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Patent Inventor vs. Assignee

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between being an inventor and an assignee of a patent.

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Patent Pick: Lashing Out

For those of us who've ever peeled and picked off waterproof mascara, this gel-based invention from L'Oréal brings hope by "lashing out" against such waxy, shellacked residues.

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Patent Pick: Relax Already

The inventors on this patent application aim to bring hair down a notch with a composition to relax curls and reduce volume.

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Patent Pick: Microbiome Makeover

"Love your bugs" is the bottom line to this patent application, rather than attacking the skin's microbiome with antibacterial agents. By doing so, this inventor aims to decrease mortality among the aging population.

Utility vs. Design Patent

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick looks at the difference between a utility and a design patent.

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Patent Pick: Immersion SPF

Wet skin-application in sunscreens is the latest and greatest phenomenon in the once-stagnating sun care market. But a new invention is claiming not just wet, but underwater skin application. Is this the next level of expectation?

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Patent Pick: Settling Settling

Let's "settle" this once and for all: no one likes products that separate in the jar. Why do you think we shake salad dressing? That's why inventors like this are working on ways to keep personal care products from separating over time.

Patent Pick: Nitrone Antioxidants

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention describes nitrone compounds as personal care antioxidants.

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Patent Pick: True Colors, Revealed

AmorePacific inventors have nothing to hide with their latest patent application for encapsulated pigments, which become visible upon application.

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Patent Pick: Aluminum-free Antiperspirant

Following our industry's history, if it isn't already, "aluminum-free" will be the next hot marketing claim for antiperspirants--and this patent application from Henkel might just lead the way, with a natural alternative to aluminum salts.

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Patent Pick: Smooth it Over

Smooth jazz and balanced emulsions have at least one thing in common: they elicit a relaxed feeling during use. (At least for some of us). In this patent application, Shiseido inventors take emulsion excellence to the next level.

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Patent Pick: W/O Stabilizing Emulsifier

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's choice describes emulsifiers with w/o-stabilizing properties that are cold-processable and have a relatively low melting point.

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Patent Pick: Cosmetic Particle Deposition

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's highlight, from L'Oréal, is an invention aimed at improving the deposition of cosmetic particles to skin or hair.

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Patent Pick: Soap-reacting Formula

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's pick is a composition designed to react with soap to improve washing.

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Patent Pick: Oatmeal Anti-inflammation

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's choice describes a colloidal oatmeal for anti-irritation and anti-inflammation benefits.

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Patent Pick: 'Non-sirtuin Sirtuin'

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention describes a safe, "non-sirtuin sirtuin" based on histone deacetylase.

Patent Pick: Rapid Microbe Detection

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention describes an approach for rapid microbe detection in product samples.

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Patent Pick: Fiber-enhanced Eyelashes

Cosmetic manufacturers have been hard at work innovating the next last-extending, volumizing mascaras. A recent patent application from L'Oréal is clear evidence of this.

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