Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment composition comprising: a pigment, an additive of the following formula (I): to a method for preparation thereof, and to the cosmetic uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides colored resin particles having excellent adhesiveness, a method for producing the same, and use thereof. Each of the colored resin particles is surface-coated with a polymer derived from a nitrogen-containing aromatic compound, and has an irregular shape with a circular appearance when viewed from a direction in which a projected area thereof becomes maximum, and with a non-circular appearance when viewed from a direction in which the projected area thereof becomes minimum.

Abstract: A wax-resin composite is made by melting thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin, optionally with an antioxidant. The melted thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and waxes are blended at a temperature sufficient to melt the waxes. After blending and melting, the blended thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and waxes are allowed to solidify. Solidification is followed by post-processing the wax-resin composite mixture to form slabs, pastilles, flakes or other forms. A method for producing a wax-resin composite comprises at least partially solvating a thermoplastic resin in a solvent to form a resin-solvent blend. This may be done at a heat of 80-85° C. A composition of molten wax is blended with the resin-solvent blend. The resin-solvent blend and a molten wax are blended to form a wax-resin blend. This is followed by removing the solvent from said wax-resin blend.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to cosmetic compositions providing a high coverage to the skin while retaining a natural skin appearance. The compositions of embodiments include a powder-containing aluminum hydroxide particles having an average coated ratio of from about 60% to about 150% powder by weight of aluminum hydroxide, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions may be useful as a foundation and/or as a composition to correct skin discoloration.

Abstract: Improved deposition and low rub-off compositions are described. The compositions are emulsions with aqueous-based film-forming resins in the water phase and particle with hydrophobic material in the oil phase of the emulsion. The compositions are low rub-off after being topically applied.

Abstract: An emulsion-type composition comprising a fatty continuous phase is presented, preferably of water-in-oil type, said composition including at least one polyglyceryl polyricinoleate, at least one polyol and at least one volatile linear alkane. It also relates to the use of such a composition for conferring on said composition improved comfort on application and/or improved stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of topical skin conditions, comprising of cocoa butter, petroleum jelly, jojoba oil, dihydrogen oxide, Stearic acid, Anhydrous Magnesium Sulphate, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin and a suitable amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable shea butter.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyglycerol esters with a particular oligomer distribution of the polyglycerol present, and to their use in in particular cosmetic formulations as, for example, emulsifier.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer solutions are described which have been stabilized with a preservative mixture of 0.01 to 0.2% by weight of ethylhexylglycerol, 0.001 to 0.01% by weight of 2-methylisothiazolinone and 0.05 to 0.5% by weight of phenoxyethanol. The stabilized polymer solutions are suitable for cosmetic preparations, such as skincare and hair care compositions, products of decorative cosmetics and cosmetic cleaning products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in the form of an oil-in-water solid emulsion, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: —from 4.0% to 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one fatty alcohol, —from 1.0% to 3.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one solid linear ester, —from 2.5% to 6.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one non-ethoxylated glyceryl stearate, and —from 0.25% to 0.50% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of sodium polyacrylate.

Abstract: The invention provides for cosmetic and personal care compositions comprising a synthetic magnesium aluminosilicate clay. The synthetic magnesium aluminosilicate clay is formed at ambient pressure by a series of reaction steps and a pH change from acidic pH to basic pH. The characteristics of the magnesium aluminosilicate clay, including platelet size, degree of stacking, and porosity can be tuned depending on the cosmetic or personal care product desired. In addition, these cosmetic and personal care compositions optionally include one or more of the following components: odor controlling agents, skin protectants, diluents, lipophilic skin health benefit agents, sunscreens, humectants, emollients, slip compounds, and moisturizers.

Abstract: The invention relates to soap-based liquid body and facial wash compositions. Using high solvent, low water compositions and incompletely naturalized fatty acids to help structure the compositions, all in combination with modified benefit agents, enhanced deposition of conditioning and/or skin appearance and/or optical enhancing agents is achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a oil-soluble polar modified polymer and a sugar silicone surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods useful in studying or modulating skin or hair pigmentation and to the use of plant extracts in compositions as well as to methods comprising the topical use of such compositions to reduce or to enhance skin or hair pigmentation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid makeup and/or care cosmetic composition in the form of a compact powder, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least: one pulverulent phase; one organopolysiloxane elastomer; one emulsifying system; one hydrophilic gelling agent; and one organic non-volatile oil present in a content of greater than or equal to 1% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. The invention also relates to an intermediate composition for the preparation of such a cosmetic composition, to a process for manufacturing this cosmetic composition, and to a process for coating the skin with the said cosmetic composition.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid makeup and/or care cosmetic composition in the form of a compact powder, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least: —one pulverulent phase, —one emulsifying system, —one hydrophilic gelling agent, and—one hydrophilic active agent present in a content of greater than or equal to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, the said composition comprising less than 2% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition. The invention also relates to an intermediate composition for the preparation of such a cosmetic composition, to a process for manufacturing this cosmetic composition, and to a process for coating the skin with the said cosmetic composition.

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: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions in the form of an emulsion that contain an uncoated silicone elastomer, a solvent for the elastomer, a non-silicone treated pigment and an emulsifier, methods of making the compositions, and methods of applying the compositions to a keratinous substrate or tissue.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic including polyether-based urethane foam impregnated with a cosmetic composition. The cosmetic provides improved feeling in use, portability and stability.

Abstract: A method for providing highly luminous or highly masking ornamentation or make-up on a nail and the skin, wherein an applicator filled with a coating liquid which contains at least water and an O/W type emulsion resin and which has tackiness even after drying is used to coat the coating liquid on a nail and the skin in the form of optional shapes and characters, and then the coated drawn lines are dried; a transfer foil is pressed to contact with the coated drawn lines endowed with tackiness; and the foil is peeled off, whereby highly luminous or highly masking drawn lines are transferred, or wherein coloring material powders are pressed to contact with the foregoing coated drawn lines endowed with tackiness without using a transfer foil, and the powders left outside the coated drawn lines are brushed off, whereby highly luminous or highly masking drawn lines are obtained.

Abstract: In one aspect, a diagnostic test system includes a receptacle, optical detectors, and a logic circuit. Each of the optical detectors has a corresponding view in the receptacle and produces an electrical signal at a respective detector output in response to light from the corresponding view. The logic circuit includes logic inputs that are respectively coupled to the detector outputs and that produce an output logic signal corresponding to a logical combination of signals received at the logic inputs. In another aspect, respective detection signals are produced in response to light received from respective ones of multiple views of the test strip, and at least one output logic signal corresponding to a respective logical combination of the detection signals is generated.

Abstract: Personal care compositions comprising, as thickeners and suspending agents, crosslinked alkali swellable polyacrylates containing one or more acetoacetyl or cyanoacetyl groups.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of for changing the color of skin or body are described.

Abstract: A silver-colored pigment is provided having a nonmetallic platelet-shaped substrate and at least one ilmenite-containing coating, wherein the nonmetallic platelet-shaped substrate is a nonmetallic platelet-shaped synthetic substrate and the amount of iron compounds, calculated as elemental iron, in the pigment is less than 5.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the pigment. Processes for preparing the pigment also are provided.

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

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions comprising acrylate film forming polymers and an surface-treated colorants which exhibit an improved or synergistic reduction in their propensity to transfer or rub of during wear.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic exhibiting superior feeling to the touch and a superior uniformity using a novel organopolysiloxane. The cosmetic contains a liquid organopolysiloxane having fluidity at 25° C. and having a crosslinked three-dimensional network structure. The aforementioned liquid organopolysiloxane has a loss factor, tan ?, at a shear frequency of 10 Hz, which is 1 or more.

Abstract: In the prior cosmetics, the cosmetic product provided with sufficient storage stability together with excellent usability can not be realized, and it has been an actual state that a cosmetic product having sense of non-tackiness etc. and excellent usability has poor storage stability. The present invention provides a cosmetic for providing a cosmetic product having more excellent usability and storage stability as a cosmetic, and a method for making the same. The cosmetic of the present invention is characterized by comprising an amino acid oil gelling agent and a polyamide resin, thereby a cosmetic product having excellent usability and sufficient storage stability in combination can be realized.

Abstract: A high internal water phase water-in-oil emulsified cosmetic in which, in a system formed of an oil phase including silicone elastomer, polydimethylsiloxane and polyether modified silicone and a water phase including water in an amount of 60% or greater by mass. The water phase, at least, including one nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 14 or greater, selected from a group consisting of polyoxyalkylene alkyl ethers, polyglycerin fatty acid esters, polyoxyalkylene glycerin fatty acid esters and polyalkyleneglycol fatty acid esters, in an amount of 0.03 to 0.6% by mass, is blended with pigments including an organic pigment, in an amount of 0.05 to 8% by mass. The viscosity at the shear rate of 3.83 sec?1 at 25° C. is 1 to 100 Pa·sec, as well as an applicator with an applying part having a surface roughness Ra of 3 to 300 ?m to store the cosmetic.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying solid paint to the skin includes a housing having opposite first and second ends, a first quantity of solid paint in a first receptacle, a second quantity of solid paint in a second receptacle, and an actuator for longitudinally shifting the first receptacle relative to the housing. A pusher may be operatively coupled to the actuator and include a threaded shaft and a first receiver configured for removably mounting the first receptacle. The pusher and the first receptacle mounted therein may move longitudinally relative to the housing corresponding to relative rotational movement of the actuator. The first and second receptacles may be removably mounted in the apparatus whereby the receptacles and the quantities of solid paint contained therein may be removed and replaced without the need for tools. The first and second receptacles may be sized and configured so that their positions may be alternated.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising a first emulsion and a second emulsion and optionally one or more additional emulsions, each of the two or more emulsions being discretely contained within the composition and comprising an inner phase and an outer phase, each of the two or more emulsions being independently a water-in-oil emulsion, an oil-in-water emulsion, an oil-in-oil emulsion, a polyol-in-oil emulsion, a water-in-silicone emulsion, a silicone-in-water emulsion, or a polyol-in-silicone emulsion in physical contact with at least one other emulsion, at least one of the two or more emulsions being visually distinct from the others, and each of the two or more emulsions as well as the composition being independently both physically and visually stable within the composition for at least six months at ambient temperature.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to heat treated xanthan gums, which have improved solution viscosity over other xanthan gums heat-treated under the same processing conditions while maintaining the improved ease of use and the short, non-stringy gel texture of heat treated xanthan gums. Such high solution viscosity xanthan gums are suitable in a variety of applications, including cosmetic and personal care compositions.

Abstract: A method for the development of a library of modified sophorolipids using a wide-range of chemical and enzyme catalyst tools to identify modified sophorolipids that can be used in pure form, as mixtures with other modified sophorolipids, as mixtures with natural sophorolipids, as mixtures with modified and natural sophorolipids, and as mixtures with other compounds known by one skilled in the art for use in the dispersion, solubilization or emulsification of various oil types and nutraceuticals, and modified sophorolipids for use in dispersion, solubilization or emulsification processes.

Abstract: To provide a liquid cosmetic which is loaded into a liquid applicator having an applying part and suitably used as a cosmetic for eye-makeup around the eyes, the liquid cosmetic comprises, at least, 1 to 20% by mass of high-brightness particles, 2 to 10% by mass of film-forming resin, 0.3% by mass or more of an anionic polymer compound having a thickening effect, and water, and is configured such that the viscosity at 25° C. and a shear rate of 76.8 s?1 in an EMD type viscometer falls within the range of 250 to 1,000 mPa·s.

Abstract: To provide a silicone oil emulsion that can improve the properties of cosmetic materials and that contains crosslinked silicone particles in water-dispersed silicone oil droplets; a method of producing this silicone oil emulsion; and a silicone oil composition thereof. This invention is a silicone oil emulsion comprising crosslinked silicone particles having an average particle size of 0.05 to 100 ?m in silicone oil droplets that are dispersed in water and that have an average particle size of 0.1 to 500 ?m wherein the silicone oil is an alkyl-modified silicone oil that has a silicon-bonded alkyl group having at least 4 carbons and the crosslinked silicone particles preferably have a silicon-bonded alkyl group having at least 4 carbons. Also, a silicone oil composition as provided by removing the water from this silicone oil emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition comprising, as a structure agent, a combination consisting of a saturated straight-chain polymer and an agglutinating agent for this polymer. The composition of the invention has a rigid, moldable and stable structure, being suitable for application as, for example, lipstick, blush, eye shadow, stick base, lip protectors (either colorful or colorless), deodorants, perfumes, among others.

Abstract: A cosmetic product for reducing the appearance of hair. The cosmetic product includes a composition made with at least one film forming polymer present in an amount sufficient to reduce the appearance of hair on a skin surface, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The product also includes indicia that communicates to a user that the composition is to be applied along the direction of hair growth on the area of skin where hair appearance reduction is desired.

Abstract: Provided are a method of producing a base makeup cosmetic, which includes mixing a solvent and a cosmetic base material including a red composite powder having a composite structure in which red pigment selected from the group consisting of lithol rubine B and lithol rubine BCA is intercalated into an inorganic substance, and filling the slurry into a container and then removing the solvent, as well as a base makeup cosmetic.

Abstract: This inventive thickener or gellant for oil materials is characterized by comprising (A) an high molecular weight organopolysiloxane that has a polyglycerol structure-containing hydrophilic group Q and that is represented by the following structural formula (1): R3-q(R11)qSi—O—(SiR112—O)n1—(SiR11Q-O)n2—(SiR11L-O)n3—Si(R)11)qR3-q wherein R11 is a monovalent hydrocarbyl group or a hydrogen atom; L is a chain organosiloxane group, n1, n2, and n3 are numbers in the ranges 200?n1?1000, 0?n2?20, and 0?n3?50; R is a group selected from L and Q; q is an integer in the range from 0 to 3; wherein when n2=0, q is an integer in the range from 1 to 3 and at least one R is Q. The thickener or gellant exhibits an excellent compatibility with a variety of oil systems.

Abstract: The present application relates to cosmetic compositions comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, a copolymer having a (thio)urethane/(thio)urea polymer skeleton, resulting from the reaction: of a first monomer having at least two polymerizable groups, which may be identical or different, chosen from —N?C?O and —N?C?S, of a monomer (b1) having at least two polymerizable groups with a labile hydrogen, of a monomer (b2), different from monomer (b1), having at least two polymerizable groups with a labile hydrogen, with at least one of these monomers comprising at least one junction group (A), capable of forming at least 3 hydrogen bonds. The disclosure also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials, comprising the application of a cosmetic composition as defined above on said materials.

Abstract: Topical compositions comprising at least one matte-finished interference pigment combined with one or more microsphere(s) and elastomer(s) are provided, as well as methods for using such compositions in cosmetics and dermatological products that afford high coverage of flaws or imperfections, while maintaining a natural-looking appearance. These cosmetics and dermatological products can improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, hair, or nails when topically applied thereto.

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: There is provided herein a composition comprising a silicone copolymer of the general formula (I) MaMEcDdDEeTfTEgQh where M=R1R2R3SiO1/2; ME=R4R5RESiO1/2; D=R6R7SiO2/2; DE=R8RESiO2/2; T=R9RESiO2/2; T=R9SiO3/2; TE=RESiO2/2; and Q=SiO4/2; where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are each independently selected from the group of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals RE is a monovalent radical defined as: —R10O—(C2H4O)h(C3H6O)i(C4H8O)i—R11 or —R12 with the provision that the copolymer must contain at least one RE group; R10 is a linear or branched divalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 3 to about 10 carbon atoms; R11 is H or —C(?O)CH3 or a monovalent saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical, optionally containing heteroatoms and hydroxyl groups, containing from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R12 is a hydrocarbon radical, containing from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms and at least 1 hydroxyl group, optionally containing heteroatoms; subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f, and g are 0 or positive subject to the limitation a+

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic makeup and/or care composition comprising: —at least 30% by weight of a pulverulent phase relative to its total weight, and—at least 15% by weight of non-volatile oil(s) relative to its total weight, said composition being in the form of a powder. It also targets a corresponding makeup and/or care method.

Abstract: Long term stable, oil-in-water emulsions that have a high concentration of plasticized MQ-type resin and/or its derivatives in an internal phase. Also, novel compositions for topical use that comprise our MQ resin emulsions. These compositions include, hair care products, especially for treating split ends, skin care products, such as sunscreens, and systems for delivering actives to skin and hair. In some preferred embodiments, the MQ emulsion is stabilized in such a way that the surface tension of the emulsion is sufficiently close to the surface tension of a target surface, such as damaged hair or skin.

Abstract: An oil-based makeup cosmetic preparation having an excellent feeling in use and a long wearability is provided. The cosmetic preparation comprises the following components each in the following amount relative to the entire cosmetic preparation: (a) 1 to 7.5% by mass of a partially cross-linked polyether-modified silicone or a partially cross-linked polyglycerin-modified silicone, or a combination thereof; (b) 3 to 75% by mass of a low viscosity silicone oil with a viscosity of 1 to 100 mm2/s; (c) 0.1 to 18% by mass of a cross-linked silicone powder; and (d) 0.1 to 5% by mass of amorphous anhydrous silicic acid with an average particle size of 0.001 to 0.1 ?m.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; at least one glycosaminoglycan chosen from hyaluronic acid; water; optionally, at least one auxiliary ingredient; and optionally, at least one volatile solvent.

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: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one hydroxy compound; 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 the keratinous substrates.