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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178080 | Hair care compositions Hair care compositions are disclosed which comprise a silicone polyurethane polymer, an ester, and a fluorosilicone. The compositions are useful for improving color retention of artificially colored hair. ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8168212 | Topical compositions comprising non-proteogenic amino acids and methods of treating skin Cosmetic compositions comprising non-natural, non-proteogenic amino acids and methods of using such compositions to impart antiaging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The non-natural, non-proteogenic amino acids are believed to have modulatory activity agai... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8133478 | Cosmetic nanocomposites based on in-situ cross-linked POSS materials A cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up the skin, lips and/or body in the form of a film, which is non-transferable, long-lasting with a comfortable feeling of use to consumers over long periods of wear time. The composition contains graftable POSS wh... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128919 | Long-wearing cosmetic composition The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition particularly useful for the application of color such as in a foundation, lip gloss, lip stick, mascara, eye shadow, blush, and nail polish, for example. A cosmetic composition according to the present inventio... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128918 | Mascara composition Mascara compositions containing a keratin conditioning agent, alone or in combination with an emollient/moisturizing agent, provide increased resistance of eyelash hair fibers to breaking. Low viscosity mascara composition of the invention containing low concentrati... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128914 | Topical compositions containing CIS-6-nonenol and its derivatives and methods for treating skin Cosmetic compositions comprising cis-6-nonenol and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. Cis-6-nonenol is believed to have modulatory activity against at least one biochemical pathway implicated in skin aging. | 03/06/2012 |
| 8119791 | si-RNA-mediated gene silencing technology to inhibit tyrosinase and reduce pigmentation The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving hyperpigmentation, or other unwanted pigmentation of the skin, or other unwanted skin condition, such as age spots, aged skin, skin discoloration, etc., wherein the compo... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7993663 | Cosmetic use of 1-aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-piperazine carboxamides and related compounds Cosmetic compositions comprising 1-aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-piperazine carboxamides and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The 1-aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-piperazine carboxamides are believed to h... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7993629 | Topical compositions containing CIS-6-nonenol and its derivatives and methods for treating skin Cosmetic compositions comprising cis-6-nonenol and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. Cis-6-nonenol is believed to have modulatory activity against at least one biochemical pathway implicated in skin aging. | 08/09/2011 |
| 7989002 | High gloss gel-based lipstick Gel-based lipstick compositions are disclosed comprising an ester terminated poly(ester-amide) (ETPEA) polymeric gellant, a first wax component having a melting point above the sol-gel transition temperature of the ETPEA gellant, a second wax compositions having a m... | 08/02/2011 |
| D640569 | Container | 06/28/2011 |
| 7960437 | Skin care composition that mediates cell to cell communication There are disclosed skin treatment compositions containing cell signaling compounds, which induce and promote the biosynthesis and/or bioactivity of endogenous chemicals that mediate cell to cell communication in the skin between keratinocytes, fibroblasts and other... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7944122 | Self-contained voltage generating systems A self-contained voltage generating system is incorporated in a package or device for housing a product. There is at least one piezoelectric element incorporated in the package or device and the piezoelectric element generates a source of voltage when it is activate... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7939489 | Oil absorbent topical compositions and methods for using same There are provided topical compositions and methods for cleaning oil from the skin, nail or hair. The compositions have a vehicle and an effective amount of an oil-absorbing ingredient having an ethylene mixed block copolymer. There is also provided compositions and... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7846424 | Non-pressurized post-application expanding composition A post-application expanding composition for application to hair fibers of the scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes is provided. The composition comprises at least one surfactant, a solvent for the surfactant, and a volatile agent in an amount that will cause the surfactant... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7842316 | Cosmetic compositions having extracts of and methods of treating skin There is disclosed a topical composition and method for preventing and/or ameliorating the effects of aging on skin to improve the aesthetic appearance of skin and/or scalp. The invention utilizes the topical application of Amomum melegueta extract. ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837985 | Post application expanding cosmetic composition and method employing same The present invention provides a post-application expanding composition for application to keratin fibers, preferably hair, more preferably the hair of the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes, and most preferably the eyelashes. The composition comprises one or more surfac... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7837984 | Post-foaming cosmetic composition and method employing same The present invention provides a composition for application to keratin fibers, preferably hair, more preferably the hair of the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes, and most preferably the eyelashes. The composition comprises a post-foaming gel containing a film forming ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7825157 | Methods for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin There are provided methods and compositions for improving the aesthetic appearance of akin, treating rosacea and/or telangiectasia, and treating the signs of dermatological aging. The method is directed to topically applying to an affected area an effective amount o... | 11/02/2010 |
| D625992 | Cosmetic applicator case | 10/26/2010 |
| 7750106 | Cosmetic compositions having in-situ hydrosilylation cross-linking Compositions and methods for the in situ formation of hydrosilylation (addition) cross-linked organosiloxane films are disclosed. The disclosed films are long-lasting, flexible, transfer-resistant, and water-proof. The film-forming compositions generally comprise al... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7750073 | Use of thermoplastic elastomers in a composition and compositions thereof Compositions and methods for the formation of physically cross-linked thermoplastic elastomeric films are disclosed. The disclosed films are long-lasting, flexible, transfer resistant, and water-proof. The film-forming compositions comprise a thermoplastic elastomer... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7736661 | Method of treating skin conditions The present invention is a method of treating skin or hair conditions, such as acne, blemishes, breakouts, cellulite, oily skin, oily hair, oily scalp, or any combination thereof, that comprises topically applying an effective amount of perilla oil to the affected a... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7682621 | Transparent topical cosmetic gel having colored fibers and method of using There is provided a cosmetic gel. The gel has a multiplicity of colored fibers; one or more gellants; a film former different than the gellant if need for the gel to dry to a smooth film; and one or more liquid vehicles. The gel is substantially translucent, prefera... | 03/23/2010 |
| D608500 | Face mask | 01/19/2010 |
| 7642062 | Compositions and methods of their use for improving the condition and appearance of skin The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where t... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7618662 | Use of natural plant extracts in cosmetic compositions The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions inclu... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7592024 | Topical compositions containing and a method of treating skin Cosmetic compositions comprising an extract of Melicope hayesii and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. These compositions are believed to have modulatory activity against at least one biochemical pathwa... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7550151 | Renewable textured cosmetic compositions There is provided a cosmetic composition, preferably a cream, which continually provides a self-renewable textured surface appearance while in a container. The cosmetic composition has at least one volatile compound, preferably a fluorocarbon, such that the volatile... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7544352 | Cosmetic powder composition with improved moisturization properties and process for making and using same A cosmetic powder composition is provided for retarding moisture loss from skin to which the powder is applied. The cosmetic powder composition has a moisturizer coated filler powder and a time release moisturizing agent. The invention also provides a method for pre... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7544351 | Topical lightening compositions and methods of use There is provided a topical lightening composition having a melanin synthesis-regulating agent and a vehicle. Also, there is provided a topical lightening composition having an extract of perilla leaf and a vehicle. In addition there is provided a topical lightening... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7537406 | Device for storing and dispensing cosmetic compositions A drive screw having an axial bore is disposed within a tubular container. A cap for closing the container has mounted therefrom an applicator that is insertable in the bore of the drive screw. A first seal and a second seal, on the drive screw, form with the inner ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7514092 | Compositions and methods of their use for improving the condition and appearance of skin The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where t... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7504385 | si-RNA-mediated gene silencing technology to inhibit tyrosinase and reduce pigmentation The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving hyperpigmentation, or other unwanted pigmentation of the skin, or other unwanted skin condition, such as age spots, aged skin, skin discoloration, etc., wherein the compo... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7491382 | Hair and scalp composition with a crosslinked silicone elastomer and method of using same The present invention provides a water-based composition comprising a non-emulsifying crosslinked silicone elastomer in an amount effective to decrease the amount of sebum on the hair or scalp. The water-based compositions of the present invention are in non-emulsio... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7431919 | Mascara composition Mascara compositions containing a keratin conditioning agent, alone or in combination with an emollient/moisturizing agent, provide increased resistance of eyelash hair fibers to breaking. Low viscosity mascara composition of the invention containing low concentrati... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7410658 | Use of in cosmetics and compositions thereof The present invention describes compositions and methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating excess accumulation or production of subcutaneous fat, such as cellulite, or conditions relat... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7351745 | Compositions and methods of their use for improving the condition and appearance of skin The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, wher... | 04/01/2008 |
| D564133 | Compact | 03/11/2008 |
| 7276553 | Aesthetic, stable chromatic emulsions A stable, chromatic water-in-silicone emulsion comprising: i) an aqueous phase containing a water-soluble polyol, a water-soluble polymer thickener, and water; and ii) a silicone phase containing an aromatic silicone, a silicone emulsifier ... | 10/02/2007 |
