A non-irritation, non-blurring, photostable ophthalmic sunscreen composition contains at least one of the following: bemotrizinol; bisoctrizole; tris-biphenyl triazine; and/or octyl methoxycinnamate. A liquid vehicle base is then a remainder of the solution by weight. The composition is an artificial tear formulation or an ophthalmic suspension or ointment. The composition may include at least one inorganic and/or at least one organic active ingredient. The inorganic active ingredients may include, but not be limited to zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, zirconium oxide, and cerium oxide. The organic active ingredients may include, but not be limited to dioxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, homosalate, avobenzone, octocrylene, para-aminobenzoic acid, cinoxate, methyl anthranilate, octocrylene, padimate O, ensulizole, sulisobenzone, trolamine salicylate, and ecamsule.

A non-irritation, non-blurring, photostable ophthalmic sunscreen composition contains at least one of the following: bemotrizinol; bisoctrizole; tris-biphenyl triazine; and/or octyl methoxycinnamate. A liquid vehicle base is then a remainder of the solution by weight. The composition is an artificial tear formulation or an ophthalmic suspension or ointment. The composition may include at least one inorganic and/or at least one organic active ingredient. The inorganic active ingredients may include, but not be limited to zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, zirconium oxide, and cerium oxide. The organic active ingredients may include, but not be limited to dioxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, homosalate, avobenzone, octocrylene, para-aminobenzoic acid, cinoxate, methyl anthranilate, octocrylene, padimate O, ensulizole, sulisobenzone, trolamine salicylate, and ecamsule.

Photochromic formulations including a core material and a photochromic layer overlying the core material and forming a particle are provided. The photochromic layer may include a plurality of photochromic materials, including a first photo-responsive pigment characterized by reversible diffuse reflectance at a first central wavelength from 490 nm to 520 nm in response to irradiation by photons of a first characteristic wavelength, a second photo-responsive pigment characterized by reversible diffuse reflectance at a second central wavelength from 570 nm to 590 nm in response to irradiation by photons of a second characteristic wavelength, and a third photo-responsive pigment characterized by reversible diffuse reflectance at a third central wavelength from 450 nm to 495 nm and a fourth central wavelength from 625 nm to 740 nm in response to irradiation by photons of a third characteristic wavelength. The first, second, and third characteristic wavelengths may be different.

Photochromic formulations including a core material and a photochromic layer overlying the core material and forming a particle are provided. The photochromic layer may include a plurality of photochromic materials, including a first photo-responsive pigment characterized by reversible diffuse reflectance at a first central wavelength from 490 nm to 520 nm in response to irradiation by photons of a first characteristic wavelength, a second photo-responsive pigment characterized by reversible diffuse reflectance at a second central wavelength from 570 nm to 590 nm in response to irradiation by photons of a second characteristic wavelength, and a third photo-responsive pigment characterized by reversible diffuse reflectance at a third central wavelength from 450 nm to 495 nm and a fourth central wavelength from 625 nm to 740 nm in response to irradiation by photons of a third characteristic wavelength. The first, second, and third characteristic wavelengths may be different.

A whitish writing and/or marking fluid, in particular white writing and/or marking fluid, for writing instruments, in particular for capillary writing instruments, or for cosmetic applications, that has a viscosity of less than 30 mPa s (Brookfield, 20° C., cone plate CPE-40), and contains 5 to 15 wt % of an anionic dispersion of a hard resin, an aqueous titanium dioxide dispersion, and a preservative.

A low-viscosity water-in-oil cosmetic emulsion preparation gives a smooth use feeling, lightly spreads when applied, and has excellent dispersed-powder stability. The cosmetic emulsion preparation has (A) a polar oil which is liquid at 25° C. and has an IOB value exceeding 0.1, (B) a hydrocarbon oil, (C) a polyoxyalkylene; and alkyl-modified organopolysiloxane represented by general formula (I), and (D) a powder surface-treated with both an N-acylamino acid and methylpolysiloxane. (In formula (I), R represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-5 alkyl group, x is an integer of 5-50, y is an integer of 1-30, z is an integer of 20-200, a is an integer of 2-20, b is an integer of 1-5, c is an integer of 2-20, and d is an integer of 0-20). ##STR00001##

A low-viscosity water-in-oil cosmetic emulsion preparation gives a smooth use feeling, lightly spreads when applied, and has excellent dispersed-powder stability. The cosmetic emulsion preparation has (A) a polar oil which is liquid at 25° C. and has an IOB value exceeding 0.1, (B) a hydrocarbon oil, (C) a polyoxyalkylene; and alkyl-modified organopolysiloxane represented by general formula (I), and (D) a powder surface-treated with both an N-acylamino acid and methylpolysiloxane. (In formula (I), R represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-5 alkyl group, x is an integer of 5-50, y is an integer of 1-30, z is an integer of 20-200, a is an integer of 2-20, b is an integer of 1-5, c is an integer of 2-20, and d is an integer of 0-20). ##STR00001##

A cosmetic composition for peel-off-type packs includes a thickener so that pearl or powder particles are stabilized in a formulation to thus impart a sophisticated and differentiated appearance. The content of an alcohol ingredient therein is controlled to accelerate drying, which maximizes a lifting effect. Silicone, imparting a feeling of conditioning, is introduced into polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl pyrrolidone, which are film formers, thus minimizing skin irritation upon peeling off.

A cosmetic composition for peel-off-type packs includes a thickener so that pearl or powder particles are stabilized in a formulation to thus impart a sophisticated and differentiated appearance. The content of an alcohol ingredient therein is controlled to accelerate drying, which maximizes a lifting effect. Silicone, imparting a feeling of conditioning, is introduced into polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl pyrrolidone, which are film formers, thus minimizing skin irritation upon peeling off.

Anti-UV cosmetic compositions in the form of an emulsion may include an emulsifying polymer which is prepared by polymerizing an anionic monomer and a C1-C7 ester of an unsaturated carboxylic acid. Such anti-UV cosmetic compositions may be prepared in the absence of a surfactant. The preparation and use of such anti-UV cosmetic compositions may provide anti-UV cosmetic composition having dual protection for the skin: protection against UV rays and limiting the penetration of UV filters into the skin.