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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20060088483 | Kit and method of applying makeup The present invention relates to a kit for applying makeup to a surface such as the skin, the nails, hair, or the lips, said kit comprising: a first cosmetic composition including magnetic particles that are movable under the effect of a magnetic field; a second cosmeti... | 04/27/2006 |
| 20060088496 | Personal care compositions with salts of hydroxypropyl trialkylammonium substituted mono-saccharide A personal care composition is provided which includes a quaternary ammonium compound which is a salt of hydroxypropyl tri(C1-C3 alkyl) ammonium mono-substituted mono-saccharide. Particularly preferred are hydroxypropyl trimonium quaternized glucos... | 04/27/2006 |
| 20060088486 | Topical use of post-application expanding cosmetic composition The present invention provides a method for imparting to the lips the appearance of more fullness and to the skin, particularly the face, the masking of surface irregularities, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and blemishes, by applying thereto a post-application expanding... | 04/27/2006 |
| 20060083696 | Composition cosmetique comprenant un polymere acrylique The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a polymer resulting from the copolymerization: a) at least one monomer A chosen from esters resulting from the reaction of (meth)acrylic acid with a monoalcohol cont... | 04/20/2006 |
| 20060078518 | Cosmetic compositions containing fluorescent colorants for natural skin appearance Cosmetic or personal care compositions which comprise at least one fluorescent colorant other than white and at least one non-fluorescent colorant, are useful in preparing colored cosmetic or personal care preparations providing an enhanced skin appearance. ... | 04/13/2006 |
| 20060067900 | Method and composition for imparting high shine to a polymeric substrate A method and composition for imparting high shine to a polymeric substrate such as hair or skin, leather or a plastic which comprises applying thereto a phenylethyl or benzyl ester. ... | 03/30/2006 |
| 20060057086 | Long wearing composition for making up eyes, skin, and lips A composition for making up the eyes and skin comprised of a liquid carrier containing at least one film forming polymer, and dispersed therein at least one organic pigment forming the main color component of the composition as well as a method for improving the wear of... | 03/16/2006 |
| 20060057083 | Cosmetic composition comprising at least one diamantoid to improve the mechanical properties of some materials The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one diamantoid comprising at least two adamantane units. The present disclosure further relates to a method for treating keratin materials, as well as a me... | 03/16/2006 |
| 20050287093 | Composition comprising particles of at least one polymer dispersed in at least one fatty phase and at least one apolar oil The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising particles of at least one polymer dispersed in a fatty phase, the at least one fatty phase is free of volatile oil or comprises less than 50% by weight of volatile oil relative to the weight of the at l... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050281766 | Method of improving the aesthetic appearance of epithelia An effective treatment method for improving the appearance of epithelia, such as lip epithelia and vaginal epithelia is provided. According to the present method, an effective amount of a composition containing retinoid, preferably in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, ... | 12/22/2005 |
| 20050276771 | Color-giving lip covering, color for lips, peelable cosmetics, and other cosmetics Cosmetics with controllable removability are disclosed, such as a color-giving lip covering. Controlled removability of lip cosmetics, eye cosmetics and other cosmetics is advantageously provided by peeling when desired and only when desired. ... | 12/15/2005 |
| 20050276770 | Cosmetic lip makeup and/or lipcare composition A cosmetic product may be a lipcare and/or a lip makeup containing, as filler, polyurethane particles and less than 15% by weight of at least one of water and a water-soluble solvent. A cosmetic product may be a lipcare and/or a lip makeup containing, as filler, polyure... | 12/15/2005 |
| 20050257335 | Composition for application to the skin, to the lips, to the nails, and/or to hair A composition for application to the skin, the lips, the nails, and/or hair is disclosed, wherein the composition comprises at least one first coloring agent in an amount sufficient to color the composition, comprising particles of at least one composite pigment, the pa... | 11/24/2005 |
| 20050260146 | Set of at least two solid compositions for application to the skin, to the lips, to the nails, and/or to hair The present disclosure relates to a set of at least two solid makeup compositions for application to the skin, to the lips, to the nails, or to hair, the range comprising: at least one first composition having a first color due at least in part to the presence of at lea... | 11/24/2005 |
| 20050257718 | Natural Pearl in Butylene Glycol A natural pearlescent pigment derived from fish is uniformly dispersed in a polybutylene glycol vehicle for use, for example, in cosmetic formulations. ... | 11/24/2005 |
| 20050244351 | Cosmetic compositions with interpenetrating polymer network A cosmetic composition comprising an interpenetrating polymer network in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a method for improving the transfer resistance and long wearing properties of cosmetic compositions; and a method for reducing the shiny appearance of skin or oth... | 11/03/2005 |
| 20050226833 | Cosmetic composition combining an ethylenic ester of trans configuration and a hydrocarbon wax A cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up the skin, lips and/or keratinous substances combines at least one ester of a C16 to C24 ethylenic acid and of a C16 to C24 ethylenic alcohol, said acid and/or said alcohol... | 10/13/2005 |
| 20050226832 | Water-free preparation Described is a water-free preparation, in particular for application to the lips, which contains a silicone-free phase which contains at least one polybutene and/or polyisobutene, at least one isoparaffin, at least one wax and/or wax ester and optionally conventional ad... | 10/13/2005 |
| 20050220741 | Cosmetic composition comprising concave particles A cosmetic composition comprising a pulverulent phase is disclosed, wherein the pulverulent phase comprises concave particles and platelet-shaped particles. The present disclosure also relates to a process for making up and caring for keratinous substances, such as the ... | 10/06/2005 |
| 20050220740 | Cosmetic composition comprising concave particles A cosmetic composition comprising a pulverulent phase and a liquid fatty phase is disclosed, wherein the pulverulent phase comprises pigments and concave particles. The pigments are present in an amount of less than or equal to 15% by weight relative to the total weight... | 10/06/2005 |
| 20050163735 | Use of high oleic high stearic oils The invention relates to the use of an oil having an oleic acid content of more than 40 wt % and a stearic acid content of more than 12 wt % based on the total fatty acid content of said oil, and wherein a maximum of 10 wt % of the fatty acid groups in the sn-2 position... | 07/28/2005 |
| 20050158260 | Cosmetic composition containing a polyorganosiloxane polymer The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, which is free of silicone oil, comprising at least one polyorganosiloxane containing polymer comprising at least one moiety which comprises: at least one polyorganosilo... | 07/21/2005 |
| 20050158258 | Methods and compositions for the treatment of skin changes associated with aging and environmental damage The present invention relates to novel methods and compositions comprising a combination of ingredients for treating aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. These methods and compositions provide improvements in the skin's visual appear... | 07/21/2005 |
| 20050142089 | Compositions containing at least one silicone resin and a volatile non-cyclic silicone oil The present invention generally relates to compositions containing at least one silicone resin, and at least one volatile non-cyclic silicone oil. ... | 06/30/2005 |
| 20050129724 | Lipoprotein lipase and lipoprotein lipase activators in the treatment of inflammatory conditions The present invention is directed to compositions which include the enzyme lipoprotein lipase. These compositions may be applied topically to the skin of a person to prevent dryness or treat inflammation. In addition, the invention is directed to the use of fibrates to ... | 06/16/2005 |
| 20050129639 | Makeup composition comprising an emulsion The present disclosure relates to a stable makeup composition comprising: an emulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, and solid particles dispersed in the aqueous phase of the emulsion such that the makeup composition is stable after storage for ... | 06/16/2005 |
| 20050123499 | Compositions of marine botanicals to provide nutrition to aging and environmentally damaged skin The present invention relates to novel methods and compositions comprising marine botanicals for treating aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. These methods and compositions provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, physi... | 06/09/2005 |
| 20050123493 | Composition containing a semi-crystalline polymer and an ester The invention relates to a makeup composition comprising a) at least one liquid fatty phase structured with at least one semi-crystalline polymer having an organic structure, whose melting temperature is greater than or equal to 30° C., b) a colorant and c) an ester co... | 06/09/2005 |
| 20050118124 | Compositions for treating keratinous surfaces A cosmetic composition comprising Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, and use of such cosmetic compositions in improving skin conditions associated with aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, laxity, mottled pigmentation, and sallowness. ... | 06/02/2005 |
| 20050118123 | Use of chemiluminescence in cosmetics & chromatography Cosmetic composition consists of precursors for chemiluminescence's system is documented with novel use in hair dyes, lipsticks, sunscreen, sunblock and sunless tanning, skin brightening agents. In other application namely chromatography (experimental technique) use of ... | 06/02/2005 |
| 20050106194 | Compositions for achieving benefits in skin using key cellular metabolic intermediates The present invention relates to novel methods and compositions comprising key metabolic ingredients for treating aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. These methods and compositions provide improvements in the skin's visual appearanc... | 05/19/2005 |
| 20050100569 | Transparent lip treatment gel The present invention relates to transparent or clear emulsions for cosmetic or pharmaceutical use that are suitable for application to the human lips and to the facial area around the lips. The transparent emulsions of the present invention comprise an oil phase, conta... | 05/12/2005 |
| 20050084463 | N-biphenylmethyl aminocycloalkanecarboxamide derivatives with a substiituent on the methyl useful as bradykinin antagonists N-Biphenyl(substituted methyl)aminocycloalkanecarboxamide derivatives are bradykinin B1 antagonists or inverse agonists useful in the treatment or prevention of symptoms such as pain and inflammation associated with the bradykinin B1 pathway. ... | 04/21/2005 |
| 20050069508 | Cosmetic composition comprising a dispersion of at least one wax in at least one volatile oil Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition, comprising: (i) at least 20% by weight of at least one wax having a starting melting point of greater than 45° C., relative to the total weight of the composition, (ii) at least one dyestuff, and (iii) at least one volatile o... | 03/31/2005 |
| 20050058613 | Single-use moisturizing product A single-use lip treatment product is disclosed. The single-use lip treatment product comprises a moisturizer and dissolves rapidly when applied to the lips providing a moisturizing benefit to the lips. ... | 03/17/2005 |
| 20050058677 | Composition comprising a volatile solvent, an organic filler and a mineral filler, and uses thereof The disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions, including makeup and care compositions for the skin, comprising at least one fatty phase comprising at least one volatile oil, at least one organic filler and at least one mineral filler, wherein the composition has: a ha... | 03/17/2005 |
| 20050019286 | Stable cosmetic emulsion with polyamide 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 ester, acid, tertiar... | 01/27/2005 |
| 20050002882 | Natural emulsifying agent A natural emulsifier is described, which consists of fat acids of olive oil esterified with 6 mol ethoxylated cetyl stearyl alcohol. Such an emulsifier is particularly suitable for the cosmetic field. ... | 01/06/2005 |