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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6703033 | Advances in towelettes containing organic carbonates Provided herein are moist towelettes useful for cleansing, among other things, hard surfaces and human skin. The moist towelettes of the invention comprise a towelette portion which is moistened with a liquid composition of matter wherein the liquid compo... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6695510 | Multi-composition stick product and a process and system for manufacturing the same A multi-composition stick product, such as a lip balm, sun screen, deodorant, or glue stick. The multi-composition stick product including a stick composition molded in the container so as to contact the walls thereof and be advanceable or ejected therefr... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6689345 | Care or make-up composition containing fibers and a hydrophilic polyoganosiloxane A care or make-up composition for keratin substances such as the skin, the lips or superficial body growths, this composition containing fibers and particles of an at least partially crosslinked solid elastomeric polyorganosiloxane suspended in an aqueous... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6689750 | Bactericide compositions prepared and obtained from microccus varians A bacteriocin is obtained by culturing cells of a strain of Micrococcus varians which, upon culturing in a culture medium, produces a bacteriocin which has agar well incubation inhibition test activity against at least one of Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, S... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6682748 | Transfer-free cosmetic composition comprising a dispersion of polymer particles in a liquid fatty phase and a fat-soluble polymer A composition suitable for topical application, which contains: a liquid fatty phase, at least one coloring agent, at least 2% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, of a polymer which is dispersible in the liquid fatty phase, a... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6670463 | Compositions and methods for therapy of ovarian cancer Compositions and methods for the therapy of cancer, such as ovarian cancer, are disclosed. Compositions may comprise one or more ovarian carcinoma proteins, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such portions or antibodies or immune sy... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6669933 | Method and compositions for coloring hair An aqueous hair color composition for oxidatively coloring hair in twelve minutes or less, wherein said composition is prepared by combining a dye mixture and a developer mixture, said aqueous hair color composition comprising 0.01-2.0% (combined weight) ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6670441 | Polymeric castor dimer polyesters The present invention deals with the certain castor polyesters which give high gloss when applied to the skin. The ester are the reaction of the hydroxyl group of castor oil a fatty acid and a dimer acid.... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6667047 | Ultra-stable composition comprising moringa oil and its derivatives and uses thereof Cosmetic compositions with enhanced slip and/or break strength are described, said compositions comprising ultra-stable moringa oils, or its derivatives. These compositions may be used in cosmetic applications such as creams, lotions, and liquid foundatio... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6663852 | Method and makeup kit containing goniochromatic and monochromatic pigments The present invention relates to a new makeup kit comprising a first, goniochromatic pigment composition which is intended to form a base layer and a second, conventional pigment composition having one of the colors of the first pigment, the second compos... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6663853 | Lip care moisturizer A lip care moisturizing product in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, containing at least one fatty acid ester, at least one wax, the total of said at least one fatty acid ester and said at least one wax being at least about 1.0%, liposomes containing w... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6649594 | Compositions for metabolic protection and repair of lips An effective barrier function for the lips is restored and maintained by the topical administration of various formulations, including mixtures of ceramides and essential and nonessential free fatty acids, and mixtures of a ଲ-glucocerebrosidase and ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6649151 | Cosmetic formulation The present invention includes a cosmetic formulation. The cosmetic formulation comprises a plurality of spheres having a first desiccated volume and having a second hydrated volume. The hydrated volume is greater than the desiccated volume.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6649173 | Transfer-free topical composition comprising a fluorinated silicone compound and its use A topical composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, comprising, in a fatty phase, at least one wax and/or at least one nonvolatile liquid fatty substance, wherein the fatty phase contains at least one fluorosilicone compound. The composition exhi... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6649727 | Aqueous colloidal dispersions of sulfonated polyurethane ureas and products The present invention relates to stable colloidal dispersions of sulfonated polyurethane ureas and self-supporting films formed from these dispersions. After formation of the sulfonated polyurethane urea, alcohols can be added to the aqueous dispersion to... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6645512 | Topical composition comprising a functionally acylating cosmetic bonding agent The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise: a) a safe and effective amount of an acylating bonding agent having the structure: ##STR1## wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent that may or may not be attached to a chemi... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6645502 | Anhydrous cosmetic compositions containing mushroom extract A pigmented anhydrous cosmetic composition for reducing the shiny appearance of skin and cosmetically improving the appearance of skin imperfections comprising a cosmetically effective amount of mushroom extract and a method for reducing the shiny appeara... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6638519 | Composition for topical application comprising a sugar and its cosmetic uses The first embodiment of the present invention provides a composition, which includes: at least one aqueous phase that includes an aqueous suspension of particles of an at least partially crosslinked organopolysiloxane elastomer; and at least one sugar ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6629797 | Writing implement having a bar type lead element and molding method of the lead element therein A writing implement has a bar type lead element, a container formed as a hollow member having one and opposite ends being open, a supporting shaft inserted in the container to be moved therein linearly in an axial direction, the supporting shaft being for... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6630134 | Guerbet wax esters in personal care applications The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of certain reconstituted wax esters, prepared by the reaction of a guerbet alcohol and a natural high molecular wax ester selected from the group consisting of beeswax, candelillia, and carnauba wax. These... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6623767 | Mixture containing honey, at least one essential oil and/or at least one essential oil derivative The invention relates to a formulation comprising honey, at least one essential oil and/or at least on essential oil derivative. It also relates to the different uses of said formulation in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries.... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6620417 | 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) MDb D'c D"d M (C) Me T... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6613341 | Topical composition comprising a substituted cosmetic bonding agent The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise a safe and effective amount of a bonding agent comprising the structure ##STR1## wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent; L represents an optional chemical linker; and R represents... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6613338 | Cosmetic and skin care sticks with high water contents Lipsticks, antiacne sticks, sunscreen sticks and eyeshadow sticks, with a high water content, characterized in that they comprise (a) a lipid phase, which comprises (a1) at least one oil component (a2) at least one wax component (a3) optionally othe... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6610278 | Powder-based solid cosmetic composition and preparation process thereof A powder-based solid cosmetic composition is provided having a hardness not greater than 75 as measured by an Asker hardness tester type C1L, a porosity of at least 0.4 and an impact resistance of at least 5. A process is also provided for making the powd... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6607737 | Topical composition comprising an activated, trans-structured cosmetic bonding agent The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise a safe and effective amount of a bonding agent comprising trans structure ##STR1## wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent, L represents an optional chemical linker between X and a... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6602514 | Use of ectoine or ectoine derivatives in cosmetic formulations The use of one or more compounds chosen from the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib ##STR1## the physiologically compatible salts of the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib and the stereoisomeric forms of the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib, whe... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6596286 | Topical moisture regulating compositions The present invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for topical application to the skin which comprises a fibrous component for promoting the transfer of moisture and oil and the removal of unpleasant and unwanted moisture from the s... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6596264 | Composition especially in the form of emulsion, gel or aqueous solution, including a crosslinked poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid) polymer neutralized to at least 90% The invention relates to a cosmetic, dermatological, hygienic or pharmaceutical composition which is in the form of, or includes, an aqueous gel or an aqueous, hydroalcoholic or multiphase solution additionally including at least one crosslinked poly... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6596263 | Cyclodextrin compositions A composition comprising cyclodextrin and an -hydroxy acid complexed by the cyclodextrin. A pharmaceutical preparation comprising a cyclodextrin--hydroxy acid complex and a pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant. A combination of a cyclodextri... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6589538 | Anhydrous composition and cosmetic, pharmaceutical or hygienic use The subject-matter of the present invention is a stable anhydrous composition for cosmetic or pharmaceutical use comprising at least one volatile solvent and at least one pigment, wherein said composition further comprises at least one oxyalkylenated sili... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6589542 | Topical composition comprising a functionally alkylating cosmetic bonding agent The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise: a) a safe and effective amount of a functionally alkylating bonding agent having the structure R--X wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent that may or may not be attached to a ch... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6585985 | Lipstick composition containing hydrophilic crosslinked silicone Disclosed is a lipstick composition for molding into a lipstick capable of exhibiting excellent cosmetic finishing effect with remarkable sustainability and comfortable feeling of use. The most characteristic ingredient of the composition is a crosslinked... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6582684 | Body coating composition A fluorescent and/or phosphorescent coating composition, particularly useful as a body coating, hair coating, lipstick and particularly as a phosphorescent nail polish that has the capability of changing from transparent, or other color, in light to a pho... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6572870 | Anhydrous cosmetic makeup composition containing a fatty phase An anhydrous cosmetic makeup composition contains in addition to a fatty phase formed from oils, fatty bodies and surfactants, and optionally waxes, a vesicular lipidic phase that contains at least one ionic or nonionic amphiphilic lipid and optionally ad... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6569438 | Multiphase stick preparation An improved stick preparation is provided which is made up of at least two separate phases and at least one phase contains spherical polymer particles which can contain a pigment. The particles provide smoothness to the preparation and can be used to prov... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6565862 | Makeup or care composition comprising a hydrophilic organopolysiloxane A transfer-resistant, mattifying composition comprising, as a thickener, particles of an at least partially crosslinked elastomeric solid organopolysiloxane in suspension in an aqueous phase. The composition is more particularly a composition for caring f... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6565865 | Topical composition comprising a three membered cyclic compound-based cosmetic bonding agent The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise: a) a safe and effective amount of a three membered functional cyclic bonding agent having the structure ##STR1## wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent that may or may not be ... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6562322 | 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) 0.1-60% by weight of a n... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6555097 | Cosmetic product systems comprising a transfer resistant, flexible film-forming cosmetic product and an oil-containing composition Cosmetic product systems comprise a transfer resistant, flexible film forming cosmetic product having a solubility parameter on the Hildebrand scale of less than or equal to 8.5 (calories/cm3)1/2, and a second composition comprising ... | 04/29/2003 |
