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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7014844 | Lightening compositions and methods of use There is provided a topical lightening composition having carboxylmethyl cysteamine as a melanin synthesis-regulating agent and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. Also, there is provided a topical lightening composition having N, N, S (tris) carboxylmethyl cysteamin... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011823 | Method of making a mascara composition comprising a polyamide polymer and at least one inert filler A method of making a physiologically acceptable mascara composition comprising at least one polymer, such as a structuring polymer, chosen from polymers of following formula (I): in which n is ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008619 | Methods of use and of making a mascara comprising at least one coloring agent and at least one polyamide polymer chosen from the ethylenediamine/stearyl dimer tallate copolymer Methods of making a mascara composition and use of that composition to make up eyelashes where the method of making the mascara composition comprises including in the cosmetic composition at least one polyamide polymer chosen from ethylenediamine/stearyl dimer talla... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7008629 | Compositions comprising at least one heteropolymer and fibers, and methods of using the same Cosmetic compositions comprising at least one heteropolymer; fibers; and at least one compound chosen from at least one polysaccharide resin and at least one copolymer film former chosen from di-block, tri-block, multi-block, and radial copolymers; and methods for d... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005134 | Cosmetic compositions A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising: a) from about 0.1–60% by weight of trimethylated silica, b) from about 0.1–60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6982077 | Liquid lipstick The invention provides a liquid cosmetic suitable for application to the lips which comprises about 60% to about 80% of an alcoholic solvent; about 2% to about 20% of a vinyl acetate copolymer; about 0.10% to about 5% of a non-toxic glycol; about 0.09% to about 10% ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6979469 | Use of polyamide polymer in a mascara composition comprising at least one inert filler A physiologically acceptable, in particular mascara, cosmetic composition comprising at least one polymer, such as a structuring polymer, chosen from polymers of following formula (I): in which n denotes a number of am... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6972129 | Method for producing cosmetics An objective of the present invention is to provide a method for producing cosmetic products capable of improving a touch of cosmetic products containing powder and exerting the function of the powder sufficiently. In order to accomplish the objective described abov... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969738 | Malic acid diester surfactants This invention provides water-based compositions, particularly coating, ink, fountain solution, adhesive and agricultural compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium and dynamic surface tension by the incorporation of a surface tension reducing amount of certain m... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6967024 | 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 wea... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6960339 | Compositions structured with at least one polymer and methods of using the same A process for non-migrating deposit of a composition for making up at least one keratinous material, such as, for example, a lipstick or a foundation, comprising including in said a-composition for making up at least one keratinous material at least one liquid conti... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6958155 | Cosmetic compositions comprising at least one polysiloxane based polyamide The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one volatile solvent and a liquid fatty phase comprising at least one structuring polymer, said structuring polymer (homopolymer or copolymer) h... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6946436 | O/W emulsion composition and method of preparing the same The present invention provides an O/W emulsion composition containing an electrolyte. More particularly, the invention provides an O/W emulsion composition excellent in emulsion stability despite its electrolyte content. The O/W emulsion composition of the invention... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932975 | Cosmetic composition comprising a phosphoric triester and a skin activating component A cosmetic comprising (A) a phosphoric triester represented by the general formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are independently an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R3 is an alkyl gro... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6916910 | Method and process for the production of collagen preparations from invertebrate marine animals and compositions thereof The present invention relates to a process for the production of marine invertebrate type V telopeptide containing collagen preparations from marine invertebrates, compositions containing preparations, and methods of using these preparations. The collagen preparatio... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6908608 | Stabilization of body-care and household products A description is given of the use of light stabilizers of formulae (1) and/or (2) for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic degradation. ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6908621 | Color cosmetic compositions containing organic oil and silicone mixture A pigmented cosmetic composition comprising at least one silicone compatible organic oil and at least two silicones selected from the group consisting of. (A) Da (B) MDbD′cD″ | 06/21/2005 |
| 6906106 | Compositions for the skin comprising fibers and ubiquinones and methods of using the same The present invention relates to a composition for topical application on the skin, comprising fibers and at least one or two or more compounds selected from the group of the ubiquinones and derivatives thereof. The ubiquinone can in particular be coenzyme Q10. The ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6890543 | Composition for lipstick The present invention provides a lipstick composition which drastically improves the color development and also is superior in terms of spreadability, gloss, and long-lastingness The present invention also provides a lipstick composition with superior a shape... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6887460 | Cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations which comprise enaminotriazines as light protection agents, and novel enaminotriazines The invention relates to the use of enaminotriazines of the formula I in which the radicals Y, independently of one another, are hydrogen, an optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic ra... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6881400 | Use of at least one polyamide polymer in a mascara composition for increasing the adhesion of and/or expressly loading make-up deposited on eyelashes The invention relates to the use of at least one polymer chosen from ethylenediamine/stearyl dimer tallate copolymer in a mascara for increasing the adhesion of and/or expressly loading make-up deposited on the eyelashes. ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6878382 | Personal care composition comprising hydrophobic gel Disclosed is a personal care composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 5% to about 35% of a hydrophobic gel comprising: (i) a cholesteryl derivative; (ii) an oil swelling clay material; (iii)... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6878378 | External skin care composition The invention relates to an external skin care composition comprising a ceramide production-accelerating agent and a film-forming polymer. The external skin care composition can enhance the barrier function of the skin and has an excellent skin roughness-improving e... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6869599 | Cosmetic composition comprising a particle dispersion The invention relates to a cosmetic makeup composition and/or care composition for the skin and the lips, comprising a dispersion, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, of particles comprising at least one at least partially external supple phase comprising at least ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6869597 | Cosmetic care or makeup composition for a keratin material comprising at least one photoprotective agent and at least one ester comprising an aromatic group A cosmetic care or makeup composition for keratin materials comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one photoprotective agent capable of screening out UV radiation and at least one ester comprising an aromatic group, which is liquid at room temp... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6852325 | Water resistant, wear resistant, and decorative cosmetic for hair The invention refers to a cosmetic product for hairs and decorative cosmetic with particular water resistance and wear (transfer) resistance. The product comprises stabile mixture of a water-emulsifiable, film-forming agent; a rheology modifier; a pigment; a volatil... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6843982 | Anhydrous cosmetic or dermatological composition containing the combination of a silicone oil and a wax made from an ethylene homopolymer or copolymer A silicone oil-based anhydrous cosmetic or dermatological anhydrous composition having a homogeneous fatty phase wherein said fatty phase contains a silicone oil having the formula wherein ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6811770 | Two-coat make-up process and a make-up kit containing first and second compositions A process for cosmetically making-up the skin and/or the lips and/or integuments of a human being, which comprises: applying to the skin, the lips and/or integuments a first coat of a first composition comprising, in a first physio... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6793913 | Cosmetic composition comprising a particle dispersion The invention relates to a cosmetic makeup and/or care composition for the keratin fibers and/or the skin, comprising at least one particle dispersion comprising one at least partially external phase of supple type comprising at least one supple polymer, with a glas... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6780402 | Make-up compositions containing phenylated silicone oils, which are resistant to transfer and migration This application concerns the use of the combination of a volatile oil and a phenylated silicone oil in a composition containing a fatty phase. The invention also relates to a composition containing, in a fatty phase, a volatile oil, a phenylated silicone oil... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6780422 | Cosmetic compositions A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising: a) from about 0.1-60% by weight of trimethylated silica, b) from about 0.1-60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to 100 centipoise at 25° C., c) 0.1-... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6761881 | Transparent or translucent cosmetic compositions colored by pigments The invention relates to colored transparent or translucent cosmetic compositions exhibiting a turbidity of less than 800 NTU and comprising, in a transparent or translucent cosmetic base, an amount of less than 0.5% by weight, with respect to the final cosmetic com... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6749838 | Cosmetic sunscreen preparation An object of the present invention is to provide a sunscreen cosmetic in which a micro particle zinc oxide is dispersed satisfactorily and which is excellent in the ultraviolet rays protection effect as indicated by SPF and PFA, and also in the finish transparency a... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6740328 | Solid cosmetics A solid cosmetic composition, which drastically improves the shape-retaining ability and usability, which has a good, tender feeling, good spreadability when applied and is glossy looking is provided by use of a wax composition solidifier, which has a good shape-ret... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6726915 | Cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition in solid form comprising bis-acyl-amides The present application relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, which is in solid form, comprising an oily phase and at least one compound of formula (I) below: R—CO—NH—A—NH—CO—R′ | 04/27/2004 |
| 6726900 | 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 wea... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6723307 | Cosmetic lip product with sour flavor Methods for making a sour tasting cosmetic lip product containing one or more acids dissolved in a base composition, and the products formed thereby, are disclosed. The products possess a pleasing sour taste while not producing irritation or burning on the lips or m... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6716420 | Methods of use and of making a mascara comprising at least one coloring agent and at least one heteropolymer Methods of dispersing at least one coloring agent in a cosmetic composition comprising including in the cosmetic composition at least one heteropolymer, wherein the at least one heteropolymer is present in an amount effective to disperse the at least one coloring ag... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6716419 | Pseudoplastic, film forming cosmetic compositions The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions having improved application benefits to keratinous tissue and keratinous fibers wherein said compositions have improved application benefits, while avoiding the negatives associated with compositions currently k... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6713075 | Topical composition comprising an aldehyde or ketone-based cosmetic bonding agent The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise: a) a safe and effective amount of a bonding agent selected from the group consisting of aldehydes and ketones having the structure wherein X represent... | 03/30/2004 |