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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5200172 | Cosmetic products and methods of producing same A hydrocarbonous-based cosmetic product, such as a lipstick, has its surface treated by means of a plasma treatment process employing a halogen gas. The treated (i.e., halogenated) surface has a uniform, satin-matte finish, as well as a lower wetting angl... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5150791 | Cosmetic color display apparatus and methods A module of a thermoplastic impregnated with a cosmetic color is fabricated using ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) as the thermoplastic. The module may have an adhesive layer secured to one surface for securing the module to various carrier substrates as cosm... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5145671 | Nail enamels containing glyceryl, glycol or citrate esters Nail enamels containing a plasticizer component comprising one or more selected diesters or triesters, exhibit improved properties on wearing.... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5145670 | Nail enamels containing glyceryl, glycol or citrate esters Nail enamels containing a plasticizer component comprising one or more selected diesters or triesters, exhibit improved properties on wearing.... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5143722 | Cosmetic makeup compositions comprising water-in-oil emulsions containing pigment Compositions comprising water-in-oil emulsions are disclosed comprising pigment coated with polysiloxane; a silicone phase; a water phase; and a polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxylalkylene copolymeric surfactant.... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5139784 | Alkyl diamides and cosmetic treating compositions therewith Comsetic compositions containing alkyl diamides for use in providing moisturizing and/or softening properties to treat dry human skin and for use in other cosmetic applications and including also various novel alkyl diamides.... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5139771 | Rinse away face masque A face masque composition useful for treating human skin for improvement comprising about 1-70% of a hydrolzed grain endproduct, about, 0.1-15% of a seaweed derivative and about 20-95% water.... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5139570 | Nail stain remover A nail cleansing composition useful for removing stains from human nails, nail stain removing kits, and a method for removing stains from nails using the composition of the invention.... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5135012 | Magnetic compact case A compact case has a lid which forms a joint with an associated base when the lid is in its closed position relative to the base. A magnetic sealing mechanism positively seals substantially the entire length of the joint. The magnetic sealing mechanism ca... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5123431 | Cosmetic applicator and tip therefor A cosmetic applicator tip has a plurality of dimples on an exterior surface thereof for receiving and dispensing a cosmetic. The tip is injection molded from a soft material to provide the tip with a pleasing "feel" when rubbed against the skin of a user.... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5108667 | Process for the treatment of polymer cosmetic molds Polymeric molds and polymeric mold inserts which have been modified by a plasma treatment process. These modified molds and mold inserts may be used to manufacture improved molded cosmetic products such as lipsticks, giving these products a uniform high-g... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5107871 | Compact container A compact container comprising a tray containing cosmetic and covered by a fine mesh screen, a mirror, and a separate compartment suitable for storing a cosmetic applicator to be used to apply the cosmetic.... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5106838 | Cosmetic powder compositions The invention is directed to cosmetic powder compositions containing containing esters, a gellant, and polyvinylidene copolymer. These cosmetic compositions are useful for blushes, eyeshadow, and so on.... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5104719 | Heat activated, quick release decals and associated methods A decal which is adapted to decorate bottles, containers and similar devices of the type having surfaces with high wetting angles is fabricated without the use of wax. The decal can be printed upon utilizing various inks to provide aesthetic container sur... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5102654 | Nail enamel emulsion lacquer comprising a water phase and a lacquer phase A single phase emulsion nail enamel for coating and hydrating human nails as well as a method for coating and hydrating human nails with the composition of the invention.... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5096090 | Automatic distribution machine An automatic distribution machine includes a plurality of bin modules, each bin module being adapted to dispense packages onto a conveyor belt or the like. The bin modules are removable and interchangeable, thereby facilitating replacement if one fails. A... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5093110 | Polymer supported cosmetic products and methods A cosmetic product includes a cosmetic component as a pigment maintained within a matrix of fibrillatable polymer. The pigment and polymer composition provides a cosmetic which can be employed for coloration of the skin and utilized as eye makeup, powder,... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5084270 | Cosmetic compositions containing N-alkoxyalkylamides Cosmetic compositions containing N-alkoxyalkylamides for use in providing moisturizing and/or softening properties to treat dry human skin and for use in other cosmetic applications and including also various novel N-alkoxyalkylamides.... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5082660 | Invisible foundation composition An improved foundation composition for application to the skin is disclosed. The composition is characterized by the inclusion of a light scattering agent having a spherical shape and a diameter of up to 30 microns. This component permits the non-inclusio... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5073364 | Pressed powder cosmetic product A pressed powder cosmetic product is disclosed. The product, useful as an eyeshadow, a blusher and the like, comprises a cream pressed powder composition and a frost pressed powder composition disposed adjacent to each other in the same pan. This unique a... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5071441 | Hair treatment and conditioning agents Mercaptyl-containing quaternary nitrogen compounds, which may contain additional functional moieties such as dye, polysiloxane, or polyoxyalkylenes groups, are useful in the treatment of hair, used in hair-treating compositions, to impart properties such ... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5069898 | Hair enrichment composition and method of use This invention provides a hair enrichment composition which includes a hair-sorbable bulking agent, a blood vessel dilator, and a scalp stimulant, together with a method of using the composition.... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5066484 | Nail enamels containing glyceryl, glycol or citrate esters Nail enamels containing a plasticizer component comprising one or more selected diesters or triesters, exhibit improved properties on wearing.... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5066485 | Cosmetic compositions comprising oil-in-water emulsion containing pigment Compositions comprising oil-in-water emulsions are disclosed comprising pigment coated with polysiloxane; a silicone phase; a water phase; and a polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymeric surfactant.... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5066486 | Method for preparing cosmetic products and the products obtained thereby A cosmetic product includes a fibrillatable polymer as a binding agent. The thusly prepared composition having said fibrillatable polymer incorporated therein provides a cosmetic product which can be employed for coloration of the skin and utilized as a l... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5065875 | Composite containers A double container comprised of a first larger container into which is removably nested a second smaller container.... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5063050 | Tableted powder cosmetics Cosmetic powder compositions which may be readily compression molded in various shapes are formed from, in weight %, about 10% to 80% of talc, about 0.1% to 20% of a powdered lubricant, about 0.1% to 20% of a powdered sorbent agent, and about 0.1% to 20% of a liqui... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5048690 | Carton and blank for making same A plural shipping carton fabricated from a unitary blank includes two side-by-side units that are covered by a top consisting of a single rear end flap, two side flaps, and two front end flaps. Both units have solid inner panels which attach together. The... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5049376 | Cosmetic powder bar composition and process for making same A cosmetic powder bar composition is disclosed. The composition, substantially oil free, comprises calcium sulfate dihydrate, mica or mica-containing composite material and polyethylene. A unique process for making this composition is also set forth. In t... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5039518 | Cosmetic sticks A cosmetic stick composition containing PVP/hexadecene copolymer, ester, phenyl trimethicone, spherical silica, bismuth oxychloride, mica, and cosmetic waxes.... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5034216 | Anhydrous cosmetic product containing a particular gel phase An anhydrous, three-phase powder-like cosmetic product comprising a) 10 to 60 weight % of a gel phase comprising ethylene/acrylate copolymer and an ester having the formula ROCOR, wherein R is an alcohol or fatty alcohol having a molecular weight of 60-400 and... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5030446 | Oil- and talc-free cosmetic powder composition An oil-free and talc-free cosmetic powder composition which is useful as a foundation, blush, lipstick, eye shadow or mascara powder and which comprises a) about 0.00 to 90.00% of one or more coloring agents, b) about 1.00 to 90.00% of silica, c) about 1.00 to... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5023075 | Microfine cosmetic powder comprising polymers, silicone, and lecithin A cosmetic containing a powder component and a silicone oil component, said powder component having microfine, low surface energy particles, at least 50% of which have an average particle size of 10 microns, at least 70% being coated with lecithin, and sa... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5013543 | Cosmetic eyeliner formulation A cosmetic eyeliner composition in the form of a liquid is provided which is especially adapted for use in conjunction with a wick-type nib pen which delivers eyeliner through a capillary action, which eyeliner composition includes a pigment intermediate ... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4996044 | Lipstick formulation and method An improved lipstick formulation is provided which is creamy, shiny and soft, which includes relatively small amounts of organic high staining dyes and yet maintains its structural integrity and has excellent color laydown and long wear properties and inc... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4994264 | Press molded cosmetic composition with pay off Press molded cosmetic compositions are prepared by first forming a paste of the composition with the aid of a gum containing aqueous solution and then extruding, pressing and drying the composition into one or more various shapes.... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4988503 | Oil-in-water emulsions for foundation makeup composition A cosmetic foundation makeup composition comprising a liquid oil-in-water emulsion which comprises, in weight %, (a) about 0.1 to 15% of particulate talc, (b) about 0.1 to 15% of particulate nylon, (c) about 0.1 to 15% of a high molecular weight silicone oil, (d) a... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4988502 | Mascara composition A mascara composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a cosmetically acceptable hydrophobic pigment, a film-forming resin, a water dispersible thickening agent, a humectant and water. The treatment to make the pigment hydrophobic is preferably acc... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4986983 | Superfatted betaine and zwitterionic hair and skin conditioner compositions This invention relates to compositions which are useful for improving the texture, feel and appearance of hair and skin. More particularly, this invention relates to conditioning compositions which are typically applied to the hair and skin subsequent to ... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4980157 | Cosmetic in form of pressed powder A pressed facial cosmetic powder is provided which is easily converted by scraping into loose powder form and includes a unique blend of different clays including kaolin and mica which imparts desired feel, compactability, moisture content, oil absorbabil... | 12/25/1990 |
