the use thereof in paints, coatings, printing inks, security printing inks, plastics, ceramic materials, glasses, in cosmetic formulations, as tracer, as filler and for the preparation of pigment preparations and dry preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous suspension of composite silicone powder, W/O emulsion and cosmetics, providing an aqueous suspension of composite silicone powder comprising: (A) a composite cured silicone powder comprising (a) a cured silicone powder, (b) an inorganic fine powder coated on the surface of said cured silicone powder, (c) at least one hydrophilic compound coating on the surface of component (a) and/or component (b); and (B) water, wherein the viscosity of said aqueous suspension is in the range of 25 to 500 mPa·s at 25 degrees C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a oil-soluble polar modified polymer and a hyperbranched polyol.

Abstract: Materials with high levels of unsaponifiable matter, such as extracts from plants, produce hydrolysates with unique properties. The application of a hydrolysis process to materials, particularly materials with a high level of unsaponifiables (e.g., at least 6 weight percent of the material), produces a product with properties significantly different from those products resulting from the conventional saponification of materials with less than 6 weight percent of unsaponifiables. The hydrolysates of the present invention are substantive, resisting both physical and aqueous-based removal from skin and hair, exhibit a unique surfactant property, and are not foaming agents with water. Hydrolysates according to the present invention may be used to enhance the performance of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: —at least water, —at least alkylcellulose, —at least one first hydrocarbon-based non-volatile oil, chosen from: —C10-C26 alcohols, preferably monoalcohols; —optionally hydroxylated monoesters, diesters or triesters of a C2-C8 monocarboxylic or polycarboxylic acid and of a C2-C8 alcohol; —esters of a C2-C8 polyol and of one or more C2-Cs carboxylic acids, —at least one second non-volatile oil chosen from silicone oils and/or fluoro oils or hydrocarbon-based oils other than the said first oil; —at least one wax; —at least one hydrophilic gelling agent chosen from nonionic associative polymers of polyurethane type, preferably polyoxyethylenated; —preferably at least one surfactant, preferably non-ionic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly functional coloring material which causes less separation between a pigment and tabular inorganic powders and brings about less color separation and which is obtained by coating evenly a pigment on the surfaces of tabular colorless to white inorganic powders via a specific binder resin. The coloring material of the present invention does not bring about color deviation and color separation.

Abstract: A method for concealing vitiligo is provided. The method comprises depressing a spring head. The spring head may be covered by a covering. Depression of the spring head may saturate the covering with a solution. The solution may include a bronzer and dihydroxyacetone (“DHA”). The method may also comprise guiding the saturated covering over a portion of depigmented skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up keratin materials which is in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion which undergoes phase inversion when it is applied to said keratin materials, comprising: (i) at least one pigment having a particle size greater than 100 nanometers, and (ii) a combination of at least one hydrophilic surfactant and at least one lipophilic surfactant. It also relates to the associated cosmetic process.

Abstract: What are described are compositions comprising a) one or more compounds of the formula (I) in which R is a straight-chain or branched saturated alkyl group having 5 to 11 carbon atoms or a straight-chain or branched mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group having 5 to 11 carbon atoms, and b) one or more halogenated antimicrobially active compounds. The compositions are distinguished in particular by an advantageous antibacterial activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for creating a cosmetic coating having a metallic and multicolored iridescent appearance, comprising a liquid phase and a PVD aluminum pigment, wherein said PVD aluminum pigment has diffractive structures containing from approximately 5,000 to approximately 20,000 structural elements per cm and a metallic aluminum content of from 90% to 100% by weight, based on the weight of the aluminum pigment, and is present in the cosmetic composition at a pigmentation level of from 1.0 to 8.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. The invention further relates to an artificial fingernail.

Abstract: The invention relates to a base for a liquid cosmetic composition comprising a wax and a vegetable oil and to a liquid or semisolid cosmetic composition comprising the base and a pigment.

Abstract: A buoyant cosmetic gel formulation with a high moisture content that increases the longevity and facilitates the application of the formulation on a user's skin through various means of application. The buoyant cosmetic gel formulation contains a volatile liquid, a polysaccharide as a film forming and structuring agent, a humectant, effect pigments, and an anhydrous phase. The formulation suspends the effect pigments in a manner in an aqueous phase formed by the polysaccharide and the volatile liquid. The formulation is externally applied on a user's skin and is perceived as soft and light weight.

Abstract: A changing colour composition in the form of a gel for caring for and/or making up keratin materials is disclosed. The composition comprises in a physiologically acceptable medium, a) from 0.1 to 10% by weight preferably from 0.5 to 10% more preferably from 1 to 5% by weight relative to the weight of the composition of microcapsules containing releasable colorant(s), said microcapsules comprising:—a core comprising one organic material,—at least one layered coating surrounding said core, the layered coating comprising at least one polymer at least one colorant, and advantageously at least one lipid-based material, b) at least 3% by weight, preferably at least 5% by weight, more preferably at least 8% by weight and advantageously at least 10% by weight relative to the weight of the composition of an aqueous phase comprising water and at least one compound chosen from polyols, glycols and C2-C8 monoalcohols, and mixtures thereof, and c) at least one hydrophilic gelifying agent.

Abstract: A composition and delivery system is provided. The composition for skin treatment includes a plurality of autologous human adult adipose stem cells an activating cream, an effective amount of coenzyme Q10, an effective amount of GHK-Cu complex peptide, an effective amount of Ascorbate, an effective amount of Human Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase, an effective amount of Lipoic Acid, an effective amount of Rosa Mosqueta oil and delivery system for the composition including a housing unit, a plurality of chambers, an insulated partition defining the chambers, a plurality of internal singular vial apertures within the insulated partition connecting the chambers, an internal motor unit, a central processing unit and at least one storage container containing at least one vial.