Provided is a sulfate-free surfactant system which is particularly suitable for use in personal hygiene products. The sulfate-free surfactant system comprises a liquid comprising an organic phase and a solvent wherein the organic phase comprises glyceride and surfactant and the liquid comprises:

4-40 wt % glyceride wherein the glyceride is the condensation reaction product of at least 1.10 moles of a mixture of acids to no more than 2.1 moles of mixture of acids per mole of glycerin;
wherein mixture of acids comprises:
at least 0.275 to no more than 0.990 moles of a first acid comprising a branched acid with 16-20 aliphatic carbons;
at least 0.250 to no more than 0.810 moles of a second acid comprising an alkyl acid with 9-11 carbons; and
at least 0.250 to no more than 0.810 moles of a third acid comprising an alkyl acid with 7-9 carbons wherein the third acid has a lower molecular weight than the second acid; and
6-45 wt % surfactant; and
wherein the liquid has a BYV of at least 50 dyn/cm.sup.2.

This application provides, among other things, novel aqueous biphasic oral care compositions comprising two distinct aqueous phases, useful for combining and delivering poorly compatible ingredients, for example to deliver effective levels of cationic antibacterial agents in combination with anionic polymers, e.g. that protect against erosion and staining, by addition of a stabilizing amount of a polyamine, e.g. lysine, and methods for making and using the same.

This application provides, among other things, novel aqueous biphasic oral care compositions comprising two distinct aqueous phases, useful for combining and delivering poorly compatible ingredients, for example to deliver effective levels of cationic antibacterial agents in combination with anionic polymers, e.g. that protect against erosion and staining, by addition of a stabilizing amount of a polyamine, e.g. lysine, and methods for making and using the same.

Pigmented cosmetic compositions capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to a keratinous material are provided, as well as methods of using same. Certain compositions comprise (a) Component A which comprises (i) about 0.01% to 60% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition of at least one silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent having at least one glass transition temperature which is lower than normal human body temperature; (ii) at least one pigment or filler, wherein the pigment or filler is surface-treated with a trialkoxyalkylsilane; and (b) Component B which comprises (i) about 0.01% to 90% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition of one or more silicone compounds in amounts sufficient to achieve a viscosity of about 1,000 cSt to 10,000,000 cSt;
wherein the Component A and Component B are immiscible.

Pigmented cosmetic compositions capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to a keratinous material are provided, as well as methods of using same. Certain compositions comprise (a) Component A which comprises (i) about 0.01% to 60% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition of at least one silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent having at least one glass transition temperature which is lower than normal human body temperature; (ii) at least one pigment or filler, wherein the pigment or filler is surface-treated with a trialkoxyalkylsilane; and (b) Component B which comprises (i) about 0.01% to 90% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition of one or more silicone compounds in amounts sufficient to achieve a viscosity of about 1,000 cSt to 10,000,000 cSt;
wherein the Component A and Component B are immiscible.

Provided are high slip and shine cosmetic compositions capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to a keratinous material. Certain compositions comprise (a) Component A which comprises (i) about 0.01% to 60% by weight of least one silicone-containing and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent; (ii) about 0.01 to 20% by weight of at least one phenylated silicone; (iii) about 0.01 to 20% by weight of at least one siloxane polymer wax; and (b) Component B which comprises; (i) about 0.01% to 90% by weight of the composition of one or more silicone compounds in amounts sufficient to achieve a viscosity of about 1,000 cSt to 10,000,000 cSt; wherein the Component A and Component B are immiscible.

Provided are high slip and shine cosmetic compositions capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to a keratinous material. Certain compositions comprise (a) Component A which comprises (i) about 0.01% to 60% by weight of least one silicone-containing and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent; (ii) about 0.01 to 20% by weight of at least one phenylated silicone; (iii) about 0.01 to 20% by weight of at least one siloxane polymer wax; and (b) Component B which comprises; (i) about 0.01% to 90% by weight of the composition of one or more silicone compounds in amounts sufficient to achieve a viscosity of about 1,000 cSt to 10,000,000 cSt; wherein the Component A and Component B are immiscible.

A cosmetic composition comprising a first emulsion and a second emulsion and optionally one or more additional emulsions, each of said two or more emulsions being discretely contained within the composition and comprising an inner phase and an outer phase, each of said two or more emulsions being independently a water-in-oil emulsion, an oil-in-water emulsion, an oil-in-oil emulsion, a polyol-in-oil emulsion, a water-in-silicone emulsion, a silicone-in-water emulsion, or a polyol-in-silicone emulsion in physical contact with at least one other emulsion, at least one of said two or more emulsions being visually distinct from the others, and each of said two or more emulsions as well as said composition being independently both physically and visually stable within the composition for at least six months at ambient temperature.

A cosmetic composition comprising a first emulsion and a second emulsion and optionally one or more additional emulsions, each of said two or more emulsions being discretely contained within the composition and comprising an inner phase and an outer phase, each of said two or more emulsions being independently a water-in-oil emulsion, an oil-in-water emulsion, an oil-in-oil emulsion, a polyol-in-oil emulsion, a water-in-silicone emulsion, a silicone-in-water emulsion, or a polyol-in-silicone emulsion in physical contact with at least one other emulsion, at least one of said two or more emulsions being visually distinct from the others, and each of said two or more emulsions as well as said composition being independently both physically and visually stable within the composition for at least six months at ambient temperature.

A cleansing composition comprising an aqueous solution of an anionic polymer, a nonionic polymer and a system of surfactants. Solutions as described herein comprise two distinct aqueous phases having different compositions and density. Further methods of use are also disclosed.