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Jan 04, 2006 | 05:30 PM CST
W/O Liquid Foundation
This formula is a w/o liquid foundation.
Jan 02, 2006 | 12:51 PM CST
Color Formulary
Featuring formulas of color cosmetics for the eyes, face, lips and more submitted by raw material suppliers.
Dec 23, 2005 | 06:04 PM CST
Makeup Powders Preservation and Water Activity
By: Valerie Vignier, Anne-Marie Mounier and Veroni…
Spores of Bacillus subtilis and selected molds were used to demonstrate the impact of different thermodynamic water activities on the behavior of microorganisms inoculated in makeup powders with or without preservatives.
Dec 23, 2005 | 04:33 PM CST
Substantiating Claims for a Tanning Magnifier
By: G. Guglielmini, Sinerga SpA
Tanning magnifiers, known in the United States as tanning accelerators, enhance the substrate or the production of melanin. One example is an innovative N-acyl derivative from L-tyrosine. This article describes a way to evaluate its pigmentation efficacy after UV irradiation. Also discussed is the regulatory status of tanning magnifiers.
Dec 23, 2005 | 03:13 PM CST
In Vivo Quantitative Evaluation of Gloss
By: P. Clémenceau, S. Breugnot and B. Pouet, Bossa…
A real time polarization analysis technique is described that differentiates components of scattered light in video images and enables in vivo quantitative evaluation of gloss from hair and skin during quality control and claims substantiation.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:43 PM CST
Meet D&C Black #2: A New, Old Cosmetic Color Additive
By: Jane Hollenberg, JCH Consulting
The specifications, advantages, disadvantages and handling considerations of carbon black are described, as this old cosmetic color additive – de-listed for 29 years – returns to use with a new name: D&C Black #2
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:37 PM CST
Bright Pearl Complex and Long Radiance Pigment for Enhancing Skin Luminosity
By: N. Portal, J. Guesnet, YSL Beaute; N. Abdul-Ma…
Color fading and dulling of foundation pigments can be avoided by new coating materials and application techniques, as this article demonstrates in the case of a pearl protein extract applied by a fluid air bed coating technology. This technology also treats pigments and fillers to give them optical properties to improve skin radiance.
Jul 25, 2005 | 01:05 PM CDT
Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers Improve Nail Polish Performance
By: A. Schlosser and L. Hassenzahl, Wacker Chemica…
A new thermoplastic silicone elastomer (TPSE) is shown here to improve scratch resistance, chip-off, feel, smoothness, gloss, and color in a nail polish formulation when compared with a formulation without TPSE. The new ingredient proves to be an interesting technology for optimizing nail polishes.
Jan 07, 2004 | 03:46 PM CST
Computerized Measurement and Correction of Color Cosmetics
By: Nick Morante, Color Science Laboratory, Estee …
With a spectrophotometer and computerized color measurement software, the cosmetic chemist can do both basic color quality control and color formulation and correction easily in the lab.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Oxidative Stability of Botanical Oils in Color Cosmetics
By: James H. Brown, Robert Kleiman and Melanie Cum…
Some cosmetic emollients are particularly susceptible to oxidative degradation when used in the presence of metal oxides. This study examines the results of studies to identify emollients that are less susceptible.