Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions preferably in the form of microcapsules or microparticles which include at least one active ingredient and an oil or a mixture of oils wherein the oil or mixture of oils alone or in combination with the active ingredient have a specific gravity higher than the specific gravity of water. The invention further relates to a process for preparing said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelled cosmetic emulsion comprising an oil phase, an aqueous phase and a gelling system which contains at least one non-siloxane based polyamide in a sufficient amount to gel the emulsion. The polyamide can have an tertiary amide, ester, acid, or amine terminal end group. The emulsion is stabilized with an alkylene oxide containing emulsion stabilizer. The polyamide resin is stabilized with a resin stabilizer containing an atom with a certain electronegativity. The emulsions of the present invention are substantially transparent and when colorants are added the color is especially bright and clear. The emulsions are used in lipstick and mascara products as well as other gel and stick products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition having a gloss of at least about 85 gloss units (gu), as well as sufficient shape retention properties for forming a stick-shaped cosmetic product. Specifically, the cosmetic composition contains: (a) a high viscosity oil component; (b) a medium viscosity oil component; (c) a low viscosity oil component; and (d) an oily gelling agent comprising an ester of glycerol or polyglycerin with an aliphatic or hydroxyl aliphatic acid and a dibasic acid. A stick-shaped cosmetic product formed by the cosmetic composition of the present invention exhibits a high-shine that is not available in conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products and yet retains the high make-up coverage typically provided by conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a human sample (S), analyzing the sample (S) and then determining a match with a member of the opposite sex is disclosed. In one embodiment, a customer purchases an AromaMatch™ Test Kit (14), which comprises a bottle of cleaning solution (20), a cotton ball (22) a sample patch (24), a sample bag (28) and a mailing envelope (30). The user (10) opens the kit (14), cleans a patch of skin somewhere on his or her body, and then applies the patch (24). After wearing the patch (24) for an appropriate time period, the patch (24) is removed, and placed in the sample bag (28). The user (10) writes his or her password on the sample bag (28), and then mails it in the return envelope (30). A laboratory analyzes the sample patch (24), and determines a set of genetic attributes (G1) that are associated with the sample (S). The user (10) receives an analysis report by mail, or views the results of the analysis on a website (18).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for making up the skin, lips or superficial body growths, comprising a cosmetic base, at least one coloured inorganic pigment [A] in an amount sufficient to define a first colour of said composition in its body, and at least one pigment [B] chosen from organic dye lakes, the colour of which is different from that of the pigment [A], in an amount sufficient to define a second colour, radically different from said first colour, which is revealed after the application of said composition on the lips, skin or superficial body growths.

Abstract: Provided is a makeup cosmetic which has a good feeling of use, without showing tautness or stiffness as in the case of using a silicone-based resin film or an offensive odor as in the case of using polyisoprene, and exhibits a good effect of preventing color migration. This makeup cosmetic is characterized by comprising polyisobutylene having a relative mass of 30,000-100,000 and a volatile hydrocarbon oil. Also provided are a top coating agent, which can be appropriately applied on the aforesaid makeup cosmetic, imparts glossiness and shows little color migration or blurring, a makeup kit comprising the aforesaid makeup cosmetic and the top coating agent, and a makeup method using the makeup kit.

Abstract: The present invention is a water-in-oil emulsion having a high content of water and relatively high amounts of skin-moisturizing agents and a cosmetic or dermatological stick including the water-in-oil emulsion. The present invention also includes methods of moisturizing the skin using the water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion is solid at room temperature and comprises a fatty phase with at least one oil component and at least one wax component, an aqueous phase with a skin-moisturizing agent in addition to water, a water-in-oil emulsifier having the general structure A-B-A?, where A? and A? represent the same or different hydrophobic inorganic groups and B is a hydrophilic group.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anhydrous lipstick comprising a combination of active ingredients comprising Portulaca pilosa extract, sunflower oil, jojoba esters, mango butter, and tocopherol and a dermatologically acceptable carrier comprising glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a base formulation for cosmetic products, characterized in that it comprises, in percentage by weight of the formulation and according to the INCI nomenclature: a) from 0.2 to 10% of at least one hydroxylated ester; b) from 0.5 to 70% of a mixture of at least one mineral oil and at least one copolymer derived from alkenes; c) from 0.5 to 90% of at least one hydrogenated polymer; d) from 0.5 to 35% of a mixture of water and at least one glyceryl glucoside. Likewise, an object of this invention is a cosmetic product characterized in that it comprises the aforementioned base formulation, as well as the preparation procedure of the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to long-wearing, non-aqueous based cosmetic compositions, and related dermatological, pharmaceutical or hygiene compositions. The present invention provides a non-aqueous based composition comprising one or a mixture of two or more emulsifiers.

Abstract: Composition for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion containing an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, and a hydrophilic polymer, the composition further containing (1) at least one elastomeric organopolysiloxane and (2) at least one lipophilic compound chosen from lipophilic amino acid compounds and lipophilic salicylic acid compounds. Uses thereof, including topical application to the skin, lips, hair, etc. Stabilization of certain emulsions using a lipophilic compound.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition and process which provides enhanced wear, comfort and feel, the composition containing: (a) at least one polypropylsilsesquioxane film forming resin; (b) at least one polymer chosen from a polyorganosiloxane copolymer and a silicone acrylate copolymer; (c) at least one solvent; and (d) optionally, at least one colorant.

Abstract: This invention is related to a silicone oil emulsion comprising silicon-containing crosslinked particles in silicone oil droplets that are dispersed in water and have an average particle size of 0.1 to 500 ?m wherein the silicon-containing crosslinked particles have an average particle size of 0.05 to 100 ?m and are provided by the crosslinking of a crosslinkable composition comprising at least (A) a silicon-free organic compound that has at least two aliphatically unsaturated bonds in each molecule, (B) a silicon-containing organic compound that has at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, and (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The inventive silicone oil emulsion is characterized in that the silicone oil is an alkyl-modified silicone oil that has a silicon-bonded alkyl group having at least 4 carbons. This invention is also related to a silicone oil composition as provided by removing the water from this silicone oil emulsion.

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: A cosmetic composition comprising (A) a first structured and adhesive film-forming fatty phase comprising (i) one or more lipidic components that are mutually compatible with one another when liquefied; (ii) at least one adhesive film-forming agent; and (iii) at least one lipophilic structuring agent in an amount effective to retain a second fatty phase entrapped in said cosmetic composition prior to application on mammalian keratinous tissue; and (B) a second fatty phase comprising at least one non-volatile lipidic component wherein said second fatty phase (B) is incompatible with said first structured and adhesive film-forming fatty phase (A) and said second fatty phase (B) is entrapped in said composition where upon application of said composition to mammalian keratinous tissue, said second fatty phase (B) readily separates from said composition to form a barrier layer over said first structured and adhesive film-forming fatty phase (A) and wherein said composition is substantially free of surfactants such

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one polyester that may be obtained by reacting: a tetraol containing from 4 to 10 carbon atoms; a linear or branched saturated monocarboxylic acid containing from 9 to 23 carbon atoms; a cyclic dicarboxylic acid containing from 6 to 12 carbon atoms; and an aromatic monocarboxylic acid containing from 7 to 11 carbon atoms; at least one resin chosen from hydrocarbon-based resins; at least one hyperbranched polyol compound; at least one non-volatile solvent chosen from monoalcohols; at least one co-solvent chosen from esters; at least one nonvolatile silicone oil; optionally, at least one wax; and optionally, at least one colorant, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one polyester that may be obtained by reacting: a tetraol containing from 4 to 10 carbon atoms; a linear or branched saturated monocarboxylic acid containing from 9 to 23 carbon atoms; a cyclic dicarboxylic acid containing from 6 to 12 carbon atoms; and an aromatic monocarboxylic acid containing from 7 to 11 carbon atoms; at least one resin chosen from hydrocarbon-based resins; at least one non-volatile solvent chosen from monoalcohols; at least one co-solvent chosen from esters; optionally, at least one hyperbranched polyol compound; optionally, at least one wax; and at least one nonvolatile silicone oil; optionally, at least one colorant, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one polyester obtained by reacting: a tetraol containing from 4 to 10 carbon atoms; a linear or branched saturated monocarboxylic acid containing from 9 to 23 carbon atoms; a cyclic dicarboxylic acid containing from 6 to 12 carbon atoms; and an aromatic monocarboxylic acid containing from 7 to 11 carbon atoms; at least one hyperbranched polyol compound; at least one at least one surfactant chosen from alkyl dimethicone copolyol; at least one non-volatile solvent having more than one phenyl group; at least one co-solvent chosen from esters; at least one nonvolatile silicon oil; optionally, at least one wax; and optionally, at least one colorant, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one polyester that may be obtained by reacting: a tetraol containing from 4 to 10 carbon atoms; a linear or branched saturated monocarboxylic acid containing from 9 to 23 carbon atoms; a cyclic dicarboxylic acid containing from 6 to 12 carbon atoms; and an aromatic monocarboxylic acid containing from 7 to 11 carbon atoms; at least one hyperbranched polyol compound; at least one non-volatile solvent chosen from monoalcohols; at least one co-solvent chosen from esters; at least one nonvolatile silicone oil; optionally, at least one wax; and optionally, at least one colorant, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: A method of making-up a keratinous substrate involving: (a) providing a keratinous substrate; (b) applying a basecoat composition onto the keratinous substrate, the basecoat composition comprising: (i) at least one silicone-polyamide copolymer; (ii) at least one silicone film former; (iii) at least one volatile oil; and (iv) at least one colorant; and (c) applying a topcoat composition over top of the basecoat composition, the topcoat composition comprising: (i) at least one tackifier component having a solubility parameter corresponding to ?; (ii) at least one block copolymer having at least one hard segment and at least one soft segment and wherein at least one of said hard and/or soft segments has a solubility parameter corresponding to ?±2; (iii) at least one solvent; and (iv) optionally, at least one colorant.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation characterized by excellent adhesion at the place of application, comprises at least one silsesquioxane wax.

Abstract: Ascorbic acid esters of resveratrol and topical compositions containing same.

Abstract: Salicylic acid esters of resveratrol and topical compositions containing same.

Abstract: A composition comprising mineral water and a chelating agent present in an amount sufficient to maintain all of the minerals in the water in solution. The mineral water is preferably obtained from Mount Clemens, Mich., US, and is preferably chelated with an ammonium and/or a sodium salt of an acid selected from the group consisting of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, nitrilotetraacetic acid, ?-alaninediacetic acid, ethylenediaminosuccinic acid, aminotrimethylenephosphoric acid, serinediaacetic acid, asparaginediacetic acid, methylgylcinediacetic acid and mixtures thereof. The resultant chelated mineral water may be combined with a cosmetically acceptable skin-conditioning agent and a cosmetically acceptable topical carrier, thereby resulting in a cosmetic composition that will confer beneficial effects on the skin, e.g., softening, hydrating and healing effects.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stabilizing glycerin-in-oil emulsions, which can be used to significantly reduce thermal instability or instability over time compared to traditional cosmetics or topical formulations. The compositions comprise one or more oil-soluble rheological modifiers and optionally one or more emulsifiers in a glycerin-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of copolymers comprising N-vinylpyrrolidone and a hydrophobically modified acrylic acid derivative as agents for improving the water resistance of a cosmetic formulation, and to the use of these copolymers in sunscreen compositions for increasing the sun protection factor, and furthermore the present invention relates to cosmetic formulations comprising these copolymers.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for make-up containing acrylic comb copolymers having the advantage of increasing the intensity of the color produced by these compositions when they are applied to the skin or to keratin derivatives such as the hair or the eyelashes. Not only are the aesthetic properties conferred by these compositions thus improved, but their useful life is also increased, since they allow access to the desired shade (and good intensity) right from the first application.

Abstract: This invention discloses color cosmetic compositions and methods for anti-aging treatments that utilize plant-based copper antioxidant complexes.

Abstract: Described herein is a cosmetic composition comprising a mixture of volatile solvents with varying evaporation rates, wherein at least two of the volatile solvents are in combination with a film former. A single application of a cosmetic composition as described herein provides transfer resistance, long wear, and comfort and as such, may be used in lipsticks, lip glosses, mascara, hair care products, and other such cosmetics for which transfer resistance, long wear and comfort are desired properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological, nutraceutical or oral cosmetic composition having, as main preserving system, a mild preserving system formed from compounds with a broad antimicrobial spectrum, which have only one pKa, the said pKa being greater than or equal to 10, the said mild preserving system being present in a content strictly greater than or equal to 1% by weight relative to the weight of the said composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lip cosmetic that has excellent secondary adhesion resistance effect immediately after the application and is excellent in gloss and stability. The lip cosmetic of the present invention is characterized by comprising the following (a) and (b), wherein the blending quantity of (b) is 20 to 70 mass %: (a) 5 to 20 mass % of a polyglyceryl isostearate wherein the addition mole number of glycerin is 4 to 10, and the number of isostearic acid residues is 1 to 4; and (b) (b1) 20 to 70 mass % of a methyl phenyl silicone, (b2) 0 to 45 mass % of a pentaerythritol ester.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I), or salts thereof, as a preserving agent, in particular in a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical composition: in which R1 and R2 represent H, methyl, ethyl, phenyl or benzyl. The invention also relates to a method of preserving a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical composition, consisting in incorporating said compound of formula (I) therein; and also to the compositions thus obtained.

Abstract: An excellent oil-thickening or -gelling agent is provided. The agent is compatible with various oils and can freely control the form or viscosity of oily raw materials or cosmetics by changing the quantity thereof added. The agent contains a novel co-modified organopolysiloxane that contains both a group having a siloxane dendron structure and a hydrophilic group and that preferably has a degree of polymerization of 200 or more. A gel composition containing the co-modified organopolysiloxane is also provided. The gel composition is useful as a base that permits stable and easy preparation of cosmetics having various viscoelasticities and forms. An oil is kept in the form of a gel that has a viscoelasticity falling within the intermediate range between the viscoelasticity of liquid and that of solid. Cosmetics containing the thickening or gelling agent are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a black colour subtractive mixture consisting of at least one blue organic pigment, at least one yellow organic pigment and at least one red organic pigment, which are mixed homogeneously, said mixture having a luminance value L*(15°) of less than 30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer having a specified carbosiloxane dendrimer structure and a long-chain alkyl group with 14 to 22 carbon atoms in a specified ratio, and a cosmetic comprising the copolymer as a cosmetic raw material. The cosmetic raw material has good miscibility with other cosmetic raw materials, and therefore, can improve stability of the formulation in a cosmetic, as well as can provide good water resistance, sebum resistance, glossiness, tactile sensation and/or adhesive properties to the hair and/or skin to a cosmetic, and also provide a cosmetic formed by blending the aforementioned cosmetic raw material, which exhibits superior surface protective properties, outer appearance and/or sensation during use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic make-up compositions, in particular mascaras, comprising carbon black encapsulated in a spherical silica matrix. These compositions are characterized by a deep and glossy black colour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical composition, of at least one compound of formula (I): in which: R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl radical; R3 represents a linear C1-C12 alkyl radical, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group; or a linear C2-C12 alkenyl radical, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group; as a preserving agent. The invention also relates to certain novel compounds and to the cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: There is provided novel mono-acrylate functionalized siloxane monomer containing carbosiloxane linkage for improved hydrolysis resistance. This invention also provides copolymers produced using these monomers and their use in various applications.

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: An aqueous composition, for alleviating at least one problem that conventional aqueous cosmetic compositions, includes (A) at least one selected from the group consisting of a cross-linked product of a hydroxyalkyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 5, a cross-linked product of a hydroxyalkyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 5 and an acyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 18 and a cross-linked product of an acyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 18; and (B) a water-soluble polymer material. When the water-soluble polymer material (B) is an association type poly(meth)acrylate polymer, a nonionic or cationic cellulose polymer, a poly(meth)acrylic acid polymer or xanthan gum, the aqueous composition exhibits excellent viscosity increase ratio and temporal stability.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a black effect pigment and a method of forming said pigment. The pigment comprises a platy substrate coated with SnO2 and/or SnO2 hydrates and Fe3O4 with an optional coating of metal oxides such as SiO2, TiO2, ZrO2 and ZnO2. The deposition of the SnO2 and/or SnO2 hydrates onto the substrate improves the adhesion and prepares the substrate surface for deposition of the iron oxides onto the platy surface, especially mica surfaces. While the pigment may be used in such applications as coating, powder coating, printing ink, plastic, ceramic material, glass, cosmetic formulation, laser marking pigment, pigment composition or dry preparation, the pigment is especially suitable for cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lip cosmetic that has excellent secondary adhesion resistance effect immediately after the application and is excellent in gloss durability and stability. The lip cosmetic of the present invention is characterized by comprising the following components (a) to (d): (a) 10 to 30 mass % of hydrogenated polyisobutene; (b) 30 to 70 mass % of one or more kinds of methyl phenyl silicones that separate when mixed with (a) at 25° C.; (c) 0.5 to 8 mass % of a lipophilic surfactant that does not separate both when mixed with component (a) and when mixed with component (b) at 90° C.; and (d) 5 to 12 mass % of a wax.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzotropolone derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1, R2 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; R3 is hydrogen; or COOR9 R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C3alkyl; R5 is hydrogen; hydroxy; C1-C3-alkoxy; or -0-(CO)—R10; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; or R5 and R6 together may form a five or six membered ring; or R6 and R7 together form a five or six membered ring; and R8, R9, R10 independently of each other are C1-C30alkyl; for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation.

Abstract: A stick-type cosmetic includes a solid wax whose content is more than or equal to 5% by weight and less than or equal to 8% by weight, wherein hardness of the stick-type cosmetic is more than or equal to 0.1 and less than or equal to 0.4, and gloss of the stick-type cosmetic is more than or equal to 30.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cosmetic composition containing: a) a block copolymer; b) a primary tackifies; c) a high viscosity ester; d) an alkoxylated mixed polyester; e) a wax; f) a solvent; and g) optionally, a colorant. The invention is also directed to a method of making up keratinous substrates involving applying onto the keratinous substrates said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to pearlescent pigments comprising a largely transparent platelet-shaped synthetic substrate having a density ?S and at least one optically active coating having a density ?m, the substrate having an average size d50 from a range from 2.0 ?m to 8.0 ?m and an average height hS from a range from 40 nm to 110 nm and the total lead content of the pearlescent pigments is ?10 ppm. The invention further relates to a method for producing the pearlescent pigments, and also to the use thereof.

Abstract: A foundation having a shade which covers a wide spectrum of different skin tones and undertones, comprises red and gold interference pigments, which provide a formula that is adaptable to both red and yellow skin undertones. The composition virtually eliminates the risk of application of the wrong foundation color, and provides enhanced color and textural effects, and superior optical performance.

Abstract: Amphiphilic silicons which are dispersible or self-dispersing in water, have a high refractive index, and are prepared by a hydrosilylation reaction, resulting in products which are free of cyclic organopolysiloxanes. The high refractive index and dispersibility make the amphiphilic silicones useful in personal care and cosmetics where high shine or gloss is desired.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using an energy emanating device that finds a person (17a,b) object or system based on preselected attributes (33) stored in the energy emanating device (10) are disclosed. Searching Methods Using Genetic Responsivity Measurements are used to compare the attributes (33) of individuals, and a match is determined based upon the correlation of these attributes (33). The matching is accomplished using a variety of algorithms, including a “Genetic Responsivity Measurement Formula.” In alternative embodiments, the invention may be used in a search engine.

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.