The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion composition thickened with a hydrophobically modified polyether urethane, the composition having improved high-temperature stability and giving a pudding-like unique feeling. The invention provides an elastic jelly-like composition characterized in that a hydrophobically modified polyether urethane has been incorporated into an oil-in-water emulsion including oil droplets with an average particle diameter of 150 nm or smaller. The elastic jelly-like composition is transparent or translucent, gives a pudding-like elastic feeling, has excellent viscosity stability at high temperatures, and is suitable for use as a cosmetic-preparation base. The hydrophobically modified polyether urethane is especially preferably a PEG-240/decyltetradeceth-20/HDI copolymer.

The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion composition thickened with a hydrophobically modified polyether urethane, the composition having improved high-temperature stability and giving a pudding-like unique feeling. The invention provides an elastic jelly-like composition characterized in that a hydrophobically modified polyether urethane has been incorporated into an oil-in-water emulsion including oil droplets with an average particle diameter of 150 nm or smaller. The elastic jelly-like composition is transparent or translucent, gives a pudding-like elastic feeling, has excellent viscosity stability at high temperatures, and is suitable for use as a cosmetic-preparation base. The hydrophobically modified polyether urethane is especially preferably a PEG-240/decyltetradeceth-20/HDI copolymer.

The object of the present invention is to provide a photocurable composition for a topcoat of nails or artificial nails having excellent glossiness and a colorless and transparent outer appearance.

The present invention is related to a photocurable composition for a topcoat of nails or artificial nails including the following components (A) to (C), including 40 to 70% by mass of trimethylol propane trimethacrylate relative to the total amount of the component (B), and satisfying that a cured product thereof with a thickness of 800 μm has transmittance of 10.0% or higher at a wavelength of 400 nm:

component (A); a (meth)acrylic oligomer;

component (B): a trifunctional (meth)acrylic monomer contained at 50 to 100 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the component (A); and

component (C): a photopolymerization initiator contained at 1 to 20 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the component (A).

The object of the present invention is to provide a photocurable composition for a topcoat of nails or artificial nails having excellent glossiness and a colorless and transparent outer appearance.

The present invention is related to a photocurable composition for a topcoat of nails or artificial nails including the following components (A) to (C), including 40 to 70% by mass of trimethylol propane trimethacrylate relative to the total amount of the component (B), and satisfying that a cured product thereof with a thickness of 800 μm has transmittance of 10.0% or higher at a wavelength of 400 nm:

component (A); a (meth)acrylic oligomer;

component (B): a trifunctional (meth)acrylic monomer contained at 50 to 100 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the component (A); and

component (C): a photopolymerization initiator contained at 1 to 20 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the component (A).

A novel nail polish system is provided. The system includes a non UV-curable base/adhesion coat, a UV- (or UV LED-) curable, water-removable color coat, and a UV- (or UV LED-) curable, highly wear-resistant top coat. The nail color includes water soluble components, making it removable by an aqueous remover once the top coat is breached, allowing water contact. The top coat composition comprises high concentrations of inorganic nanoparticles, thus providing superior scratch protection.

A novel nail polish system is provided. The system includes a non UV-curable base/adhesion coat, a UV- (or UV LED-) curable, water-removable color coat, and a UV- (or UV LED-) curable, highly wear-resistant top coat. The nail color includes water soluble components, making it removable by an aqueous remover once the top coat is breached, allowing water contact. The top coat composition comprises high concentrations of inorganic nanoparticles, thus providing superior scratch protection.

Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polyurethane polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from thickening agents. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polyurethane polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from thickening agents. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising: (a) one or more latex polymers selected from acrylate latex polymers, polyurethane latex polymers, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a wax dispersion comprising: (i) particles having a volume-basis particle size distribution with peaks in the range of equal to or greater than 1 μm up to about 100 μm wherein the particles comprise at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising a nonionic surfactant and an ionic surfactant; (iii) an oil gellant; and (iv) water.

Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising: (a) one or more latex polymers selected from acrylate latex polymers, polyurethane latex polymers, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a wax dispersion comprising: (i) particles having a volume-basis particle size distribution with peaks in the range of equal to or greater than 1 μm up to about 100 μm wherein the particles comprise at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising a nonionic surfactant and an ionic surfactant; (iii) an oil gellant; and (iv) water.